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  1. Re: Has anybody tried Simmard Drum rotator (shaker) for film development

    I have a couple. One held together with tape. I use it with Jobo drums. I flip the drum once every minute to simulate the Jobo processor. Generally works well , you have to pay attention as the...
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    Re: New 8x10" Camera made In France

    Congratulations! Now if only we could get someone to build new shutters and lenses.
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    Re: Banff and Jasper in mid Sept. 2022

    You should be aware that there is a forest fire burning north of the town so lots of smoke and the power is iffy. Please check on conditions before you come.
    Regards.
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    Re: Out With My 14x17 DIY Camera & XRAY Film

    Very impressive. Congratulations on the camera.
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    Re: My Show in Klamath Falls, Oregon

    Very nice. Congratulations.
  6. Re: Ansel Adams Exhibit, Scott Nichols Gallery

    Lovely. He must have sold the architectural images that I saw at Scott Nichols before he moved of a university done in the late 20s. They were exquisite.
  7. Re: Let's see your favorite mountains & ridgelines

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    Asulkan Glacier in Rogers Pass , BC , Canada. Taken with a Super Speed Graphic and 300mm Nikkor. Hauled camera up 4000 ft. crest of Abbot Ridge. Some time in the early 2000s.
  8. Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

    Good effort.
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    Re: Hello from New Brunswick

    Welcome! Another Canuck.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

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    C-Level Cirque, Cascade Mt. Banff 2013. Taken with Chmonix 4 x5, 300mm Nikkor M, Tri-x Film pack, HC 110 developer.
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    Re: Post Your Hiking Photos - Any Format

    Lovely one Greg. Love the tone as well.
    Ray
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    Re: nice new lens, but sticky shutter

    Needs cleaning and all will be well. Someone like Carol Flutot can sort that for you.
  13. Re: What is the Most Difficult Large Format Photography

    Wind. I live in Southern Alberta - very windy at times. Had to rebuild my 5 x 12 last year when I took my hand for a second to reach something and it went over.
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    Re: 20x24 enlarger easel options

    I made my own out of plywood heavy but functional. First there are two pieces laminated together, the upper one is the size of your paper and bottom one is 4 in bigger in both dimensions. A 2"...
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    Re: Hello from a beginner

    Welcome from Calgary. Should be able to find a basic lens for not too much money. Possibly start with a more modern one as it is most likely to in working order. The great thing about mechanical...
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    Re: future of B&W

    I thought that ship had sailed long ago. I was not aware that they were still making B&W paper. Ilford is going strong and just introduced a new RC paper, then there is Foma , Adox and Bergger.
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    Re: Photography of Carl. Chiarenza

    Thank you for reminding us of him. I have a small monograph published by Lodima Press.
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    Re: tank for 5x12

    I use the 3005 which is designed for 8 x 10 or 5 x 7. The 5 x 12 film sticks out but there is room under the top. It all works fine with conventional film but with x-ray, I use at least a 5 minute...
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    Re: Donald Ross Photography

    What a beautiful book and tribute to your father.
  20. Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

    Bravo!
  21. Re: What were the prevailing process in early 1900s?

    There was also platinum paper commercially made and I believe by 1900, there was silver gelatin.
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    Re: Post Your Hiking Photos - Any Format

    Adox keeps promising a replacement but have yet to see it out and on the shelves. Very nice print by the way.
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    Re: 5x7 Elwood enlarger lens board

    They are not hard to make. Find the right thickness of plywood or MDF. It is about 3/8" . Cut a rebate or rabbet at one end, drill a hole the right size and there you are.
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    Re: 5x12 Lens kit

    What I have is a Wollensak 8 1/4" (210mm_ Graphic Raptar which has 385mm, the Nikkor 300M and a Red Dot Artar 19". I also have a 61/4" Hugo Meyer Wide Angle which seems to almost cover but I have...
  25. Re: Which State is the Best State for Landscape Photographers to Live?

    Yes, a small connection with our mutual connection with Clyde McConnell, your prof and my friend.
  26. Re: Which State is the Best State for Landscape Photographers to Live?

    Southern Alberta which is not a state but province. Everyone thinks only of Banff but there is much much more.
    1. Foothills - tough to photograph as they are more subtle than the mountains but...
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    Re: Elwood enlarger

    I have had mine for years. Bought from a friend for $50. Removed the war of the worlds top and put on a cold light. Later got a 6 x 9 Aristo light which covers 5 x 7 nicely. I made an adapter...
  28. Re: Chamonix 5x12" camera, with options is a reality

    They are a great outfit. I have holders made by them for my ersatz 5 x 12 Seneca. Seneca did not make this format. I used the hardware from a 5 x 7 and copied the same design. I have no doubt the...
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    Re: Chaminox 5x12" camera

    Tillman's is a Canham. I am wondering if he is still using it as he seems to be moving into very large platinum prints which indicates he is using digital.
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    Re: Show Me Your Night Shots!

    199401 Here is a night shot from Calgary. It is of the new Calgary Central Library which has received much attention for its design. Taken with my homemade 5 x 12, 300mm Nikkor M, HP5 film in...
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    Re: Jasper National Park Fall 2020

    Thank you Merg. We have a very good international airport and lots of car rentals.
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    Re: Jasper National Park Fall 2020

    You may also want to spend some time near the Columbia Icefields. Good views from the visitor center which is across the highway from the icefields.
  33. Re: What All Lensboards Can Be Used on Agfa Ansco 8x10?

    Boards are easy to make. Find a suitable thickness of baltic birch plywood, cut a rebate, drill a hole and there you are.
  34. Re: Retrobrom 151 / 152 - Newly released paper from FOMA

    It is quite exciting to see new products in analog photography. "Ain't ded yet!"
  35. Re: Where are the great shots? Am I a cynicist or a realist?

    Agreed. For the handful of lucky ones who find an audience there are a multitude who will remain unknown although their work may be exemplary. However, I still need to go out there and make images...
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    Re: Pyrocat-HD Sudden Death!

    The short answer is yes. I have had this happen several times with different batches. Recently I developed some Efke which worked, although a little thin and then was testing some 5 x12 HP5 within...
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    Re: San Francisco - Monterey 10 Days

    If you are in the Monterey area do not overlook the Pinnacles which are an hour inland ( west gate). It is landscape that looks as if Dr. Seuss designed it. There are some very nice hiking trails. ...
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    Re: Meter service at Quality Light Metric

    I stand corrected.
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    Re: Meter service at Quality Light Metric

    I had a Weston III serviced by them and they did a great job. However, I believe that replacement batteries for the Weston are no longer available. Apparently they are only good for 30 years. No...
  40. Re: Photography and Plagiarism - A Personal Story

    A couple of times I had the delightful experience of encountering a subject covered by someone well known. On both occasions , I also made an image with no intention of sharing it but enjoying the...
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