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    Re: Backpack question for 4x5

    I ended up getting two inserts for my kelty redwing. I'll post a few pictures once I get it in. Thanks for the comments and pictures.
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    Backpack question for 4x5

    I'm outgrowing my generic photo backpack that I've been using for 4x5. I'm looking to "upgrade" to something a little bit better. My original plan was to pick up a used Lowepro Photo Trekker AW I or...
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    Re: 4x5 developing kit for a beginner

    I found the unicolor drum with rotating base easy to learn. I think it was mentioned above, but here is a link to the article. (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/unicolor/) The base and drums...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    I went on a short hike yesterday at Turkey Run State Park.

    https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/476/31120669854_71fd243e4e_b.jpg

    Crown Graphic - Fuji 150mm f/6.3 shot at f/16 and 1 sec
    Kodak TXP...
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    Re: post alternative techniques

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    8x10 Cyanotype hanging to dry.
    The was a test shot from my homemade 8x10 pinhole camera. 7 1/2" focal length, f/322, and 3 minute exposure. Information on my pinhole camera build is in the...
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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

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    Here is a print from the first test shot I made in my back yard. The exposure was about 3 minutes.
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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    We already had the cat. She had to inspect the box since most boxes in the house belong to her... :)

    Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    The camera ended up having a focal length 184mm with an aperture of 322. I haven't had a chance to shoot with it yet but I'm looking forward to taking it out soon. The total cost was around $45.
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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    Here are the final pictures. I used a combination of a textured paint followed by a coat of blue enamel. I'm going to use a small magnet for the shutter.

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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    Next was a coat of primer.

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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    I used bondo to make the camera light tight and smooth out the body.

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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    I cut the hole for the film and drilled holes for the bolts that hold the rubber bands to keep the film holder in place.

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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    I added tripod sockets.

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    I made mounts for the handle that originally was on the top of the box.

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    Re: DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    I attached the top to the body using rivets.

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    I used aluminum to make the film holder.

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    DIY 8x10 Pinhole Camera

    I've been wanting to get an 8x10 pinhole camera for some time. I recently stopped in Goodwill and found an old filebox that looked like it would be the right size.

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    I drilled out and...
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    Re: Alternative Process Print Exchange??

    I'd probably do an 8x10 cyanotype. We could do a small group just doing cyanotypes if needed.
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    Re: Alternative Process Print Exchange??

    I don't know if my work is good enough but I'd be willing to give it a shot.
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    Here is a quick scan of a Tea toned cyanotype. The scan doesn't seem to have the same detail and looks considerably more grainy. Apparently I need to work on scanning prints. :)

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    Re: Copal Shutter Repair

    Have you tried flutotscamerarepair.com? I have a shutter on its way to Carol right now.
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/379/18451025473_d6cd6b1700_b.jpg

    Tea toned Cyanotype
    8x10 Ektascan shot at 80 ISO developed in Pyrocat HD for 9:30
    Kodak Model B 8x10
    Wollensak Velostigmat Series...
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    I am coating my own paper. It may be that my exposure was too short. I'm currently building an uv exposure box. Once I'm done at least I'll have more control.
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    Here is a cyanotype I just finished. Not the best composition. This is my first successful print from my first successful 8x10 negative. I'm having some trouble getting the highlights to print.
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    Re: Restoring a Crown Graphic

    Well I finally had time to finish the Crown Graphic. It definitely was more work than I had expected. Overall I'm very happy with how it came out. With the 127mm lens it weighs exactly 4lbs. Here's a...
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    Questions about a DIY UV Lightbox

    I'm starting to put together a parts list for a UV light box for alternative process printing. Here's a list of the parts I've been looking at.

    2x Fulham Workhorse 5 WH5-120-L Ballast (each should...
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    Re: Restoring a Crown Graphic

    Normally I wouldn't have stripped a Crown Graphic. The only reason this one was stripped was the leather wasn't in the best of shape and was starting to come up off the bed. My goal with the project...
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    Re: Restoring a Crown Graphic

    Will the rack and pinion need to be lubricated? If so, what should I use?
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    Re: Restoring a Crown Graphic

    I'm starting with the bed. I've sanded down the the outside with 220 grit sandpaper and then went over everything with 400. I painted the interior of the bed last night. My progress will slow down...
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    Re: Restoring a Crown Graphic

    I decided to strip off the leather to strip and finish the wood. I also plan to repaint the metal in a flat black.

    https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8662/16076498540_87254b405b_c.jpg...
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    Restoring a Crown Graphic

    This weekend I found two Graflex Crown Graphics on Craigslist for $60. One camera came with 127mm Ektar, and the other came with a 105mm Tominon. Both lenses are dirty and have problems with the...
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    Re: Question about Shutter

    I've sent Carol an email. Thanks for the link.

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    Question about Shutter

    I just bought a Wollensak Velostigmat series 1 triple convertible 12 1/2 inch lens in an Auto shutter off of the auction site. B and T are working properly, but all of the other speeds on the shutter...
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

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    Repairing a Calumet C1

    Just picked a Calumet C1 and I am thinking about refinishing it. The one thing I am unsure about is that one of the two places that the back screws into the rear standard in the horizontal...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

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    Re: Post your (LF) trains!

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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Here is a scan from a shot I took last November. It was taken in a local state park in Indiana.

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    Re: 30x30 ULF Camera on Craiglist

    Thanks for the information. I learned something new.
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    30x30 ULF Camera on Craiglist

    I saw this while browsing Craigslist. I don't have any affiliation to the seller. I thought it was interesting and am passing the info on.

    http://tricities.craigslist.org/pho/4068284606.html

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    Great find on Craigslist

    Today I bought a Early 4x5 Speed Graphic on Craigslist with a clean 135mm Graflex Optar f4.7 lens and a Meyer Gorlitz Trioplan 13.5cm f3.8 lens that is missing the aperture blades. Also included were...
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