alexthornephotography

Hi Bob,

I think I might have figured out the issue. I didn't agitate the tank nearly as vigorously for this batch of negatives then for my first batch that turned out fine. What do you think?

I'm trying to figure out what is going on with my last batch of negatives. In

the sky of the picture that I posted, what looks like clouds in the sky, are

actually something else. The sky was completely clear the day I shot these

pictures. All 12 negatives that I shot on the same day and developed in the

same tank have this issue. The patterns are very different on each negative.

Here's what I'm using:

Burke & James Orbit 4X5

Fujinon 135

Arista Ultra ISO 200

Yankee Agitank daylight tank with 12 exposure capacity

D-76 and Kodak fixer

My first batch of still-life shots came out fine.

The tank was loaded properly, so none of the negatives were touching each other.

What do you folks think?

Thanks

Hi,

I've got a half-gallon carton of Kodak fixer that has been sitting around for

about one month. Is this stuff still good, or should I mix some new fixer.

Thanks

Hi,

I'm looking for a good online store to buy used large format equipment for my

newly purchased Burk and James Orbit. Since I'm new to large format, I'm

looking for a site that provides good customer service. Who should I be looking at?

Thanks

Hi,

I've never loaded 4X5 film holders and will be using a changing bag. When

you're taking the film out of the package, which side do you load into the film

holder? Or, does it really even matter.

Thanks

Thanks for your reply Jeff. They guy who owned the camera before me used it while he was in the Navy. Also, I have plenty of other cameras and I wanted to play around with this one just to see if I could bring it back to life.

I just need to know what tools and materials will be needed to work on the camera and where to purchase them. Also, any online help on doing a CLA on this camera would be great as well.

Hi,

I just got a large format camera that came with three packets of film that is

dated 1978. The film is Kodak color Ektachrome 50 & 64, and Kodak Super XX pan.

This is my first LF and I wanted to use the film for practice. I'm sure the

color is going to be way off, but I was thinking I could convert the image to

B&W in Photo Shop and get a usable image.

Any recommendations on how I should shoot this stuff? Any exposure compensation

needed?

Thanks

Hi,

My local camera guy said it wasn't worth having my FTb QL CLA'd because the

light meter is broken. I was thinking about doing it myself. Specifically, I

need to replace the light seals, and I'd also like to open the camera up and

clean and lube.

What stuff do I need and where can I get it?

Thanks

Hi,

I was bored today, so I decided to pick up a B&J ORBIT 4x5 Monorail view camera

w/ILEX No. 4 ACME SYNCHRO with 6 film holders, 1 polaroid holder and a bunch of

other stuff.

The auction said it was in great condition. BTW, did I mention I know nothing

about large format photography.

What can folks tell me about this camera and lens? Also, can I substitute other

lenses? If so, what do I need to know?

Much thanks, and I hope I made a good decision on my fist large format camera.

Alex

Hi

I've been using the Yankee Master for developing 35mm and it has been great.

Today I tried using it to develop a role of 120 film and it took me 20 min. to

get the film onto the reel.

Is there a film developing tank brand that someone can recommend that it easier

to use with 120 film?

Thanks

I just got a great copy of this lens for my FTb QL. But, I guess I was under

the wrong impression about how this lens operates. With the FD lenses, the

little circular part that you match to the light meter's needle when adjusting

the aperture moves accordingly. With the FL lens, it doesn't.

Is this because the FL lens wasn't designed for this, am I doing something

wrong, or is there something wrong with the lens.

If the lens is working properly, how would you recommend using the camera's

meter with this lens, if possible?

Thanks

I've been looking at purchasing the 85mm 1.8 on ebay and wanted to know what the

difference is between it and the SSC version. On www.mir.com it says about the

New FD 85mm "stress was placed on enhancing this lens' full aperture

capabilities." I like that idea.

Should I go for the New FD version?

Wow, thanks for the quick responses. I should have given you more information up front in my original question. I have the EF 50mm 1.4 that I use with my Elan 7NE and digital SLR's and I'm very pleased with its performance.

I want use my AE-1 Program for family/low light shots and I'm currently using the 50mm 1.8 and Fuji 1600 ISO black and white film. The FD 50mm 1.2 looked really attractive to me for this reason. How does it compare with the 1.8? Do they look about the same at equivalent apertures?

Thanks

I've been trying to find opinions on the Canon FD 50mm 1.2 (non-L). There's

not much out there on the internet. I'm looking at getting one from KEH.

What do folks here think about this lens? Also, could someone point me to some

photos taken with this lens?

Much thanks.