when I first started shooting my wista, first thing I noticed, how bright the screen was compared to another 4x5 Ive been using for many years with a plain GG.
Then, like you, I thought it was...
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when I first started shooting my wista, first thing I noticed, how bright the screen was compared to another 4x5 Ive been using for many years with a plain GG.
Then, like you, I thought it was...
tell it to the judge!
the cops dont care who or what you are doing with a large camera on a tripod that impeads pedestrian traffic. you will definately be pushed along. this time of year, the...
more than likely tou will be pushed along by police because using a large camera and tripod normally requires a permit to use in nyc. you are considered a professional plus you are blocking...
materials in general have gotten very expensive but framing prices hit the roof. i make my own frames these days. plastic also got expensive, i went back to using single weight glass.
i love dry mounted photos. they look finished.
i started dry mounting 50 years ago, n still use the same press. i also have a ton of mounting tissue left over, mostly 8x10 which i hardly use.
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Ducks landing on water
yeah they do pile up. meanwhile someone out there is looking for a set.
perhaps list them for sale or gift?
ooops... uv. sorry
cant beat these tracing panels for only $24
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Shore of the Long Island Sound NY
Berger 400 in dectol
90mm 5.6 fuji sw
i restarted shooting 4x5 last year. i bought a wista metal camera n a few lenses. the camera is wonderful n my lenses are beautiful. pictures are still just as crappy as my MF shots but thats not...
not enough liquid in the tank.
+1
wetting agent dilution is very important. too much or too little will cause water spots n streaks.
i found these guys when b&h stopped shiping alot of darkroom chemicals. give them a call?
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small rivits if you ever decide to remove it one day.
epoxy is the easiest way out.
undersized hole saw, then a good bastard file will take you right to your finish line.
ultrasonic cleaners are the best way to go. but be sure to get the correct cleaner solutions.
regardless of how you get them clean, you still have to lubricate it.
some shutters run dry, others...
using the bath in white gas works very well in most cases to disolven remove built up gunk.
but you still need to lubricate using the right lubes in the correct spots for it to work properly....
ah so as long as its being referenced, it will live.
thanks, got it.
how can you delete pix from manage attachments?
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arista dev in tmax
come on Brian.... show us whatcha got?
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berger dev in dectol
i dont see it. but perhaps its more visable seeing it in person?
if its happening consistantly, it may be your camera that has the light leak?
put a bright light inside the camera and in a...
quick guess... scratched in the holders either loading or unloading.
seems replacement pads do use felt as a top layer but what do i know being a city slicker?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/997361-REG/d_k_se153260kit_replacement_sponge_pad.html
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obviously you dont know what felt is. its wool. ive been using felt replacements for over 50 years in a couple presses with no ill effects or outgassing except when ive eatten beans!
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i prefer the analog spot meters. the sell cheap, just look for what type of battery they use. i have one tyat uses a regular 9 volt battery.
as for accuracy... consistancy is more important....
felt carpet under pads...
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you can find small pieces at...
when you start loading n shooting, you will make plenty of mistakes. use those mistakes for practice.
one sheet is not such a big sacrifice to practice loading.
graduated nd filters .
I use a talking timer when doing tray developing. The buttons are easy enough to use in the dark as well. Got it off Amzon for about $10.
Ive been wanting a pair of those night vision goggles for...
YES the top convex is down n bottom is facing up. The bottom condenser sits on the bottom rim, then a metal sleeve is put in. the top condenser sits on the top of that n has clips to keep the...
felt carpet under pads. they can be found in 1/4" thicknesses.
interesting. flashing does render some nice results.
another technique was solarization.
i think all this archival stuff has become a huge industry. acid free n special controlled environment cases etc.
i have been storing all my work in glassines which were put in shoe boxes, stored...
are you sure the ring is properly seated? make sure nothing under it is in the way. if its not perfectly seated it will not function properly.
btw was this shutter ever working while you had it?
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ive got the fujinon swd 5.6 90mm and love love love it!
its very sharp, nice contrast and the coating is great. i shot into the sun with no flare. it also has great coverage for 4x5, plenty of...
once you master developing film, you still have a way to go printing. my problem for many years was, the more i learned, the worse my pictures became. it takes time n alot of experimenting. but once...
This ^ says it all.
Expose for shadows, then develop for highlights. highs are effected more by development. The shadows actually stop or slow down to the point of exhaustion at a certain point...
the sticky coating is a polymer break down common to some water proof materials. ive had several backpacking tents that had the same problem. with camping tents, the manufacturers usually replace...
All great suggestions n good advice.
If you want to brighten it up a bit, red rouge on a soft cloth AKA jewelers rag.