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That is what I needed to hear! Thank you. I will be switching to traditional development with my next order. Any suggestions for the developer?

This is two firsts for me. First exposure with my Calumet 401 4x5 and the first time using FPP Frankenstein 200. Shot with 135mm, F22, shutter set to 50. Developer is Cinestill DF96 monobath....

I just mounted a lens on a wood lens board this morning. Works perfectly! I used a table-mounted router to round out the hole. Then screwed it into the hole>

65 and new to LF. Still think I'm 25! lol But I know my check engine light is on.

here are two pictures of prints made from the 5x7 Elwood. the one on left is 5 seconds at f4.5 with the original contrast filter built into the Elwood. The one on the right is 0.3 seconds at f8 with...

Thank you, everyone! I think I found a solution to my issue. For the 5x7 diffuser, I am using a sheet of acrylic sanded with 400 grit sandpaper. A 4060 lumen 5000k led bulb ( no heat). so far it...

Thanks, Rick I never thought of doing that. It's a very good idea!

I have two. An 8x10 and a 5x7. the 5x7 has the original light head with an led bulb (200-watt equivalent 5000k) I am going to replace the socket and cord with new ones. Here are pictures of the...

Hi everyone, I have an Elwood 5x7 enlarger that is missing the diffuser. Any suggestions as to what to use and where to purchase it? Thank you!

Thank you for the link to Alec Soth. I don't think I will continue to use the Direct Positive Paper, I've had some good results and so very bad results. For me, it has been inconsistent. Might be...

Thank you everyone for your advice. I have been using Harman direct positive paper with some good results. I did order a box of Frankenstein 200. I am also going to order a box of Ilford HP5 Plus.

I use CineStill DF96 monobath for 120 film. it has worked very well! I have not developed film for many years (about 48 years). this time I started DF96 mono and I am very happy with the results. I...

Hi I am new to the group and to large format (4x5). I have a Calumet 401 with a 135mm lens. My question is what film to use? I am thinking Frankenstein 200. Does anyone have advice ?