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    galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    the good folks at galaxy have a kickstarter to
    start coating dry plates

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...hic-dry-plates

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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    Long ways to go.

    I asked a question about exact sizes.

    Good Luck folks!
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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    I'm a potential buyer but not funder.


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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    Well, I'm in for some 5x7's.

    Look's like they'll likely at least hit their initial goal. Their stretch goal is, well, bold.

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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    "Second, we are making orthochromatic plates, meaning that they are not sensitive to red light. This characteristic makes the plates perfect for portraits because the emulsion allows concealing the blemishes on the faces, making the skin in the pictures smooth and even" Hmm.
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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter De Smidt View Post
    "Second, we are making orthochromatic plates, meaning that they are not sensitive to red light. This characteristic makes the plates perfect for portraits because the emulsion allows concealing the blemishes on the faces, making the skin in the pictures smooth and even" Hmm.
    Yeah, I think that actually has the opposite effect. If they want to conceal blemishes they should be making infrared plates.
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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    Quote Originally Posted by seezee View Post
    Yeah, I think that actually has the opposite effect. If they want to conceal blemishes they should be making infrared plates.
    ... or the subject can just wear "concealer" ?

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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    Quote Originally Posted by jnanian View Post
    ... or the subject can just wear "concealer" ?
    Like this?
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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    lol maybe,
    or just "base" works fine.

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    Re: galaxy dry plate kickstarter

    Looks interesting but, no spare change to spend on photo hobby this month. (Next several months really, gotta save.) I'll continue to shoot paper in 4x5 as a negative. With 8X10 grade 2, RC paper cut into four 4X5 sheets that is no more than 25 cents per negative, hung up to dry. What can I say, I'm cheap.
    But if I had the disposable income..........

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