RE: [pinhole-discussion] Signing Photos for trades or sale

2003-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
my feeling is that the signature is not part of the image. I sign with a Micron Pigma pen, which gives me a nice strong line that will last. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Thu 12/11, < artvision...@optusnet.com.au > wrote: From: [

Re: [pinhole-discussion] fixers

2003-11-29 Thread George L Smyth
the trash means that it will not infiltrate the water system and pouring the remaining fixer down the sink is relatively harmless. It's overkill, but a thing to do. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 11/26, < bwphoto4...@comcast.net

Re: [pinhole-discussion] fixers

2003-11-26 Thread George L Smyth
milk jug and toss a piece of steel wool into it. It's overkill for my purposes, but I've just always done things that way. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 11/26, Brian Reynolds < reyno...@panix.com > wrote: From: Brian Reynold

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Powder vs. Liquid

2003-11-26 Thread George L Smyth
Richard - I actually like Rodinal with HSI (Kodak Infrared in the 4X5 size) because of the size of the film - using it with HIE (35mm version) creates a grain storm, though that may be what one wants. I prefer it with TMX and TechPan also, so it is a very useful developer. Cheers - george

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Powder vs. Liquid

2003-11-25 Thread George L Smyth
edients to mix up that formula. Great company. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Tue 11/25, Michael Healy < emjayhe...@earthlink.net > wrote: From: Michael Healy [mailto: emjayhe...@earthlink.net] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Li

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Powder vs. Liquid

2003-11-25 Thread George L Smyth
that someone else might like that combination). Then again, if you mix a liter of D76 stock, then you can dilute it for use very quickly, so you are really only talking about the time savings of a few minutes per month. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa conversion

2003-11-18 Thread George L Smyth
picture? Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 11/17, Wolfgang Thoma < th...@pandora.be > wrote: From: Wolfgang Thoma [mailto: th...@pandora.be] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa conversion

2003-11-17 Thread George L Smyth
taco - Good information there. How did you mount the 35mm cannister, and do you have a means of determining how far to advance the film? Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Fri 11/14, Wolfgang Thoma < th...@pandora.be > wrote: From: Wolfgang

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa conversion

2003-11-14 Thread George L Smyth
I'm not familiar with the camera, but if it works then I'd leave it as is. In my mind, if you are looking for a medium format camera to use as a pinhole camera, then a $15 Holga would be a great choice. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex

2003-10-21 Thread George L Smyth
Thank you very much for the responses. I will now be able to respond to my friend with some experienced answers. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http

[pinhole-discussion] Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex

2003-10-21 Thread George L Smyth
> for pinhole photography. The problem is that the lenses are > permanently mounted to the camera. Thanks for your help. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Tue 10/21, George L Smyth < glsm...@myway.com > wrote: From: George L Smyth [mailto:

Re: [pinhole-discussion] road trip

2003-10-21 Thread George L Smyth
Gordon - Your idea is a dangerous one. I've got some similar film on a massive roll, and the idea of sticking the whole thing into a pinhole camera is giving me the shivers. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Tue 10/21, Gordon J. Holtsl

RE: [pinhole-discussion] road trip

2003-10-20 Thread George L Smyth
witching to 4X5 when the need arises. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Sun 10/19, Catherine Just < blue_medic...@yahoo.com > wrote: From: Catherine Just [mailto: blue_medic...@yahoo.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discus

RE: [pinhole-discussion] PS4 IMPORTANT NOTICE for ORGANIZATION - Please read carefully

2003-10-15 Thread George L Smyth
anything specific - but just people who want to share their work. If you feel that this would be of interest to you, the simple, four sentence explanation can be found by clicking on the "Internet Photographic Handmade Postcard Trading List" link at http://GLSmyth.com. Cheers

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Green filter question

2003-10-10 Thread George L Smyth
ing a #25 filter and seeing the results from that. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 10/08, < bendur...@aol.com > wrote: From: [mailto: bendur...@aol.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date:

RE: [pinhole-discussion] pinhole scans

2003-08-08 Thread George L Smyth
- george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Thu 08/07, James Tittle < thetitt...@yahoo.com > wrote: From: James Tittle [mailto: thetitt...@yahoo.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 15:03:15 -070

