blakley Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I just looked through the October 2004 National Geographic. The regular "ZipUSA" feature begins on page 110. It's about Elko, Nevada. It was photographed by Robb Kendrick. It's a first for National Geographic. No, not digital (that's been done already. It's the first NG assignment feature photographed on Tintype. The images are terrific, to my eye. The mirror-reversal is a nice touch. But the most seductive thing is the convenience of the process. Sitters only have to pose for a few SECONDS. The wet plates can be processed IMMEDIATELY, on site (well actually, they must be processed immediately)! Talk about instant feedback! And the processing is really straightforward: just water and potassium cyanide! (Although the picture also shows a blowtorch being applied to the back of the plate). I'm sellin' my Kodak stock tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Wow! Cool! But have you checked the cost these days of the wagon and the mule? How about the EPA's regulations on using potassium cyanide? I guess Leica will soon be coming out with a little tintype adapter back for the M models. I sure hope that Bessa doesn't beat them to market with a Bessa back for a lot less money. At least now we can easily scan the little tintypes and print larger prints. Did you here anything about a new Epson printer that'll print directly on metal sheets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 my tintype cam does 41 megapixels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayh Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Some of us shoot Leicas AND wet plate. They are somewhat different in terms of spontaneity.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen hazelton Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Call me a Luddite, but I'm sticking to my hammer and chisel, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndc Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I have been meaning to increase my intake of potassium, and this cyanide you mentioned only sweetens the deal. hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl photography Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Wanna protect the environment from chemicals used in an antique process? Design a Tintype Effects plug-in.... My favorite cowboy photo was made in 1840, before they learned to pose like cowboys. "Brandon's Dad" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_mueggelhopper Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Are you sure that you will be able to meet the EPA mule emmission standards? And you were worried about the potassium cyanide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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