Recent content by Two23

The M series are much larger and more expensive. I have a IIIc and a IIIf with lenses 28/35/50/90mm. Because they cost less I can afford more lenses with the IIIc. I like their small size too. If you have the $$ for an M, do consider getting a IIIG instead. The viewfinder on them is between...

Yes, but please don't do it. Lenses with out a slot are older than 1860. It would be a tragedy to deface something 160 years old. There is an exception and that's projection lenses. Those are common and typically have a very short lens hood and no engravings. Most are from the 1880s into...

I shoot wet plate, and it is based on silver nitrate. It's the single most expensive ingredient.

I generally shoot 4x5, but lately have been doing a lot of 120/6x6. What C41 home developing kit do you use for small batches? I do have everything but chemicals to do it. Kent in SD

I suspect the reason film sales might be up a bit is that people have used up what they stored earlier. As for color vs. b&w, I agree that b&w most likely far outsells color. It's much less $$, and it's easier to process at home. Yes, you can process color at home but I'm just not seeing a...

I have had YYE (Youxin Ye) work on mine and was very happy. This year I sent a IIIc & IIIf to DAG and was impressed with the work. You need to let him know if you just want a specific repair or a complete overhaul. Kent in SD

I actually did start dark room printing this year for the first time! I'm at retirement age. I talked to the photography professor at our only college left with a darkroom--about 45 minutes away. He let me come in once a week during an afternoon and showed me how to use a Beseler 45MX...

I use plain ammonium thiosulfate 1:3 for fix. I fix until the blue drip edge has cleared, then give it two quick washes with lots of agitation. I keep them in water until I get home and wash better. Kent in SD

You can't tell anything about sharpness unless you're using a solid tripod and photo'ing something stationary. Kent in SD

I shoot 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10. My 4x5 is a Chamonix and I love it. It's my favorite LF camera. For 8x10 I use a Kodak 2D, built around 1925. I mostly use the 8x10 for wet plate as it's strong enough to hold early (and heavy) 19th C. lenses. Which gets me to my point. An 8x10 --system--...

Nikon D850. I've had D7100-D300-D500-D800e-D850 now. I shoot at night. D850 is the best. Kent in SD

What sort of glass? Just regular glass, a very thin piece, or would it have to be ANR? Kent in SD

Thanks. I've just replaced the Voss 50mm with a first class Rodagon f2.8 50mm. Plan on getting similar quality lens for 6x6. I'm only waiting on my grain focuser at the moment. Kent in SD

The ones on ebay are actually for another model enlarger and are shaped differently. I think I can make a pattern from the 35mm one I have and make one from heavy poster board or something. Thanks

I now have a small Bogen 22A enlarger. It came with a 35mm carrier, which makes sense I suppose. I read that there was also a 6x6 carrier made. These are difficult to find! I shoot a Rolleiflex far more than I do 35mm, so I'd like to be able to make enlargements. How hard is it to make a...