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Different cameras

2003-08-08 Thread George L Smyth
many things, including a film cannister, where I can insert a single 35mm piece of film, and used film boxes. Normally, however, I use foam core to make whatever I want (including a 16X20" camera - talk about unwieldy!). Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInv

RE: [pinhole-discussion] web page

2003-07-29 Thread George L Smyth
space without advertisements (if there is any other place out there, I would definitely like to know). Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 07/28, < michelbayar...@aol.com > wrote: From: [mailto: michelbayar...@aol.com] To: pinhole-disc

RE: [pinhole-discussion] tin can source for pinhole cameras

2003-07-28 Thread George L Smyth
Becky - I've found that coffee cans work great because a sheet of 4X5 film fits right in and hugs the inside curve. I just got some large film (9.5" X 75') and will be trying some larger containers. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org -

Re: [pinhole-discussion] What is the best scanner?

2003-07-23 Thread George L Smyth
excellent, so not using the guide hands you a bunch of disadvantages. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 07/23, Traci Bunkers < bonk...@bonkersfiber.com > wrote: From: Traci Bunkers [mailto: bonk...@bonkersfiber.com] To: pinhole-discussio

Re: [pinhole-discussion] What is the best scanner?

2003-07-23 Thread George L Smyth
Well, I can also speak for the Epson 2450, as I got one about a month ago and just love it. It gives me all of the quality I need. Were I to buy another one, I would purchse the exact same thing. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 07/23

[pinhole-discussion] RAR 2498 Film

2003-07-02 Thread George L Smyth
ks, then it could be a very inexpensive way to go large format. Just wondering if there is any experience with this stuff, and where I should start my testing. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org ___ No banners. No

Re: [pinhole-discussion] coverage

2003-06-25 Thread George L Smyth
receptor is far enough away, the light falloff will not be noticeable. However, if you move the film plane forward, the coverage will be completely within the receptor and the light falloff will be visible. This may or may not be appropriate for your image. Cheers - george - http

Re: [pinhole-discussion] coverage

2003-06-25 Thread George L Smyth
Michael - Good answer. I have a super wide angle camera and the light falloff is quite noticeable - note the infrared pinhole images at the bottom of http://mywebpages.comcast.net/hmpi/Pinhole/Images/PinholeImages.htm, and these are with burning the middle 2-4 stops. Cheers - george

Re: [pinhole-discussion] coverage

2003-06-24 Thread George L Smyth
Stewart - A rough calculation says that you should get a 41.6mm diameter circle, though truthfully I have never tested this. Of course, if your receptor is smaller then you will not see the circle. I'd like to know if anyone could validate or refute this. Cheers - george -

RE: [pinhole-discussion] coverage

2003-06-24 Thread George L Smyth
Stewart - You can figure on about 120 degrees of coverage. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Tue 06/24, Stewart C. Russell < scr...@sympatico.ca > wrote: From: Stewart C. Russell [mailto: scr...@sympatico.ca] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Sized needles

2003-06-09 Thread George L Smyth
camera, you will probably have a pinhole that is sized nicely for your camera. Cheers - george - http://www.GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 06/09, Becky Ramotowski < becks...@cotse.net > wrote: From: Becky Ramotowski [mailto: becks...@cotse.net] To: pinhole-discussio

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Panorama characteristics?

2003-05-12 Thread George L Smyth
was a slit containing a portion of a person's face then I wouldn't consider that a panoramic image (although I could certainly see an argument for it). On a somewhat related comment, you can view my panoramics within the first link in my signature by going to Projects then Ballparks. C

RE: [pinhole-discussion] medium format pinhole

2003-05-06 Thread George L Smyth
I found an old (circa 1918) Brownie at a yard sale and converted it. The film size isn't exact, but that really doesn't matter. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Tue 05/06, CRABBE Heidi S < h.s.cra...@staffs.ac.uk > wrote: From: CRABBE

