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Tried using my alien bees for the first time with my 4x5. I think this is the 15th or so image I've shot and developed since taking the plunge into large format. I convinced my son to play dress up...

I had found the B&H link but couldn't make heads or tails of it as I have no experience with 55 or 54. But knowing only the print is made is what I was looking for, thanks for the quick replies

I have an unopened box of Type 54 that expired in 1992. I know Type 55 seems to be popular as people purchase the stuff even if it is very expired. What is the difference between the two? I can't...

If only developing one sheet wouldn't I waste a ton of developer (even at 1+1 or maybe 1+3) if I dumped it afterwards because I need to be able to submerge the negative in the tray with a baseline...

FYI I went ahead and tried it all out. My experience is documented in a new thread:...

I figured I would share my experience with my first 4x5 image and my first development. I took a "quick" first shot with the 4x5 of my son standing in the back yard so that I could see if I could do...

Thanks for the tips and clever tricks everyone

How should a sheet be handled in the dark? The tutorial at the root of this site seems to imply just using your hands - is the chemistry safe to use regular kitchen dish gloves or even bare hands?

I've done some more looking and it looks like combiplan would be a good system, but might be over kill for my needs. I like the idea of deep trays as opposed to shallow trays.

I've begun reading Steve Simmons' book on View Cameras as well as Ansel Adams' "The Camera". I plan to try to develop at home in a makeshift darkroom (bathroom at night with towel under the door)....

Thanks for the insights everyone

I'm considering making an offer on a 4x5 camera locally that is in great condition. The problem is, the guy says to "make him an offer" and I don't really know what I should offer.

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