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  1. #81
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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Quote Originally Posted by Roger Thoms View Post
    Since Barry replied indicating that a universal iris isn’t something he would make, l’ll mention that Chamonix makes them. Check under accessories on their website.

    Roger
    Really. I'll have to check that out, thanks.

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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Sorry, I only make mechanical parts. I wish I had the capability to make optical components.

    Barry

    Quote Originally Posted by bmikiten View Post
    I've been looking for Sinar polyester filters (or any optically clear filter) for B/W photography for months.

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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Lucky studios, I like Arkay products.

    Barry

    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    Many threw out Arkay Studio stands

    Since I was handicapped 10 years ago, both the ones I have were loaded by happy and 2 different Pro Studios

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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Thank you Bernice.

    Barry

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernice Loui View Post
    Why Sinar brand for B&W filters only?
    Know Sinar filters (both sizes 100mm & 125mm) were made by Hitech in UK back in the day.

    Easier to purchase new from Lee, Hitech and others today as that plastic filter technology has matured and widely produced.
    The cinema folks go for high quality optical glass square or rectangular filters made by Schneider, Tiffen and others. These work GOOD, just add $$$ per filter.


    Bernice

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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Some may want dip tanks, most out of production

    I love my Arkay Gas Burst tanks and Arkay sink

    Quote Originally Posted by barryjyoung View Post
    Lucky studios, I like Arkay products.

    Barry
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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Hi Randy:

    My only complaint is that Arkay only makes equipment for miniature cameras like 8x10 film. I shoot 11x14, so I have to make almost all processing gear myself. No more than I shoot, a processing tray works. It just isn't ideal.

    Barry

    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    Some may want dip tanks, most out of production

    I love my Arkay Gas Burst tanks and Arkay sink

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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    There was a member making ULF plastic tanks

    He sold some and quit years ago

    Quote Originally Posted by barryjyoung View Post
    Hi Randy:

    My only complaint is that Arkay only makes equipment for miniature cameras like 8x10 film. I shoot 11x14, so I have to make almost all processing gear myself. No more than I shoot, a processing tray works. It just isn't ideal.

    Barry
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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    I use 14X36" X-Ray occasionally

    I put clips on the extremes and seesaw the sheet by hand in 3" of Ilford PQ Universal Developer, water stop, TF5

    Both chems are put back in 3 gallon floating lids for more usage

    Wash is short too

    Fast ULF processing

    Makes for very quick processing under red safe light
    Tin Can

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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    Holy Moly! 14x36??? Wowee!
    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    I use 14X36" X-Ray occasionally

    I put clips on the extremes and seesaw the sheet by hand in 3" of Ilford PQ Universal Developer, water stop, TF5

    Both chems are put back in 3 gallon floating lids for more usage

    Wash is short too

    Fast ULF processing

    Makes for very quick processing under red safe light

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    Barry Young
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    Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?

    It is amazing how things go. One of the members sent me a broken focus lock lever for his Horseman. I am going to make two members stronger, more amazing versions of this lever which apparently is a weak part of the design. So, if you know anyone who has a Horseman that needs a lever, this is the time to let me know.

    Thanks folks.

    Barry

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