Re: [pinhole-discussion] Ebay item - 12 packs Polaroid 667
A word to the prudent: I have purchased many packs of Polaroid film on e-bay and the result has been mixed. No matter how well sealed and preserved (in freezers and refrigerators) over more than half of the film is bad! The biggest problem is that the chemicals which process it, when pulled through the rollers, is dried up. Either nothing is there or only a little and as a result most of the shots are never developable. I have since stopped purchasing Polaroid 3.25x4.25 black and white and color film on bargain sites like e-bay - it is just too depressing and frustrating. Jack
Re: [pinhole-discussion] HORSE, isn't it?
I am one of the 60 variety this year - horse rocks! jack
Re: [pinhole-discussion] public shooting
on 1/28/2002 11:55 AM, b2myo...@aol.com at b2myo...@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 1/28/02 8:45:21 AM, zin...@telenet.net writes: > > << am sending you a Little Merlin pinhole camera today with a new label that > > says Merlin Custom Paints... made it up just for you! it looks pretty cool, > > so i have to thank you for the idea... maybe others will like it, too... > > reminds me of the pinhole cameras used during ww2 that were made out of > > match boxes by kodak >> > > Jim, > Can you post an image of it? > I'd like to see it. > Thank you. > leezy > me too, me too! I would like to see it and maybe like to have one, please and thank you. Jack
Re: [pinhole-discussion] A NEW DEBATE
TIME! It is all about the time of the thing... I have shot pinhole images that take anywhere from 10 seconds to one week or two. I can live life during those times. I can have memories of a life lived and experiences had during the exposure of those images. I can remember things that I did while the image was being created. I cannot remember what happened to me during 1/250th of a second. I have no memories and the picture happened somewhat in spite of my experiences during such a short time. TIME - I have made shots that have captured the arc of the sun passing from one side of the room to another and the movement of the light and shadows as that arc is scribed. I have made shots taken at night and on into the morning where the streetlights are in the shot and the early morning sunrise as well. Pinhole gives me pictures while I am otherwise living life. I can be doing many things and the picture machine is still making my art. I can be sleeping or watching a movie or teaching a class or walking on the beach or in the woods or around a waterfall and the pinhole is recording and recording and watching the same things that I am watching. It is there with me and we remember the same things because we looked at the same things together. And because I am recording on positive material (either Polaroid or Cibachrome or B&W Positive paper), the very piece of paper that was in the camera during the experience of watching and recording is also now with me when I return home or look at the image again - it was there! So! There are more reasons like the lure of the high tech(cibachrome) with the primitive(primitive) and the ease of working loosely within those disciplines. Lovely things these pinholes cameras and the artists and images that get made - they are truly magical and a reminder that alone we do nothing! Jack > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.???/discussion/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] 18 x24 pinhole/lens camera
on 12/21/2001 7:58 AM, ragowaring at ragowar...@btinternet.com wrote: > I have an old DIY (Do It Yourself) Manual from the 1920's, I think, that > shows you how to make a quarter plate camera from scratch including bellows, > boards, dark slides, frame, brass fittings, etc, etc. It is quite a process > and you need to be quite skilled with woodworking tools. However, with > modern materials and equipment the work is made much easier > > If anyone is interested I can scan the chapter and email it as a PDF file or > whatever. I shall just need a little time. Let me know if you are > interested. > > Alexis > > > > > on 21/12/01 11:12 am, Guy Glorieux at guy.glori...@sympatico.ca wrote: > >> Hi Murray, >> >> I've also got one of those 18x24 bellows which I picked up on ebay a couple >> of >> years ago and which is still sitting in its box. I find that there are a >> number or issues to need to be resolved but I haven'tresolved them yet. But >> I have not put my imagination full time on it. >> >> The questions I need to resolve are: >> 1. What kind of frame to build for the back standard and the front standard, >> considering that the back will need to hold a very large format film or >> paper, that the front will need to hold the lensboard and that the two should >> preferably be parallel. >> 2. How do I get the front and back standards aligned together rigidly to a >> frame that will allow the bellows to extend or compress. In the case of an >> 18"x24", the considerable weight of the bellows makes this a more difficult >> problem to solve than for a 4x5 or an 8x10 bellows. >> 3. What kind of light-tight contraption do I build to hold the paper or film >> against the back standard. >> 4. Is there a way that I can build a contraption that will allow me to place >> several sheets of paper or film, so that I don't have to run back to my >> darkroom after each exposure? >> >> I haven't tought about this for some time. I did check around on the >> internet >> for sites that talk about building large format cameras and I found quite a >> lot of useful information. My problem is that I am not very good as a >> woodworker and I just don't have the right tools. >> >> I'd be interested to hear about your ideas for your camera. I don't see any >> problems discussing it on the list, unless we get into minute details. