j._raabe Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I get nothing from this - no free film, NO free processing. But here's some examples of DR5-processed film. All these are done with Cosina-Voigtlander cameras and lenses. Specifics on images will be answered - film type, filter, EI.. copy and paste, copy and paste.. http://e.domaindlx.com/crayonbrain/71917.html The 1st page in my free little gallery is DR5. Click = bigger. copy and paste, copy and paste.. http://www.dr5.com/shots.html The DR5 site's showcase. There should be more up there soon, as I'm preparing to send some 6x7 & 4x5 shots back to the lab for scanning and showcase consideration. Not terribly useful unless you're in the US, but I like the DR5! A lot. regards, Josiah Raabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incitatus_rex Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I'll second this. Superb results and excellent service. I've pretty much switched to dr5 for B&W, esp. in MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Yep, me too. And the owner is an interesting guy. And he has a cool dog... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Recommendations, etc., for a service or product you like should be okay by photo.net policy. It's okay by me. BTW, tho', the link you gave to your pix didn't work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j._raabe Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 Yeah, David Wood is cool. I have some pictures I developed of that dog, Buddy, I think his name is? Cute, cute animal. Lex - I didn't think you'd have a problem with me posting this. Nice to have that confirmed. Eh - the long/short of it is, the crayonbrain page works sporadically. Try again! I'd like you to see, actually.. There's some other (assorted) shots up there.. Only gallery 3 am I unhappy with, but I doubt I'll ever get around to changing it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis_neel Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Is there a site that has more info on the process, etc? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
._._z Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 David Wood, owner of dr5.com, occasionally participates here. This is his photo.net page: http://www.photo.net/shared/community-member?user_id=255075 Here's an article about him and the process: http://www.photosafaris.com/DoctorWoods.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr5 examples Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I'll also say that DR5 is amazing. Sheet film works the best as you can control contrast in camera through exposure. I'll also say that in addition to being beautiful tonaly, it is an unbeliebably sharp process, it enlarges really well. Isaac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 After some trouble and expense, I decided dr5 was no better than Scala, which I can get processed at a nearby lab.I may go back, though, when Agfa scraps this lovely material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discpad Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 <i>Isaac, </i> <br><br> Uhhh, how are you printing your positives?! <br><br> <i>Gary, <br><br></i> Why don't you process your own B&W reversal? It was just discussed <a href = "http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=007K4f" target = "_blank">in this thread entitled <b>Substitute for Ilford developers for B&W reversal</b></a> (opens in a new window). Alternately, you can <a href = "http://www.google.com/custom?q=reversal&sa=Google&cof=L%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.photo.net%2Fgraphics%2Fanimated_photonet_logo.gif%3BA H%3Aleft%3BAWFID%3A1a028422fd3461a7%3B&domains=photo.net&sitesearch=photo.net" target = "_blank"><b>search with this link</b></a> (opens in a new window).<br><br> Cheers!<br> Dan<br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_crider4 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 KInd of expensive compared to processing your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Dan, you seem like either a relentlessly optimistic fellow or someone who's determined to master or at least try everything related to film processing. For me, tho', having read the procedures for b&w reversal processing, it sounds like slow, painful torture. dr5's prices don't seem out of line for relieving some of us of that particular bit of discomfort. Maybe if my "darkroom" wasn't my spare bathroom/laundry room... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j._raabe Posted March 1, 2004 Author Share Posted March 1, 2004 Sure, it's not too cheap - but it's very different from home processed. If you're going to scan, DR5 can be a real boost.. HIE is just amazing in DR5 - I can't help with EI or anything like it except to say it's no different than when I run it in XTOL, etc. - either way, HIE is all feel when it comes to exposure, and I rarely bracket the stuff. Only a few films I haven't cared for in DR5 - Neopan 1600 is just plain weird. See atached for what I mean.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr5 examples Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Uhhh, how are you printing your positives?! I've had Ilfochromes made but recently I've been having them scanned and printed using a Lightjet printer. All of the stuff i have shot and processed in Dr5 (FP4, Panf, TXP, ORT25) scans really well. Isaac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Frankly, Dan, why should I bother when my Scala lab is a 1/2hr away? I also get 135 and 120 Scala at knock-down prices. Unless or until any of those parameters change, I'll stick with it! Thanks but my days contain enough character-building exercises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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