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  1. How to fine tune my procedure correcting color negatives.

    I have discovered my approach to neutralizing the color coupler mask on color negatives by "the hit and miss" approach. I have since determined that 115c+60m on my Omega dichroic head "gets me...
  2. Re: Digital Proof Sheets for 5x4 and medium format nagative film?

    I get decent results shooting the Print File page on a light box with a digital camera. Then view them on my monitor. I shoot through a 3/16 inch glass pane. It's the least costly option.
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    Re: Need glue that will stick

    Lots of good advice above. What worked for me, was to cut a "door skin" to fit into the window space perfectly but 1/2" longer on the horizontal dimension so it holds itself in tight by the...
  4. Thread: CPP3 Issues

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    Re: CPP3 Issues

    Richard's suggestion makes a lot of sense. Years ago one hot august day in Staten Island the attic ceiling fan's motor failed. Taking it out was simple enough other than the heat. (I definitly had...
  5. Thread: vancouver island

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    Re: vancouver island

    If you look up "Ripple Rock " There are some fantastic documentary films on the explosion of Ripple Rock. At the time it was the largest non atomic, non military explosion. It was a rock between...
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    Re: On-line group critique thread ideas?

    I feel that if you are seeking an honest critique of your print it should not be signed. Among my favorite photographers is "Photographer Unknown" . I have sold many prints and signed zero. Partly...
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    Re: Enlarger table height

    I'm 6'2" My D-5 XL is wall mounted. My counter height is 41". My two drop down positions are at 35 and 25 inches. I prefer to stand. Getting up from sitting and kneeling bothers my knees these...
  8. Scanning 4x5 film on my Epson 4490 (Medium format scanner).

    Since the illumination unit built into the cover is 3.25 inches wide, why limit myself to the 2.25 holder. The film in either the 35mm or 120 holder sits on a surface that is 0.020 inches above the...
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    Re: dev.a automatic film processor

    Not much mention of the now defunct Imagemaker. King Concept Imagemaker Model 1 is the one that I owned. A fully automatic, one shot processor. Load it push the button and walk away. It had...
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    Re: How is Large Digital C-prints made?

    Large C prints or Mural Prints were limited by the throat of the processor. 50 inch was the accepted largest size because the racks that transported the paper were supported on the two ends and...
  11. Thread: Lens Cleaner

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    Re: Lens Cleaner

    Kodak lens cleaner. Carbon Tetra-chloride (CCl4) I'm sure it must be more refined/filtered. Back when I worked for Hooker Chemicals in one of their smallest Chlorine plants, in the seventies....
  12. Thread: Cougars

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    Re: Cougars

    Here in B.C. we had bounty on cougars in the fifties and sixties. Seeing one after that was rare except in higher elevations. There are many on south-eastern B.C. and Vancouver Island. Every summer...
  13. Thread: Cougars

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    Re: Cougars

    Interesting reading all the comments. I think that the hiker did the right thing. Lowering your profile height to pick up rocks has its own risks. If you have a lot of confidence in your aim, well...
  14. Thread: 6x17 Images

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    Re: 6x17 Images

    Awww! You mean I had my custom 6x17 carrier made for nothing?
    Some time ago I alerted the LF community the B+H was selling Omega D-5 126 carriers for ten dollars each. I bought a few (7)to qualify...
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    Re: Pet Pictures, Any Format.

    Hailey at the lake. Not a good fishing companion, she was more attracted to the lure than were the trout. bk216737
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    Rainy night reflections

    I use my Nikonis for shooting on rainy days with tripod. Here is a shot catching the reflections off a glass block wall of restaurant.216736
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    Re: Pet Pictures, Any Format.

    Re: Pet pictures
    Leica must be looking at a cat or squirrel, ignoring the photographer. 216719
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    Re: Post yer 35mm shots!

    216715 The caption reads "A wise man yields to a road hog." I share the road with these guys. No fun backing up on steep gravel roads. Enjoy! bk
  19. Thread: 4x loupe

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    Re: 4x loupe

    Thankyou very much, I'll look into finding one. Any suggestions where to look would be appreciated. Years ago I was very near sighted, which was not a problem for gg or easel close up viewing. I...
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    Re: New to LF - First shot - Focusing

    I don't see a mention of the shutter speed. If it is slow because of f32. Often after pulling the slide I wait a few seconds to let the camera shake to subside. Was there wind? Condition of...
  21. Thread: 4x loupe

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    4x loupe

    I'm looking to buy a 4x loupe. I have used a Toyo loupe for years. I would get another or Rodenstock or Schneider. Something up to 6x with a non clear base and rubber on gg side. (like the Toyo) ...
  22. Re: How to mount a Schneider 180mm f/5.6 - 58 or 59mm threads?

