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<p>Update: Yup, More Chemistry. 1500 ml worked well for 12 sheets in a 8 reel tank , rotary development. </p>

<p>Just received a response from Morgan at Mod 45. His reasoning for not using a rotary method was in his words "the sideways effect of the chemicals on the sheets, pushing them out of their Slots. Obviously this is not happening". Hand processing would eliminate the streaks. Although, he also mentioned coming up with a solution, so maybe MOD45 mII? For the record, Morgan is a great guy, always on top of it and the MOD 45 is a genius piece of ingenuity. In the meantime, I'll experiment with chemistry amounts and different inversion methods within my rotary workflow.</p>

<p>Thanks Charles, that makes sense. Do you think there is a way to keep my current workflow using rotary developing by using more chemistry, flipping the tube every minute or something else? I wonder if it's with the inner, middle, or outer retainers or all three. It also doesn't seem to happen all the time, so maybe there is a way around it. </p>

<p>Could it be some sort of flare or light leak? It's only on the image, not through the edges and only on images that have the sun either in the image or close of the side. The setup is a toyo a, 75mm sw w/ b&w slim filter and grafmatic holder. </p>

<p>So, is it just the design of how the sheets are held in the mod45 and the way developer rolls around in rotary processing? Why do I only have the streaks on some images and not all? Right now, I am using 800ml of 1:1 developer. Would using more developer help with even processing? </p>

<p>Can't find any info about rotary agitation not being suitable other than some having sheets fall out. I emailed Morgan. Hopefully he'll get back soon. <br>

I am not sure why rotary agitation would cause the streaks as the chemicals are always moving. Any insight?</p>

<p>I make crude contact sheets with a digital camera off a light table. These images were just quickly cropped from those. The circles, black smudging and lines running through the bottom are probably from the plastic sleeve. </p>

<p>And another, less backlit, less streaking....</p><div></div>

<p>Here's another</p><div></div>

<p>Hi all,<br /> Wondering if someone could offer some insight on these streaks on my 4x5 negs.<br /> Here's the info:<br /> HP5 <br /> 2 min pre wash<br /> 1:1 microphen 12.5 mins, 68 degrees<br /> 1 min water stop<br /> 8 mins fix Ilford<br /> water wash - 8 cycles, 1 min each<br /> Using an 8 reel patterson tank, with Mod Photographic inserts, 12 sheets a tank. These a run on unirollers that provide constant multidirectional rotation. <br /> I have had encountered developing streaks before, but it was resolved with the presoak. Usually I have really consistent results but previously was using JOBO 3010's with 4x5. Roll film is fine with the same process is fine.<br /> Also, I only seem to notice the streaks on images that are back lit, so at first I was thinking it was some sort of lens flare signature.<br>

Here's a link to 3 images from the same processing batch that have slightly different streaking:<br>

http://www.minnichphoto.com/streak.jpg</p>

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<p>A spring has come unhinged in the back. It's an easy fix. If you pull the leatherette off the insert, it's usually visible. I would return it for a refund, or have the seller credit you the amount it would cost to fix even if you do it yourself. </p>

<p>Does anyone have any advice on good sources for obtaining a Hasselblad swc /m in the US, private sellers, reputable dealers etc?</p>

<p>SWC's Are great! I use it for people all the time. The option to switch backs is a plus. I also like the minimum focus on the swc over the mam 7.<br>

<img src="http://minnichphoto.com/bmp.hatch.jpg" alt="" /></p>

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I shoot handheld w/ a toyo metal A all the time. I don't have a rangefinder and rarely

use a mono or tripod with it. I bought a beat up Linhof grip and premeasured a focal

scale for a 80xl. I prefer the toyo for a lot of my street, doc and personal work. The only

drawback for me is traveling w/ box film. Proper hand checks are harder to pull off w/

TSA these days.

Any selling or know of a good place to find a used black swc?

I have moved it to here:

 

http://minnichphoto.com/incl/ofd.html

Thanks everyone for all the nice comments.

 

OFD started when my producer called and said that the firefighters were training with

control burns on demo houses near the studio. I grabbed my camera and headed over.

There was no access, so I made a few shots on the outside of the fence. I developed,

scanned and printed three and headed over the next day. I showed them to the chief and

he invited me in. I spent 2 more days shooting the action. My producer grabbed model

releases and contact info as I shot. We sent prints and emails to the stations, but didn't

hear much back.

 

About a year and a half later, some of the same firefighters knocked on the studio door for

a fire inspection (we failed). I dug out all the work to show them and they said I should

ride along for a day. Down to city hall I went to fill out the waivers. In between shooting

jobs, I spent about 12 days over 2 months with Station 11, riding with Chief Keith and the

Fire Academy. Becoming friends with everyone definitely opened a lot of extra access.

 

All photography on my site is mine, although I regularly work with a producer and stylist.

"Moments" is my latest work all shot on film w/ a 4x5 and Leica MP. I started the

"moments" work as the antithesis to all the digital work we do. I immerse myself into the

scene to become part of the action. I rarely use the viewfinder as I want to rely on instinct

and intuition. I use one camera and one lens for each project. 80mm w/ 4x5, 24mm w/

Leica & a SWC.

 

Thanks again for looking.

400H & a roll or two of 1600 inside the blackout rooms.

 

Firefighters dug it.

OFD = Orlando Fire Department

 

I played with the transitions quite a bit, but I felt it was necessary to keep the pace going

for a 3 minute presentation.

 

The camera was definitely smokey for a week or so.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

Just posted a multimedia project on the OFD. Used a MP, 24mm and fuji neg.

 

www.minnichphoto.com/ofd/

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My producer happened to drive by the firemen doing control burns on a demo house. I

shot a couple of shots the first day, scanned, printed and showed them to the chief. He

then gave full access to the next and final day of the control burn. I could go anywhere

except into the burning house. That particular shot, I was so close that the water bottles

next to me melted. I could only stay that close for about 5 seconds.<div></div>

Didn't realize it was too big.

a smaller one....

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Rain in NYC. MP, 24mm, hp5

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