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If I remember correctly.... This was shot in April, in the evening. So yes, I believe it had rained earlier.

I second this! In this age of 'googling' everything, don't let them get one over on you by feigning ignorance. That's a cop-out statement and should not be treated as a valid response to anything....

I have a 300mm Symmar Conv in one... Works quite well. But I have noticed that the time does seem to fluctuate with the voltage applied. For example when running it with a 3v CR2 lithium battery,...

Sounds like bad caps. See if you can get the values off the schematic and replace your caps. Most power supply issues stem from the electrolytics going bad. Sometimes, they'll even look bloated or...

I tend to agree more with this assessment. Because the rebate edge is involved--but only slightly, thereby casting a minor 'shadow' of fog across the edge and notch codes--I am inclined to suggest...

Second this! He's always been one of my favorites.

You might be better served by using a roll film back, like 6x9, with that lens. At least you will have more movements available...

Looks like Gundlach Optical... A quick search in Google Images shows a number of wide angle lenses from Gundlach; many of them look like the one in the catalog page.

Hi Peter,

Interesting video. I am particularly interested in the Tenba bag you're using. Can you tell me the specific model? I'm thinking of getting it for my Chamonix 810V. (I think the...

Yeah, I agree. If you look along the film edge, you will see some faint 'handling' scratches made either when the film was loaded in the holder, or when it was loaded in the tank. One of them even...

So like I mentioned.... Large format macro presents challenges in many aspects; your wallet being one of them! But like Bob said... "Do it correctly..."

Well getting a shorter lens as Bob suggested might be a good idea. But to add to some of Dan's points... jumping right into a challenging field like large format macro while still learning about...

Hi,

Nice camera; should serve you well for years to come.

So to your questions about LF macro... In LF photography, focusing is more about bellows extension than it is with lenses. So the...

All certainly good information. Thanks. I now understand that I develop film in a death trap! :-D

Yes, from a business standpoint, I can certainly understand the need; especially in compliance with local fire codes. But I, like many others here, have just a home darkroom setup. So I'm wondering...

So, might be a dumb question... I didn't think there was anything reactive enough to necessitate the presence of a fire extinguisher in your garden-variety darkroom. Is this naive thinking on my...

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Here's another... IR pano stitched from 242 images. Nikon D200 (IR modded by LifePixel), Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5 ED, Nodal Ninja M2 Giga head.

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My oldest daughter enjoying her time on the swing...

LifePixel modded Nikon D200, 18-70mm f/3.5 ED

When traveling in Calif, may I suggest downloading the app QuickMap to your phone. It's a very intuitive free app produced by Caltrans (state DOT) that shows the traffic conditions for all areas in...

Most of the new LF lenses I've seen have been more geared toward digital use, and at prices that would surely give you more than pause. That said, there is a tremendous number of fantastic quality...

So far, the lenses I've tried out are:

Symmar Convertible:
150mm f/5.6
180mm f/5.6
210mm f/5.6

Nikkor-W 210mm f/5.6
Nikkor-T 360mm f/8

I have a small collection (~18 or so) of LF lenses; many of them convertible. So in experimenting, I discovered that most of my lenses in Copal #1 shutters can be swapped out and 'inter-mingled'...

My favorite way to shoot TP is at ISO 32, souped in HC-110, dil H. This gives you continuous tone, with a bit more contrast. For true "normal" contrast, you would need a compensating developer,...

I second the utility of the N-series cameras. I love, love, love, my 45N-2; sold all of my other 4x5s because the Chamonix did it all (for me) easier and lighter. But whichever model you decide on,...

Superb image. Would you care to share the tech details?

That's an interesting idea; using the poor heat transmission properties of air as an insulator. Of course that works against you in colder climates where you want the sun to help you heat things up....

Going through this old thread, I saw a lot of comments about the Apo-Nikkor 360mm f/9 lens. So I thought I would share mine. It's mounted in a Copal 3 shutter; not sure by whom. It's small,...

I posted these in another discussion thread... But they will work here, as well. :)

The setup... (Notice the 'snotty duck-face' poses I'm getting as I shoot this. Patience=0.00000000001 and...

That's OK. I can take comfort in the fact that I live more than 2000 miles from you.

But I may keep looking...... ;-)

For my D5XL, I use the Omega Super Chromega Dichroic II power supply for the head. For timing, I've found that the best (for me) is the Beseler 8177 Audible/Repeating timer. It's strictly knobs, so...

The mini-split is a godsend! Temperature control is extremely precise and quite efficient. And that thing is dead quiet! I have the compressor part mounted on the wall, outside the shed, about 5'...

So my shed has an 8' ceiling. But I built a rafter system for several reasons--additional storage, insulation, and easier to finish than a pitched ceiling. But that did drop the ceiling down to...

Yeah... $1800 for just the building materials sounds about right. I'd budget a couple hundred more just for this and that...stuff that always seems to come up. I think the whole project stayed...

That's the piece I was missing! I didn't realize that the post numbers were actually links. Thank you. That is very helpful.

I would love a 5108. But I just don't have the ceiling height. So I'll just have to be content with printing 4x5 and contact-printing 8x10. If I need bigger, then I can always scan them.

Thank you. Oddly enough, this was easier and cheaper to do than to extend out the closet I was originally going to use. And I think it gave me a lot more space to use.

No, I hired a plumber to...

Check out my recent post under, “Let’s see your darkroom” discussion. It’s #965 (last page, near the end). I would provide you with a link. But unfortunately, I haven’t mastered that skill yet. :D

Here's a variation on the box-in-a-bag idea: what about PVC pipe and fittings? Cheap, breaks down in seconds and can be custom-fit for any sized bag. Just make sure you clean off all the dust and...

For my darkroom, I bought a 10x12' Tuff Shed and finished it out inside. I installed a 60A subpanel and ran all electrical for lighting, outlets and HVAC. I insulated and hung drywall for the walls...

Yes... Me, too! It kind of reminds me of that famous AA shot of Georgia O'Keeffe & Orville Cox; one half-smile, one mischievous look. :D