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    Re: Nightvision goggles for developing film?

    Some years back my son bought a special edition Call of Duty game that came with very cheap plastic night vision goggles. It did not require any IR or dark red light, although a red light light could...
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    Re: How Did YOU Learn WET Photography?

    My parents bought some of the basic Time-Life books when I was 12 and got hooked. Started processing in parents basement at night with the lights out.
  3. Thread: easels

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    Re: easels

    Some very good suggestions as to cause. Here are some more and apologize if suggestions are sophomoric.
    1. Start at the beginning. Check condenser for any situations, is it seated squarely, etc, and...
  4. Re: How have you shopped for lenses over the years?

    I have to have a need. Then has to have good glass, especially rear element. Then if it is a bargain or appropriate price. Then shutter condition, which may affect the my value of the lens. Buying...
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    Re: Drymount Substrate

    Many may have personal preference, however dry mounting with MT5 (as you mentioned using) and the heat involved may affect archival form core, run a test to see. My preference is mount to acid free...
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    Shot a long time ago (6x4.5), building has since been destroyed.
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    Re: Recent Drymount Experience

    Peter, I have been using Seal MT5 that I have had for many years to mount fiber prints. Depending on how many prints you need I may be able to give you what you need. I have 11x14 sheets. I'm 30min...
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    Re: Alternate Color Head for 45v-XL

    Thank you for all the comments, the MODULE is the weak link in this system and will look into another analyzer to verify readings. I know at some point this system will no longer work properly and...
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    Re: Alternate Color Head for 45v-XL

    Thank you Drew,
    The color head is a Dichro 45 computerized color head with working MODULE and probe. Thank you for your additional comments, I typically expose 30+ sec for reasons you stated. I...
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    Alternate Color Head for 45v-XL

    I have a 45v-XL with a Beseler 45 Computerized Dichroic Head. Has anyone retrofit a "Non Beseler" 4x5 color head to a 45v-XL chassis?

    Everything still works, even the MODULE but would like to have...
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    Re: Help with developing results good and bad

    I believe members are looking to help answer your questions however there are variables at play and you may want to look at eliminating them systematically. I would suggest tray developing test shots...
  12. Re: Toyo 45GX as a field camera (and a future path to 8x10)?

    Sorry.. misunderstood your question. Tooooo much coffee. What the other people said take one out and use in the field. Personally I like the full swing/tilts.
  13. Re: Toyo 45GX as a field camera (and a future path to 8x10)?

    Oddly enough, I am doing something similar only converting a 45D to 11x14. I see you have a 45D, I researched the many (older) designs to find one that would be easiest to modify. The 45D has slide...
  14. Re: Merering: Spot Metering, Reflective, Gray Card, Average

    What John has given you is excellent information, but I believe and correct me if I'm wrong John. Meter the shadows, stop down 2 stops (zone 3), or Shorten your shutter speed by 2 speeds(has the same...
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    Re: Besler 45 V-XL vignetting; what's going on?

    I never noticed, mine is the same, interesting. Bought mine used 15 years ago and never had problem. I put the lens board on and the opening is centered to the head with clearance for the lens. Don't...
  16. Re: Your Best Photograph from the Previous Month - Critique and Discussion Encouraged

    Jeff, is as others have said very nice job. It is just my opinion but if you were to crop just above the elbows and allow her shirt to disappear off frame I feel it makes it much more powerful....
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    Re: Old Things,Farms,Barns,Buildings, Plus

    Used infra red Ilford 4x5. Was traveling otherwise would have stayed longer than one shot. Tried to find it again with google earth, probably gone.
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    Re: post your trees!

    So many excellent prints posted here, love live oaks. Took this in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, 4x5, remember it was during a warm spell (in June). Some things I do not like and hope to correct some...
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    Re: What did you compose at Waters Edge?

    Took this many years ago when I was a student, reprint it from time to time. FP4,4x5, Omegaview, 210mm

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  20. Re: Chamonix and Ebony's are gorgeous & Old Kodak 2D's are UGLY but they have their p

    Dar, Well that didn't take long for someone to call me on my BS. It was meant to be trick questions. The answers for each are moot and your position is as close to an answer why we do this. Thank...
  21. Re: Chamonix and Ebony's are gorgeous & Old Kodak 2D's are UGLY but they have their p

    I know I am new to the forum and do not want to ruffle feathers but I have never been impressed by expensive equipment. Seen too many people think expensive equipment intrinsically makes them better,...
  22. Re: Chamonix and Ebony's are gorgeous & Old Kodak 2D's are UGLY but they have their p

    Just joined after seeing this thread. I never buy a new car and I use cameras that are 30 years old. I prefer to put the money into the lens. I'm with most, don't need a to spend 4k on a camera...
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