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Guy >> >> Uptown Gallery wrote: >> >>> Hello: >>> >>> Excuse the partial diversion from pinhole - I am thinking about what to do >>> with an 18" x 24" bellows I picked up - definitely pinhole first, but I >>> would like to have the option of experiementing with a lens - and the only >>> affordable way would be a homebrew lens. >>> >>> Is there anyone here who has any experience with simple 2-element lenses >>> with insertable Waterhouse stops willing email off list about some of the >>> basics of such a camera? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Murray >>> >>> ___ >>> Pinhole-Discussion mailing list >>> Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? >>> unsubscribe or change your account at >>> http://www.???/discussion/ >> >> >> ___ >> Pinhole-Discussion mailing list >> Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? >> unsubscribe or change your account at >> http://www.???/discussion/ > > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.???/discussion/ Alexis, please add me to your list :) thanks, jack duganne duga...@earthlink.net
[pinhole-discussion] Happy Holidays
To everyone! Have a wonderful and hopefully prosperous Holiday and New Year's! What a treat it has been to be a part of this list this past year and to have been able to share in the swap. I looked forward everyday to what arrived from all parts of the world. Wonderful work and wonderful sharing. Thank you again, Jack Duganne www.duganne.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Re: strange color with Polaroid color materials
on 12/6/2001 11:26 AM, aaron at aa...@deadlettertype.com wrote: > i've had the same problem, and have tried to no avail to develop a consistent > solution. many of these polaroid films were meant to be used with a flash. > SOME shots that i took with a combination of daylight and incandescent light > turned out okay (???): > > http://www.???/discussion/upload/gallery2001.php?cmd=max&start= > 24&pic=jason.jpg > > but for the most part what i've done has turned that sickly polaroid blue. you > could try using a blue filter of some sort, like what is used on the polaroid > flashes. > > what is the "fuji material" you are referring to? is it instant reversal? > /aaron > The Fuji material is great! It is Instant Color Film FP-100C. Good luck, Jack >> Subject: [pinhole-discussion] strange color with Polaroid color materials >> Reply-To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? >> >> This problem may be painfully elementary to most people, but I am in a >> quandary as to the solution. >> I have been trying to use Polaroid color material in my 4x5 pinhole and have >> gotten only yellow/green and majenta/purple images. >> Does anyone have a suggestion as to what kind of filtration I must use, if >> any, to rectify the situation? It is all daylight material. >> I have used the Fuji material and it is perfect! What's the deal?! >> >> Jack Duganne
Re: [pinhole-discussion] direct positive B&W paper
on 1/24/1941 6:55 AM, Richard M. Koolish at kool...@bbn.com wrote: >> I have contacted Kodak and have found a B&W Direct Positive material which >> may be of use to some people and it uses only one developer and one fix - >> both standard Dektol and Rapid Fix. >> It is called: >> Kodagraph Transtar Reprographic TPP5 or TP5 and is still available in these >> sizes and catalogue numbers: >> >> 20" x 24"1393032 >> 24" x 100' 1926617 >> 36" x 100' 1926575 >> 42" x 100' 1926476 > > > Do you know if that's the same stuff Photo Warehouse sells? > > I really don't know what Photo Warehouse is selling. Do you have the link so that I can check it out? Jack
[pinhole-discussion] strange color with Polaroid color materials
This problem may be painfully elementary to most people, but I am in a quandary as to the solution. I have been trying to use Polaroid color material in my 4x5 pinhole and have gotten only yellow/green and majenta/purple images. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what kind of filtration I must use, if any, to rectify the situation? It is all daylight material. I have used the Fuji material and it is perfect! What's the deal?! Jack Duganne
Re: [pinhole-discussion] direct positive B&W paper
Thank you everyone for replying to this query! I have contacted Kodak and have found a B&W Direct Positive material which may be of use to some people and it uses only one developer and one fix - both standard Dektol and Rapid Fix. It is called: Kodagraph Transtar Reprographic TPP5 or TP5 and is still available in these sizes and catalogue numbers: 20" x 24"1393032 24" x 100' 1926617 36" x 100' 1926575 42" x 100' 1926476 For those with the direct positive or mural size cravings... Jack >> Anyone have any info about direct positive black and white papers or a >> method for developing any b&w papers to be positive after development? >> I used to use an old Kodak paper but can't remember the name and it had it's >> own chemistry. I would love to do large format or even mural size using >> this process - whatever it is! >> I like to use Ilfochrome for color now, but have lost the access to bulk >> purchase of the papers and chemicals that I used to have. Any help there? >> thanks for any help you might have... >> >> jack >
[pinhole-discussion] Bonsoir de Bruxelles !
