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Darr, What begins as an innocent question about film choice turned out to be loads of unreasonable opinions pounded on me. These are very unkind and frankly, rather arrogant. I do not enjoy having to...

Darr, You'll have to fly thousands of miles to see my work. Wanna bite?

Michael, Please define "success". I have friends who believe in themselves and climb themselves to the top. I have also seen people with the desire, willingness and interest to be successful in what...

I would put the ball in your court - What are your objectives and what are you willing to do to attain them?

Michael, I will make the best pictures I can with whatever finances that allows. I will...

Brian, Michael, Paddy, Percy, Sometimes when I read your posts, I really envy the equipments you guys own. Certainly we're in a different league. It isn't necessary to say to someone that if he don't...

Thanks John. I have looked at the B&H's prices. My choice would be Tri X at $70 for 50 sheets. As I wrote earlier, I like Tri X, and the reason I have been using FP4 was it's previous low price. I do...

John, I've been using FP4 because it's good and affordable. I have to put up with the speed though. Now that the price has doubled, it's dearer than the Tri X which is faster, and I do like the look...

I've been using FP4 in 5x7" for alternative process. It's been affordably until my local supplier decided to increase the price substantially. I am thinking of switching to J&C400. My concern is...

Does nose grease hurt the longevity of film?

Try this:

http://www.brucescameras.com/index.html.

They sell new Osaka cameras which are similiar to the Tachihara's. Contact Bruce. He's friendly, honest & efficient. Bruce took a step further...

Thanks for the answers. Really appreciate it.

I know this is kind of basic, but do you spot meter from camera position or do you move upclose to meter the shadows & highlights? Thanks!

Stick to one format. Block out the others. Work on your vision. That's what I'd do.

Thanks to all for responding. It's interesting knowing what people do with their information.

I wonder how many of you keep a journal about your photographic work. Does it make you reflect and think about your work? Does it help shape your vision? Or appreciate your surroundings? Does it help...

Jim, Mark, What about the Ilex-Caltar 254mm (10")? Is it similiar to the Commercial Ektar design? I have one but seems to flare alot. Thanks!

I'm glad I asked here. So many good hints & ideas. Really! Thanks again Matt for the help with the search. Thanks for the potatoes, Mark. Puts a smile on my face. The I-pod's a good idea worth...

Thanks for all the good recommendation. I took a look at all of them. Pretty much the same as those found in music stores in my area. But I appreciate all the response. I think Matt Miller may have...

It's occassionally difficult to look at the watch and at the same time ensure that wind movement isn't present during exposures. Is anyone using some kind of a timer or portable metronome that beeps...

"I have the feeling Darin's asking a more esthetic /substantive question".

Thanks Paulr. You hit the nail. I am pondering a little wider now. I shall explore 35mm works by some photographers....

"I'd like to take an LF camera to the top of Everest. It would probably be "better" technically and aesthetically, but it just isn't practical (for me at least)"

Yes... I will be on a long rough...

"what do you want to achieve with the photos."

Fine print, mat, perhaps framed. Thanks!

How would you output? Are you talking your own B&W darkroom? Are you scanning your negs or printing wet? Would you be printing color to a lightjet or inkjet?

B/W, max print 5x7, wet. Thanks!

Would you shoot landscapes on a 35mm format? Technically or esthetically, most part of me says no. I'm hoping someone here could change my mind. Thanks!

Hi... Thanks! Lots of info offered. Really helpful. Appreciate the response.

Greetings. Is there a set rule that says what kind of tripod (and tripod head) is suitable for a certain camera format? Tripod weight (& tripod head size) to camera weight configuration, perhaps? Are...

Thanks for sharing all your experiences. Appreciate it!

Hi all, thanks for the response. Eugene, sorry, should have mentioned film exposure. Recently I made multiple exposures on a single film and it turned out a little underexposed. Could have made a...

I recently ran into doubt about exposure. Are four 15 sec. exposures equal to one 1 minute exposure? Thanks!

Sense of space.

Intimacy.

Agreed. But aren't these weaknesses we don't see in ourselves? I think we both have the same idea.

do you think there is something wrong with your work?

Yes, I'd prefer to know what's wrong rather than what's right. What's right, I probably already know myself. Sometimes I can't see my own...

I'd go to Paul Caponigro. I'd ask what's wrong with my work.

Thanks Brian. Just ordered from B&S. Nevertheless, appreciate the response.

Thanks again. I'm a lousy handyman. I think I'll bite the bullet get a new B&S frame. Ouch!

Thanks Daniel, really appreciate the information. Aaron

Hello,

I'm seeking information on the Bostick & Sullivan contact printing frame.

1. Does it come with a split back?
2. What is the exterior dimension of the 11x14 printing frame?
3. Is...

I search the archive but didn't find one. So here's the question:-

Is warm wash temperature more efficient than cool water? My running water gets around 29 degree c (84 deg f) year round. I'm...