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Hi all, Does anyone have a contact to make a ground glass screen to fit the Tomiyama art technorama 240 camera - size would need to be approx 24x7cm. Thanks Kind regards Dean Wilmot (Australia)

I highly recommend Michael Streeter of scan solutions USA . He can go through repairs even over the phone.

I bought my 4500 from Michael and his knowledge is at a masters level. He can also supply...

Hi all, Has anyone used a different sort of tape other than scanning tape made for wet mounting with Gamsol that doesn't craze the drum. I started using 3M scotch green tape #2060 concrete, brick and...

Hi all, moving off subject slightly but couldn’t find an appropriate place to start on the forum. Is anyone using ID11 mixed from stock at 1:3 processing in a jobo CPP3 in expert 3010 drums for 4x5...

Hi all, has anyone found any suppliers of anti-newton glass that don’t charge a small fortune for small runs?

Hi all, does anyone have any developer and processing details and dev times they would be willing to share when using a jobo cpp3? I’ve started testing using Ilfotech HC at 1:47 dilutions with uneven...

Hi, has anyone used Naphtha on their drums with good results eg no crazing?

Thanks mate, regards dean

Hi all, Sorry to throw the topic off from the most recent threads, but could I get your thoughts on what width Kami tape (1/2 or 1") is better for a Howtek 4500? Thanks

Hi all, Ive been using Gamsol fluid to avoid crazing to the drum and unfortunately I used it with test tape instead of kami tape, just found out yesterday that tesa tape is more suited for dry...

Hi BARRY, I’m located in Australia and need to get two ground glass screens for my 6x24cm format panoramic camera. I’ve tried to find you on the net but nothing popped up. Can you advise the best way...

Ps, dpi I’m scanning at is 4000dpi

Hi, I’ve recently taken delivery of a Howtek 4500 running silverfast AI 6.6 on windows XP, first test scans from 6x17cm film was very good, however today I started scanning 6x24cm film and when I try...

Hi Sandy, thanks once again. Im planning now to go with the entry level 2019 iMac 3.0GHZ and add third party 32GB ram (to make 40GB - I can always add more Ram if I think its required???) and...

Hi sandy, as I’ll too be scanning a lot B&w 4x5 negs any tips here and in the reversal process? Btw re the computers I’ve been reading that the Mac Pro 5,1 models are good as can upgrade and expand...

The 2 GB file size limit in output with 32 bit Silverfast is definitely a limitation with some of my 5X7 and larger film, especially color.

There were several versions of Silverfast that were...

Thanks also TG very helpful

Great thanks Sandy . What Mac system do you use for photoshop ?

Hi again all, can you give me an indication on the size of files scanning 4x5 colour and b&w on the 4500?? Thanks again

Hi guys thanks very much, great advise and helps me to fine tune my upcoming workflow. I’ve never done high res scanning prior so it’s going to be a steep learning curve esp on such a high end...

Hi all, Im about to take delivery into Australia of a Howtek 4500 ive bought from the Michael at Scan Solutions (who has been incredible). Im also thinking of upgrading to DPL at some stage (the...

Hi Ed (or anyone else), Could you send me the Table of Contents for the Complete Scanner Handbook for Desktop Publishing: 1990-1991: Macintosh Edition book? Its very expensive on Ebay these days. Im...

Hi Chris, why do you like DPL so much better than Silverfast?

Thanks Chris

Dean, if you want, you can profile for transparencies using an IT8 target, but it's not really possible to profile for negatives. Silverfast is decent, but yeah, I love DPL, especially for negs.
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Hi all, I’m about to take delivery of a howtek 4500. Does the scanner require profiling? I’m planning to use the silverfast software that comes with the scanner but plan to upgrade to DPL software...

Thanks all. I too have a 8 foot darkroom sink and plan to setup the same way. I invested in a HASS TMV 20 years ago and its been in storage and still works so initially was thinking to also run the...

Hi all, does anyone have a plumbing plan setup for a jobo cpp3 ? Thanks

Thanks very much all.

Hi all, I am changing from a jobo cpe3 to a cpp3 processor, does anyone know if FP4 120 film is identical to 4x5 sheet film for zone system test results? I’m wondering if I’ll need to retest for both...

Hi all, for howtek drum scanner owners in Australia is there a group so we can keep in contact with each other. I’m currently looking at investing in 4500. I’m located in Nth Narrabeen NSW . Please...

Hi all, has anyone got a Creo/Kodak supreme 1 or 2, Howtek 4500 or even a tango in Australia. I’m looking at all three to choose one depending on size, cost, freight and wanted to see how people are...

Thanks to everyone for your help. I’m also looking at a Creo/ Kodak supreme 2 scanner far easier to transport if comparable in price??? So many decisions regards Dean

Yes thatÂ’s the one, itÂ’s got a damaged hood though it works but Karl says itÂ’s a pain in the rear to repair it the scanner works.

H all, does anyone have any advise for what to look for and be aware of in buying a tango drum scanner? I’ve read that SilverFast software V6.6 is the only software the unit will work with and only...

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A pic of the old girl when I picked it up, no great light I’m afraid. Any clue as to age would be greatly appreciated

Haha I couldn’t agree more I’m constantly encouraging abit of strutting

Hi everyone, thanks very much for your time in replying. The enlarger has a 5x7 condenser head along with multiple other condensers and very old looking neg holders which im still trying to make...

Hi all, I’ve just picked up a durst laborator 138 enlarger and although I’ve a copy of the instruction manual but there is no info on you tube as to setting it up for practical use and using the...