I HAD A BOTTLE of Ordinal last 10 years, used only for tests. 1998 to 2008. Then it slowly gave less contrast,
If there are particles in the bottom, it may be normal but do not allow them to...
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I HAD A BOTTLE of Ordinal last 10 years, used only for tests. 1998 to 2008. Then it slowly gave less contrast,
If there are particles in the bottom, it may be normal but do not allow them to...
Long time member,but I have not posted in a year .
ACR in CS5 has a LCA correction too. You might see if the ACR version in Elements has it. Light room has it also.
ACR may have to configured...
Nikkor made a 4x5 sheet film tank much like a 35 mm or roll film tank.
The film goes into a grove that spirals inward. 12 sheets 36 oz chemicals. A band goes around the reel to hold the film...
D72 and D76 do it for me. I have not upgraded or had to backup or download a file for a long time.
You can scan twice, once for shadows, once for highlights and combine in photoshop with a luminosity mask.
Nice tutorial on the lights right website., digital darkroom tab, video tutorials
You...
It is at least a two step process, once at the capture stage , once at final print stage.
The final sharpening on the computer must be seen on the print on the final medium, glossy is different...
You can get sensitized to metal in developer. People who do get it can be in the same room with metal ever again. It happens, but is rare. I met one person in 50 years.
The precautions of...
The film is really held between the ridges and never touches the back unless the film is off size.
Put a level on the drum and make it right.
Use sufficient chemistry and pour it in fast with...
Bromide drag is vertical streaking caused by insufficient agitation.
Overly contrasty tonal changes are different, but the cause is the same.
Two years from date of manufacture. After that it mixes up fine, works for a few days and the dies really fast. Don`t ask how I know. All I feel like typing is I bought some before they were...
My 305 f9 G Claron is a wonderful flat field sharp from infinity to 1:1 at f9. Fred Picker called it a "sleeper" which is why I bought it.
The plain Claron is a lessor lens. Perhaps you have...
The G Claron is a great lens with big image circle and is sharp from infinity to 1:1. In fact it is a repro lens that happens to work well at infinity. Not all do. It has a flat field also. My bag...
A 4x5 Nikkor tanks hold 12 sheets, uses 36 oz of solution.
Fill tank with developer and drop in the liquid in the dark like any Nikkor tank is best used. Grab the reel, pull out, rotate,...
Digital has provided something wonderful called HDR. Nothing prevents you from making 3 to 7 negs with correct exposures for the shadows to highlights on differing neg. Scan and assemble with HDR...
You can pay someone to read a neg for you. Prolabs should be equiped. Unfortunately I have forgotten the required density reading for i stop above FB+ fog.
For decades I used a standard test...
Uneven developmet is almost always from two causes.
slow uneven immersion. The wet dry edge must start and proceed across the film rapidly and without stopping or backtracking.
insufficient...
I got some off brand 4x5 from a dodgy source once and it was a hair too wide to fit in a holder.
Used my Rota Trim to shave around .005 " the long end. Did it to a whole box.
Tape a matt board...
Buy a white page. I guess anything can be sold.
Before the foot pump, I used to work slowly around the edge on the edge of a countertop. Tap a few times, rotate, tap a few more, rotate.
Buy an undrilled blank from Calumet. They may drill it for you. I know they do for Copal sizes. If not, SK Grimes.com
I have made many from 1/8 model aircraft plywood from the hobby shop. A...
Never use fluorescent bulbs in a darkroom. That afterglow will fog.
Besslar Rotatrim. I have cut off 1/32 for 4x5 that was furnished too wide.
Level the base or make a compensating level or use the Omega Alignment tool.
Next level the lens stage front/rear. loosen the upper rear carriage and slip a small allen wrench in the hole in the...
Make a duplicate and send one to a pro E6 lab.
Blix does not remove all that bleach+fix does and can not be made to work. Stabilizer is not the issue.
I make Kosher D76 and D72.
Sodium Sulfite and calcium carb come from The Chemistry Store 25# at a time. Borax is 20 Mule Team from the laundry aisle at the grocery store.
Most of the other stuff...
My new iMac 24 works fine with the KM5400 software which is why I purchased it. A new OS is due in OCT, so who knows what that compatability will be. That is why I purchased three weeks ago.
You need to have CS to get a platform change and upgrade.
I suggest Photoshop Elements 4.
Worry when you can not get the E6 gallon kit. Jobo and expert drum is my suggestion. Use one shot. Avoid contamination. $60 will allow 12 runs at 10 sheets per run. The lab did not do it for 1/2...
The Ilford filters will not give you consistent whites grade to grade. They give the same middle grey grade to grade.
This is a big help to those who print matching middle grey ( like NOBODY )...
The proper thickness is important as you are focusing on the top of the glass. The top of the glass or mirror surface distance to the base is critical to the image being in focus after critical...
I got a box of 4x5 that was cut 1/16 to 1/32 over width and it would not fit my holders. Too old to return.
My Rotatrim shaved the required amount off perfectly. Just be very careful putting the...
With digital you know before you go home. Ain`t as much fun though.
I got a lot of stares the other morning, 4x5 Zone VI, 300mm, large wood tripod and a new Nikon D200.
One time lady even...
Goods pros test every bath of any film before use.
Clamp a stick edge to edge on the base and slide the easel foot under it.
Or just put it on a large 1/4 inch board and clamp it down.
Kodak Crocein Scarlet 5413-75-2
You will probably need to special order from B&H.
Be sure to aerate the bleach or it will not work. A fish aquarium bubbler does fine.
Call back and tell here to look on the overhead shelf right next to the speed Graphic.
They are right next to each other.
While shopping at La Grange Camera and Video, La Grange, Illinois this morning I spotted a new addition.
Graflex 4x5 reflex camera. From where I stood it it appeared to be in NEW condition...
I too have had bad luck with 3 bath Tetenal. There was an ocassion where I redid a set up and sent the last sheets out for Kodak.
I thought mine looked good until I compared.
As someone...
I cut circles from white paper and put them between the tube and diffusers.
I never got snakey light from the dimer and I can loose 3.5 stops. Something is wrong.