Digital BW, The Print

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lil" <asterlil@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 1:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Speed Graphic: List Recommendation
Needed


> I used to live in Florida, but now I live in New Mexico -- a
friend sent the Speed Graphic on from an estate dissolution. I've
traded the heat and humidity for heat and dust. :-)
>
> Mark you, the film holders are 3x4, not 2x3.
>
> At this point I should say that I have never developed my own
film, ever, in my whole life, and had in fact gone wholly over to
digital. But there are people in the area who repair/collect old
cameras and who would do my developing for me if the camera does
indeed work. I do want to learn how to use this old lady. But
Kip's enthusiastic instructions on film trimming have
consternated me a little bit!
>
> Well, there wasn't even a manual with the kit, so I'm waiting
for one to come from Alibris. After that, perhaps your collective
advice won't go flying out my other ear.
>
> Lil
> http://www.asterlil.com

Maybe it will be much more convenient to take a Polaroid holder
that can use the instant 665 B&W positive/negative film 3.25x4.25
size or the 4x5 holder for a similar film. No darkroom, no
filmsize issue. Enough of them available secondhand. I'm using
the 665 on a converted Polaroid 110A. Slow and not much latitude
but very little grain.

Ernst