RE: [pinhole-discussion] enlarging paper negatives

2003-05-04 Thread George L Smyth
You will need to remove the backing to the paper to reduce the exposure time to something reasonable. I've never done it, as I use halftone film when shooting larger than 8X10. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Sat 05/03, Shannon Stoney < sh

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Finney Pinhole

2003-04-30 Thread George L Smyth
- george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 04/30, Jason Russell < jruss...@wishtv.com > wrote: From: Jason Russell [mailto: jruss...@wishtv.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:57:19 -0500 S

RE: [pinhole-discussion] WPPD

2003-04-27 Thread George L Smyth
Bob - Mine will take a little while. I went to the Frederick Keys' game today a took a series of shots. I should have something to present later in the week.Cheers - george-http://GLSmyth.comhttp://DRiPInvesting.org--- On Sun 04/27, Bob Arnott < b...@bobarnott.com > wrot

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Changing image size?

2003-04-15 Thread George L Smyth
I am going to guess that the paper somehow got dislodged from where you had mounted it and ended up closer to the hole than you expected. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Tue 04/15, Rauch, Shelley < ra...@yorkcounty.gov > wrote: From: Rauch, S

Re: [pinhole-discussion] WWPD III

2003-04-08 Thread George L Smyth
bnails. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 04/07, Guillermo < pen...@rogers.com > wrote: From: Guillermo [mailto: pen...@rogers.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 20:39:47 -0400

RE: [pinhole-discussion] WWPD III

2003-04-07 Thread George L Smyth
For some reason I do not get a scroll bar on the right, so I am not able to get to all of the images in the left frame. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 04/07, Chris Peregoy < pere...@umbc.edu > wrote: From: Chris Peregoy [mailto: pere...@um

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Disposable Camera as Pinhole

2003-03-30 Thread George L Smyth
Om - You can get the information at http://GLSmyth.com, inthe Pinhole Articles section, where Howard allowed me to reproduce it. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Sat 03/29, Om Ongtawco < con...@yahoo.com > wrote: From: Om Ongtawco [mailt

RE: [pinhole-discussion] off topic! Ortho film + Dektol?

2003-03-24 Thread George L Smyth
Sure, I use halftone film and process it with a dilute solution of Dektol (1+10 to 1+20, depending upon the scene). Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 03/24, Peter Wiklund < peter.wikl...@journalistgruppen.se > wrote: From: Peter Wiklund [

[pinhole-discussion] Reloading and Adapting Single-Use (Disposable) Cameras

2003-03-18 Thread George L Smyth
Howard was gratious enough to send me his article, "Reloading and Adapting Single-Use (Disposable) Cameras," so it has been added to my site. Go to http://GLSmyth.com/ and you will see it inthe Pinhole Articles section. Cheers, and thanks for the article, Howard. george

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole Rat! Pinhole Rat!

2003-03-18 Thread George L Smyth
Chip - One of my favorites is Double Take (http://www.doubletakemagazine.org/). This magazine successfully puts word and image together. I've subscribed to their rag since issue 3 and have gotten a great deal of pleasure and inspiration (oftentimes the same thing). Cheers - g

RE: [pinhole-discussion] reversal processing

2003-02-26 Thread George L Smyth
I posted some formulas for doing this a while back, though I have yet to try it myself. If there are archives then you may wish to check them. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Wed 02/26, aaron < aa...@deadlettertype.com > wrote: From: aaron [

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Home-brewed 7x17 update

2003-02-24 Thread George
Mike - Sounds like an interesting project. I'm looking forward to seeing images and pictures of the camera. It will embolden me to start a similar project. Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 02/24, Michael Healy < mjhe...@kcnet.com >

RE: [pinhole-discussion] freestyle cold-stored color film $ blowout

2003-02-18 Thread George
Murray - Did they include a URL? I didn't see anything on their site (I think I was looking at their site). Cheers - george - http://GLSmyth.com http://DRiPInvesting.org --- On Mon 02/17, Uptown Gallery < mur...@uptowngallery.org > wrote: From: Uptown Gallery [

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper negative by reversal

2003-02-06 Thread George L Smyth
Manuel - That was probably me, as I posted a routine and chemicals required to do this a while back. I've not gotten around to trying it out, so I can't compare One correction to the text below - I believe that red and orange-colored objects will show as light, not dark. Cheers

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Tin can hole punch

2003-02-03 Thread George L Smyth
ty hole punch, or something similar, would do the trick. I've just always used one of those things that you use to counter sink nails. That'll give you the hole, then a file will smooth down the flanges. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Developing paper negatives.

