john_dey

I have a Schneider enlarger lens which is not that remarkable, but the way it is mounted seems very odd. I have a 100mm f5.6 Schneider Componon-S. This lens style is from the early 1990's up to 1999. I have pictures that match from the Calumet 1989 and 99 catalog. But the rear mount is 50mm and the front threads are 56mm. I also own the 150mm Componon-S which only has 42mm thread mount. Why is this lens in such an oversize body? The look of the lens is identical to my 50mm and 150mm Componon's. The 100mm is listed in several catalogs of the period but describe the lens as using a 39 LTM mount. Thanks for reading,

I want to use the Polaroid 405 back on my Sinar P. This will allow me to use the Fuji 100C peal apart film. The Poloid back will only fit onto the camera back in the veritcal position, with the film pointing up and the dark slide pointing down. I think my Sinar back is the type for the meter probe. The P has an aluminum finish, but the very back of the camera has a black finish. Are there any Sinar backs that have enough cleanance to allow use of the Polaroid 405?

Beseler Negative Holder Question Does anyone have experance with the Beseler 8346 negative holder the the 45M? It's a 2 1/4 square holder with glass. My question is this; What is the exact size of the opening. Since this is a glass holder I am hoping that the opening is a bit oversized. The glass will keep the negative flat so there is not need to make the opening small. I am about ready to file out my 6x6 holder so I can print a black broader (to show off my V notches from my Hasselblad negatives). I have a file and I know how to use it. I own the 4x5 glass holder, but it has huge light spillage when only printing 6x6. I'm also worried about trying to keep 6 sufaces dust free while printing.

In the 90's I used to shoot Delta 3200 with a Hasselblad. Not a very smart thing to do. The problem with low light is that it's often no light. This image was taken in very low light, I can't even estimate the ISO but its lower than 3200. Although this is a medium format image the grain is very noticeable. The negative was very thin. I just set the camera for f2.8 and 1/60 of a second. If I were shooting 35mm I could have a little more room with f1.4 and 1/30. Marilyn&Steve 1999

<p>Use FP4 if you are doing traditional darkroom prints, either enlargements or contract prints. Delta 100 if you are going to scan. Delta is film has a new style emulsion similar to T-grain Kodak. The modern films have flat silver grains which scan better. I know people are using Delta and Tmax in the darkroom without issues but I find these films very difficult to process and print. If you use Delta I would also recommend Kodak Xtol. Personally I shoot FP4 4x5 with D76 1:1 and enlarge to 16x20 with no grain. </p> <p> </p>