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  1. Re: Finding tripods for Large Format is kinda hard (daunting)? Favorite LF tripod?

    Bought a Gitzo 1325 between 12 to 15 years ago. Last year I decided I wanted a center column for it. Ordered from B&H and it fit perfect. I actually have two Gitzo's. Also a 1228. They are kinda...
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    Re: 2021 Self Portraits

    Nice. Well done.
  3. Re: E-Bay: What can I do If the buyer won't Pay?

    We sell a lot on ebay.

    Buyers have two days to pay. Send an invoice.

    After two days open an unpaid case.

    Then you get to wait 4 days until you're allowed to close the case and get your...
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    Re: Linhof Technica 4x7

    If comparable to a Toyo 45.

    The knobs on each side would lock down rise and fall of the front standard.

    The silver "L" shaped lever would lock down front tilt.... from forward back to...
  5. Re: New to 4x5. Please help me troubleshoot what I'm doing wrong.

    I like your negatives. Looks like you went to some trouble.

    If I were new to 4x5, I'd start with some trays. I've never used the SP 445, but if you just test with some trays you've eliminated...
  6. Re: Likely Very Naive Question, sheet film then scan to produce a digital print.

    Let's be honest.

    The vast majority of digital shooters would not be involved in photography at all if it wasn't for the instant gratification that digital offers.

    Push a button and bingo...
  7. Re: Drum Scan vs DSLR vs Epson Scan (From Nick Carver's Youtube Channel)

    Ha! Just watched it tonight.

    Recommended.
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    That's really nice. I've been cropping your photograph on my tablet. Zoom in. Lose most of the dark to the left and the top.

    Well done. Terrific composition.
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    Re: Negative negatives - using SP445 Tank

    Shoot two identical negatives. Develope one in a tray as a control.

    You might want continous agitation for the first minute. Then 5 seconds every thirty seconds after.

    The control will...
  10. Re: Computer hardware when editing large format files (100MP+)

    I can edit 500 mb+ files no problem.

    I3 processor. My system is 10 years old.

    Windows 7. CS6.

    No mention here of a second dedicated hd as a scratch disk?
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    Re: Starting 4x5 - Which film?

    In regards to #1...

    The ground glass is what you see is what you get.

    If your cutting off corners it should be apparent on the ground glass.

    #2....

    I've always found 2/3 of box speed to...
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    Re: Which Chamonix 4x5?

    You'll learn way more trying things for yourself than asking open ended questions.

    Just my experience.
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    Re: Which Chamonix 4x5?

    I read through your question several times and I don't get it.

    You're asking people to experience a camera For You which is absolutely impossible.

    If you really had one specific question that...
  14. Re: Camera Selection: Tachihara, Toyo 45Aii or xxxxxx?

    You can save weight by limiting your kit to a camera and one lens. A tripod, a cable release, a meter, and a couple of filters.

    Bingo.

    I've been doing this a long time. I've found less is...
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    Re: How many of you are self-taught (in LF)?

    If this was your workshop experience I'd say, thanks for the warning.
  16. Re: A very different Yosemite circa 1938; Ansel fans, check this out---

    Thanks. I think I liked it better then.
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    Re: Canada Balsam - no longer available?

    Well good luck. It looks like you're doing the Lord's work.
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    Re: Canada Balsam - no longer available?

    100g on Amazon for $89.00 or synthetic for $12.95.
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    Re: Custom dark cloth

    Nice. I like your site too. I'll follow along.
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    Re: Film Storage Question

    I should clarify. I was referring to a changing bag, not a tent. I've never used a tent such as the Harrison for loading 4x5 film holders.
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    Re: Exposing at non-box ISOs: Why?

    Paul,

    I would second getting Ansel Adam's "The Negative".

    It's a great place to start.
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    Re: Alkali vs Acid Fixers

    Paul,

    Fixers are either Sodium or Ammonium based. With Sodium based you'll need a hypo clear. Or at least that's my understanding. You can get something like TF-4 from Photographers Formularly...
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    Re: Film Storage Question

    You got some advice about using a changing tent. If you're planning on loading holders in a changing tent don't. They are dust and lint nightmares.

    If you are traveling bring along the means...
  24. Re: How do you flatten your glossy fibrebase or Baryta darkroom prints after air dryi

    That is brilliant. Thanks.
  25. Re: How do you flatten your glossy fibrebase or Baryta darkroom prints after air dryi

    +1 on the release paper.
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    Re: Scanning. How large is too large?

    What Ken posted and now you can stop.
  27. Re: Large Format 4x5 Camera Hiking Backpack Question

    So when you say "I need to carry 4 lenses" you're telling us you've never been on a hike before?
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    Re: Pyro Processing Errors

    BTZS Tubes for Pyrocat.
  29. Re: Alan Ross One on One Coaching - On Line Mini Workshop

    I ordered his selective masking kit recently. After a number of days with no response I sent a follow-up email - What the hey?

    Up pops Mr Ross with a reply. Turns out he'd been on a little trip...
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    Re: B&H No Longer Shipping Chemistry

    B&H is selling outdoor gear. Need a tent?

    They probably hired some big 4, 2, or 3 accounting/consulting firm to streamline/maximize their profit centers and shipping chemistry did not make the...
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    Re: Wondering why I still shoot film

    Some digital shooters seem awefully intolerant to the continued presence of film.

    I suppose it's because of the digital shooters tendencies to spray and pray, the shallow Photoshop learning curve,...
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    Re: View Camera has ceased publication

    Bummer.
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    Re: Spoting black spots!..

    In Ansels book The Print it shows a method where a black spot is scraped off the surface of the print with an exacto knife. Then the resulting "white spot" is spotted like any other white spot in...
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    Re: No More Lupe!!

    I bought a pair of 2.75 at the drugstore for $12.95.

    Though I still keep the Toyo hanging around my neck.
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    Re: What's wrong with my negatives...

    I'd drop the tent. One little pinhole in the top of it would illuminate your film beautifully.

    Process film in darkroom and compare. If you don't have a darkroom seal off bathroom at night -...
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    Re: R.I.P. Kodak E6 Kits

    For a long time I've used nothing but the Arista kits from Freestyle.

    http://www.freestylephoto.biz/c1002-Color-Chemicals-Color-Slide
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    Re: Intel Gulftown/Core i9

    My thoughts exactly.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Keeds,

    Nicely done.
  39. Re: Any decent shutter release cables out there?

    Second the Ebony.
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    Re: Scanner Practice

    As a general rule Photoshop. And experiment, experiment, and experiment. I have found that failure teaches most. I am most familar with failure.
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