2003-02-01 Thread George L Smyth
film when going larger than 8X10, as the film at those sizes does tend to get a bit pricey. Working with this type of film also allows you to do some development by inspection, though I wouldn't place too much faith there. Of course, a problem with this film (as is the case with using

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New photo show

2003-01-31 Thread George L Smyth
here are any clouds in the sky, then it's really impossible. I built my own unit for somewhere around $200-300, and it works very nicely with my darkroom timer, allowing me the consistency to redo things when they're just not right. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images -

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New photo show

2003-01-31 Thread George L Smyth
ered, if it does not fit your needs, consider other processes. The inexpensive ones are Van Dyke, Cyanotype, Salt, etc., and the more expensive, like platinum and Ziatype, simply use the more costly ingredients. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP I

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Color paper negs

2003-01-29 Thread George L Smyth
Certainly, this depends upon the paper you purchased. If you are going to use Ilfochrome then you will be looking at EI1 or EI2 as a starting point in your testing, assuming that you are using a filter to correct the color. Cheers - george --- Sam Tischler wrote: > Hello, > My name is

Re: [pinhole-discussion] What is a "silver print" really?

2003-01-24 Thread George L Smyth
processes? > Thanks. John Ptak If the process uses silver, then it is a silver print. I can't think of any exceptions. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org _

Re: [pinhole-discussion] not pinhole ... but !

2003-01-17 Thread George L Smyth
Hmmm, website usability problem - you see it all the time. Thanks for the info, as I had looked at a black screen and gone on. Cheers - george --- Tom Miller wrote: > The images are behind the numbers on the calendar at the top of the > page. > > Tom > >

Re: [pinhole-discussion] duplicate messages

2003-01-11 Thread George L Smyth
I would think that you should unsubscribe the one you do not wish to use. Cheers - george --- erick...@hickorytech.net wrote: > Every message I get or send appears in duplicate. I suspect this is due to > my having changed e-mail addresses. Please eliminate the > erick...@ic.mankato.

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Human eye

2003-01-07 Thread George L Smyth
Ahh, thanks for the explanation. Cheers - george (knuckle dragger) --- Alan Cangemi wrote: > Ahhh, George, > > Now I see the confusion. The old style brains (those used before 1985) did > in fact see lights as individual frames. But the modern brain, especially > those

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Human eye

2003-01-06 Thread George L Smyth
Well, you'll need to speak with my Physiological Psychology teacher of 30 years ago, as that is what our textbook said. We do not see things as continuous streams, but as frames. Cheers - george --- Alan Cangemi wrote: > George. > > The brain DOES NOT take in light simi

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Human eye

2003-01-06 Thread George L Smyth
While light does stream in continuously, the brain takes it in similar to a movie camera's film. This is why you may see a bicycle's tires appear to move backwards as it goes forwards. Cheers - george --- erick...@hickorytech.net wrote: > Another thing occurs to me. The came

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Human eye

2003-01-05 Thread George L Smyth
make for silky water, which is not what we see. From there, take pictures with faster and faster speeds (don't forget to take notes). When you get the results, compare the pictures with what you see and make the decision for yourself. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://G

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole Focus

2002-12-18 Thread George L Smyth
first-hand experience. Cheers - george --- Ian McKee wrote: > > > I made two assertions; 1) that at a given extension you will get the same > image regardless of pinhole size and 2) that the sharpness was the same for > each image. > I will stuck to the first and admit I'm on

Re: [pinhole-discussion] black dust

2002-12-17 Thread George L Smyth
ohydrated - 20.0 grams Add cold water to make - 1.0 liter I believe that you will need to refix the print following the bleach (and perhaps Spottone any areas that were bleached too far). This is not an easy thing to do. Another thing would be to use Spottone to touch up the negative, though t

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Yet another lensless technique !!

