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by Trevor Davies
Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Direct Positive duplicating film
Replies: 2
Views: 8145

Re: Direct Positive duplicating film

Many thanks, Emmanuel. Lots of useful information there! The film is old and cheap, so I'll do some experiments using your exposure suggestions and see where I get to. I wasn't planning projection at this point but that would opens up another new range of possibilities.
Best Wishes
Trevor
by Trevor Davies
Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:28 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Direct Positive duplicating film
Replies: 2
Views: 8145

Direct Positive duplicating film

Hi, This is a shot in the dark. I've been thinking about making LF B&W transparencies for a while and reading what's available on line. I just bought a box of out of date Kodak positive duplicating film (4x5) to play with. I know it's very slow etc, but wonder if given the right conditions (long exp...
by Trevor Davies
Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:42 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: MPP Mk Vlll fit lens panel - Copal "0" SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 1740

Re: MPP Mk Vlll fit lens panel - Copal "0"

Please send me a pm.

Thanks
Trevor
by Trevor Davies
Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:55 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: adox chs art 100 (50 sheets)
Replies: 2
Views: 2191

Re: adox chs art 100 (50 sheets)

Hi Joe,
I've sent you a pm.
Trevor
by Trevor Davies
Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:51 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kodak "Photography with Large Format Cameras"
Replies: 3
Views: 2416

Re: Kodak "Photography with Large Format Cameras"

Hi Michael,
I've sent you a PM regarding the book.
Thanks
Trevor
by Trevor Davies
Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:44 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Arca and MPP lens panels for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1736

Re: FS: Arca and MPP lens panels for sale

Hello Marc,
I'm interested in the MKVIII lensboard for 90mm, if you still have it. Not quite sure how to proceed - perhaps a PM?

Many Thanks,
Trevor
by Trevor Davies
Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:36 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prefect 4x5 enlarger
Replies: 9
Views: 6226

Re: Prefect 4x5 enlarger

So... Unless I'm missing something, the head/condenser elements/bellows/film holders are fairly easy to assemble by simple deduction (what fits where). The stand (how complicated can a stand be?) is less so. I think one look at a photo of the machine and there would be an obvious solution. But the p...
by Trevor Davies
Wed Sep 28, 2011 2:44 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prefect 4x5 enlarger
Replies: 9
Views: 6226

Re: Prefect 4x5 enlarger

For you kind souls who offered me advice and help: Well... I collected the Prefect enlarger today, and I'm now putting it all together. Some of the process is obvious, some not, and it is quite... big. However the bulb (an ordinary 150w screw mount photographic) still works, and it seems to have a f...
by Trevor Davies
Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:04 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prefect 4x5 enlarger
Replies: 9
Views: 6226

Re: Prefect 4x5 enlarger

I bought the lot including the enlarger, so will see this week whether it's workable. For £26, there's a lot of useful tools even if the enlarger has to be scrapped. In which case, I'll wait and save. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Trevor PS. Is there any way of accessing that information abou...
by Trevor Davies
Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:03 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prefect 4x5 enlarger
Replies: 9
Views: 6226

Re: Prefect 4x5 enlarger

Looks perfect (not prefect) - but what sort of reserve do you think it might carry? I don't know what the going price for these is. Abergavenny is a long way from Berkhamsted and I don't drive, unfortunately. All the enlargers I've seen recently have been some awkward distance away (apart from this ...
by Trevor Davies
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prefect 4x5 enlarger
Replies: 9
Views: 6226

Re: Prefect 4x5 enlarger

Thanks for the prompt response! The auction ends in a couple of hours and I can't get to London to inspect it. It's part of a lot including other dark room things: Schneider Comparon f4.5/75,Schneider Comparon f4/50,Schneider Companon f5.6/80,Wray Lustrar f5.6/6in H.R,21 Developing trays of various ...
by Trevor Davies
Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:20 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prefect 4x5 enlarger
Replies: 9
Views: 6226

Prefect 4x5 enlarger

I think I've found and read everything there is online about these enlargers, which is very little. I have NO budget at the moment, but want to start using my MPP VIII with 4x5 film (I've been using the 120 back) and only have an old small/medium format enlarger. B&W only. There's a Prefect availabl...
by Trevor Davies
Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:36 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Budget lf tripod?
Replies: 10
Views: 6082

Re: Budget lf tripod?

Thanks for all of your replies! I'll go googling with your recommendations and digest what I find.
The tripods you mention aren't specifically recommended for large format. Should I be taking the product descriptions less literally?
Thanks again!
by Trevor Davies
Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:39 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Budget lf tripod?
Replies: 10
Views: 6082

Re: Budget lf tripod?

Hello Paul, Thanks for your quick reply! I've looked at wooden tripods online but the ones I've seen are too expensive for me at the moment. I asked about the Gitzo because I've just seen one in a camera repair shop in London. It's obviously an early version (absolutely no fancy adjustments - 3 sect...
by Trevor Davies
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:35 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Budget lf tripod?
Replies: 10
Views: 6082

Budget lf tripod?

I realise this is an oxymoron, however… I've bought an early 60's MPP 5x4, well used, needing some restoration for full functionality. I want to get started shooting, and need a tripod. Any suggestions for something strong but unsophisticated? Will a Benbo ball & socket head support this camera? Any...