    If there is a Machine Shop nearby it maybe worth the trip to bring the lens and have them measure it. (thread guage). They will be able to make what you need. Mr. Can's link after you know what the...
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    Re: Show Me Your Night Shots!

    8x10 2D Evening Diners. bk216549
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    Re: 2021 Self Portraits

    Here's a selfie shot on out of date 6118 with my 8x10 2D. As you can see I was a little thinner then. bk[ATTACH=CONFIG]216548
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    Re: Importance of back movements

    A lot of great advice here. Do not give yourself limitations, especially not in the beginning. The more movements available the better. Get a plastic torpedo level, cut off the ends with a hacksaw...
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    Re: Advice request: cutter

    I started with a Rotatrim but moved to a Guillotine. Premier Photo Materials Co. Type C. I have two. One cuts film only. The other cuts paper. The film cutter has "edge guides." I used the tape...
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    Re: Poor Man's 35 mm DSLR scanner

    Normally I start without filtration. However there are certain color negatives that yield better results with 35Y + 35C. On 120 film 15M+75C. B/W film 13Y 63C. Because of the color coupler mask...
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    Poor Man's 35 mm DSLR scanner

    My previous posts covered inexpensive solutions to DSLR scanning 4x5 and 8x10 film or print file pages. I built my 35 setup years ago but recently refined it. Earlier version include a bellows and...
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    Digital contact sheet

    I think this setup is worth sharing. Sometimes while looking for a certain negative in one of my many "print file" pages, it can become a bit of an eye strain. Using the same setup as my "Poor mans...
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    Making a base plate

    I was concerned about over tightening the tripod screw to maintain level. Although it is part of my poor mans scanner post, it can be used for other purposes. The base of my D7000 has two small...
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    Poor Man's scanning solution

    Earlier I posted a query about the Epson 850 scanner. I received a lot of valuable advice. One fellow suggested scanning my large format negs using a DSLR. I have been doing that on 35 and 120 for...
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    Re: To buy or not to buy

    Thank-you all. Very much appreciated information. I currently do DSLR scanning on 35mm and 120 but have not even considered setting something up to shoot a 4x5. Probably something I should have...
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    Latent Image keeping properties

    Does anyone know how long an image will stay on an exposed but undeveloped wet plate? A museum curator nearby asked me if I could develop some of their exposed but un developed collection of glass...
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    To buy or not to buy an Epson 850

    I'm thinking about purchasing an Epson 850. I have over a thousand 4x5 negs/chromes and about a hundred 8x10s.
    Is there another brand of scanner that is comparable, in price and quality? I'm...
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    Re: Omega Pro Lab Timer

    Thanks for all that valuable information. I really hated to throw it out. I'll try Greg's suggestion first- the easiest. Then Brian's link sure was interesting. Thanks all. bkp
  36. Thread: Developer trays

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    Re: Developer trays

    The tray that works best for me, I buy from restaurant supply stores. They are the tubs that the bus boy puts the dishes into.
    They use more chemistry than conventional trays but for a rocking wave,...
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    Omega Pro Lab Timer

    My Omega Pro Lab timer was working properly when I packed it away, years ago.
    Now it doesn't work. Any suggestions besides a trip to the dump. Does anyone service these.
    I had gotten used to the...
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    Does anyone know a source for Omega D5 parts?

    Hello all: Does anyone know where I can find a replacement nylon gear for the elevation crank of an Omega D-5 XL Enlarger? Mine is black but I understand that they are available in white as well....
  39. Thread: how old are we?

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    Re: how old are we?

    65 in June. Went to Germaine School of Photography in 1980 to learn Color Printing and Color Studio Techniques. I was intrigued by large format photography. I was bitten by the bug in the 1960's...
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    Re: Building a simple 4x5 scanner back.

    Years ago I operated a Robertson 20 x24 copy camera. It was inverted, it had an "I" beam attached to the ceiling suspending the bellows, focus was achieve by the operator turning wheels inside the...
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