2002-12-17 Thread George L Smyth
technique is called PHOTON SIEVE imaging, I > invite you to take a look at: > > http://members.rogers.com/penate/sieve/photonsieve.html I like that very much. Now it's a matter of either figuring out the specifics of how to make one and/or waiting for someone to offer them comme

Re: [pinhole-discussion] distilled water

2002-12-16 Thread George L Smyth
are having problems, the first thing to do would be to ensure that your water is not causing the problem. You should be able to get distilled (and other kinds of "proper") water at your local grocery store. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP In

Re: Re[3]: [pinhole-discussion] (no subject)

2002-12-12 Thread George L Smyth
s still up. > > Scott You can always choose to participate in the swap at http://glsmyth.com at your leisure. Not all images will be pinhole, if that is an issue. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investin

Re: [pinhole-discussion] What is Diffraction?

2002-12-12 Thread George L Smyth
color pinholes and see if I can > notice different color blurs. Do you think I will be able to see it? No, I don't think that you can see it. If you can, please post an example and explanation, as I have never really been able to see the difference myself, though theoretically it is t

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Re: pinhole IR

2002-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
ant. This is because I doubt that the Holga is infrared opaque, so simply placing your camera in direct sunlight may fog the film. Of course, this depends upon which infrared film you decide to use, so you'll want to test the film in direct sunlight before doing anything "serious."

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Re: pinhole IR

2002-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
ne. Then you can include it in a message without worry about it wrapping. Of course, this is free. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Pl

Re: [pinhole-discussion] bellows pinhole

2002-12-10 Thread George L Smyth
select the proper size for the focal length I have chosen. The nice thing is that when one uses film holders, the pinhole camera becomes less of a single-shot deal. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Invest

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Re:About Casado Pinhole

2002-12-09 Thread George L Smyth
websites, they can only be commended for their efforts, and thanked for sharing their vision. For those camera designers who are depending upon someone else to present their wares to the world, I have a much hasher view when I see that their webmaster's design is more about their desi

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Camera from Joaquin Casado and prompt box

2002-12-09 Thread George L Smyth
Margaret - Actually, that is not my website (I did help lastyear, but was not selected to help this past year). I am sure that the individual maintaining the site will speak up. Cheers - george http://GLSmyth.com --- Margaret Graham wrote: > George, > > Given your concern for usa

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Camera from Joaquin Casado and prompt box

2002-12-08 Thread George L Smyth
--- Guillermo wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "George L Smyth" > > > > Hmmm, okay. Very poor website design. I would like to see more pictures, > get > > more details, maybe even find out how much it costs. I have no desire to > se

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Both Casado Cameras can also seen here

2002-12-08 Thread George L Smyth
so I left. Is this working? Thanks - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

Re: [pinhole-discussion] opps

2002-12-08 Thread George L Smyth
--- Kate Hudec wrote: > The URL is http://users.rcn.com/hudec The pictures appear interesting, but I would recommend offering them larger, as they're displayed pretty small. Giving thumbnails that one can select to view larger would be very helpful. Cheers - george =

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Kodak Paper without Logos

2002-12-08 Thread George L Smyth
FWIW, I've never seen the Kodak logo when contact printing their paper, so this really isn't an issue one way or another. Cheers - george --- Byron wrote: > Hello. > > I used to do quite a lot of large paper negative work. I used Ilford > papers, since they we

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Camera from Joaquin Casado and prompt box

2002-12-08 Thread George L Smyth
be so simple becomes impossible. I wonder if the camera is similarly designed. Cheers - george --- Thom Mitchell wrote: > the prompt box is a java applet asking for your e-mail address which will > run and then it will open you default -email client (PC world at least don't > k

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Camera from Joaquin Casado

2002-12-07 Thread George L Smyth
m It does look pretty cool, though I wonder about the cost. I clicked the link for more information, but got a Prompt box that then got rather confused. Oh well. Usability is the most important thing on Web page. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP I

