phong

I have only used the CPA-2 and CPP-2, so I don't know if this would help you. I actually called Jobo and asked a while back (within this past year, as I had not used my Jobo for some time prior to that):

Newer units: (serial number over 22000)

0+ = 25 rpm

F = 46 rpm

3 = 70 rpm

4, P, 6 and 7 = 86 rpm

Older units: (serial number below 22000)

F = 25 rpm

3 = 40 rpm

4 = 50 rpm

P = 75 rpm

6 = 78 rpm

7 = 80 rpm

Jobo told me that variations of 10-15 rpm are considered within tolerance and should not affect processing. There is a switch on the unit that to can swing out of the way so that the tank/drum rotate in one direction only so that you can actually count the rpm.

Hope that helps,

- Phong

I too wish that you were right. The Contax G system is a great system, more affordable that the M, and very importantly for me, much lighter. In the end though, the M prevails for me thanks to the fast lenses and the more precise focus. But I have to carry all that weight.

Cheers,

- Phong

I have occasionally bought some medium format equipment from Hadley Chamberlain over the past 7, 8 years or so, and have been very happy with his services and prices. I would not hesitate to buy from him again, if the occasion arises again. He is one of the "good" guy in my book. Just my opinion.

- Phong

I couldn't agree with the KEH recommendation more. I have been very pleased with them over the years. For something like the 50mm 1.4 lens, either biy for a known forum member, or KEH.

- Phong

I was poking around for some development time for Arista films and

ran across this thread. I just want to mention that the Freestyle development chart, along with a bunch of advertisements, is now at:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/pdf/FreestyleFilmChart2004.pdf

Cheers,

- Phong

Is this the Strange Fruit dance company ? I saw them a couple of years ago during the Juste Pour Rire (Just For Laughs) street festival in Montreal. See www.pbase.com/phong/juste_pour_rire for some photos of a Strange Fruit performance (the balloons with the people on them were 12-15 feet high in the air).

- Phong

David,

What stand do you use with the 8x16 Botero ?

Thanks in advance for the info.

- Phong

It is also very handy to use in conjunction with the Linhof Master Technika with the rangefinder, as you can compose with the Unversal Finder and focus with the rangefinder. (Focusing with the rangefinder requires that you use a cam especially made for the lens). Also, the Universal Finder has a distance dial that can be used to minimize parallax problem.

My version of the Universal Finder also has a frameline to use with a 5x7 camera (I think it's 5x7, I actually never uses 5x7, only 4x5). It has 2 different sets of lens markings with click stops, one set on each side; one set is for 4x5 lenses, the other for 5x7 (?) lenses.

Hope that helps,

- Phong

I looked into various places (Canon website, photo.net, B&H catalog),

but can't find this information for certain. Is there a wireless RC

for the 10d ? What is the model number and how well does it work ?

Thanks in advance for any info.

- Phong

The making of a Tibetan Mandala sand painting:

http://www.phongdoan.com/Photography/Mandala/crw_0090.htm

This is my first W/NW posting. I am a Leica user (for 35 mm film), though this particular image is from a Canon digital SLR.

- Phong

North West suburbs of Boston. M6 + 50mm Summicron has been my favorite combo, though I begin to appreciate the wider angles more (28mm and 35mm) more. Used to be 90mm about 4 years ago.

- Phong

Dear George,

My deepest sympathies to you and your loved ones. I will be thinking of you when I set up a shot or 2 in the next few days. Warmest regards,

- Phong

Hi James,

I wonder if you got any response on a Plaubel View user group, or if you have any put together any information on these cameras that you could share. I stumbled on a Plaubel 8x10 View camera, and am very curious about it. A web search found next to nothing; this photo.net post looks the most promising. Thanks,

- Phong

Hi,

I bought a used Gowland Pocket View 4x5 which has a ground glass

(actually not glass, probably plexiglass) which is quite scratched

and with uneven illumination, and would like to replace it.

Containing cost of course if good, though not paramount; ease of

focus and composition are important. What and where are my

options ? The only screen makeer I know is Bill Maxwell. Any other

ones more specialized in view camera ground glass ? Thanks all in

advance,

- Phong

Thanks all for your answers. Keep them coming.

Just a few clarifications: I do use a hood, all the time; I do not usually use filters, unless for specific effects. I have been shooting Provia F 100 and 400, in all sort of lighting, including studio lighting; no hand held flash though. The lens on my Rolleiflex is the Planar 2.8. I shoot at all apertures, from wide open, to all the way closed, depending on the depth of field.

- Phong

I have a Rolleiflex 2.8F which I have used mostly for B&W and very

occasionally for color negatives. Recently I started shooting slides

and notice that the colors are not as contrasty as I see on slides

produced with my other (modern) cameras (Leica with current lenses,

for example); my Rolleiflex slides have the look of my slides taken

with much older leica lenses, say from the 60's. I like the size and

the handling of the Rolleiflex, and wonder if the newer GX/FX

versions have lenses that are more suitable for color slides work.

A good cleaning would probably improve the situation, though I don't

know what to expect. I would appreciate your knowledgeable comments

and opinions on this. Thanks in advance,

- Phong

Thanks all, particularly Michael.

- Phong

This weekend is the annual Hunt's camera show. While it is not as good as when they had it down on the waterfront, it still is worthwhile going. They sure have roll film there, though they don't carry much LF stuff anymore.

See www.wbhunt.com/site/events.htm

- Phong

Is the Sinaron S 150mm f/5.6 MC one of the Rodenstock Sironar

lenses ? Which one ? Thanks for any info,

- Phong

I followed your examples and set the Rotation Speed Dial between P and 4, set the temperature at 38.2, then just followed the Tetenal instructions. I ran 2 rolls of 120 Provia 400F in a 1520 tank last night, and this morning, after the film dries, the exposure looks great on the light table. Now I have a base from where to tweak. photo.net is great !

Thanks all for your help.

- Phong

I am attempting E6 home processing with a Jobo CPP-2 processor (with

lift) using the Tetenal 3-bath kit. What should I set the Rotation

Speed Dial to ? Thanks for any help,

- Phong

I am so happy to not see Ansel Adams on the list :-)

I have his books and enjoy the Negative very much though.

Cheers,

- Phong

Of course it depends on how the format was done. If it's a fast format where the data is actually not overwritten, you may have some chance. In any case, try PhotoRescue from www.datarescue.com. Take up their offer and use their trial version to see if your photos show up. If you do, let us know how it goes. I have had some luck with PhotoRescue, and it's cheap.

Good luck,

- Phong

You need to send e-mail to majordomo@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us with the

single line

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- Phong