Recent content by DanielCTracht

Given that you have Vlad's Test Target, why not use it to align? That's generally the approach I take: tethered shooting wide open at 400% and some shim stock under the feet. It was extremely tedious the first time, but I've found the Valoi holders to be dimensionally stable over time.

In a chat in Ilford PR people on Twitter when bulk rolls of Delta 3200 were announced, I suggested that Kentmere PAN 400 sheet film and Delta 3200 sheet film would be very welcome. Given the success of the Kentmere lines of film in 135 and 120, I suggested it would be quite popular among the...

I do not recommend this plate. As I wrote in a review on B&H, the plate does not provide the proper support for the RB since the two side pins are not on the same plane as the central screw. Instead, I highly recommend getting one of the Mamiya AQ701 quick releases. A little uncommon, but they...

I have enjoyed using the Wotancraft Pilot bags, both in 3.5L and 7L, with the strap on my right shoulder. They have a strap whose length is quickly adjustable. When walking, the bag rests on my left kidney. When I want to access the bag, I just loosen the strap and sling in around to my belly.

I was not. Straight to bleach with a 5 second pour, 45 seconds of continuous agitation, and 10 seconds to drain. Followed by fixer with 5, 105, and 10 seconds for each step respectively.

This is my feeling as well. The listing photographs are quite useful for years to come, especially for more esoteric items.

I had a very similar problem as presented in this thread when I would develop Portra 800 early in the morning. While I don't live in the tropics, the relative humidity is often nearly 100% in the morning. My hypothesis was that in these conditions, some small droplets of developer were sticking...

I have to say that the original post and the rest of this thread is a treasure trove of information for someone looking to start doing RA-4 at home.

Thanks for the updated photo. Unfortunately, the WFE front cell threads are 31.3 and the rear threads are 31.5mm. At least this will be a good reference for people looking in the future.

Would you be able to measure of thread size for the Ektar lens cells? I'd like to buy a 127mm in a solid shutter that can also take my Wide Field Ektar 100mm. They were frequently mounted in the same Supermatic shutter, but don't know if the threads on the Ektar 127mm cells for the...