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Holiday Print Swap

2002-11-26 Thread George L Smyth
--- "John Y." wrote: > Are we going to have a print/postcard swap this year? > > John Anyone sending me a card will definitely get one in return. My address is: George L Smyth 11024 Wood Elves Way Columbia, MD 21044 If you'd like to be added to the largest Intern

[pinhole-discussion] Re: [pinhole-dicussion] Reciprocity Failure (was reciprocal failure)

2002-11-23 Thread George L Smyth
film you use, and adjust according to the directions there. If you do not have that paper, enter "reciprocity failure" and the film type into Google and find it there. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org

Re: [pinhole-discussion] new polaroid question

2002-11-19 Thread George L Smyth
ess a matter of density, and more a matter of contrast. I have used Type 55 to print Van Dyke and decided that it did not offer sufficient contrast to print to my liking. Yes, you can alter the process to some extent, but the ability to expose and develop regular sheet film specifically

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Polaroid Negatives

2002-11-19 Thread George L Smyth
ial solution used to wash prints. Of course, none of this has anything to do with the original question, which had to fixing the negative. As previously stated, I do not believe that fixing Type 55 film is necessary - I have numerous old negatives that have simply been cleared and dried. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http://webhosting.yahoo.com

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Polaroid Negatives

2002-11-16 Thread George L Smyth
seeing something about this, but I can't remember where I > saw it or how I go about doing it. Whatever the process is, is it the same > for both B&W and color negatives? I've always just cleared and washed them. I've got some several years old that are just fine. Cheer

Re: [pinhole-discussion] ciba/ilfochrome speed ratings

2002-11-14 Thread George L Smyth
I've got a friend who used Ilfochrome with pinhole and uses EI 1 to get his images. This is a very slow paper, much slower than "regular" B&W paper. He uses it with either an 85A or 85B (I forget which). Cheers - george --- drew wrote: > I plan on making a simple

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Limited Edition Pinhole Polaroid Camera

2002-11-12 Thread George L Smyth
--- Guy Glorieux wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "George L Smyth" > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1395685792 > > > > I'm not sure that "overpriced" even begins to describe it. &g

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Limited Edition Pinhole Polaroid Camera

2002-11-12 Thread George L Smyth
--- James Kellar wrote: > I was wondering if any one else saw this on ebay? Has any one heard of > this camera? Seems a bit over priced? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1395685792 I'm not sure that "overpriced" even begins to

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper negative questions

2002-11-05 Thread George L Smyth
posures for brands of paper you might be familiar > with? Ilford MGIV EI2 would be a good starting point. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __ Do you Yahoo!? Y!

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper negative questions

2002-11-05 Thread George L Smyth
--- Katharine Thayer wrote: > Andrew Amundsen wrote: > > > > > 1) What brand of single weight photo paper has NO labeling on it's back? > > Kodak single-weight paper has no labeling on the back. Keep in mind that single weight paper is going to cur

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Silver prints from digital files?

2002-11-04 Thread George L Smyth
If you are looking to do your own, instructions can be found from a link on http://mywebpages.comcast.net/hmpi/Misc/MiscArticles.htm. Cheers - george --- Nick Dvoracek wrote: > Does anyone know if a vendor exists who outputs digital files to real > silver prints. Fiber would be great

Re: [pinhole-discussion] zone plate

2002-10-28 Thread George L Smyth
If it's down, you can get to much of the information mirrored on my site at http://mywebpages.comcast.net/hmpi/Pinhole/Articles/PinholeArticles.htm. Cheers - george --- John Fisher wrote: > Would you check the URL? I have tried to open the site.But haven't had any >

Re: [pinhole-discussion] new images

2002-10-23 Thread George L Smyth
- Please check the URL - I got a "Page Cannot Be Displayed" error. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let

Re: [pinhole-discussion] problems with cyanotypes

2002-10-21 Thread George L Smyth
--- b2myo...@aol.com wrote: > You may make a solution of a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in a tray of > water. The image will turn an intense blue. leezy - My understanding is that the blue will reduce in intensity after drying. Is this not true? Cheers - george = Ha

Re: [pinhole-discussion] 4x5 film

2002-10-17 Thread George L Smyth
raphs/reilly/ Gordon - Not "one of" but "the" best book on the subject. I've got a copy, but was suprised to hear that it was online (I wanted to do that long ago, but couldn't get permission). The above link I see as dead. Could you check it and let me know if th

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Laser drilled pinholes from Calumet?

