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    Re: Florida Keys Jan/Feb 2024

    A daytrip to take the ferry tour to Dry Tortugas National Park. It's roughly a 2.5-3hr boat ride each way with about 5 hours spent on the island.

    https://www.drytortugas.com/
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    Re: Need suggestions for Savannah GA and Tampa FL

    Forsyth Park in Savanah.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forsyth_Park

    On the way to Tampa, the coquina rocks in the Marineland area just south of St. Augustine. ...
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    Re: Are you shooting more than one format

    primarily: 617 and 5x7

    Also shoot: 645, 690, 4x5 and 8x10

    I also have a Horseman and can easily switch out the rear standards & bellows to either shoot 4/5 or 5/7. Nice to have the option.
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    Re: Favorite Current 8x10 B&W Film?

    Fuji Acros is my favorite mostly due to the reciprocity characteristics being much better any other B&W film. Used for 617 format.

    For 5x7 and 8x10, I prefer Ilford FP4+ since Acros is not...
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    Re: eTone focusing cloths - opinions?

    I own 1 in a larger size for 5x7/ 8x10. I am very happy with it.

    They are well constructed with a durable material that has a nice weight to it (while not being too heavy to add much weight in...
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    Re: You and your local Arts Council

    Bryan,

    Hi. I currently serve as co-president of a Washington, DC non-profit co-op that has been around since 1971. A non-profit arts organization is a very broad concept. Through your research...
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    Re: I don't like slide film for scanning

    If you decide to go the drum scanning route, I also recommend the services of Lenny Eiger. Over the last 6 years, I've sent him 10-15 scans per year. Mostly 617 and 5x7.
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    I had the exact same issue with a few rolls of PanF 50. All purchased thru B&H with batch number 31APN1C01/02 July 2018. I have a few rolls of a more recent batch, but I have yet to shoot them. Not...
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    Re: Your favorite Go To film?

    My favorites..

    Color neg: Ektar
    E-6: Velvia 100
    B&W: Fuji Acros, however, in 5x7 and 8x10, I shoot with FP4.
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    Re: Help With E6 film??

    Possible things to consider... film reciprocity adjustment, bellows extension, filters.

    I had a similar experience & learned my copal shutter needs to be repaired/ replaced.
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    Re: Schneider APO-Symmar S 210mm

    Apo-Symmar that is. No "S" in the name.
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    Re: Schneider APO-Symmar S 210mm

    I own this lens. A great lens. Use it on my 4x5 & 5x7. 210mm is a very common length & many were manufactured.
  13. Re: A little help for the new newbie who wants to get started in 8x10

    I purchased an 8x10 Cambo Legend nearly 2 years ago. I patiently waited for an 8x10 & found it listed on eBay for $400 in excellent shape. It was a local seller, so we took the deal offline & I...
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    Re: Need some lens selection help

    Nikkor 300 M. Not a lot of extra coverage for 8x10, but it will cover.
  15. Thread: 6x17 Images

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    Re: 6x17 Images

    I took this a couple months ago. The steps leading from the Potomac River toward the Lincoln Memorial.
    Pan F 50
    F32
    1/4 sec
    90 mm Super Angulon lens

    Thanks for looking.

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    Re: Washington DC photography

    Be sure to check for "Alerts" on the Metro's website.
    Generally, metro is very efficient on weekdays, but on weekends it can be a huge hassle. Weekends is when they do track repair work. July 4th...
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    Re: Selling prints online

    When I first began in photography 6 yrs ago, I shot local HS & some college sports. I did some freelance work for a couple media publications, but also sold prints of the games/ players I...
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    Re: What do *you* use Lightroom for?

    I tried LR once with their 3rd release.. It couldn't handle the file sizes from LF film, so I have not looked into it since.

    All my editing is done in PS.
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    Re: Sharing drum scan quality

    Adobe's recommendations for scratch disks...

    The following guidelines can help you assign scratch disks:

    For best performance, scratch disks should be on a different drive than any large files...
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    Re: Sharing drum scan quality

    You really should max out your RAM capacity...it will help a lot. I'm running 32gb on my Win 8 pro OS which works fine & some of my files start at 6GB before edits.

    Depending on your SSD size,...
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    Re: Sharing drum scan quality

    How old is your computer? How much RAM is in your machine?

