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Insulting *anybody* is not a wise strategy.

But if a subtle attempt at humor is grounds for account termination, go ahead and remove mine now.

Lighten up....

Back on topic, no problems with...

To add to what David mentioned above, don't forget about using a positive (chrome, or DR 5) which gives you the ability to skip the interpositive step.

-Rob

Don't forget ND filters! I use them often with my lenses in barrel.

I know that Ilford's FP4 and HP5 make different negatives, but either can be slowed down.

Cheers, R

Oh man...

I see "FS-non-LF" ads in the lounge in the near future. If a system doesn't work for people, the natural tendency is to work around it.

Sell the medium format and smaller stuff in one...

For what it's worth, I use PMK Pyro and FP4 and contact print on pt/pd, cyanotypes and sometimes gum bichromate. Works like a champ. Been using it for 4x5, 8x10 and 7x17 (when I still had one).

I...

Hi Ash,

Just a few quick words of encouragement. It's been fun watching you make progress, and this is the best work you've shared to date--at least that I'm aware of. As with most pursuits there...

I'm 38. Using mostly 8x10, but recently exposing a lot of film with the 4x5 and scanning to make enlarged negs via the digital route for pt/pd.

I have a few favorites of course, but haven't yet...

I use ufraw with GIMP. Works like a champ.

http://ufraw.sourceforge.net/