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This project, so far, has been a series of disasters and near disasters. I have heard so much about Pyrocat so I decided to try some. I developed 6 sheets of pricey ACROS Neopan according to the Massive Dev chart times and temperatures and got: 2 completely clear sheets, 2 sheets with an image so faint that I couldn't tell which shots they were and 2 sheets with barely recognizable images what were completely unscannable. To call them thin is such an understatement. They were anorexic and then some.
Undaunted (OK, slightly daunted) I undertook a research project. I scanned the forums, I studied the documentation in the box and on the company web site, I asked friends. To call the body of literature on this developer "cryptic, inconsistent and contradictory" is similar to the characterization of my thin negatives above.
Now, admittedly daunted, I undertook the scientific method. I loaded 6 sheets of the fogged Delta 100 (I still hate the TSA) and fired off 6 identical shots of a contrasty but easy exposure of the fence in my yard.
I tank developed two sheets as per the directions on the web site: 5:15 mins at 80F 1:1:100. The thin but scannable result is the upper image above.
Next, I stand developed, in a tray. One sheet was removed at 45 minutes and the other at 1 hour. 1:1:200 at 60F. This is the fairly good (allowing for the fogged film) and is shown in the bottom above.
The last two sheets I'll try stand processing in my tank to see if that works.
Anyone who knows anything about this developer, particularly for processing sheet film in tanks, please let me know.
...grevillea in our garden, Shellharbour.
Chamonix 045F1, Rodenstock Ysaron 75mm, TMax 400, PyrocatHD
Interesting how the sun from upper right does not fall evenly. It is an inherently contrasty lens the Jupiter 8, at least this copy is there is some variation.
Near Swinging Bridge, Yosemite National Park, CA
Ebony RW810, 300mm f/5.6 Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N, Arista .EDU Ultra 100 8x10, Processed in a unicolor drum, Pyrocat HD 1:1:100, Bronze toned in CS4
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I had spent some time near this location making pictures and was headed back to my car when I noticed that the picnic area was full of people. I believe view cameras really thrive when there is a density of information to be recorded. It allows one to scan over a picture and see all the possibilities, the gestures, expressions, and other other human elements that can appear as separate compositions within one picture. For the photographer, it is fun as well, because often there are things being recorded that the photographer is completely unaware of; a gesture here, a conversation taking place there, someone unexpectedly staring back at the photographer; it's like a little gift of spontaneity amidst a planned photograph. I placed my nephew at the picnic bench at the very right of this picture.
Hocking Hills has no shortage of water cascading down from rocks. Typically, Cantwell Cliffs has only tiny falls, but the icy grip of winter puts an interesting spin on them. As long as there's enough water flowing to keep the icicle growing, some cool flows start to form on their iconic falls. Perfect chance to bust out the long lens and get shooting!
Tachihara 8x10 Double Extension
Nikkor T ED 600mm f/9
8 sec. @ f/32ish + front rise
Ilford HP5+ @ ASA 200
Pyrocat HD 1:1.5:100
Photographed August 2018 / Rolleiflex 'Old Standard' with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 7.5cm/3.5 lens. Film was ILFORD HP5 PLUS metered at ASA 320 developed in PYROCAT-HD (5ml A + 25ml B > 600ml, 7min 15sec @ 20*C). Negative was illuminated on a light box and ' scanned' using an iPad mini and the FilmScanner app, a medium grey (zone V) reference negative was used to calibrate the scanner and get the 'correct' exposure. Image was processed & finished in Flickr.
One of the great design - the Jensen Interceptor - for if you really wanted complexity - the Jensen FF. Good looking car - resembles the Maserati Mistral, which is not a bad thing . Big and thirsty Chrysler V8 - but comfortable cruiser and it could handle 4 people - though the back seat is a bit cramped.
Interesting effect on this roll. I did run it with 4 more rolls of XX. When I took them off the drying rack, the XX was fine and the Aerecon had changed polarity and sucked up all the dust in the darkroom. Must of it could be wiped off - but in the future I will run my Kodak electrostatic brush over them!!! never seen this before.
One of the first sights encountered on the Old Man's Cave Trail is this little waterfall, located just a hop, skip, and a jump from the visitor's center. This is usually a place I skip by when traveling down to Old Man's Cave, but early morning a few months back, I had to make it the warm-up shot.
Believe it or not, this is the exact same falls showcased here:
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Tachihara 8x10 Double Extension
Fujinon-W 250mm f/6.7
4 sec. @ f/22ish + front rise, swing
Ilford HP5+ @ ASA 200
14 min. in Pyrocat HD 1:1.5:100
4x5 expired Kodak Metallographic glass dry plate negative
Tachihara field camera
150mm Caltar SII lens
Epson V850 scanner
Photographed May 2020 / Zorki-1 rangefinder 35mm Film Camera with Jupiter-12 35mm/2.8 (1966). Film was KENTMERE400 bulk stock metered ASA 200 developed in PYROCAT-HD (5ml A + 50ml B > 600ml, 6min 50sec, 20*C).
Photographed August 2018 / KW Praktiflex 35mm SLR Film Camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar red T 5cm/3.5 lens. The film was KENTMERE400 bulk stock metered ASA 200 developed in PYROCAT-HD.
Some MONOCHROME on outdated FP4+ processed in home-made PYROCAT HD taken with my lovely 1956 AGFA ISOLETTE III with 75mm f3.5 SOLINAR lens . WORTHING, Sussex England Some typical British Sea-Front apartments
Dressed up for the serenading of the Farmers Market. I always liked the classic harmonica - more chrome than a 50's car!
