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Does anyone recommend a 65mm lens for 4x5? Or is 90mm better for adjustments? I'm thinking about the Fujinon lenses, specifically.

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Yes, everything is aligned properly. I'm using a cube level to keep everything straight as I can. I do see some grain, but I had thought it was more with the other enlarger. It could be off a hair, I...

I'm just getting into 4x5 again. Right now I have a 108mm Wollensak lens, my only lens. I'm looking into future lenses and from what I see Fujinon and Schneider seem to be rated the best. Next lens...

Yes... I'll attach a print in a few day's that I printed. Basically, all looks sharp if I keep everything parallel. I suppose their might be subtle differences, I could live with that. But, out of...

I'm using a Patterson Micro focuser. I'm using 4x5 film and enlarging to about 8x10. I'm having a little difficulty getting everything parallel, but couldn't find the grain on the film too well....

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This is just a shot in the dark, but I'll ask: I tried making my own 4x5 enlarger in the style of an antique Rockwell one with a piece of diffusion glass inside it. I used an...

ok, that's what I thought.thx

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I just want to know if there is anywhere else to get dry plates other than Zebra. I tried looking it up and didn't find anything.

Yes, I see that the plates at Zebra are dry plates, not wet. I was going to make my own film holder with some craft wood and measure up to the plane of the film holders I have now. I don't see why...

I was thinking of shooting a few wet plates eventually with my 4x5. I see you can buy them precut and ready to shoot on etsy, the zebra kind. I just have a few questions: I see most people indicate...

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Yes... I'm thinking about doing trays too. I thought of getting some very small trays and making up an oblong structure with some spare wood, and then wrapping it with a sheet or two. Then cut holes...

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I started developing my first 4x5 negatives, but I notice the slots for my 4x5 tank are scratching the film on the edges. I'm using a RF developing tank. Do the tanks with hangers...

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This is a shot in the dark, but does anyone know how to open up a Gralab enlarger timer model 300? Mine is not working. At first, the second hand was not stopping at the twelve...

Yeah, I saw those too, but there way too expensive for an old lens. I'll probably opt for a Rodenstock or Schneider when the time comes.

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I have a question regarding Large Format and Voigtlander lenses. Can you use a Voigtlander screw-in mount in a 4x5 lens board? I'm assuming I would need a retainer ring. Not sure...

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Just an update: I'm seeing so far that it might just be dust in the condenser. I tried 2 different condensers, one with some small speck scratches and another generally clear, with a...

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So I just got a Beseler PM2L color analyzer for my Durst m601 color head enlarger. The analyzer instructions say it needs a Color Integrator to use the Integrated analyzing...

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no, just some hairline stuff probably inside the lens. on a middle grey background there is slight whitish blemish. I'll leave it. I'm sure its more than normal, but just checking.

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My question is: would some scratch remover work on a condenser lens for very small scratches? Is this recommended?

Yeah, I have a durst and using European plug adapters for the enlarger socket and redlight on timer.

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I recently got a "Philips/Beseler PDT-022/09 Super Automatic Darkroom Timer". I was looking forward to using it on my condenser enlarger, but for some reason, it is not lighting up....

Ok, I'm guessing the colorneg is nothing but junk. Do you know of any data sheets online for the paper I'm using: new Fuji glossy 8x10. I tried looking it up but found nothing.

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I tried printing color negatives using a Durst colorneg for my M601 enlarger with color head. To say the least, I expected it to be somewhat better after...

Yes, I noticed that the Tessar lens has a lot to offer and has that old-world aspect to it and looks great with Kodak Tri X. I have a good clean one, and it is the opton tessar. I had also heard,...

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thx you all for your input, it is all helpful. I think you made good points, but I'll most likely keep the view camera and wait to buy the other Rollei. To be honest, I think the...

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thx for your reply, I'll take not. I'm glad to say that I let the prints dry overnight and the dry spots have come out, it is now one even tone, maybe one spot slightly uneven. but the...

I am using multigrade FB Ilford warm-tone paper semi-matte. I am using Photographers Formulary Sepia toner. Prints are being laid face down on a fine mesch print screen, there are not much sticking...

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So I tried sepia toning a print on Fiber-Based Paper. I noticed after drying there appear to be "dry spots" on the outer perimeter, not noticeable in the image itself. I...

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So I've had a graphic View Camera 4x5 for quite some time and haven't really used it since I was a young kid. Now that I'm getting into photography again, (in part because of Vivian...

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Right now I'm using the T-shirt press and that seems to be giving good results as far as flattening the image. I'm also in the process of getting some Dry mounting tissue which I know I adhere...

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I recently made some prints with fiber-based paper 8x10. I notice I'm getting a lot of curling. Right now I have the prints under a weight with a clean surface. Does anyone have...

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I'm a little new to Darkroom equipment and processes, but I want to know about replenishing RA-4 chemicals such as with Fuji FUJIFILM EC-RA P1S Developer Starter. Can you replenish the...

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I recently bought this off of ebay. Does anyone by chance know what it is? I thought it was an enlarger timer, but maybe a light meter...not sure. If so, could someone possibly...

I'm not sure I'm seeing that anywhere. I think I'll just use a regular threaded filter.