4x5 - developing, shooting progress...

[gdi]

I know there have been several threads about developing 4x5 and a number of makeshift solutions have been "developed"! But after careful consideration, I finally broke down and paid the price for the Phototherm 4x5 holder and it is a real treat to use.

I use it in the Phototherm, but it would very useful in a hand tank, particularly with a roller base. I got perfect results first try, after giving both the tortilla and print drum approaches a shot. (Try cheap, try again? :bang🙂

I am just saying.. 🙂


Also based on Dazedgoneby's handheld 4x5 shots I gave it a try with my Speed Graphic. The thing is very heavy and awkward to use, but the results are good for 1949, I think...

 

[sienarot]

Mmmmm, I love those big negatives. I'm sort of in the process of trying to put together the parts to make a handheld wide angle 4x5 camera. Sort of the best of both worlds between large format and rangefinder photography.

 

[gdi]

Mmmmm, I love those big negatives. I'm sort of in the process of trying to put together the parts to make a handheld wide angle 4x5 camera. Sort of the best of both worlds between large format and rangefinder photography.

I think the Speed Graphic is tolerable to use handheld in good light if your RF is spot on - but I think your approach to designing a WA camera for handheld shooting is the right idea. Good luck with it!

 

[ChrisN]

I'll admit that I have no idea what a Phototherm is, but your results are fine! I'm developing my 4x5 in a HP CombiPlan tank, which seems to work ok. I'm currently using ERA 100 film, and really looking forward to receiving some HP5 to play with in a few weeks time.

PS - nice Ducati too. Red I hope.

 

[gdi]

I'll admit that I have no idea what a Phototherm is, but your results are fine! I'm developing my 4x5 in a HP CombiPlan tank, which seems to work ok. I'm currently using ERA 100 film, and really looking forward to receiving some HP5 to play with in a few weeks time.

PS - nice Ducati too. Red I hope.

Here is a Phototherm... http://www.phototherm.com/sk8rh.html

Yes the Duck was red - not mine though, I am more of a HD guy...😀

 

[Trius]

Chris: I'd never heard of PhotoTherm, either, but here you go. You get yer plasma thawing unit from the same company!

The only thing I don't like about rotary units for b&w work is the constant agitation. I'd rather do stand or semi-stand development. But that's just me. With traditional deep tanks, you can agitate if you want, when you want ... or not at all. After the first 30 seconds, of course.

Oops, missed the previous post about PhotoTherm. The Ducati sure looked grey to me ...

 

[gdi]

The Phototherm is a sweet unit - Slides C-41, B&W - all at the press of a few buttons. Start it up, go do something else - it beeps when your ready to dry.

The drum accommodates 4 rolls of 35mm , 120, or 4 sheets 4x5 at once.

 

[Trius]

Tempting ... $$$?

 

[gdi]

Tempting ... $$$?

New they are about $5000, I got a used one for $400....