Calumet?

You are right on both counts.
I have done it before.
Some out-of-state labs still do 4 x 5 E-6.
This week I was at my local shop and asked about large format
processing. I was given the name and phone number of an out-of-state
laboratory.

I contacted them: they wanted to know who recommended me and personal
information, etc. They do hand processing (dip and dunk).


I was told by one of the customers at the counter that he no longer
shoots color sheet film due to poor quality control of most
laboratories. We agreed laboratories that run quantities of roll film
through a dedicated film machine still have good quality control.

BTW - I submitted 5 rolls of Ektacolor/Kodacolor that were exposed using
my roll film adapter on my Crown Graphic. The local lab cannot make
enlargements but supplies proof sheets.



wrote:
In article ,
darkroommike wrote:


E-6 is fairly easy to do yourself or find a good lab


E-6 labs are getting hard to find and doing it yourself
isn't as easy as you think if you want quality.

"Nermal"
You are right on both counts.
I have done it before.
Some out-of-state labs still do 4 x 5 E-6.
This week I was at my local shop and asked about large format processing.
I was given the name and phone number of an out-of-state laboratory.

I contacted them: they wanted to know who recommended me and personal
information, etc. They do hand processing (dip and dunk).


I was told by one of the customers at the counter that he no longer shoots
color sheet film due to poor quality control of most laboratories. We
agreed laboratories that run quantities of roll film through a dedicated
film machine still have good quality control.

BTW - I submitted 5 rolls of Ektacolor/Kodacolor that were exposed using
my roll film adapter on my Crown Graphic. The local lab cannot make
enlargements but supplies proof sheets.


I'm very lucky then. Two blocks from my office there's a pro lab
(http://www.chromedigital.com/) that develops E-6 4x5.

Anyway, I think for starters I'll get a polaroid back until I get
confortable with all the controls of my new calumet.

Cheers

Padu

Padu spake thus:

"Nermal" wrote:

You are right on both counts.
I have done it before.
Some out-of-state labs still do 4 x 5 E-6.
This week I was at my local shop and asked about large format processing.
I was given the name and phone number of an out-of-state laboratory.

I'm very lucky then. Two blocks from my office there's a pro lab
(http://www.chromedigital.com/) that develops E-6 4x5.

A lot of us here are jealous of you. I have the feeling you're gonna
have lots o'fun with your rig.


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You are lucky.
Let us know how things turn out.
The price is reasonable (they did not mention LF C41 processing).
I may take up LF color photography again.
Right now I am eye-balling an 8 x 10 view camera.
Right now I am doing mostly B&W with my Crown Graphic.
Yep, I also use a Polaroid back with the PN film.
That is a great emulsion...the negatives don't look that great but they
are very easy to print and the results are as about as good as with
Kodak brand film.


Padu wrote:
"Nermal"

You are right on both counts.
I have done it before.
Some out-of-state labs still do 4 x 5 E-6.
This week I was at my local shop and asked about large format processing.
I was given the name and phone number of an out-of-state laboratory.

I contacted them: they wanted to know who recommended me and personal
information, etc. They do hand processing (dip and dunk).


I was told by one of the customers at the counter that he no longer shoots
color sheet film due to poor quality control of most laboratories. We
agreed laboratories that run quantities of roll film through a dedicated
film machine still have good quality control.

BTW - I submitted 5 rolls of Ektacolor/Kodacolor that were exposed using
my roll film adapter on my Crown Graphic. The local lab cannot make
enlargements but supplies proof sheets.



I'm very lucky then. Two blocks from my office there's a pro lab
(http://www.chromedigital.com/) that develops E-6 4x5.

Anyway, I think for starters I'll get a polaroid back until I get
confortable with all the controls of my new calumet.

Cheers

Padu

Padu wrote:
"Nermal"

You are right on both counts.
I have done it before.
Some out-of-state labs still do 4 x 5 E-6.
This week I was at my local shop and asked about large format processing.
I was given the name and phone number of an out-of-state laboratory.

I contacted them: they wanted to know who recommended me and personal
information, etc. They do hand processing (dip and dunk).


I was told by one of the customers at the counter that he no longer shoots
color sheet film due to poor quality control of most laboratories. We
agreed laboratories that run quantities of roll film through a dedicated
film machine still have good quality control.

BTW - I submitted 5 rolls of Ektacolor/Kodacolor that were exposed using
my roll film adapter on my Crown Graphic. The local lab cannot make
enlargements but supplies proof sheets.



I'm very lucky then. Two blocks from my office there's a pro lab
(http://www.chromedigital.com/) that develops E-6 4x5.

Anyway, I think for starters I'll get a polaroid back until I get
confortable with all the controls of my new calumet.

Cheers

Padu



Same place I have been using for just over ten years. In fact, I need to
pick up some 4x5 E-6 from their today.

On the Polaroid back, I am using the 405 holder on my 4x5. While it is
slightly cropped from a full 4x5, you get an advantage of ten shots in a
pack. The cost is much less going with type 669 or type 690 Polaroid
films. You could also get a 550 Polaroid back, and then Fuji Instant
FP100C in the slightly larger size; still ten shots in a pack, but not
as cropped, and still fairly compact to carry with your other gear.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com

Nermal wrote:
You are lucky.
Let us know how things turn out.
The price is reasonable (they did not mention LF C41 processing).
I may take up LF color photography again.
Right now I am eye-balling an 8 x 10 view camera.
Right now I am doing mostly B&W with my Crown Graphic.
Yep, I also use a Polaroid back with the PN film.
That is a great emulsion...the negatives don't look that great but they
are very easy to print and the results are as about as good as with
Kodak brand film.


