Re: [pinhole-discussion] fixers

2003-11-26 Thread bwphoto4527
OK, and then what do you do with it after that? And what do you do with the steel wool? Inquiring minds want to know... M Billingslea > > Actually, for the typical darkroom user, the amount of fixer used is probably > not going to be a problem. In high concentrations and in septic tanks this

[pinhole-discussion] ilford

2002-09-09 Thread BWPHOTO4527
In a message dated 9/8/2002 9:16:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kelca...@aol.com writes: > what kind or brand of developer, stop bath, and fixer I should use in order > to get the best results with ilford paper? > > I've had really good results in my home darkroom with Ilford Multigrade Deve

Re: [pinhole-discussion] c-41 film

2002-08-20 Thread BWPHOTO4527
I've used C-41 process black and white film for 35mm (mainly for street photography and informal portrait work). Although I have a roll of 120 slated for use in my Zero multiformat pinhole camera, I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. That being said, I've tried Ilford's XP2, Kodak's Portra

Re: [pinhole-discussion] HP5, Delta films and reciprocity

2002-07-21 Thread BWPHOTO4527
In a message dated 7/21/2002 1:16:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ragowar...@btinternet.com writes: > I use the formula, y=.91x^1.51, where x is the metered time and y is the > corrected time. It approximates the reciprocity pretty closely, and has > worked for me for exposures up to 2 hours on FP

[pinhole-discussion] HP5, Delta films and reciprocity

2002-07-19 Thread BWPHOTO4527
OK, This has probably been discussed recently, but can anyone out there recommend a good formula/rule of thumb for adjusting exposure for reciprocity in Ilford films? The technical data on their webpage is merely a chart, and I am hoping to get more specific information, based on the experienc

Re: [pinhole-discussion] United States airline screening and film

2002-05-09 Thread BWPHOTO4527
I had a flight last September (shortly after 9-11), and found it easiest to run the (unloaded) cameras in their bag through the x-ray, but to ask them to hand-check the film. They weren't happy about it - they tried to tell me that their x-ray machines were safe for any film speeds up to greater

Re: [pinhole-discussion] oh Diana, If I could only love you the way others do!

2001-12-07 Thread BWPHOTO4527
In a message dated 12/7/01 1:16:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, ben...@qwest.net writes: << Well, I paid $35 for my Diana, just to see what the fuss was about... And the only two pictures I've so far had in a show were taken with it. Go figure >> Well, I paid around fifteen bucks for a Ho

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Film Holders and Zero Image 4x5

2001-12-05 Thread BWPHOTO4527
In a message dated 12/5/2001 9:18:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, aschm...@warwick.net writes: << but what do you do when it's raining... 8o) >> Hey, developing and printing, of course! ;-) Maggie

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Film Holders and Zero Image 4x5

2001-12-05 Thread BWPHOTO4527
(snip) <> Yes, I've been really impressed with what I've read about the Zero Image 4x5. That's why I've asked for one for Christmas. That's also why I don't want to build my own at this point - I really like the fact that it is a flexible system (not to mention the lack of time - I'd rather

[pinhole-discussion] film holder?

2001-12-03 Thread BWPHOTO4527
I am asking for a Zero Image 4 x 5 pinhole camera for Christmas - and I know that I'll need a film holder for it. My experience up until this point has been 35mm and medium format, and I don't have much knowledge of large format, so . . . Any suggestions on the best type of film holder to get?

Re: [pinhole-discussion] 116 vs 616 film?

2001-11-13 Thread BWPHOTO4527
In a message dated 11/13/2001 10:21:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, geme...@hotmail.com writes: << I do not think eather 116 or 616 film is made; only 120 today. >> Actually, it is still available through specialty film mail-order companies. It's pricey, though. Maggie

Re: [pinhole-discussion] 127 film?

2001-11-08 Thread BWPHOTO4527
In a message dated 11/8/2001 1:50:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, james...@aol.com writes: << You bought a filmless classic. The 127 film was discontinued by Kodak in the mid-90s. It took 8 pictures with a negative tha gave a wallet sized contact print it could also take 12 square pictures a