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marty
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marty wrote:
I didn't noticed, but 3' fixing is definitely too short specially for T-Max which is well known to be hard to clear. I wonder if there are residual purple spots on the film. I had that problem with T-Max and my standard 5' fixing. Longer time solved the problem (maybe 7' or 8', I don't have my records handy right now). Then maybe you may want to use a stronger developer for this long expired film, this should help with the contrast. Some work with the curves may help a bit with the scans.
Marty.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Marty, will follow your advice tonight when I process the second roll. After
looking at a youtube for loading Paterson reels, I bought this off the 'bay:
Click here to see on Ebay |
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Nesster wrote:
now there ya go, that'll solve most of your problems. Good pick.
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F16SUNSHINE
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Good one Bill
That is the exact set I use for 135 and 120.
Keep an eye out for spare spool sets.
I used to struggle with one of mine stubbornly.
Finally replaced it (a couple times).
They get like twisted or tilted or something and then become bratty.
It's good to label them also. That way way you have an offender you can identify it.
There should be a little plastic rod with a slot in it for "spin agitation".
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marty
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marty wrote:
With those reels you should have no problem. Just cut off the leader and trim the corners (if 35 mm), slide the film thru the guide an start rotating the reel back and forth keeping it with both hands. As far the reels are perfectly dry they should work like a charm. I use a cheap tank equipped with the same kind of reels and never had a problem with loading so far. Good luck.
Marty.
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Farside wrote:
| Katastrofo wrote: |
Marty, will follow your advice tonight when I process the second roll. After
looking at a youtube for loading Paterson reels, I bought this off the 'bay:
Click here to see on Ebay |
The Paterson tank system is my favourite by far. I was always happy using the older systems, yonks back, and recently got a SS4. The reel loads easily but the only bad thing I find is the tendency of the flexible top to leak a bit on inversions. I don't think spares are available any more and it would probably be cheaper to buy another used tank.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, guys, Freestyle also stocks parts to this system, too.  The
one decent (what I thought was) stainless steel reel is slightly warped,
which is probably why it ended up on ebay.  I have tried and tried to
spool film error free consecutively, but to no avail. Peering at this bugger
in strong light shows a very slight deviation, which is enough to give me
heartburn. Maybe fresher film would be easier, but I'm tossing this. Hope
to have the Paterson reels by this weekend. The two 35mm Simmons reels
are the same way (I think I bought all this from one guy who offloaded his
"bratty" stuff on me.)
Thanks again.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Farside wrote: |
The Paterson tank system is my favourite by far. I was always happy using the older systems, yonks back, and recently got a SS4. The reel loads easily but the only bad thing I find is the tendency of the flexible top to leak a bit on inversions. I don't think spares are available any more and it would probably be cheaper to buy another used tank. |
Dave, Freestyle sells new tops for this system. LMK if you want one and I
will get it for you. Yep, just made sure and they sell a replacement kit
consisting of top and funnel for $6.99. |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Second dev (from 6x9 Bessa RF) came out a little better. I lengthened
time in both baths to 6 mins and fixer to 7 minutes:
Here are the larger files:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4070531455_d440880912_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/4070531687_8b471e356d_o.jpg
Thanks for all the advice and suggestions!  |
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Farside
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Farside wrote:
Thanks for looking, Bill. If Freestyle have them, they must be available here, somewhere.
Nice funky row lights on the bridge, btw.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Cheers, Dave, I'm happy with the reduced grain in this second dev. LMK
how you do over there with the lid. I can easily get it from Freestyle (may
order a spare, myself).
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Laurence
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Laurence wrote:
Wow Bill! These latest developments are STUNNING!
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marty
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marty wrote:
These last two look great.
Cheers, Marty.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Laurence and Marty, thanks! Can't wait to try the Paterson reels. They
are in the mail today. |
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Laurence
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Laurence wrote:
| Katastrofo wrote: |
Laurence and Marty, thanks! Can't wait to try the Paterson reels. They
are in the mail today. |
The amazing thing here, is the amount of shadow detail you were able
to preserve, even as the light was harsh in the sun!  I imagine
part of it is the lens (is that the Vaskar lens?), but also the REALLY
precise processing! If that was me, I would be saving those settings
and ratios from that batch of processing. I really don't know
how you would improve those results.
Man, that 6x9 is sweet, isn't it?
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Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Laurence, thank you for the kind comments. Oh yes, I have everything
written down, and most of the info I posted above. The Helomar is a
triplet lens which is before the Vaskar came out. But now that the haze
has been removed (had Charles Fallis do this as I didn't have any tools
to pry *safely* the elements apart) it seems to do well in flare situtations.
Not bad for a 1937 uncoated lens!
Forgot to add, these are uncropped images.
The raw chems will make a LOT of developer, only cost $27, shipping
included, and is so easy to make.
Need to make an updated pic of the Bessa with its new hood.
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