2002-10-14 Thread George L Smyth
If I remember correctly (please let me know if this is not true), you will still need to sand the laser-drilled pinholes. Cheers - george --- erick...@hickorytech.net wrote: > They're fine. See also the ones sold by pinhole resource > www.pinholeresource.com. Also fine. - Origi

Re: [pinhole-discussion] maybe of topic, but...

2002-10-09 Thread George L Smyth
do my own E6 because I occasionally shoot color infrared and cannot trust the processing machines locally. Cheers - george --- erick...@hickorytech.net wrote: > My experience was that it was very sensitive to small temperature changes. > Processing around 100 degrees makes it harder t

Re: [pinhole-discussion] GREGG...I think someones spoofing your address.... Careful about opening Subject: Re: WPPD in Sweden - FYIO

2002-10-05 Thread George L Smyth
ly sent an infected file. It's just a cost of doing business on the Internet. Cheers - george --- Andy Schmitt wrote: > I don't have your direct email address so I couldn't send it just to you.. > I'm really happy my ISP does this... > andy > > &g

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Polaroid 4x5 Questions

2002-10-04 Thread George L Smyth
clear them. When I first tried using the Polaroid film, I was under the impression (for whatever reason) that I needed to clear the negatives right after exposure. This is rather messy when you are out in the field. Holding them in water until you return home is just fine. Cheers - george

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Lunch Hour Pinhole Project

2002-10-04 Thread George L Smyth
retrieve it. I often wondered what would happen if anyone saw me do this, as I use a coffee can as one of my cameras. When I bring such a device into a restaurant to take a picture, people look at me and think, "If he leaves without that thing, I'm out of here." Cheers - geor

Re: [pinhole-discussion] weddings

2002-10-03 Thread George L Smyth
e not. Cheers - george --- Catherine Just wrote: > > I am curious if anyone has used a pinhole camera at a > wedding? > > I would LOVE to use one there as another means to > creating alternative imagery while also...supporting > myself with the craft! > > My website

Re: [pinhole-discussion] pinhole origins

2002-10-03 Thread George L Smyth
Articles.htm you will find this information, spacifically, "Pinhole Photography - History, Images, Cameras, Formulas by Jon Grepstad." Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org ___

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole & enlarging

2002-10-03 Thread George L Smyth
nswer for this. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Lunch Hour Pinhole Project

2002-10-03 Thread George L Smyth
; > > http://hiddenworld.net:81/Lunch_Hour_Pinhole.html I was not able to get to http://hiddenworld.net:81/Lunch_Hour_Pinhole.html. Is it down or is the URL wrong? Thanks - george = Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper or Film?

2002-10-03 Thread George L Smyth
nsive quality is good when you are making a 16X20 camera (did that, won't do it again ). Cheers - george --- David Weiss wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I have been lurking for about a month now, and thought I > would start to get involved. I am a rank amateur compared to > the

[pinhole-discussion] DTP

2002-09-17 Thread George L Smyth
ak or Ilford, but was Mitsubishi DTP. I know absolutely nothing about this film, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it. I am thinking that it could be useful with pinhole, so I am posting my question here, in the hopes that someone has a clue on this stuff. Thanks - g

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pintoids revisited

2002-09-16 Thread George L Smyth
it? Just curious. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks to > everyone for such an informative list! -MM Marcy - Very nice. I especially liked the multiple pinhole images. What is your exposure time with the Altoid container? Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Im

RE: [pinhole-discussion] ilford

2002-09-09 Thread George L Smyth
xcellent purposes. The first is to give you the ability to stop the development at precisely the time you wish. This is very important when developing film. The other purpose is to be used as a buffer between the developer and the fix. You will exhaust your fix considerably faster if you f

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