Greetings from Pittsburgh

[pigpen]

Hello, I'm Mike.
Just found you guys today, and I'm glad I did. Very familiar with 35mm & MF, very new to LF. I bought a Crown Graphic last summer and was hooked. In the process of selling off 35/120 gear to pay for more LF gear. I've been home developing/scanning since switching back to film, in the process of converting small room to darkroom. I've shot some B&W film but having much more fun shooting Harman direct positive paper and developing on sight. Hoping to spend this winter finishing darkroom, shooting paper negatives, and practicing my contact printing. Then, hopefully, playing with dry plates (tin/glass) when the weather gets nicer and the UV light increases. Wanting to upgrade my camera but choices are overwhelming for a newbie. Currently leaning towards the Intrepid 4x5 Black, not a fan of the plywood look. I like the idea of buying "new" due to fear of getting a set of bad bellows.

I'm sure after a little time here I'll be much better informed.

[Rick A]

Howdy neighbor, I live between Mt Pleasant and Donegal (just north of Connellsville). Give me a shout and we can meet up or you can visit my darkroom up here on the mountain.

[DeBone75]

Good afternoon Gentlemen. I too am from the area. I live in Emlenton about 65 mile North of the Burgh. I'm retired and living the slow life. Been shooting large format for about 30 years. Love to talk shop

[pigpen]

Wow, 30 years at large format! You've forgotten more than I know. My wife and I have spent a lot of time in Cook's Forest.

[DeBone75]

Well at 65 I've also forgotten more than I know��

[pigpen]

Hey Rick
Sorry Took so long to respond, been away then had trouble resetting password. Looking forward to playing in my new (very tiny) darkroom. I've veered off into "alternate processes", cyanotypes, van dyke brown, salt prints, so only really need a "dim room". I'll be spending some time in the highlands when the weather breaks, shooting some 4x5.

[Rick A]

Hey Rick
Sorry Took so long to respond, been away then had trouble resetting password. Looking forward to playing in my new (very tiny) darkroom. I've veered off into "alternate processes", cyanotypes, van dyke brown, salt prints, so only really need a "dim room". I'll be spending some time in the highlands when the weather breaks, shooting some 4x5.

I'm looking forward to seeing you down here.

[pigpen]

I keep saying, "Can't wait til spring", but it's been in the 50s or higher. Crazy! I'm very close to you, grew up in Ligonier, currently living in Latrobe. I'm about to pull the trigger on some glass plates I plan on shooting in the Highlands. What camera(s) are you shooting with? Currently shooting 4x5 (Crown, pinhole), I've had an Intrepid 8x10 in my "shopping cart" for 3 months LOL.

[Rick A]

I keep saying, "Can't wait til spring", but it's been in the 50s or higher. Crazy! I'm very close to you, grew up in Ligonier, currently living in Latrobe. I'm about to pull the trigger on some glass plates I plan on shooting in the Highlands. What camera(s) are you shooting with? Currently shooting 4x5 (Crown, pinhole), I've had an Intrepid 8x10 in my "shopping cart" for 3 months LOL.

I set out this afternoon with my 8x10 Nagaoka, over to Kooser SP then to Laurel Hill SP for a couple of shots. I have a couple of older spot meters that I needed to test along with some ortho film to play with. I have a 5x7 with two backs, and a 4x5 Tachihara(that I'm selling). I have a couple of dry plate holders for the 5x7, I suppose I could coat some glass with Liquid Light and have some fun.

[Leszek Vogt]

Welcome to the forum. Used to live in tuna fish Altoona where I shot lots of stuff for the school and the Yearbook. Need to revisit the place (one day) before I'm old and grey....ooops, I'm almost there.