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Forum: News and Announcements 3rd September 2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 28,765
Posted By Mark-NY
Dave - The culture you have created here at FADU...

Dave - The culture you have created here at FADU is remarkable, particularly, in light of the world in which we currently live. I can think of no other better legacy.

I will miss your presence in...
Forum: Monochrome Film 29th September 2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,886
Posted By Mark-NY
Neil - This is not my experience w/ xtol. The...

Neil - This is not my experience w/ xtol. The final solution is clear and part A has always been a crystalline powder. Never seen anything dark brown at any stage of mixing. it might be OK but who...
Forum: Colour film 3rd September 2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,094
Posted By Mark-NY
I like Kodak E100G for most situations - I find...

I like Kodak E100G for most situations - I find the colors are vivid and punchy but not "over saturated".

However, for low light scenes I like E100VS where the lighting and high saturation seem to...
Forum: Art and aesthetics 20th August 2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,987
Posted By Mark-NY
Thanks Larry. The rental darkroom in the...

Thanks Larry.

The rental darkroom in the video, Print Space, is the one I use for B+W printing.
Forum: Books 20th July 2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,661
Posted By Mark-NY
"The Contaflex Way" was great reading for a 13...

"The Contaflex Way" was great reading for a 13 year old school boy as I remember -- pretty much taught me everything I have needed to know about the camera side of film photography. Everything since...
Forum: Art and aesthetics 13th July 2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,010
Posted By Mark-NY
Thanks for the post Trevor -- Maier is right up...

Thanks for the post Trevor -- Maier is right up there with the best of the street photographers.
Forum: Photography in general 10th July 2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mark-NY
Artists and Alchemists

Not sure if this is old news but thought I would post the link to a new documentary on 19th century chemical photography: Artists and Alchemists (http://www.artistsandalchemists.com/)

The short...
Forum: Photography in general 1st July 2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,140
Posted By Mark-NY
It takes two to not have a conversation... I...

It takes two to not have a conversation... I think ;)
Forum: Photography in general 30th June 2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,140
Posted By Mark-NY
We employ the "don't ask, don't tell" method with...

We employ the "don't ask, don't tell" method with regards to photographic expenditures...
Forum: Monochrome Film 14th June 2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,781
Posted By Mark-NY
Interesting. I have presoaked 8x10 TMY-2 sheets...

Interesting. I have presoaked 8x10 TMY-2 sheets and never had a problem like the one described. The Kodak data sheet even states that prewetting sheet film may improve process uniformity. Also,...
Forum: Alternate printing processes 13th June 2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,426
Posted By Mark-NY
Trevor, Thanks for the post -- I was not aware...

Trevor, Thanks for the post -- I was not aware of Ruscombe... willl have to see if they are available in the US.
Forum: Monochrome Film 24th May 2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,871
Posted By Mark-NY
I don't think anyone knows what is up with Kodak...

I don't think anyone knows what is up with Kodak -- perhaps, not even Kodak themselves. It must be quite difficult to transform the film division from a large scale global provider of all types film...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 8th May 2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,530
Posted By Mark-NY
Miha - Try the Oriental FB glossy - the finish is...

Miha - Try the Oriental FB glossy - the finish is very smooth, more so than the Adox MC 110 which I find has a very little amount of texture. Otherwise, I find the two papers similar in their tonal...
Forum: Contact printing 26th April 2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,777
Posted By Mark-NY
Lodima Paper - New Production Run

In case you have not seen it, a new run of the Lodima silver chloride contact printing paper is being put together by Michael Smith. This paper is designed and produced to replicate the old Kodak...
Forum: Art and aesthetics 25th April 2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,186
Posted By Mark-NY
Don't worry all - I am not selling my gear! The...

Don't worry all - I am not selling my gear! The plan is to go out more and expect less... react to what is offered rather than try to fit it into anything preconceived.

Thanks! Mark
Forum: Art and aesthetics 23rd April 2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,186
Posted By Mark-NY
Street (Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink)

I must say that I have been in a creative rut/funk for quite some time now. Last week I took the train into NYC to have a walk and shoot a roll of 35mm. I figured I could shoot a 24 exposure roll,...
Forum: Art and aesthetics 23rd April 2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,397
Posted By Mark-NY
Thanks for the link, Dave... really enjoyed this.

Thanks for the link, Dave... really enjoyed this.
Forum: Monochrome Film 8th April 2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,112
Posted By Mark-NY
I fix 120 TMY-2 in fresh or near fresh Kodak...

I fix 120 TMY-2 in fresh or near fresh Kodak rapid fix for 5 minutes folowed by 30 min wash in very slow running water -- no residual pink color ever.

For 8x10 I fix for 7 minutes and MUST keep...
Forum: Monochrome Film 6th April 2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,981
Posted By Mark-NY
Perhaps, this is an indication of demand...

Perhaps, this is an indication of demand exceeding supply!? :D

...not all that far fetched given how much Kodak has cut back on film production.
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 5th April 2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,410
Posted By Mark-NY
Thanks Jon! Sounds like I should give this paper...

Thanks Jon! Sounds like I should give this paper a try.

Just curious as to what subjects you found this paper to be well suited for -- and what are its distinctive characteristics?
Forum: Photography in general 13th March 2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 22,421
Posted By Mark-NY
One thing to factor in UK versus US pricing is...

One thing to factor in UK versus US pricing is the VAT.

US prices are quoted exclusive of any taxes at the point of sale. Here, the "sales tax" is added at the time of purchase and varies from...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 11th March 2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,463
Posted By Mark-NY
Thanks all -- I have been using mirror lock-up...

Thanks all -- I have been using mirror lock-up for speeds slower than 1/125 on my 80mm lens -- great results without the "blur"!
Forum: Monochrome Film 2nd March 2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,401
Posted By Mark-NY
TMY-2 developed in Xtol stock or diluted 1:1 has...

TMY-2 developed in Xtol stock or diluted 1:1 has always delivered box speed for me. Grain has never been an issue. In fact I find it almost impossible to use a grain focuser when enlarging.

A...
Forum: Monochrome Film 17th February 2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,560
Posted By Mark-NY
I have used quite a lot of this film in 120...

I have used quite a lot of this film in 120 format. My development process is as follows:

- Xtol stock developer with inversion agitation
- Water stop (a must)
- Rapid fix with hardener
- 30...
Forum: Monochrome Film 7th February 2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,889
Posted By Mark-NY
I have seen some spectacular work done using the...

I have seen some spectacular work done using the T-grain films. I just can not get the same results myself so I am using the "old" technology films at the moment.
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