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I would like to thank everyone who posted an answer for their great thoughts and advice. I now have a variety of tests to carry out this weekend. Thanks again. Simon

Here's my problem: After making a number of test strips, I finalised the exposur e for the print I am working on (20 secsonds @ f11). Then I take a sheet of 8x10 and without altering anything...

I hope to do a portrait on 4x5 early next week and the longest lens I have is 18 0mm. I would ideally like to use a 300mm but I can't afford to buy one and woul d prefer not to have to hire one...

Thank you very much for all your advice.

I am beginning to experiment with a water bath development process as described by Ansel Adams in "The Negative" (p232). Adams recommends 30 seconds in the deve loper (Ildord Delta 100, Kodak HC110,...

I have just bought an Omega D2V and am trying to make my first prints from 4x5 n egs. I have exposed the neg placing the shadows on Zone II and the main element of interest on Zone V. Highlights...

Like Carey Bird, I use a 135mm lens on an Olympus body. I have an older (and cheaper) OM2-S which according to the specs meters in spot mode on 2% of the film area. With a 135mm lens this works...

Mr Yates, Your contribution self evident (and thus pointless) and rude. Please exercise more self control before making a posting.

About 25 years ago, I had the opportunity to see an exhibition of Adam's work. I was completely bowled over. I was 15 at the time and just beginning to develop and print 35mm. I remember clearly...

Thank you both for your replies. Much appreciated.

I have just bought a second hand Gitzo Studex Mk1 which is missing one of the ru bber grips on the rings that lock the legs. Can one buy replacements and if so w here? Thanks Simon

I apologise for such a basic question.



I have just bougnt my first LF lens which has a Copal 1 shutter. The only thi ng I haven't figured out is the black plastic triangular knob in the side...