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Thank you, Bernice for all of that! Definitely what I needed to hear to knock the sense into me and to chill with my time reading (slightly obsessively) on forums. The lens will not be reshuttered!...

Thanks everyone for your replies! Definitely given me more to think about--and yes, I tend to overthink these things very much. When thinking about equipment that is known for issues, I always get...

One more thing I should add is that the copal shutter is also more appealing because it has a T setting, which I often use on other shutters, and the compur does not.

Hi there,

I just purchased a 305mm g claron factory mounted in an all black compur shutter. The lens serial is 14, xxx xxx and being that its in the latest black compur shutter, my guess is that...

Thanks everyone for your replies! I had a chance to spend some time in the darkroom yesterday testing out some of what was discussed in this thread. And there was one variable that I hadn't...

Thanks, Michael! This was exactly the answer I was looking for. I will follow these steps when I'm back in the darkroom. Can I ask why microwave it? Is that just to further dry it?

Thanks for the advice everyone!

I will definitely check out David Kachel's article and will consider SLIMT.

As Doremus suggested, I'm trying to develop my negatives to the desired...

Thank you both for the quick responses!

I should also add, that my reason for not using Amidol in the first place, is simply because my darkroom setup is in a very cramped, unventilated room. I...

I'm seeking some advice as to how I can better control the contrast of this great paper.

When I'm able to get a nice print using this paper--it's unbeatable compared to other papers I've used....

Again, thank you everyone for contributing to the conversation and the advice. I'll be reshooting these photos with all of this advice in mind. Ultimately, I'm thinking that my issue has been the...

Thanks again for this advice and explanation. The distance between the tree branch and the trees in the background was definitely a lot further than 38ft. Probably around 150 ft if not even more than...

Thanks so much, everyone! I had a feeling that my issue was probably a shallower depth of field, I guess I'm just shocked at how shallow it is. For what it's worth, I've attached better photos of the...

I'm having a difficult time using this lens on 8x10 and am wondering if anyone can give me any advice? I've only used this lens a handful of times and cannot managed to make a sharp picture with it....

Thanks for that tip, Vaughn. That would definitely be possible with the improved Seneca view that I shot this with--though the weight distribution on the tripod would have been poor. The lens also...

Thanks to both of you! Vaughn, you're definitely right. It was taken with a 121mm with the front bed fully extended out. I appreciate your help! A little front rise next time..

Hello,
Just wanted to see if anyone could maybe help narrow down where this light leak could be coming from before I troubleshoot myself with more film.
These are 5x7 negatives that I loaded in 1...