I am also working my way through the Nikon cassette's loaded with Aerecon Plus X. Winter is coming and light levels are not really suitable for 100 iso - at least not until late February/early March.
Photographed July 2017 : Zeiss IKONTA D (520/15) with Novar ANASTIGMAT 12cm/4.5 modified to transport 120 film. FOMAPAN 400 rated ASA 200 developed in PYROCAT-HD (5ml A + 25ml B > 600ml, 7min 30sec, 20*C). Negative was laid flat on a light table and 'scanned' with an iPad mini using Film Scanner app. The image was then 'processed' in Flickr.
The Nokton 40f1.4 is one of my favourite lenses. using glasses the 35 frame lines on a M2 are a bit "far out" - but the 40mm gives you a good inside the frame line fit. It is also very sharp - even at f1.4 and as here in the Single Coated version - a nice smooth mid tone rendition. It is my "walkabout" lens for the M2 for those days when one camera/one lens feels right.
Camera: Toyo-Field 45A
Lens: Rodenstock Sinaron N MC 150mm f5,6@22
Light meter: Sekonic L-758
Exposure: 1/30
Film: ILFORD FP4 EI 100
Film developing: Jobo Multitank 2 Pyrocat HD 1,5+1,5+100 11:30 min. 24C
Fixer: Adofix fixier
Scanner: Epson 4990 Photo
There is usually one leaf that keeps hanging on until the bitter end! The Summicron 75f2.0 at f2.0 and closest focussing distance (0.7 m). Bokeh is a bit busy and harsh though.
Por Madrid con la camara de mi abuelo.
Koda Retina II C(big) - Rodenstock Heligon C 50mm f2.8 - Foma 100
Pyrocat HD semistand 21min
Chamonix 045F1
6.8/90mm Grandagon-N
Yellow Filter
FP4+
EI 125
Pyrocat-HD (1:1:100) @ 21° @ 8:30 @ 30 rpm
Shot between showers from a stalled front on the coastal plains, late in the day. 3 second exposure at f32.
Without a doubt, Old Man's Cave is a trail I keep shooting over, and over, and over again. The more I frequent this trail, the more I get to see. The last time around in late October, I was a little late in starting the trail, which is a cardinal sin during fall colors. The trail was littered with people, so I knew anything taken would be a long exposure, details, or both.
Tachihara 8x10 Double Extension
Fujinon-W 250mm f/6.7
4 sec. @ f/11ish + front swing
Ilford HP5+ @ ASA 200
14 min. in Pyrocat HD 1:1.5:100
Photographed December 2017 / Ricoh 500 rangefinder with RiIKEN RICOMAT 4.5cm/2.8. Rollei RPX 400 rated ASA 320 developed in Pyrocat-HD (5ml A + 25ml B > 600ml, 7min @ 20*C). Negative 'scanned' in a JUMBL scanner box unit. Image processed & finished in Flickr.
I have a thing about hand rails on stairs. I will not descend any set of stairs without them. My balance is pretty well shot.
This past XMAS, Lauren was kind enough to get me a 60" soft silver Paul Buff PLM for my lighting kit. I absolutely love this light modifier! It also came in handy a couple of weeks ago when testing out this Agfa green latitude x-ray film. Up until this round of shooting and processing, it'd really been giving me a hard time; but thanks to some heavy testing and some wasted sheets, I think I've found its sweet-spot.
P.S. Film hangers and tanks are the way to go with x-ray film. ^__^
Strobist Info:
2x 1600w Fotodiox heads
Full power, bare, into 60" PLM, top camera left
Eastman Commercial B 8x10
Fujinon W 210mm f/5.6
1/125th @ f/11
Agfa Green Latitude @ ASA 125
Semi-stand in Pyrocat HD 1:1:100 (tanks)
To be using an umbrella in vancouver - it has to be raining hard. The locals mostly accept that they are getting wet - rather than dragging one along. In the end you dry out anyway.
This is the same Greenhouse as previously uploaded on the lost roll of Retropan 32 taken by coincidence the day before finding that IXMOO.
Film: FP4
Developer: PyrocatHD 1:1:100 15 minutes
Camera: Chamonix 045N
Lens: 150mm f/32
Negative scanned on Epson V800 with Silverfast AI software and edited in Photoshop CC
Every trail leading through Hocking Hills is worth walking once, twice, and as many other times as you can manage!
Today's image was made along a familiar trail, the Buckeye Trail. This trail connects the two scenic destinations Cedar Falls and Old Man's Cave. It's also the joining of two creeks, Old Man's Creek and Queer Creek. Only with plenty of rain do they truly meet, and these past few weeks of continuous rain in Ohio have made that possible.
Tachihara 8x10
Fujinon W 250mm f/6.7
~ 15 sec. @ f/16ish + front swing
Ilford HP5+ @ ASA 200
12 min. in Pyrocat HD 1:1.5:100
Photographed August 2018 / Rolleicord Model 1 with Carl Zeiss Triotar 7.5cm/3.8 lens. Film was Ilford DELTA 3200 PRO rated ASA 1000 developed in PYROCAT-HD (5ml A + 25ml B > 600ml, 8mln 45sec @ 20*C). Negative was illuminated on a light table and 'scanned' to digital with an iPad mini using Film Scanner app. Image was processed & finished in Flickr.