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Old 5th May 2009, 05:05 PM
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I am just getting back into B+W after 20 years away. I was dragged kicking and screaming when the newspaper I worked for decided to go Colour, I told them it would never catch on!!
I have just bought an Ebony RSW45 and intend shooting Landscapes and some Art Nude. I have used digital for my Art Nude up till now but think I will benefit from slowing things down with LF,the models will no doubt freeze to death while I fiddle with my rising front!
Not having done any processing for such a long time I will be hoping for some advice in developing 5x4 film and the best methods to use.
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Old 5th May 2009, 05:40 PM
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Welcome George, you were quite right, colour won't catch on.
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Old 5th May 2009, 05:52 PM
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Hi George, welcome from a fellow Northumbrian.
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Old 5th May 2009, 05:53 PM
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Welcome George, glad you found your way back, I look forward to your posts.
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Hello George and welcome. Delighted you've returned to the fold.

With regard to processing sheet film, see Dave's excellent article on this website on using a Paterson Orbital processor. You might like to also consider the Combi Plan tank. Both are available second hand and deliver consistent reliable results.
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Old 5th May 2009, 08:26 PM
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Hi George and welcome. Replies to your intro could get us into "Carry On" territory so easily but I for one will resist the temptation, albeit with difficulty

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Old 5th May 2009, 09:48 PM
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Hi George and welcome to fadu, and welcomeback to the black and white fold,yyou were right, color will never catch on Richard
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Old 5th May 2009, 10:49 PM
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Welcome aboard George and welcome back!

A few using LF around here so ask away ('tho as usual, ask five different people and get seven different answers )...

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Hi George and a warm welcome to FADU from west Cornwall.

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Old 6th May 2009, 09:34 AM
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Welcome to the Forum George.

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