Bonsoir, I read in pinhole forum you use Ilfochrome for color pictures and hope you 'll find a new furnischer for paper and chemicals. I dont know if you use Ilfochrome process for pinhole photography (direct sensibilation of the paper in the pinhole camera). If you did it can you share your experience about paper speed, reciprocity and filter or give me a link this information is avaible. Thank you. Alain ARNOUTS 3EI sa 3...@skynet.be + 32 (0)2 366 23 11
Re: [pinhole-discussion] direct positive B&W paper
on 1/15/1941 6:17 AM, Richard M. Koolish at kool...@bbn.com wrote: >> Anyone have any info about direct positive black and white papers or a >> method for developing any b&w papers to be positive after development? > > > Photo Warehouse had some direct positive paper, but it was somewhat high > contrast. > >Thanks, Richard! I will check it out... Jack
[pinhole-discussion] direct positive B&W paper
Anyone have any info about direct positive black and white papers or a method for developing any b&w papers to be positive after development? I used to use an old Kodak paper but can't remember the name and it had it's own chemistry. I would love to do large format or even mural size using this process - whatever it is! I like to use Ilfochrome for color now, but have lost the access to bulk purchase of the papers and chemicals that I used to have. Any help there? thanks for any help you might have... jack
[pinhole-discussion] Zero 4 x 5 images
I have uploaded to the pinhole upload gallery some images that I have taken with my new Zero 4 x 5 camera with both pinhole and zone plate exposures. These are a very small token, for I have taken a gazillian so far and am buying more polaroid film on e-bay to feed the habit. Will post more in color later on... http://www.???/discussion/upload/gallery2001.php Thanks for looking! Jack Duganne
[pinhole-discussion] another zero customer
Just thought I'd post that I too received my new 4 x 5 Zero camera with two extensions and 3 pinholes and two zone plate and have used it with color and B&W Polaroid and it is exquisite! Love the different focal lengths and use different pinhole sizes with different focal lengths and the results are great regardless of the match-up of focal length and pinhole size - I do it to control exposure mainly. The zone plate is breathtaking and the results are mystifying. No, I don't work for Zero! I have built a few large format pinhole cameras myself and the results though equal in terms of what I am shooting for, are a bit more predictable and the handling of the camera is much easier. Also, it is a beautiful camera and that counts for a lot! Thanks for letting me share, Jack Duganne PS I will scan some of the results and post them in the gallery soon... jd
Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Year's Swap 2002
I signed up for the swap a coupla weeks ago and don't see my name on the list! I just resigned at the site. Are there two? Jack Duganne
[pinhole-discussion] Zero 4 x 5 camera
Just thought I'd post that I too received my new 4 x 5 Zero camera with two extensions and 3 pinholes and two zone plate and have used it with color and B&W Polaroid and it is exquisite! Love the different focal lengths and use different pinhole sizes with different focal lengths and the results are great regardless of the matchup of focal length and pinhole size - I do it to control exposure mainly. The zone plate is breathtaking and the results are mystefying. No, I don't work for Zero! I have built a few large format pinhole cameras myself and the results though equal in terms of what I am shooting for, are a bit more predictable and the handling of the camera is much easier. Also, it is a beautiful camera and that counts for a lot! Thanks for letting me share, Jack Duganne PS I will scan some of the results and post them in the gallery soon... jd
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Duraclear (was Re: enlarging paper negatives)
on 11/13/2001 4:04 PM, Jack Duganne at duga...@earthlink.net wrote: >>> >> here is a listing on e-bay for duraclear paper - good price > > jack > >> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1294059223 >
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Duraclear (was Re: enlarging paper negatives)
