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I don't want anyone to guess value, I'm wondering if it's a decent enlarger as I cannot find much about it online.

When you say 'most can be made to work if you are handy' could you elaborate a...

Could anyone tell me anymore about this enlarger? Unfortunately all 504 enlargers around me are far too expensive, at £800+ and I found a De Vera 54 going for a lot less.

Is this an alright large...

Thanks for the reply - it's a Copal 0 shutter - maybe that would explain it.

Just looking to trouble-shoot a query about the Fujinon 135 5.6 W lens and see if there's an issue with it?
This is a new lens to me and I was just practicing with it in my 4x5 camera, focusing etc....

I have opportunity to purchase a De Vere 504 Cathomag Enlarger and am just looking for some advice on the head, working with it and general advice.

Thanks

Excuse my ignorance, what would this do?

I'm eager to get into the darkroom and print, but where I live I can't find any LF enlargers going anywhere near me.

So I wanted to find out if I could print in the darkroom with my 4x5 negatives...

well i suppose i usually stick to f/16 most of the time, sometimes f/22....it's hard though in overcast weather sometimes to find the right settings, if you want a faster shutter speed to capture a...

How can I tell if the fresnel is properly installed?

And do you mind explaining your statement about 'adjustable focus is not set correctly for viewing a GG'? Just so I can understand better.
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I am using a loupe and taking my time to focus, so I am getting frustrated.

I'll try that experiment to see....If my ground glass isn't properly installed, are there any videos/info on how to...

I could use a bit of advice - I have a chamonix 45n-1 and a caltar-n 1:5.6 150mm lens.
I just seem to be not getting the clarity of detail I'd like - the focus lacks the sharpness I'm after...and...

hmm ok...so even if i did develop an unexposed sheet, the hp5 markings for example, would still appear? I must have mucked up development somehow. the developer was d76 only mixed a few days before

If I developed completely unexposed sheet film, would there be the markings of the film on the sheet e.g. the 'HP5 400' that appears at the borders?

Just spent a long time developing 4 sheets and...

Have the chance to buy a planar 135mm...but it has cleaning marks on the Front optical element.
The price is cheaper than others i've come across.

But are the cleaning marks a deal breaker? I...

Hi all,

I'm looking to try a new B&W film stock and after looking through this beautiful collection of work, just wondered if anyone had an idea?

Anyone know the BW film stock he uses by any chance?
I really love the depth of tones and am on the hunt to try a new stock.

That makes sense, the good sheet may have been exposed to the light the least, thus avoiding fogging. I use a little walk in cupboard to load the holders and there was light showing from under the...

This was the first time developing with all 4 sides of the holders...maybe that was an issue here. I think I'll stick to doing 1 sheet per holder as I usually do and see. Althought it's strange that...

I'm using the latest holders (4?), I'm 90% certain I loaded them correctly. I don't pre-wash, no.
I think my agitation technique was a bit different. the first few time's I developed I agitated...

Yes, all were taken looking into the sun. The edges of the 3 duds are dark, hmm ok. It may have been the developing then.
Might try another test with developing some sheets and try and pinpoint the...

I did, yes. Usually I do 2 at a time. This was the first time using both sides of the 2 holders the tank came with.

I did, yes. Usually I do 2 at a time. This was the first time using both sides of the 2 holders the tank came with.

I developed 4 sheets of HP5 @400 in Ilfosol yesterday and the results were not good!
I haven't had this issue before, check the photos to see what I mean.

I tried re-fixing and rewashing them...

sorry - I meant the Stearman SP445, not spearman tank

Yes, I saw that, just for the 1:1 D-76, it's for tray development and I'm unsure the time for a tank.

Hello,

Having a hard time finding correct information on development for this combination.

Does anyone care to share their method? I'm not sure what time for developer.

I use a spearman tank...

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it

Ah...I didn't realise I'd need external equipment. I thought I would just need the camera and a tripod and release cable.

I'd like to try photographing the night sky on my 4x5 crown graphic, ideally not star trails.

I've found it hard to come across much (beginner) information on LF star/night sky photography, so...

Thanks!

Thanks for the reply - As yet I don't have a flash for the camera yet. Is there anything to consider with the flash?
Yes the camera has bi-post connection I think - the 2 prongs at the side of the...

I have a Graflex Crown Graphic with a Supermatic 'X' Shutter.

I would like to try using flash with the camera, but even after looking at the manual/online, I am not sure how to do this - I'm new...