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'Unfindable' indeed, but I have two and they are big enough for 5x7 so I think I will use them and get to printing. I got the 138 free, but it has been a bit of chore to get it operational. Not that...

My mistake, translucent, not opaque, 'frosted' you could say to about the extent of a camera ground glass, and 3mm thick each. Opal bulb is 500w, removing the glass significantly shortened exposure...

If I could hijack this thread for a closely related question, my 138S was set up for point source lighting with a 1,000 watt halogen bulb. The filter drawer holder has 3 pieces of opaque glass, one...

I use a small window air conditioner for cooling and ventilation with filtered intake, (a homemade box with a HEPA filter). I don't have a dust problem on negatives and film holders, I have careful...

My darkroom is 400 cubic feet with a floor area 8' x 6'9. Does anyone have a recommendation for an air purifier/dust filter?
Ventilation is handled separately so this is just for internal...

Buy an F stop primer, you'll never look back

First class website, beautiful work, well presented. And your blog posts are a delight

Talk to Ari, knowledgeable and FLM makes a great product. I use the CP38-L4 II for 8x10, couldn't be happier

In addition to regular room lighting, I have a 7.5 watt incandescent refrigerator bulb for when I just need more than safelight level to see or find something but don't want to ruin my night vision.

Having travelled a somewhat similar path, I would suggest more of a shoot first, ask questions later approach. Jump in with whatever you have and get prints on paper will teach you more than you...

Ben is so laid back and mellow watching his videos relaxes me. I don't mind the B roll, but what I find most interesting in videos like his are discussions of the thought process behind the...

Thanks, Gord, I wasn't clear on how the Ladane part worked, your explanation makes sense. I must admit my eyes kind of glazed over reading the instructions for the various carriers, they write like...

Thanks, that's what I was looking for

I posted a little while ago about lens boards, now I'm on the negative carrier and lamp options for this new to me 138 S

Here is what I have:
Fully functioning enlarger, currently set up with...

If you use a Gralab clock face timer (Can't remember the model number, but the one that's been around forever) Lambrecht has a template that lays on top of the dial and shows f stop increments, very...

Thanks for the help guys!

If you know about mounting lenses on this enlarger I could use your help.
I recently obtained a Durst 138 with the lens board adaptor ring for 4x5 and 5x7 lenses. According to the manual I need a...

I also have purchased from eTone and am very satisfied

My experience: plexiglass in the bottom of each tray, process one sheet at a time, mix D-23 from bulk chemicals, gentle tray rocking for agitation, cover tray during development because HRU is more...

Many, I also have a DLC and worked up a chart with macro info for the various lenses I have. I can email you a pdf if you want to reply by private message

I'm enjoying the thought provoking and humorous responses, good things to go back and reread from time to time. Recently my 21 yr old son has taken an interest in film and darkroom, so I am seeing...

Forgot to mention, I have had good results from Rodinal as well, I just don't have any and use D23 chem for other things anyway so have it on hand

Here is what I use:
D23 1+2 (Mixed from powder stock chems) 68 deg F
7 min 30 sec normal, for N+1 underexpose 1 stop, develop for 8 minutes
Open tray with plexiglass with smoothed edges in tray...

Interesting comments, thanks for the insights.
Steve - great advice on careful triage, going easy and not being too aggressive. 'First do no harm.' In my case, with the structural issues, I decided...

It could be the sprayed finish didn't have time to properly cure and so was still soft enough to stick to the styrofoam. Acrylics need time to cure beyond just the time it takes for the solvent...

Decided to refinish the wood and brass on my Agfa Ansco 8x10. It is a Universal model dating from before WW2, based on some information quoted from Richard Knoppow on Phot.net. Bought the camera from...

Ran across this in an Inc. magazine article quoting Robin Camarote, an executive coach

"Counter to common thinking, we avoid taking action not because we're afraid of failure but because we don't...

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Have never had any quality problems but even EI 200 is too high for me, I shoot at 160.

As far as the material to use for a new baseboard if that is required, I used baltic birch plywood which is composed of more layers than ordinary plywood and bonded with waterproof glue. The top...

Ordered one last Sunday, already received it, can't wait to start using it!
I appreciate the quick service Nicholas

Found this, noticed a recommendation for 2.5 minute exposure limit at 4' 15 watt bulb

KODAK Safelight Filter #GBX-2, 5 1/2' Round Size, for Blue Sensitive X-Ray Films & Green Sensitive Medical...

All my holders are full of film right now, so can't send a photo. Notching holders is easier than it sounds. I use a very small triangular to make a groove about 1 to 2 mm deep. Use the left side for...

I received both the electronic and hard copy of this book and read it through. If you are familiar with Sean's YouTube channel you know his approach is decidedly philosophical and you will recognize...

I must add my congratulations to Merg Ross for his book, and my recommendation that anyone who hasn't seen it to get a copy. Such an interesting story spanning an eventful career along with wonderful...

I had registered and watched most of the program live. The enthusiasm and knowledge of Christi Wiltenburg was refreshing and fun to watch. Despite some technical difficulties with Zoom that made it...

Against the conventional wisdom I suggest a $40 box of 100 sheets of Fuji HRU x ray film and the raw chemicals to make D23 developer. There are so many ways to screw up in large format and $5 a sheet...

A pretty much complete explanation:
https://www.slrlounge.com/a-thorough-explanation-of-the-math-behind-f-stops/
For me the key was remembering that doubling the area of a lens opening, and...

Likely it is corrosion of the aluminum, often called white rust. Clean with mild soap then mix 1 part distilled white vinegar, 2 parts warm water and lightly scrub with anything that will not scratch...

I have had very good success with a piece of plexiglass cut to fit the bottom of my trays. I labeled them with a sharpie so that they get used in the same chemical every time, and with the same side...