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Actually this is a neg (flipped by the scan software, of course). Type 55 is "pos/neg" instant film- it generates a neg and a print...but by doing it this way you get no print, instead you get a neg with distinction ;) You can do this with any b&w film though and whipping up a monobath isn't...

Oh, monobaths are fast-acting developer-fixer combinations that completely process film in a minute or so. This particular one acts in 20 seconds... Developed and fixed, tada! The "goop" is the monobath gel in a polaroid type 55 pack. Type 55 is the pos/neg film and that we all knew and loved...

I concluded that 5x8 is the smartest way to go, plus I like the ratio. And the 5x8 back from Shen costs maybe $250. One cut through 8x10... double the shots, no film wasted :cool:

I think you're going to like my method a lot more, Ron! At least you won't have emulsion stuck to your arm hair....

Are we talking about cameras or newly discovered genitals?

I don't know if I would call them breakthroughs, but my little "aha" moments keep happening pretty much every time I pick up a camera. I wouldn't do it otherwise.

Au contraire, pentaxuser, we just have taller ones that we call "pitchers" and we put ice in ;) Mayeb I will try the teapot method with some of Ron's goop he sent ...

Thanks Richard! Yep, I will do some more deliberate ones nwo that i know how it works. Now go back to lithing....

Part of a recent series of experiments, this one using type 55 film. The monobath goop was removed from the pod and brushed onto the neg. The application was deliberately rough, with a small brush, to see what sorts of effects might result.

Yes, LF chromogenic b&w please. Trust me it'll be a big splash with our hybrid brethren.

There is a 6x6 back for the rz. It is rather rare now, but if you watch for a few weeks you'll find one. I got one recently.

Actually you have the last word.... every time you shoot film ;) ~~~ And I repeat the hypothetical question that I first posed in the context of 8x10 Polaroid: how much will the last frame be worth? The answer: priceless. People who claim to be doing thorough financial analysis really need...

+1 hear, hear!

I would recommend going with roll film, especially if you are new to the IR film. Reason is that you will want to bracket.. a lot. At least until you get to know how each film behaves and what sort of filtering is optimal for the look you want. In my own work with various IR films, I've found...

Thanks for that, Simon! And a large and growing number of us are passionate about using your great products and don't mind you making enough profit to feed yourself on the side... Good. I'm sure that you won't mind running off some large format xp2 then; I'll send my mailing address...

Hmm I wonder if you can cross-mount one of the mamiya RB lenses on there... just a thought. Alas, those particular cameras and lenses are in short supply now.

Scan to 8 bit b&w, 300 dpi should be fine. Heck you really don't even need 8 bit. For really high res output you can have an LVT made, but probably a decent inkjet can handle the resolution you need. And this thread is probably going to be closed ;) ask over at dpug.

What's it worth to you? Neopan SS is still available at Japan Exposures at about $6.50 for a 36 exposure roll...

I would suggest trying Reala. Or move to medium format where the film selections are greater! <-- never thought I'd be saying that :blink:

Thanks!

Balanced usually? Usually? What, so I am semi unbalanced? Are you saying I am a little bit off balance?!!! Moi? ;)

Which is why they can charge whatever the hell they want :p Meanwhile the States mumble about raising sin taxes and the tobacco folks pretend to be annoyed. Eureka, I've got it! This is how we will save film! We will have the federal government add mandatory labels describing mental health...

Cigarettes are niche... :whistling:

I want it! Beautiful.

What the...? Keep going with this!

I think you're on to something with your surface area comment, Robert. Offhand I'd say you get a boost in contrast when you have more surface area per viewing area. And small particles have very high surface area. And the particles you put on have *very* high surface area, I would say. The...

Okay I am about to do one of those annoying snippet-quoting things :blink: sorry! Likewise :whistling: But your opinions are greatly appreciated, I assure you. I totally agree. That said, there are differences between the two kinds of grain. And it seems to me that a lot of time and...

Very cool. Pray tell what is fumed silica? is it just finely powdered sand? I also have some powdered mica that seems like it might be a good thing to try, I just worry about it coming off the paper along with some bits of image... do you see that problem? If so I wonder about binding it...

Aha! :p Oh. :confused: I totally agree. for me the difference between tmax and px and fp4+ is far larger than between px and fp4+. Oh and I am not seeking to argue anything, I am just chatting ;)

Simply because I am so thrilled to be discussing something other than the unknown variables surrounding Kodak in chapter 11, I will argue with you a while :p ~~~ Actually, I beg to differ with what you said above (I added emphasis in my quote): what shouts at you from across the room is not...