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I checked the software out, its pretty old, 1.9 or something. I tried to upgrade but it requires

the newest operating system which we do not have (yet). I guess I'll just have to wait until we

get the new computer and hopefully things will run a little bit better.

Thanks for the help. It's an older version of the software, not sure what one, I'll have to check

next time Im in. We're upgrading to the new G5 sometime in the next few weeks so we

should be upgrading to the newest version of the software when thats set up. Thanks again

and I'll check about the settings as well.

I have access to use a FlexTight Imacon scanner and have used it a few times for slides which came out

very well, but I am now trying to use it for negatives and not getting good results. I am trying to scan

Kodak Portra 160 NC and have the scanner set to the right profile, but when I select the image and clikc

the "reset" then "auto" function the resulting image is really off, especially compared to the C-Prints I

made of the negatives. My results are really flat and dull, and the colors are completely off (usually a lot

warmer with a red tint), and my skies are coming out almost grey. I tried manually adjusting the

histograms but couldnt get it much better. Any advice? Im sure it must be something Im doing as its a

pretty advanced peice of equipment. Thanks

I am having a problem with my RZ. I was shooting when suddenly the advance lever seemed

to stop advancing the film, and there for the shutter wouldnt cock. I'm guessing there is

maybe a gear that is not catching from the body to the back? Has this happened to anyone,

any advice?

I am having a problem printing with my Epson 2200. When I am printing (currrently usiing

letter size paper), the printer only seems to pull the paper on the right side (printers left

side), thus, the paper crincles up and jams. Any idea what could be causing this and how to

fix it?

I was accepted to Parsons under direct entry photography, meaning my portfolio was only photographs.

The eyecup for my prism seems to be just a rubbercup that just pushes onto the finder, maybe yours is different. Here in the US it was $20 from adorama.com. If it's not available where you are, maybe we can use paypal and I could send you one.

I just ordered a new eyecup two days ago as the same thign happend to me.

I have stopped doing the afterbath, it didn't seem to effect anything. I read some where that the afterbath lead to a greater chance of an uneven stain.

I recently bought a Hasselblad 500cm with a 80mm CFE lens for a little over a thousand. Two years ago I bought my Bronica for $800 off ebay, and a few eeks ago when I sold it I got $300. I guess it's good for buyers, bad for sellers.

All the cameras I've used advance the film and lower the mirror with one lever.

I'm looking at schools now, and SVA is my top choice. They seem really career based in that they help you get out and get a job once you graduate. Their facilities are really great and have a good selection of equipment to rent. I think one of the down sides is that there are alot of students (don't have the numbers).

I was in Italy for spring break and managed with just my M7 and 35mm 'cron (all I have). Then again I shoot alot of medium format and I don't like to carry alot of cameras any ways.

I recently went to Italy for a week. The Country side (Tuscany) is very nice. Though Seinna was very nice, it was VERY touristy and I think using large format there would be difficult. Try and find the smaller towns (they almost always look the same), as they are usually more interesting and would be easierto photograph in.

I've had my Leica for about 6 months now. Though I am getting better at focusing, it still feels wierd. It can be difficult with paternsor off centered stuff. I still really enjoy the camera and prefer using it in most situations to an SLR.

I used to use binders, but soon ran into problems. I would take the negatives out, and not put them back. It also required several binders. I've found using a filing cabinet alot easier. I can quickly pull the negative I need. Print film makes hanging rods that slide threw the edge of the negative sleeve allowing the negatives to hang in place.

It is a nice magazine, and I do subscribe. It's nice to see a photo magazine that isn't loaded with articles, ads, the newest digital camera ect. Just the pictures.

This is one of the best resources I know on line for learning. When it comes to getting supplies, I would recomend B&H. They have very good prices and selection, as well as easy to deal with. Their web page is www.bhphotovideo.com

I use my left eye for both SLR and M shooting. It is what feels more comfortable to me, and using my right eye feels weird.

I usually just use a can of air to blow them off. Then in Photoshop I use the clone stamp to get rid of what ever dust remains.

Travis. I like the first one alot. The shapes and shadows are neat. I think you should either adjust your levels or contrast though. This will give it more of an edge.

I should add that I use an 80mm Nikon enlarging lens. If you are only enlarging 35mm negatives, than a 50mm lens should do (I also enlarge 6x6 negatives which is why I need the 80mm lens). It wasn't cheap, but I'm very happy with it. I use an Aristo cold light for a light source. Having a diffuser plate really helps mask dust and scratches. Some people say a diffusion enlarger will reduce contrast, but I have found this to be completely untrue printing with both concondenser and diffusion enlargers.

I think any of the major brands (Besler, Omega, ect. ) should do fine. Spend your money on a good lens and light source, as they are the most important.

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I really should have more Industrial photos. As I mentioned in a previous post, I just finished a project on industrialism. I just never seem to get around to scanning them.<div></div>