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Looks like the committee has spoken, new googles it is!

Now to dispose of the old googles in an eco friendly way. Ideas?

Thank you everyone for your reply's.

Gary

I have a pair of safety goggles, the kind that cover my glasses and have a strap that goes around my head.

The goggles have developed an oily film on the surface and have began to turn yellow....

Thank you for your reply.

Gary

Hi all,
will a Sinar Binocular reflex Viewer fit on a Graflex Crown Gaphic wiith Graflok back?

I currently own a Sinar Binocular reflex Viewer but I do not own or have access to a Graflex Crown...

I am in need of a California Stainless Water Filter Replacement F-95.
California Stainless is no longer in business as far as I can tell.

Performed several online searches and I am not finding...

Thank to everyone for your reply's.

Unfortunately the Manfrotto 359 Long Lens Support is no longer available at B&H Photo.

In response to Tin Can's response, in 1993 I closed my studio and sold...

Manfrotto (Bogen) used to make an arm that attached (clamped) to the leg of the tripod and extend up to support and extended bed of a camera.

For life of me I can't remember the name of that...

Fist off, thanks to everyone for the reply's, lots of interesting life experiences.

I have used the Dexter mat cutter and I became proficient with its use(still have it). Others have already...

Greetings, I have a Logan 750 framers edge mat cutter that, according to Logan, should be stored flat.

I have been storing it on top of a roiling cart for as long as I have owned it, which is...

Thanks everyone for the replies and suggestions.

Does anyone know of a tape that behaves like a post it tab?

Example: Adheres to a surface but is easily removed with no residue.

Yes, I know I could cut up some post it notes and achieve...

I have an ilex #5 shutter that can only be fired with my Prontor cable release. All my other (6) cable releases, which are not Prontors, will not fire the Ilex #5 shutter.

Specs for the Prontor...

I accidentally (of course it was not on purpose) broke the glass in my 11x14 contact print frame.

I cut a new sheet of glass but the edges are very sharp.

Do you folks have any suggestions for...

Thanks for the responses and I will try to provide additional info as soon as I can.

1.) In the latest case of vignetting I was working on some table top photos using a 150 mm lens with some swing...

Those of you who use a Chamonix 45-n2, what do you do when you need to tilt or swing the front standard or want to use rise or fall and wish to avoid vignetting?

I have owned my Chamonix 45 N2...

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For anyone following this thread or for those that are curious, I have found a workable solution.

Logan #269 blades. These blades are 1.5" x .015

The Altos mat cutter calls for 1.5" x .012 ...

Hi all,
I happen to be using an Alto's Model 45 Mat Cutter.
I am in need of replacement blades and cannot find any blades that will fit.

The blade size is: Mat cutting blades 0.12 x 1.5

I...

Thanks to everyone for the variety of responses.

I went to my local Home Depot and they did not have the centering ruler that Brian Shaw was referring to.
I went to an upscale area several miles...

Hi all, I am looking to make my own dry mount jig similar to the Zone VI dry mount jig.

I have been looking for a zero centering yardstick but have had no luck.

Places I have checked:
Amazon...

Thank you Vaughn and Nick for your responses.

Gary

Nick, thank you for the very informed response.

I was researching the AgroMax Pure UV T5 Bulb – 4 Foot and that is what prompted my question.

Thanks again
Gary

I have a light fixture for alternative printing and I am wondering if these Fluorescent tube are of the correct wavelength?

8-Pack AgroMax 4 Foot (45.75") Pure PAR Veg T5 Fluorescent Grow Light...

I would like to hear your fire extinguisher recommendations for use in a home darkroom.
I process film and silver gelatin prints. Looking to process platinum & palladium images sometime in the...

Havs,
I am looking for a replacement valve as well.
If you end up fabricating let me know if you would be will to make one for me and what the cost would be.

Thanks

Gary

Greetings,
I have a HP Scanjet 7400c with the HP Scanjet 7400c Active Transparency Adapter for 35 mm negatives, slides and transparencies up to 5 x 5 inches.
Unfortunately the scanner has developed...

I usually take my IPhone with me when I am out making images. I sometimes use it to take a quick snap of the scene for later reference or other uses.

I would like to know what the consensus is for...

I wish I could make it but I have other obligations.
I will be there is spirit though.

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Gary

Thank you everyone for taking the time to post your responses.

Special thanks to Doremus Scudder for the excellent summation, very informative.
Also special thanks to Pere Casals for your...

Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply to my question.

The responses are along the line of what I expected.

I like Oren Grad's suggestion of fixing, washing, exposing to light then...

There’s lots of information and opinions out there about determining the correct fixing time for film.
There most prevalent is the “clip test” where one takes a piece of film and places it in the...

Kgneely,
The Aristo VCL 4500 I have I recently bought off ebay. They come up every once and a while. I had an alert set and had been watching for over a year. Some units would show up but the...

Thanks for all the replies.

Another question about the Aristo VCL4500 unit.

With the power supply in the on position, I am experiencing the following behavior.

The normal / split printing...

For those that have been using their units for some time, would you share some tips and tricks?
Any Gotcha's or things to look out for?

Thanks

Gary

I had been searching online for weeks trying to find a manual before I posted here.
Of course not long after posting I found the manual.

Here is the link for anyone that is interested.
...

Hi all,
I am in need of the manual for the Aristo VCL4500.

If anyone has a printable PDF they are willing to share or has a link to where I can download one I would greatly appreciate it.
...

Thank you for the quick response.

Paraffin it is.

Thanks

Gary

Greetings,
I have two 12x20 Korona film holders that I have been using now for about 20 years.
The dark slides are metal and are now sticking as I slide them in and out.

I am wondering if anyone...

Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions.

Gary

I am considering a trip to Pismo Beach with the wife, and I would like to photograph Oceano Dunes.
I have looked on Google Earth and I don't see where one would park for the day.
I see...