My apologies for being unclear. I was picturing something in which film is inserted from the back. Your front loaded design sounds workable but while plates are rigid, what I'm not picturing for...
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My apologies for being unclear. I was picturing something in which film is inserted from the back. Your front loaded design sounds workable but while plates are rigid, what I'm not picturing for...
While it would work fine for the frame around the film or wet plate, I'm sure that wood as the mask and shim would offset focus unless you can lift the ground glass a suitable amount. Hopefully...
Robert, there's no reason you can't use the FPA for film, also, especially for a quick trial of the camera. I had the same problem when I got a 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 graflex that also came with only a FPA. ...
My chemistry (one liter with 4x5 paper) came with a brief pamphlet of mixing and processing instructions. With the exception of developer dilution mixing was simple and straight forward, one...
It came! Sometime Monday UPS left a box on my porch. Packed in lots of foam "peanuts," a one liter chemistry kit and in a packet on the back the package of paper. An unexpected surprise, the...
David and jaap, thank you. That's encouraging. Mine is to be with chemistry but hasn't arrived. Adorama lists the chemistry...
Has anyone here received their Galaxy direct positive paper? If so, if it was to be with chemistry was the chemistry included. If without chemistry are processing requirements and/or formulas...
I don't know the difference but I've been using Costco's parchment paper in a Seal press at low (RC/color) temperature with no problem.
Oh, oh! Someone turned on the light while the brain was developing. Tower was Sears brand, not Montgomery Ward. Anyway it's still a Busch and a fine camera.
Welcome, Thomas. Your mention of Busch caught my attention. Now neither the Busch or Graphics have rear movements. If that's not a problem they are great starting cameras. I'd certainly recommend...
A weekly paper in my home town was using Alkons in the early '50's. I had a summer job filling in while their regular photographer was in the service. I liked the Alkons. One advantage is that...
Paul (managed to type right tonight) the D5500 column is fastened to the base with 5/16 x 18 cap screws, 2-3/4" thread under the head, (3" overall length). Note that there is--should be--a...
Paaul, I've got some D5500's in the garage. I'd be happy to check the bolts for you but u'm not certain which you are referring to. Are they the bolts at the top of the column or those that fasten...
I bought my Busch D in 1953 after my first "real" summer job as photorapher for a weekly paper. For several years that and a 16mm newsreel type were my only cameras. The Busch still sees occasional...
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SpeedGraphicMan, here's the Simtron II's mounting instructions for Omega enlargers (assuming that you are using the D2 shown in your profile). The only other mount and instructions in...
Welcome, Mike. PM stands for private message. You can send one to a LF member by clicking on the name in the left hand column and selecting private message. When you receive one you will get a...
Alexis, the emulsion side goes toward the enlarger lens.
I didn't have time tonight to dig very far but I did an August 1982 Po;ular Photography. B&H listed these prices in their ad: FX-20, $1.59; -36, $2.25; PX-20, $1.59; -36, $2.19; TX-20, $1.59; -36,...
Francesco, perhaps this article will be of interest: http://www.michaelandpaula.com/mp/devinsp.html I haven't been developing by inspection since the days of see-sawing a roll of the old ortho...
To use the D5500 negative carriers, hinge the carrier open. Place the pair of masks in the carrier. They are located with shallow pins and held in place magnetically. Place the negative on the...
rocha26, I've got a bunch of of D5500's and parts. If you need the carrier, let me know what format(s). I don't know off hand if I have a manual but a search for Omega D5500 manual turned up some...
If I were going to enlarge onto cyanotype or similar material for an experiment, rather than high powered UV I'd use the sun as the light source as was done with the early enlargers. Basically just...
Try http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/manuals/zoom-spot-instruction-manual-p14000.html
Focus on the film further than the ground glass? To clarify what I just touched on in my earlier comment, be sure that the replacement ground glass is installed with the frosted side toward the...
From your description, the film and the ground glass are not in the same plane (distance from the lens). My first thought was if the film holder is made for glass plates, the film being thinner may...
From vague memory I believe that solenoids with a cable release tip to screw into the shutter were made around the 1940's or '50's. Finding one now might be pretty tough, though. If you're...
The 2521/2523 tanks will take one 2509 or 2509n reel, the 2551/2553 tanks take two reels. The 2509n reels are preferred but I use 2509's and have had no problems. Each reel is recommended to hold 4...
Dan, first thing I'd try is dropping the bed. You may well find that that is enough tilt for most needs. But there are a few other routes. Not really practical nor the least bit handy and will...
Dan, welcome to the forum. In case you haven't yet explored the movements of a speed graphic, if you have the pacemaker model (with a body release and single knob focal plane shutter setting) the...
Harbor Freight has brass ball valves currently listed at $5.99 for 1/2" and $7.99 for 3/4".
Genevieve, if you husband's garage domain includes a workshop I'd suggest a light false top for your table. Maybe 3/8" plywood with a waterproof cover. A raised edge all around would contain spills...
Is the timer cord plugged into the connection on the left bottom (near the back) and a timer connected. Mine won't operate except through the timer and the special D5500 connector cord.
We use potassium cloride instead of sodium cloride in our old Sears water softener. That avoids any issues with sodium for blood pressure or septic systems.
I've posted a link on another site (FotoFanatic) with a request that people there watch for any of the gear.
Welcome. A Meridian should be a handy and versatile camera to explore 4x5 and Santa Barbara's a great place to be using it.
Your "x" sync shutters can be sync'd for bulbs with a solenoid. Most, if not all, are adjustable for accurate synchronization. And in my opinion it's the best means for tripping a LF shutter...
Jim beat me to it. I'd recommend a post-exposure. I've used it to bring up some shadow detail in otherwise hopeless brightness range situations; it will help bring up some otherwise lost detail in...
Certainly spend plenty of time with the Graflex site before investing in a graphic. Meanwhile to answer your specific questions, no there were no speed graphics made specifically for roll film but...
I might be overly optimistic but it looks like you could fit a sheet of film in the film pack adapter with a little filler, maybe black foam board, behind it. If I were trying it, I'd cut something...
If it is of interest, Photographer's Formulary carries a divided D76.