Harman TiTAN 8x10 Pinhole Camera Review

[Simon R Galley]

Hi Howard,

All accessories have been available for some time.

Simon ILFORD Photo / HARMAN technology Limited

 

[FredW]

post some images when you can!

a couple of cyanotypes from negatives, which I have made using the 8x10 Titan. Film was FP4+, exposures in the 30-45s range.

 

[sly]

Especially like the first one, Fred!

Not using mine right now. Will get back to it when my cast comes off in September.

 

[FredW]

thanks, I also like it myself, I thought it was a need trick, in that there is no trace if the tripod and camera itself in the picture, though its a glass and steel building façade.

 

[Loris Medici]

Hi FredW,

Nice work with the 8x10 camera, I just wanted to say something about your cyanotype negatives: I think your negatives are a little thin for cyanotype, because the contrast is somehow lower than what you should normally get. What film / developer / development time combination was that? Cyanotype usually needs something like 1.5-2x the development time compared standard silver gelatin...

Regards,
Loris.

 

[FredW]

Thanks Loris, yes they are probably a little thin for cyanotypes, I generally do platinum/palladium prints, and the negatives should be fine.

The film was Ilford FP4+, tray processed in Pyrocat HD 2:2:100 dilution for 14 minutes @20C. I would probably go with 16 minutes, next time I am thinking of cyanotypes, or salt prints, but they then get a little thick for palladium.

 

[Loris Medici]

Hi Fred, wow, cyanotype needing thicker negatives than palladium is definitely a novelty to me. My usual cyanotype exposure scale is log 1.6 - 2.2 (depending on formulation, paper and environment) and pd needs log 2.4 - 2.9 (again depending on formulation, paper and environment - but that's for pop pd, not develop out pd...) Do you use any type of contrast agent for your pd prints?

Anyway, steering back to the original topic: I'd like to have one of those 8x10" cameras, but 8x10" film can't be found here in Istanbul, and even if I could find it, it would be prohibitively expensive. I'm happy with my Zero 4x5, best compromise between practicality and quality...

Regards,
Loris.

 

[FredW]

I have always used develop out process, and I am using the original dichromate for contrast control, usually aiming for a grade 1 contrast with my negatives. Though I have recently started using the Na2 contrast control agent.

Yes I am fortunate that a camera shop in town which usually has 8x10 film in stock. and yes it is pricey, but given my throughput, is manageable.

 

[realart21]

Well, It depend upon the quality. Which one use of Pinhole Camera. So, Check out carefully.

 

[PhotoBob]

Thanks Leon,
Nice to see ya around the site.