Forum: In The Darkroom
December 23rd 07, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
B/W print turned mottled gold
I use a lot or Gekko RC and haven't seen this happen I do
have a Polycontrast !!! contact sheet in hand that has
started turning, I know for a fact it was inadequately fixed
(old fixer) and...
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Forum: Darkroom Equipment For Sale
October 28th 07, 06:05 PM Posted to rec.photo.marketplace.darkroom
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,168
Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
I have made carriers from matte board for many old enlargers
for odd formats so that might be a place to start if you are
just itching to make a print. It's also possible that
another enlarger...
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Forum: Large Format Photography Equipment
October 21st 07, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom,rec.photo.equipment.large-format
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,148
Dumb question processing 4x5
Depends on the volume but for trials (at least) get a 8x10
paper drum, one that has dividers to separate 4x5 sheets,
load it in your changing bag (note you may need to invest in
a larger bag) and...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
October 21st 07, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom,rec.photo.equipment.large-format
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,663
Dumb question processing 4x5
Depends on the volume but for trials (at least) get a 8x10
paper drum, one that has dividers to separate 4x5 sheets,
load it in your changing bag (note you may need to invest in
a larger bag) and...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
September 22nd 07, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,816
rangefinder adjustment..."vintage question"
The graflex.org site has instructions on how to calibrate a
couple of different rangefinders that might help in a
non-camera specific sort of way as well.
Dave wrote:
I have just bought 2...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
September 22nd 07, 07:19 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
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Replies: 8
Views: 648
Canon TLb resale?
TLb was marketed as an entry level camera, solid, heavy and
well made. Canon's of a certain age (and many other makes)
can suffer from deterioration of the light seals--and may
need to be...
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Forum: 35mm Equipment for Sale
September 22nd 07, 07:19 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,331
Canon TLb resale?
TLb was marketed as an entry level camera, solid, heavy and
well made. Canon's of a certain age (and many other makes)
can suffer from deterioration of the light seals--and may
need to be...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
August 31st 07, 10:58 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
What film was used for Apollo missions?
YUP as I recall ESTAR was the choice for several reasons.
Thinner base so the could stuff more frames into each back.
Dimensionally stable so that they could use photo
interpretive metrics to...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
August 30th 07, 03:51 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Mamiya RB67 question.
A good idea to make sure all the pieces are Pro-S, the body,
the rotating adapter and the back and also ensure that none
of the links, pins, etc. are stuck or bent. May be best to
find a local...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
August 17th 07, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
August 17th 07, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
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Forum: In The Darkroom
August 12th 07, 07:49 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 4
Views: 550
Omega SCA-100 analyzer worth buying?
Unless it's free I'd pass, I have an SCA-400, rarely use it
except for exposure and timer. I find I print all my color
on the computer and all my black and white in the darkroom.
darkroommike
Rob...
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Forum: Other Photographic Equipment
August 6th 07, 06:08 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital,uk.rec.photo.misc,rec.photo.misc,alt.photography,rec.photo.equipment.misc
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,122
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Forum: Digital Photography
August 6th 07, 06:08 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital,uk.rec.photo.misc,rec.photo.misc,alt.photography,rec.photo.equipment.misc
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,678
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
August 6th 07, 05:29 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
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Forum: Large Format Photography Equipment
July 17th 07, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.large-format
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,770
WTB Calumet back springs
Burke and James Grover (flat bed) and Saturn (hex monorail)
5x7 models.
darkroommike
Richard Knoppow wrote:
"iga" wrote in message
...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
July 17th 07, 03:10 AM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 5
Views: 494
another question re film grain
When we first went hybrid at my paper, shoot film then scan
for prepress, we found that negatives that looked too thin
to print scanned well and scanned faster on our Leaf scanner
that did...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
July 17th 07, 03:04 AM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 8
Views: 894
35/120 proofer
Paterson makes three proofers, 35mm and 120mm format
specific and an oversize 9x12 that's all I ever use.
The Paterson 35mm shows up used once in a while but the
"mask" that holds the negs is a...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
June 28th 07, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,823
|run that by us again please
For candid medium format photography you really can't beat a
TLR, a TLR has a waist level finder, and does not have any
mirror slap, the mirror is fixed and a quiet leaf shutter.
You look down at...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
June 28th 07, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
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Forum: In The Darkroom
June 28th 07, 08:04 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
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Forum: In The Darkroom
June 24th 07, 06:06 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,246
anyone photogaph the ol' Lunar Rover from earth?
I did using my 1700mm f/4 on my Hasselblad, it was a pain
though since I had to build a ramp in my backyard since the
standard truck mount is not an equatorial mount.
No seriously, what's the...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
June 24th 07, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,181
one-shot fixer for paper
It's certainly possible to use a straight sodium thiosulfate
fixer one shot, repeated use is the reason that all the
other "stuff" is included in standard fixer formulas. I
would try not to mix more...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
June 18th 07, 06:38 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 4
Views: 760
120 vs 220
The 645 J uses an "insert" to hold the feed roll and take-up
spool. The units include the film pressure plate and frame
counter gear. 120 film has a continuous paper backing taped
only at the...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
June 2nd 07, 03:07 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 2
Views: 840
Graduated filter on TLR- anyone tried it.
The only problem I see (minor) is that with a couple of
oddball exceptions (and the not-so-odd Mamiya 105 ds) the
viewing lens does not have a depth of field preview which
may or may not be an...
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