bj_bignell

>>Many wide lenses are like this. Mechanicaly, they could open wider, but the resulting images would be crap!

 

Are you suggesting that the lenses are limited internally by a pin, or some sort of restricting device? If so, would it be possible to disassemble and modify the lens to open wider? Or, are they built to only open to a certain aperture, and that's it?

 

Purely from a hypothetical point of view; I won't be modifying my 21mm any time soon, but I can see myself doing it some day...

I do it too. Just finished rolling up my first two bulks rolls, Provia 100F and Delta 100.

 

It's been cheap, but I had trouble with the bulk loader that I kept the Provia in; somehow, I was getting light leaks. It could have been the cassettes, too, so when they're empty they're all going in the garbage bin. I was using plastic cassettes, and they were already well-used by the previous owner. I'm trying the metal cassettes now.

 

I'm going to try my hand at bulk rolling on the road; I'm going backpacking in Europe for up to a year, and I'm gonna take one bulk loader, and a new roll of Provia. We'll see if it's worth it.

If you're a competent wedding photographer there, you can be a competent wedding photographer here. Just expect that it'll take a while (maybe a long while) to start over.

 

As has been mentioned, Canada is big and not homogenous in culture or climate. If you're considering moving, consider where you want to live (or, where your wife will need to live so she can work), and then research the competition there before making any decisions.

 

Good luck!

Unless there's some special magic I'm unaware of, it's probably not complicated: Put a finished print in wine. This wouldn't be like selenium toning, where the silver is replaced, but rather simply staining of the paper.

AFAIK, it'll sync at all speeds, 'cause that's what leaf shutters usually do. That's what my Yashica A does, anyways.

Beautiful work, Andre. I'm jealous...

 

Number two looks 'old-fashioned' and is very beautiful. Number three is excellent, really moody.

Nancy,

 

I dropped Hal off at the Post Office last night, he should be there in a week or so. Sent him by regular parcel post, with track and trace, and then promptly lost the receipt with the tracking number.... :(

 

Anyways, you'll see him soon. Enjoy!

 

BJ

Just an observation: the bride looks like she has a 5 o'clock shadow. The noise doesn't seem consistent across the tonal scale; it appears much heavier in the shadows. In film, you'd have more grain in the highlights on her face and arm, appearing as dark specks in the bright area.

 

Is there a way to apply noise above a certain value only, or perhaps Photoshop film grain plugin that would better approximate real grain? It's really a beautiful shot, but I can't get over the fact that it looks like she has whiskers...

Hal is leaving Edmonton for Toronto, and then will be going to Calgary (Nancy, make sure to get Andre's mailing address). Beyond that, there are no plans that I'm aware of, and he's out of my hands!

 

Eventually, he needs to go home, but I don't know that Andrea's in a rush to have him back.

Nancy,

 

Yes, and thanks for the reminder... I've been so busy with moving preparations that I'm going to have to cut out most of my plans with Hal, and send him on (probably this evening). Since you asked first, I'll send him to Toronto, and then you'll have to send him back to Calgary for Andre. Please send your postal address to bbignell AT photo DOT net.

 

I have most of my pictures back last night from the lab, and intended to scan them, but realised that I sold my scanner on Sunday... :( I'll get them up somehow.

 

BJ

It's a nice photo. What was the camera? (I'm guessing Holga or Diana)

 

To post more than one picture, you need to use HTML <img> tags that point to your pictures either on your website, or in your photo.net gallery. See the Photo.net FAQ: http://www.photo.net/frequent-questions#upload_forum_images

>>8-4-2 water folgers crystals and washing soda

 

8 parts water

4 parts Folgers crystals

2 parts washing soda

 

I'm guessing 'parts' being volumes, not weights?

Yes, this film should be loaded in complete darkness. You can find the technical data sheet, which may have some ISO recommendations, at http://www.mahn.net/Frameset.htm

Ha! That's a riot!

That's awesome... I'm seriously tempted to bid. I wonder what that type of thing sells for?

Ilfosol-S is not a great developer for high-speed films, unless you want big mushy grain. If you're stuck using it, try 18.5 to 19 minutes. See an example I posted <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=007Rm0">here</a>.

"Hal" is a Halina camera being sent around the world. He originated in England with Andrea Ingram, and he's been around some of Europe and the United States.

 

The idea is to shoot a roll or two, and pass him on to the next participant, whomever that is. We didn't really plan the route in advance. When no-one else wants him, he goes back home.

 

If you want more information, and some history, there's a number of threads in the archives by CE Nelson, Bueh, Andrea, and others, regarding this camera.

 

BJ

Our friend Hal has arrived in Edmonton. He's in beautiful condition,

and ready for action.

 

The plan? A long weekend of camping and fishing, and then hopefully a

motorcycle ride, and finally a stop at West Edmonton Mall for some

touristy photo taking at the world's largest shopping and

entertainment complex.

 

I don't know who's next, but I know that other Canadian members have

expressed interest... Someone speak up soon, or he'll have to go home!

 

BJ

In short: Your choice of chemicals will depend on the film(s) you're using, how you're using them, and what you want from them. Some developers give higher sharpness but increased grain size, while others minimize grain at the expense of sharpness. Some will cause a loss of film speed, others a gain. If you're going to push-process, it's different again.

 

You'll probably have better luck if you post in the B&W Photo - Film and Processing forum. Also, look through the old posts there, and you'll find tons and tons of recommendations.

If you have any pictures that depict your city or province/state, check to see if the city or province/state archives are interested. Anything that shows the area, and is dated, would probably be welcomed.

It sounds like you're having a problem with what people see in online or printed proofs, and what they get in an enlargment. If this is the case, do the cropping at the very beginning and only present proofs that are in the 4:5 aspect ratio. If they never see a 2:3 print, they'll never see what - if anything - was cropped, and there is no longer a problem.

Can you imagine going out to the park, or a busy street, with this thing? Just for fun, carry a spade shovel with you. Hilarity!

 

$65 is probably a good deal for the film and holder, assuming there are more than a few sheets left. Don't know if I would want to pay shipping for the skull, though...

It ain't that cold up here!

 

Hal's gonna get the "Around Edmonton in 30 Seconds" tour. I'm busy getting ready to move away, so I won't have time to do anything fancy. I'll have the lab do the scanning, too, since I am OFFICIALLY no longer on speaking terms with my scanner...

 

BJ

If you "Save As" and then choose "JPG" as your format, PS puts extra BS in the file, which is not needed/used/readable by all applications... this is why we use "Save to Web".

<a href="http://www.lulu.com">Lulu</a> is another self-pulisher. I've seen one book produced by them, and it was definitely of good quality. I don't know if they do the exact type of work you're looking for, though.