Forum: Large Format Photography Equipment
July 1st 11, 04:44 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.large-format
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Picking a head
I believe that I'd trust that head. Some years back, I did a very
thorough set of testing related to a different but challenging duty
but found a real respect for that head, especially for its...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
March 18th 09, 11:38 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,348
Favourite B&W Films.
My go-to favorite for 120 is HP5+ in PyroCat-MC. I rate at 200. The
negatives almost print themselves as the skin tones have a great
gradation (almost 3-D effect), shadow detail is good while...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
March 9th 09, 11:32 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Project to reduce spam here
Count me in, too.
On Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:08:03 -0800, David Nebenzahl
wrote:
Regarding spam, I posted earlier that complaining to Google is futile in
trying to shut down...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
February 24th 09, 02:20 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Let's talk tripods
A friend has one of these and uses it for equipment such as yours and
perhaps a bit more challenging. He is very happy with it and I
believe he spent roughly what you are...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
January 11th 09, 07:10 AM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Steve Anchell's Darkroom cookbook
I catch myself going back to look at these lately.... I'm too
left-brain dominated to be a good artist but perhaps this could be a
bridge?
http://www.apug.org/forums/portfolios.php?u=760
Enjoy...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
January 4th 09, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Shelf life for Hypo Clearing Agent?
For Richard K.....
Awhile back, I was trying to locate my old, original source for the
HCA that I've been using..... The label on my bottles had the formula
and I had come to just remix batches...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
December 31st 08, 07:08 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Steve Anchell's Darkroom cookbook
The developers in DRCBook are grouped on type and there is a good
description as to the applications of each type. Personally, I get
satisfaction from mixing from scratch and it has re-kindled...
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Forum: Large Format Photography Equipment
October 26th 08, 03:50 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.large-format
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,305
Sources for Copal f stop scales?
I'd like to mount a Fujinon 90 to a Copal #0 that only has an f stop
blank scale. What are some solutions and sources for getting a proper
scale or making one with the correct spacing?
Craig...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
September 7th 08, 05:07 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 2
Views: 708
A good word about rec.photo.darkroom
I agree.... I worry that the endless spam and ocassional oafish
behavior has diluted the user group and chased many away. I also go
back to the first days of the net groups and was a sysop running...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
August 13th 08, 10:14 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.equipment.film+labs
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,725
New Freestyle Premium film ID?
http://tinyurl.com/5mpes8
I can't figure out which film this is, can you post a
more definite description.
Craig Schroeder
craig nospam craigschroeder com
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
August 13th 08, 10:14 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.equipment.film+labs
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,690
New Freestyle Premium film ID?
http://tinyurl.com/5mpes8
I can't figure out which film this is, can you post a
more definite description.
Craig Schroeder
craig nospam craigschroeder com
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
August 8th 08, 12:17 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
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Forum: In The Darkroom
July 28th 08, 11:42 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Enlarger question at rental darkroom
It's all good equipment and the dichro gear is a nice way to deal with
variable contrast papers. There is much information on the filter use
for this on the net. If you have trouble finding or...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
July 28th 08, 01:04 AM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 0
Views: 949
Fixer recipes, etc
I've had good luck with Ryuji's Neutral Fixer. It's stable and
doesn't seem to affect staining developer behavior with films.
water 600ml
ammonium thiosulfate @60% 200ml
sodium sulfite ...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
June 20th 08, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 0
Views: 614
Konica Z-up 115e Manual wanted
I have one of these and am certain that I have a manual somewhere. I
can't find it just now but will repost if found and if you still want
one, I can do a scan for you....
On Fri, 20 Jun 2008...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
May 8th 08, 04:55 AM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,356
Enlarger lens options.
I've accumulated a large number of good lenses over some time and also
recently got about 20 more in a purchase of a pro lab /business odd
lot. I decided to test the most desirable ones for my own...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
April 22nd 08, 10:22 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 4
Views: 603
Konica A4 won't wind film
I had one of these (great optics!) and mine would suddenly run the
entire film to the end of the roll. There were apparent circuit board
problems that were quite common on these and especially...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
February 21st 08, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
old instruction manuals
I've got a 23CII manual scanned to a pdf. Let me know if you still
need it.
On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:11:26 GMT, carbon based life form
wrote:
friends - sometime ago I came...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
January 8th 08, 10:52 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Enlarger question
I'ved used 23C variants for many years and they are excellent
workhorses for the formats you mention. They are very common and
accessories are easy to find (and bargain-priced, too!). They have...
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Forum: Darkroom Equipment For Sale
April 24th 07, 10:47 PM Posted to rec.photo.marketplace.darkroom
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,822
WTB: 220 film dev reels
I believe I've got some extra SS no-names around somewhere (maybe even
new, in boxes?). If you don't find your preferred Hewes, let me know
and I'll go searching the "archives" at home, here.
On...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
April 16th 07, 11:53 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,326
Suitable tripod for Pentax 6x7
Chris.
Do a little snooping in the old posts in here and perhaps in Photo.net
as there are endless discussions regarding taming the P67 equipment. I
have P67 gear and find that the equipment really...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
April 8th 07, 04:52 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,509
FILM ADVICE
I had some Fuji Reala and Superia 100 languishing in the freezer last
year and used it up at a car/cycle show. It seemed well suited to the
task.... They both handled the chrome very well, too and...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
March 18th 07, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Newbie says hello
Congratulations! I started with Yashica D and had a couple of 124G's.
Those old images still look great to my eye and I predict you'll have
many enjoyable times with the camera. I think you'll find...
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