Padu wrote:

"Nermal"

You are right on both counts.
I have done it before.
Some out-of-state labs still do 4 x 5 E-6.
This week I was at my local shop and asked about large format
processing. I was given the name and phone number of an out-of-state
laboratory.

I contacted them: they wanted to know who recommended me and personal
information, etc. They do hand processing (dip and dunk).


I was told by one of the customers at the counter that he no longer
shoots color sheet film due to poor quality control of most
laboratories. We agreed laboratories that run quantities of roll
film through a dedicated film machine still have good quality control.

BTW - I submitted 5 rolls of Ektacolor/Kodacolor that were exposed
using my roll film adapter on my Crown Graphic. The local lab cannot
make enlargements but supplies proof sheets.





Unfortunately Chrome do not process C-41 4x5 films, only smaller roll
films or 35mm films. They are willing to send out to another place,
though it would be easier to simply find a lab that does that. I only
know of one local commercial 4x5 shooter that uses C-41 films, the rest
all using E-6 films.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com

"Gordon Moat"

Unfortunately Chrome do not process C-41 4x5 films, only smaller roll
films or 35mm films. They are willing to send out to another place, though
it would be easier to simply find a lab that does that. I only know of one
local commercial 4x5 shooter that uses C-41 films, the rest all using E-6
films.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com



Yes, I called them to confirm that. But correct me if I'm wrong. My
intention is to shoot E-6 and then scan it, so I can process and print
digitally. In that account, wouldn't E-6 be better? I plan on using a
flatbed epson scanner and scan it myself, and eventually (if I need a really
high quality really large print) send the film out to be drum scanned.
PS: I'm aware that E-6 is the process, I really meant to say transparency
film. You got the idea.

Padu wrote:
"Gordon Moat"

Unfortunately Chrome do not process C-41 4x5 films, only smaller roll
films or 35mm films. They are willing to send out to another place, though
it would be easier to simply find a lab that does that. I only know of one
local commercial 4x5 shooter that uses C-41 films, the rest all using E-6
films.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com



Yes, I called them to confirm that. But correct me if I'm wrong. My
intention is to shoot E-6 and then scan it, so I can process and print
digitally. In that account, wouldn't E-6 be better? I plan on using a
flatbed epson scanner and scan it myself, and eventually (if I need a really
high quality really large print) send the film out to be drum scanned.
PS: I'm aware that E-6 is the process, I really meant to say transparency
film. You got the idea.



I definitely think it is better to have E-6 transparencies than C-41
negatives. Nearly all my 4x5 images are scan then print, and I think
when you can see what you want on a light table, it is easier to work
that way.

Just to mention, the Creo Scitex EverSmart scans that Chrome do are
quite good. Drum scanning would be better, if on a good machine run by a
talented individual, though I have found that 90% of the time high end
flatbed scans are quite good and meet my needs.

Not sure what films you plan on shooting. I am only using Kodak
Readyloads (mostly E100VS) and Fuji Quickloads (mostly Astia 100F). Just
on a convenience level, it is easier to drop off these packets for
processing than to drop off film holders or a box of film, though it
depends upon how you want to work.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com

"Gordon Moat"
Yes, I called them to confirm that. But correct me if I'm wrong. My
intention is to shoot E-6 and then scan it, so I can process and print
digitally. In that account, wouldn't E-6 be better? I plan on using a
flatbed epson scanner and scan it myself, and eventually (if I need a
really high quality really large print) send the film out to be drum
scanned.
PS: I'm aware that E-6 is the process, I really meant to say transparency
film. You got the idea.

I definitely think it is better to have E-6 transparencies than C-41
negatives. Nearly all my 4x5 images are scan then print, and I think when
you can see what you want on a light table, it is easier to work that way.

Just to mention, the Creo Scitex EverSmart scans that Chrome do are quite
good. Drum scanning would be better, if on a good machine run by a
talented individual, though I have found that 90% of the time high end
flatbed scans are quite good and meet my needs.

Not sure what films you plan on shooting. I am only using Kodak Readyloads
(mostly E100VS) and Fuji Quickloads (mostly Astia 100F). Just on a
convenience level, it is easier to drop off these packets for processing
than to drop off film holders or a box of film, though it depends upon how
you want to work.

Ciao!



Ciao,

So that confirms my expectations. Right now I have only heard about what
readyloads and quickloads are, but never touched or know anything other than
they are easier to work with. For now I'll be shooting polaroids, and I'll
keep learning until I can decide which type of holder I will feel more
confortable with.

Grazie,

Padu Merlotti

In article rs.com,
Padu wrote:

I'm very lucky then. Two blocks from my office there's a pro lab
(http://www.chromedigital.com/) that develops E-6 4x5.

I could drive there if I had to. Hope they stick around.

Anyway, I think for starters I'll get a polaroid back until I get
confortable with all the controls of my new calumet.

Priced the polaroid film lately?