on 11/13/2001 3:42 PM, R Duarte at ra...@rahji.com wrote: > There's an exhibit at Massachusetts College of Art right now that I think > uses this stuff. The gallery is kind of dark and the 20x24(?) color prints > are each in their own custom-made light boxes. I think they're printed on > that Duraclear stuff - I heard from a photo major in one of my classes that > they paid about $300 for a box of it. > rob > >> From: Chris Peregoy >> Reply-To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? >> Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 15:44:35 -0500 >> To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? >> Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] enlarging paper negatives >> >> Students of mine have bought this through our local camera store. Kodak >> lists it in 8x10 in 50 sheet boxes cat. # 813-3522. Kodak's list price >> is $104.35 but their catalog is usually 40% higher then local prices, at >> least here in Baltimore. >> >> b2myo...@aol.com wrote: >> >>> In a message dated 11/12/01 1:16:35 PM, pere...@gl.umbc.edu writes: >>> >>> << Has anyone tried Kodak Duraclear in their camera. Duraclear is a display >>> material that can be sent through a processor. It is color paper >>> emulsion on a clear base. > >>> >>> That sounds like a fantastic idea. >>> Where is it available...do you happen to know? >>> leezy >>> >>> ___ >>> Pinhole-Discussion mailing list >>> Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? >>> unsubscribe or change your account at >>> http://www.???/discussion/ >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Chris Peregoy | http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~peregoy | http://imda.umbc.edu/ >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Pinhole-Discussion mailing list >> Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? >> unsubscribe or change your account at >> http://www.???/discussion/ >> > here is a listing on e-bay for duraclear paper - good price jack > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1294059223
[pinhole-discussion] cibachrome processor and outdated cibachrome paper
A short time back, someone posted a link to a site on e-bay that was selling a cibachrome processor. I am looking for one that is 8x10 or larger, if possible. Also, I am looking for outdated cibachrome or ilfochrome paper, or the like, to use in large format pinhole cameras(8x10 or larger). Anyone have a source for outdated large format positive color material? thanks, jack duganne
[pinhole-discussion] stuff i missed - digital and scanners
I owe a debt of gratitude and an apology to Bill, Greg, Guy, John, Gordon, and Andy! I just went back into the archive and found what I had obviously missed with respect to what I was looking for when I asked for help with digital pinholes and scanner pinhole camera setups. It was all there. As I said, I am new and I will get used to this soon. Thank you all for your help Jack
[pinhole-discussion] scanner pinhole camera?
I am posting this for the second time because I am new here and may be doing it wrong, but here goes... I am thrilled with the discussions that go on here and am delighted with the information. It is inspiring and motivational - both things I need to get going again after having been so long away from the art and craft of the 'hole thing'! I made many pinhole cameras and produced a large body of pinhole images directly onto Cibachrome paper with an old 8x10 portrait camera. I scanned those one-of-a-kind pictures and printed them with an IRIS printer. I also made many Polaroid B&W and color images with a hand made 4x5 camera. I have spent the last many years becoming a fine art digital printmaker and am the one responsible for coining the term 'giclée'. I would love to trade prints and/or digital printmaking information for the tools of your unique pinhole art. If anyone is interested, I am available at: Duganne Ateliers www.duganne.com 2651 Main Street Santa Monica, Ca. 90405 310-314-0050 I have seen listings referring to using a scanner as a pinhole camera. I have looked in the archives for listings relating to this posting and have been unproductive. Anyone remember or know of a way to do that thing? Also, I am still looking for ways of using a digital camera to do pinhole photography if anyone has had the luck of doing so... Thanks, Jack Duganne P.S. Thank you to Meggan Gould and Denise Sallee for their replies and experiences Jack
[pinhole-discussion] making a pinhole camera from a scanner
I have seen listings referring to using a scanner as a pinhole camera. I have looked in the archives for listings relating to this posting and have been unlucky. Anyone remember or know of a way to do that thing? Also I am still looking for ways of using a digital camera to do pinhole photography if anyone has had the luck of doing so... Thanks, Jack Duganne
[pinhole-discussion] digital pinhole cameras
Greetings! Has anyone seen tutorials or articles relating to making digital pinhole cameras or at least using a digital camera/digital back to create pinhole pictures? Thank you, Jack Duganne
