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There are tons of free sample videos here:

http://www.photoworkshop.com/registered/softwarecinema/adobecs2.html

And Software Cinema just announced their new series, Workshop on Demand:

http://www.software-cinema.com/all_workshops.php

Sorry about your bookmarks; That's GOTTA be a pain to deal with!

Here's a link that might help you out:

http://www.atncentral.com/download.htm#Andreas_Borders

Hi Joshua :) I am so gald that you're going to weigh in on this topic!

Yes, I did download the profile for the velvet version from legionpaper.com and I think I

am using it correctly but maybe I'm not. The thing is, when I soft proof the print in PSCS2,

the image looks muddy and blocked up in the shadows. It prints that way too! The

package is labeled "print on this side for best results" and I am making sure to use the

right profile for the ink I'm using (photo black).

I'm not sure what else to do but I would love to hear your suggestions. Thanks again for

responding to my thread!

Hi all :) I'm wondering if any of you are using Legion paper and, if so, are you getting decent

results? I got a pack of their Somerset Photo Enhanced and while it's nice paper (feels good to

me anyway), I cannot get a b&w image to print worth a darn on it. Their profile seems to be

the culprit; It makes the image look dull and blotchy? But at least I should be happy that all

my calibration stuff is working right because, by golly, my prints come out looking just like

they do with the preview on PSCS2 - dull and blotchy!

Any advice?

I guess you would know, Brad, since you wrote the book!

(tee hee hee - sorry; Sometimes I am unable to help myself)

Seriously, I am looking forward to reading your book when it comes out :D

But what if you're NOT using the IT8 stuff? Those CMS settings have me confused as well.

Anybody able to help?

I use mine because roll film is cheaper, I can load it in the field without a changing tent,

and it's handy for when I need/want to bracket my shots. I don't do a lot of big prints so

having the big negative isn't all that important to me. I just like the movements that my LF

offers and having a roll film holder offers me the best of both worlds.

Hi Craig :) I have the RX500 which is great for proof prints and very handy indeed for

various administrative tasks. But I don't use it for final output; The Epson 4870 and 2200

handle those jobs. I would imagine the RX700 would be just as good or better as long as

you realize it's limitations. In other words, what are your goals? Are you looking to make

archival prints or are you looking for an all-around office printer?

I had this happen once and it turned out to be a clogged nozzle; Ran the cleaning utility

and all was well. Sometimes it's the simple answer so do check. Hope all works out :)

I don't believe that the Epson software will allow you to accomplish what you're after

because it won't recognize anything but Epson's film holders and those won't work with

the size film you want to scan... You'll need to put the negatives on the glass and either

tape them (using scanner tape, available from Aztec) or some sort of carrier that you can

rig up. Basically, you just want to keep the film flat. If the film is flat already, then try just

laying it on the glass (I've had success doing that on occassion). Then utilize the Silverfast

software that came with your scanner. Hope this helps and good luck :)

Still seeking info...

Thank you :)

Some time ago, I had a problem with some memory I bought from Trans'Intl because of

something Apple did; They replaced my two sticks, no questions asked and even shipped

them to me overnight. Fantastic service there!

I have also bought stuff from Newegg and they are wonderful as well. Can't go wrong with

either vendor :D

Hi everyone :) I have a Mamiya 645Pro with the SV AE prism but I'm curious to know more

about the AE prism pro. I know the pro version offers more metering flexibility which

sounds good on paper but is it really "all that"? Worth the expense?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions! Thanks!

Hi everyone! I have quite a problem on my hands and I am hoping for some advice. I have

an iView catalog that was created on a Mac (OS X) using iView MediaPro. I burned the

image files and the catalog to a DVD and brought it home to work on doing some sorting.

I first created a directory on my desktop and moved all the files from the DVD to my hard

drive. I did the same with the iView catalog. I then opened the catalog and I can see all the

thumbnails but they all say "file not found". So, I tried resetting the path. Didn't work. I

tried importing all the files to a new catalog and merging it with the old one. Didn't work.

The thing is, about half of the files have been color labeled (red for trash, green for

keepers, etc.) and I want to be able to take those files and put them in their own folders (a

rejects folder, selected images folder, etc.) and then continue on with the unlabled files.

That's why I made a copy of the original iView catalog in the first place, thinking it would

be an easy import.

I've looked at the manual, looked thru the FAQs at iView's site, cruised thru the forums -

all in an effort to solve my problem but so far, no go.

Can someone please help? Thank you so much :)

David, thanks for sharing your results. While it IS difficult to truly judge what's what on

screen, your intentions are notable and I appreciate your efforts. Take care :)

Thank you, Dan : You and everyone who has contributed to this most educational thread;

You've all been very helpful! And yes, fun is the plan!

Kelly, do you mean to practice focusing with an UNreversed enlarging lens?

And Dan - I've seen you mention the Tominons in other threads too. Can you expain how

those might be mounted?

Thanks :)

Okay, so if I understand this correctly... If I wanted to produce an image of an object with

6x magnification with my Shen-Hao that offers a max bellows extension of 360 than I

would need a 50mm enlarging lens. Is that right?

And what about mounting? Where, besides Schneider, does one get the adapter rings? Is

this something B&H would carry?

Sorry to be obtuse but this is brand new for me and I want to make sure I'm going down

the right path. Thanks for the very helpful information so far!

Dan - sorry, I was asking if that particular focal length (135) was a reasonable one for such

purposes.

Ted - aren't dedicated LF macro lenses kind of expensive?

Just curious... would a 135mm Nikon enlarging lens work well for the purpose of macro

photography? Thanks!!