Yes, I use the single emulsion and recommend you do the same. It's great film. Many posts on this forum that explain why folks prefer the single emulsion for photographic purposes.
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Yes, I use the single emulsion and recommend you do the same. It's great film. Many posts on this forum that explain why folks prefer the single emulsion for photographic purposes.
Hey there! Please please please I also need a copy of the service manual for my Sinar P. stephenthomason@hotmail.com
HELP: I need a leg locking casting and locking wheel and bolt for a 4800 tripod leg. Bencher, Inc. was sold to Vibroplex in 2015 (their amateur radio cw paddles - no mention of the tripods) and...
Pere, thanks for the "drop test" info. I used replenished XTOL and am going to add that test to my arsenal.
Leigh, just what do you find objectionable in my description? Drilling a round hole in a piece of wood is not rocket science; I know, I am actually a "rocket scientist" as well (BAE, Ga. Tech). All...
Just get a hole saw of the correct diameter, put it on a drill, clamp the lens board to a larger board, and drill away. I've made many for both my "modern" view cameras and my "classic" sheet film...
A lens plate as you mentioned will certainly work - I use one myself. I believe it is the 100mm one from RRS.
On my Toyo 45A and other 4x5's with a solid base, just about any camera plate will...
Cover the changing bag with your darkcloth, if it is large enough. If not, get a couple of yards of black velveteen (it also works well as a light absorbing black background).
Another alternative...
Great idea on the hose clamp!
Nyoil is not penetrating like Kroil. I would get a small amount of Kroil and give it a try - it has worked for me. I use the Nyoil for lubing shutters.
New bellows for a 45A are about $100 and you can install them yourself.
The Sinar F's are an excellent choice as well.
The Sinar shutter cable does stop the aperture down on the way to firing the shutter. The way to avoid the sometimes maligned Sinar Shutter Shake, I have found, thanks to posts on this forum, is to...
Leigh is quite correct if the spring is used for timing. I have only wound springs that are not involved in the timing process, only in holding levers in position. Of course, they have to be...
Yes, take it apart and take a look. Only four screws to open it up. Clean it by flushing with denatured alcohol, holding the assembly so that the alcohol will drain off. DO NOT INVERT IT. If I...
Yes, add a middle standard, as I did. I simply use a standard from one of my F's, it doesn't have to be the dedicated auxillary standard. I use a bag bellows from the middle standard to the front...
Emil - beautiful work!
You may want to reconsider the hot glue. I would recommend instead Pliobond - It is soluble in alcohol and is much easier to clean up and stays flexible.
I haven't had to replace the bellows yet on any of my 8x10's or 5x7's, only some 4x5's. That is the eBay seller from whom I have gotten some. The last one was for a Toyo 45A, and no, it wasn't...
Book binders tape - I use 1 1/2 inch wide, lay it out on a nylon cutting board, use a razor blade knife and a metal ruler and cut strips to size. Works great.
Be sure to not let the tape overlap...
I've purchased bellows from the ecbuyonline folks and they are fine. They seem to be made of modern light tight material, are lighter than the originals, and I think they will hold up well. From...
I use Jobo tanks on Beseler or Unicolor motor drives/roller bases - continuous agitation. If I were going to use it manually, I would agitate via inversion, not spinning. Is your tank full of...
Maris - very nice!
"I am fascinated by these old cameras/lenses and often wonder what the original owner did with them."
Yes, indeed. If those cameras and lenses could talk of where they have been and what they...
I'd admit to being a collector of sorts, but my wife would be quick to point out that I must also add the noun "accumulator," as did the earlier poster.
I "collect" not based necessarily on what...
Suphachai - very nice! What filter did you use and at what nominal unfiltered ISO did you shoot?
Very nice.
I would also like to see some pics shot with currently available film - I'm just starting experimenting with infrared, or I guess near infrared film, since the Efke and Kodak are no...
I've successfully used Tulip acrylic cloth paint. I keep a tube of black as well as red on hand.
That works well in the corners and some seams. Be sure to let it dry for DAYS before...
I believe most ortho/lith films are intended for different uses than using in 4x5 view camera film holders. I use a rotary trimmer to slice off a sliver so that it will fit in my holders. I do the...
Agree with Randy's post about the Costco (Kirkland) batteries. Very leaky and ruinous of equipment. I will be inquiring of them if they guarantee equipment replacement as does Duracell in the event...
Well, I suspect those who are purchasing baby monitors now most likely don't have a clue as to what to do with film. Who needs film when they have their iPhones??
Admittedly, most if not all of...
WOW! Looks beautiful!
70. Didn't start large format until about 68. Began developing color film and printing color in my 20's. Started black and white in my 60's. No more color developing and printing - prefer the...
Numerous rail cameras on eBay for around $100 - Calumet, Sinar, Toyo - all EXCELLENT cameras and basically give-aways at these prices. You couldn't buy a good bellows for the price of some of these...
Did you make sure the new Fuji 250 shutter is working OK? Does it use a Seiko shutter?
Did you test the developer with a piece of fogged film, such as a leader from 35mm, to make sure the...
Ian, the time was from the Massive Development Chart time/temp conversion calculator - I am relatively sure that it is pretty much just a straight line function.
I would greatly appreciate it if...
You may want to check your calculations again. From the MDC that recommends 18 minutes @20C for FP4+ exposed at ISO100, 27C would give 8 minutes 56 seconds. That is for Pyro at 1+1+100. That...
Is this a problem that just developed and the cable releases you tried have worked before? If not, find a cable release with a longer than normal plunger. I have a press shutter that only works...
Well, I have not experienced any fogging as yet (that I have recognized). HOWEVER..........after reading this post and before developing 12 sheets of 4x5, I covered the faces of all my timers with...
Try inverting the tank rather than the twirly thing. I invert my Paterson tanks - I have heard of issues supposedly resulting from using only the spindle. 30 seconds of inversion at the start, 3...
Gary, I do indeed use a presoak. How interesting. I can't imagine at this time how that would result in those lines, but I will process my next batch WITHOUT a presoak and compare.
One reason I...