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This is VERY helpful and I appreciate your input! Sorry for the delayed response, just got out of the cine to see "Lighthouse", a great B&W film if you haven't seen it!

Thank you for the hypo-clear recipe and book recommendation!

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the tips. Can you recommend a recipe for hypo clear?

Hello,

I have almost completed a large tray to print on Ilford RC and Fiber 42"x55" with a dump gate. I have tested the tray with water and believe I will need 4-5 gallons per dev, stop, fixer,...

Thanks Kent, looking at some now!

Thank you Steve for adding some great advice! I don't really need the "name" and these tips may get me very close to a great starting lens. I realize I might not find a super fast lens but can deal...

Thanks for the tip Greg! I will get the lens catalog you suggested. Sounds like a true Petzval would be hard to find in my price range unless I just lucked out. I want to get started sooner than...

I appreciate the tip Kent. I will search for a little longer lens like you suggest.

Hello,
I am searching for my first lens for 8x10 wet plate (6 inch lens board). I have determined I would like a Petzval and prefer some vignetting on 8x10 glass neg and will be shooting wide open...