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    Re: Elwood 8x10 with Arista t-12 light source.

    Wow, the forum delivers the goods.

    I'm using VC paper and the Ilford plastic filters. I used a set of Lee plastic ND (0.3, 0.6, 0.9) and got a beautiful snow storm test print. I'll also need to...
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    Re: Elwood 8x10 with Arista t-12 light source.

    Don't know as it's not my enlarger, I've already broken the top neg holder glass so I'm leery of working on it. I'll open the head and see if the owner doesn't know. Are these exchangeable? Cheaply...
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    Elwood 8x10 with Arista t-12 light source.

    I've found access to this Elwood enlarger and wanted to print some of my negs in lieu of contact printing. I've worked on the set-up and have made my first print. The issue is the print times are...
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    Re: PSA: Link to forum on homepage is broken.

    There are two links on the front page. The bottom one is giving a 404 not found message.
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    Re: Jan Pietrzak’s passing.

    Godspeed, sad news indeed.
  6. Thread: Banned email

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    Re: Banned email

    Then the issue on your side because I used both the FAQ link and the link provided by error message as reference above to message the moderators on multiple occasions, as per your written...
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    Banned email

    "The administrator has banned your email address. You will need to change your email address in order to continue. If you think this is done in error, please click here to contact the administrator."...
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    Re: f64

    "Since there is no one practical measure of the ability of a lens to produce a sharp image, the photographer can best evaluate a lens by comparing it with another lens." Saint Ansel

    David
  9. Re: For-Sale-Wanted Rules changes coming on 3 Apr 2016

    I understand the "PM sent" as it is redundant posts but what about the "clean out your mailbox" alerts? Are these type of post being considered as empty bumps? Did not read about these type of posts,...
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    Re: Beginner Darkroom Equipment List/Setup

    If you are using the BTZS tubes, then search for Fred Newmans video showiing the process.

    David
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    Re: Lens Trivia: Figuring Half-Stops

    Same here, except I've not tested my shutter speeds. My meter is set in thirds and most of my lenses are marked in thirds. I just do not sit down and calculate or try to remember the approximation...
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    Re: Online shops for LF gear

    badgergraphic.com

    B&H photo also has some LF gear.

    David
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    Re: Lens Trivia: Figuring Half-Stops

    You missed the "^".:) So, now tell why I should care if it is 6.8 or 6.6596.

    David
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    Re: Lens Trivia: Figuring Half-Stops

    I was going to give the same flippant answer, but it's logarithmic and thought I heard of an easy remembrance to help out. f/5.6...f6.3.^.f7.1...f/8.

    David
  15. Re: Beseler roller base (one direction) and Jobo 3005 Expert Drum?

    I am wondering if a pair of rubberbands would keep the drum from heading off in either direction. I have a drum that is long and have to keep a constant watch on it when using the roller base.
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    Re: Chip Hooper has passed

    Luke, use the google!

    www.chiphooper.com

    David
  17. Thread: Soul

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    Re: Soul

    Thanks for sharing.

    David
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    Re: Houston Fotofest Meeting Place.

    bump
  19. Re: The Most Photographed Generation Will Have No Pictures in 10 Years!

    I have prints and that is my final product and the purpose of photography. I enjoy my prints and work on my craft to make photographs. It is doom and gloom cause you think it's the digital file that...
  20. Re: The Most Photographed Generation Will Have No Pictures in 10 Years!

    Saw this on another site and thought it fit very well here.

    http://youtu.be/kQFKtI6gn9Y

    David
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    Don't know anything about virtual food as we are discussing visual arts.

    David
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    Re: Houston Fotofest Meeting Place.

    It would be really interesting to read your thoughts on the experience after Fotofest.

    Difficult to understand the website, but what night is the one open night for the artists? Is it the 29...
  23. Re: The Most Photographed Generation Will Have No Pictures in 10 Years!

    If you are seeing corn chips, then it may be time to visit your eye doctor. Just watched the Van Gogh: A Brush with Genius documentary on 4k and I enjoyed it as much as when I visited the Van Gogh...
  24. Re: Examples of Large Format shots that cannot be done with small

    I don't think these pesky facts should interrupt a good internet rant after all it's the internet!

    BTW, Watkins lost most of his sight in 1896 so it had to be another one of his running mates.
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  25. Re: The Most Photographed Generation Will Have No Pictures in 10 Years!

    I would think it would be destroyed just like any other physical object. Thankfully if it happened to me, I do not use thumbdrives to store my photographs.

    David
  26. Re: The Most Photographed Generation Will Have No Pictures in 10 Years!

    Fire, I know of atleast four family collections that have been lost to house fires. One or two prints have been saved by digital photoshopping but that is the devil's work.:D

    David
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    Re: Austin Granger Interview

    Really enjoyed the interview, photos, and your part-gibberish made perfect sense to me.

    David
  28. Re: Examples of Large Format shots that cannot be done with small

    Beautiful image, would you consider a Sinar P as special hardware based on today's market?

    David
  29. Re: Examples of Large Format shots that cannot be done with small

    I agree will you 100% but it is a strawman arugment when you add the "which is better" subjective debate. There is nothing that cannot be replicated by a 35mm. Canon has an f0.9 lens with razor thin...
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    Re: xtol with photoflo

    From what I read, adding Photoflo to the developer was to obtain even development which makes sense as it is a wetting agent. This was also discussed in "The Film Developing Cookbook." It did not...
  31. Re: Straight Line Topic Hot Links Evolving Discourse Bar Talk Drill Sargents

    Ignorance the greatest obstacle to discovery is not, the illusion of knowledge, it is.

    David
  32. Re: F11 magazine, Michael A. Smith and Paula Chamlee featured

    I understand fully what was written. There was no need to reference the exhibitioners, he still claims he has a magic bullet and would have trashed the exhibition prints. A nice way to say it woul...
  33. Re: F11 magazine, Michael A. Smith and Paula Chamlee featured

    Honest opinion is acceptable but degrading another photographer to build yourself up is not. I see it a lot in my limited exposure to the industry. Sad really, some have even admitted to it on this...
  34. Re: Michael Kenna at the Harn Art Museum in Gainesville, FL

    He was recently here in Houston at a local gallery for a book signing and exhibition. I'm also a fan and went to the book signing even though mine is already signed. I am a big fan.

    David
  35. Re: Why not thread for LF thefts with serial numbers?

    I think the idea has good intent.

    Most SN are visible on lens in the FS section, anyone can list it in the stolen section and then fireworks. A do not have bill of sales for most of my gear other...
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    Re: When photography was important

    In the link it mentioned the Bert Stern's "Last Sitting" photos were listed on QVC for $280. Today these photos are "Price on request" at Artnet. By going by price alone, there has been an increase...
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    Re: Lens cone for Saunders/LPL 4500 II (compatibility question)

    The 4 prongs will connect to a power supply which then connect the electrical source.

    David
  38. Re: Lens cone for Saunders/LPL 4500 II (compatibility question)

    There is a deep recessed lens board for lens less than 50mm, there is also a reversable that I used for my 50mm and reverse for longer lens.

    David
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    Re: Every image has it's own story

    Great story and photograph. It still amazes me today what I remember when I look one of my photographs. The people with me, the setup, and even my thoughts at the time.


    David
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    Re: lights for wetplates

    People are building UV light boxes with them for alt printing.

    David
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