    I save large files as a PSB (large document format).
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    Re: Show Me Your Night Shots!

    I use my dlsr as a light meter on spot metering. At night, I ramp up the ISO to get the readings & then re-adjust the numbers back to ISO100 for my film.

    Actually, I've never used a hand-held...
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    Re: Difference between Cambo and Majestic

    I have a Cambo head that came with my 8x10. It's gears on 1 axis.
  24. Re: What file size should I expect from B&W 5X7 negative

    I also recommend Lenny Eiger for high resolution scanning. He scans my 5x7 film at 4000 dpi which yields roughly a 3gb file (approx 27,000 x 19,000 px).
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    Re: Show Me Your Night Shots!

    Michael & Stone, thanks.

    Over the 8 min exposure, I gave the foreground area around the statue 5 passes of light painting. Since A. Jackson & the canons are bronze, they needed more time during...
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    Re: Show Me Your Night Shots!

    Photo of the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square across from the White House in DC.

    Taken last spring with my 4x5 with Fuji Acros: 90mm Caltar II-N lens, F32, 8 min exposure, pulled 1/3...
  27. Thread: Lens Wraps

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    Re: Lens Wraps

    Photography is considered a specialty/ luxury. Kinda like..why can you get your car's oil changed at a gas station for $19.95, but for a motorcycle (sportbike) you cant even do it yourself for that...
  28. Re: Is there any way to use Horseman 45 LE lensboard on a Toyo 45 F? Monorails

    Sk Grimes can fabricate an adapter.
    It takes them several weeks to make it tho & is much less expensive then the B&H price listed above. It's definitely worth it to save yourself the time & hassle...
  29. Thread: Help to choose

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    Re: Help to choose

    Can also check out 4x5 Horseman monorails. Pretty inexpensive (couple hundred $), geared movements & weigh about 10 lbs. They can fit into the PhotoBackPacker's pack.
  30. Thread: Metallic Paper

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    Re: Metallic Paper

    Stone, these are digital printing papers. Printed using Chromira printers & such from a digital file. Sure you can print a B&W image, but they want an rgb file to do it. I wouldn't reccommend...
  31. Thread: Metallic Paper

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    Re: Metallic Paper

    As far as RA-4 goes, Kodak Metallic & Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl. I prefer the Fuji version.
  32. Thread: Best Format?

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    Re: Best Format?

    I own both 4x5 & 8x10, but prefer the more rectangular aspect ratio of 5x7..so it gets used the most.
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    Re: Post Photos of YOURSELF with your camera

    Me in Florida 2 weeks ago with my 5x7 Cambo. Found a large patch of dead mangrove trees. Trying not to sink in the mud.

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    Re: Ethics on retouching and other "corrections"

    I don't see it to be an issue as long as you are honest about it to those who inquire about such aspects of the editing process.
    I frequently remove unwanted people, construction equipment & other...
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    Re: Fotoman: one lens cone for different 75mm

    Typically the cone is adjusted in the "factory" prior to shipment based on the specific lens intended to be used. Each lens may have slightly dif specs which are accounted for in the cone adjustment....
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    Re: questions for people who regularly shoot nudes

    I modeled for 8 years. Mostly commercial work (such as Under Armour, Fila, Totoya), never nude. It's just like acting. A professional model knows how to give the photographer what he/ she needs in a...
  37. Re: Ok! Setting up a web site. What to do about image security?

    Register your images with the Copyright Office in Wash, DC. Can be done online with all of your images in a single batch for $35 or so.
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    Re: post your urban landscapes

    Pali, Thank you. Youre about 15min north of me off of 270.

    Renato, Thanks.. Nighttime is my favorite time to shoot..peaceful here in DC. Depending on the format you use, Acros can make your life...
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    Re: post your urban landscapes

    Pali, thanks. What area of Maryland are you in? I'm from Baltimore.

    Renato, regarding the exposure.. I always shoot FP4 at 100.
    I metered & selected my exposure based on the midway exp time...
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    Re: post your urban landscapes

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    This is an image of Wisconsin Ave in Georgetown at Night. Taken around 12:30am. 5x7 and FP4; 150mm Symmar S; F22; 8 min exposure. Thanks for looking.
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