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Am flabbergasted! All my old photobucket pictures which were deleted on several forums are"BACK".Don't know what happened but it's pretty neat!
Now if this forum would suddenly spring back to life...

Maybe some of us"hangers on" should exchange e-mail addresses so some contact could be maintained,just a thought,what do you think?
Don

OK! Guess I finally "get it!",it's apparent I'm beating a dead horse, so sad.A lot of interesting and valuable information will be lost when Tom shuts this down along with some really fun exchanges...

Just returned from a longish trip and haven't developed negs(both paper and 35mm film),will soon.
While visiting son in Las Vegas found i/4-20 thread bellows extension shaft to be a little slow and...

Nifty looking camera Ned,really like the curved film plane.Can't wait to see pictures made with it.
Don

A quick shot checking for light leaks etc. None found! Not much of a pic but a good test....
Don...

Thanks Jon.
Thanks Ned,springs were cut down from a Baby Brown" process camera set from my stash(throw nothing away,LOL).
Joe,I agree about"more camera" looks,as for manufacturing...you sell 'em...

More info:
Wood is left over pine from 11X14 build.
Sliding box is aluminum flashing.
Bag bellows is two thickness of 2mil trash bags.
Lens and board are from my Graphic.
Brushed aluminum...

Finally got it assembled but not tested(hands got too cold in shop,warmer tomorrow).Here are some pics......

I tend to agree with Barry and since it seems all is operating as usual wonder why so many have bailed? That in itself could hasten the demise of this wonderful forum.Just my humble opinion.
Don

Thanks for your interest guys.I'm staining the wood parts and finishing up the focusing screw drive so it's all apart right now.Soon as the reassembly is under way(and the various parts make sense)...

Here I go again,I'm about 2/3 of the way through making a 4X5 sliding box camera with front and back tilts.Pretty much the same design as the 11X14 build.
Don't know if it's age related but after...

Really interesting Ned.
I'm continually amazed at your creativity and versatility(and energy!).Am looking forward to see your next artistic work.
Don

Great job Ned!
Those negatives and prints have a very entrancing look about them. Fighting as hard as I can to resist this technique but am being overcome with the beautiful images of yours.
Keep...

Thanks Ned,
You seem always to have some great suggestions.
Things are finally slowing down here for me(meaning annoying appliance break downs)and we are experiencing unusually warm weather Sooo...

Has anyone tried simi-stand or stand processing to lower contrast in paper negatives? Would like to hear/see results you might share.
Don

Thanks for the information,there's nothing wrong with scanning etc.,what ever works for you.I agree with you about spotting(though it's easier with paper negatives LOL!)
My interest lately is...

Nice work Aaron.
Could you give some more info like negative size and material and did you print the negatives or invert on computer? just curious....
Don

Amazing Ned,
I keep flipping back and forth between the print and the negative,like them both.Maybe they should be displayed together in one frame( don't believe I've seen negatives that pretty...

WOW!,Haven't made any calotype's but can't imagine any prettier image than that one and expect the print is going to be great as well.

Glad you worked out the problem and can't wait to see your results,keep up the good work....
I've hit a little snag with my carbon over water color print but will get back on it soon.Kinda' think...

Just in case my reply to your blog didn't work...Great little camera and photos Joe. Might be a good reason to build a reflective head for your enlarger (Just say'n)....
Don

Gosh Ned, I hope you will keep posting here as well as the other site as I just hate to see f295 dry up altogether(hate giving up I guess),but that's just me...
Don

Really nice Terry. I agree with you it's a beautiful area,I've family close to Dripping Springs and always enjoy the scenery.
Don

Nice shot Terry.I'm not familiar with the cameras but imagine they had quick shutters to enable shooting Tri-X.Looking forward to seeing more...