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Forum: Travel 05-01-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 734
Posted By sykotec
Roosevelt Island is a pretty ok place to walk...

Roosevelt Island is a pretty ok place to walk around, though those statues are pretty comical in person. That said, it's along the GW Parkway, which is always a pretty drive, and on the way to Old...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 04-04-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,406
Posted By sykotec
That 6 looks to be perfect for what you're doing,...

That 6 looks to be perfect for what you're doing, both results and how nicely it 'enables' everyday MF carry. I've pretty much done the same with my 7II, as the Pentax 67II just can't go everywhere...
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,481
Posted By sykotec
Interesting to see this topic come up from time...

Interesting to see this topic come up from time to time. Regardless my last reply to Keith, I'm quite happy with 120. The 67II will always be a bear to load, but the Mamiya 7II is quick and has never...
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,481
Posted By sykotec
Isn't the 67II good for 21 with 220? There - we...

Isn't the 67II good for 21 with 220?

There - we can use efficiency as an excuse now....
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 03-03-2013
Replies: 82
Views: 2,195
Posted By sykotec
5 years - yeah, it might be time. if there's one...

5 years - yeah, it might be time. if there's one thing apple does 'well', it's finding a way to have everyone gracefully accept planned obsolescence. my old g4 iBook is still running fine for a...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 03-03-2013
Replies: 82
Views: 2,195
Posted By sykotec
How old is your machine, out of curiosity? My...

How old is your machine, out of curiosity? My regular computer is a final-generation white unibody macbook - it still cuts it for everything i need, but i'm a pretty light user at home. the upgrade...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-03-2013
Replies: 2,912
Views: 167,644
Posted By sykotec
15 rolls each of Delta 100 and HP5+ in 120, and 2...

15 rolls each of Delta 100 and HP5+ in 120, and 2 bags of Dektol
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-28-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By sykotec
The bellows themselves are the same according to...

The bellows themselves are the same according to the parts lists for both enlargers, but alas, nothing they connect to really swaps along with. Probably less of a detail than the fact that they're...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-28-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By sykotec
No, nothing wrong with the 45MXT other than...

No, nothing wrong with the 45MXT other than possibly needing the motor replaced soonish with a spare I already have lying around. It's in great shape and nicely aligned. The 45V-XL is quite filthy,...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-27-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By sykotec
Thanks both of you for the comments. Rich - yup,...

Thanks both of you for the comments.

Rich - yup, those are the 2 biggest draws to the 'new' enlarger, definitely.

Mark - thank you! I've yet to see a review that covers much in the way of issues...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-27-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By sykotec
Oh yes - if anyone knows where I can find a PDF...

Oh yes - if anyone knows where I can find a PDF or such of the manual for the 45V-XL, please let me know! It seems like it would be easy enough, but this is the first enlarger where I've totally...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-27-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By sykotec
Beseler 45V-XL

So my current enlarger setup is a Beseler 45MXT sitting on the Beseler Adjus-Table, with a Beseler/Minolta 45a color head - yeah, the flash tube thing people seem to love or hate. Sitting in the...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-27-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By sykotec
Agreed with the others here on the moving or wall...

Agreed with the others here on the moving or wall projection being issues. Once something is set, it SHOULD stay that way. I've used tape to shim points that either weren't meant for adjustment or...
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-27-2013
Replies: 2,912
Views: 167,644
Posted By sykotec
That is most awesome. Not 'just' yet, but the...

That is most awesome.

Not 'just' yet, but the first film orders of the year will be placed this afternoon - HP5+, Delta 100, and Fomapan 200 in a mix of 120 and 4x5.
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-31-2012
Replies: 89
Views: 2,794
Posted By sykotec
what I really need - sadly enough - is a BAG. the...

what I really need - sadly enough - is a BAG. the one I was using for the LTM stuff is WAY too small for the Monster Pentax and Mamiya 7II I drag everywhere these days. no idea on format...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 11-21-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 1,667
Posted By sykotec
awesome and now,...

awesome

and now, typing a bunch of useless junk to satisfy the message board.....
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-21-2012
Replies: 2,912
Views: 167,644
Posted By sykotec
some bits and pieces of Jobo print drums -...

some bits and pieces of Jobo print drums - because MY house doesn't have a basement for a darkroom!

I've been fine developing in the shared-purpose bathroom, but printing, not so possible since I...
Forum: Other RF 10-20-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 2,440
Posted By sykotec
agreed. something can certainly be outdated as I...

agreed. something can certainly be outdated as I see it, but still work fine for the intended (or often other) purpose - I love stuff like that.

alas, it DOES get pretty darned inconvenient at...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 10-14-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
nothing at the moment, but last night was roller...

nothing at the moment, but last night was roller derby at the DC Armory, with the Mamiya 7II/80mm and tri-x@1600
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 10-10-2012
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,439
Posted By sykotec
waiting for an order from Freestyle - developers...

waiting for an order from Freestyle - developers (xtol and r09), fixer, a short cable release, and a box of Arista 200 in 4x5. B&H order tomorrow for a few things Fresstyle didn't have, and some...
Forum: Other RF 10-04-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 2,440
Posted By sykotec
oddly enough, my ancient Sony DSC-U20 has a...

oddly enough, my ancient Sony DSC-U20 has a really neat look for available light shots. tough and tiny, decent protection for the lens, runs on a pair of AAA batteries, and unfortunately, stores...
Forum: Other RF 10-04-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 2,440
Posted By sykotec
I spend way too much time with way too much tech...

I spend way too much time with way too much tech at my day-job. While old certainly doesn't have to mean anything less than full original function, I'd agree there is such a thing as outdated. In the...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-28-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 4,009
Posted By sykotec
strap over the right shoulder for many years and...

strap over the right shoulder for many years and cameras now. today was the Monster Pentax - surprisingly decent to carry with the wood handle and correct Pentax strap.
Forum: RFF Polls 09-27-2012
Replies: 249
Views: 15,399
Posted By sykotec
almost done getting down to 3 - Mamiya 7II with...

almost done getting down to 3 - Mamiya 7II with 80 and 150, Pentax 67II with 45, 105, and 165, and Linhof Technika III with a 135.

trading or selling off all the 35mm gear - mostly Nikon - that the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-25-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 3,688
Posted By sykotec
what they all said - the 67II is something akin...

what they all said - the 67II is something akin to a Nikon F3, but BIGGER, and with excellent matrix and TTL flash metering. It's a beast to be sure - like Cal says, when I pick up the Mamiya 7II it...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-23-2012
Replies: 70
Views: 6,518
Posted By sykotec
I wonder what loses value faster - a motorcycle...

I wonder what loses value faster - a motorcycle (or car) or digital Leica? My guess is if they're both bought new, the curve might be similar.

That said, I HAVE been thinking about selling the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-23-2012
Replies: 70
Views: 6,518
Posted By sykotec
Not a bad idea - if it works for you, go for it....

Not a bad idea - if it works for you, go for it. I'd rather do both - clear out what I don't need/am easily distracted by, and work for what I'm after as well. Gear to trade or sell for the gear I...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-23-2012
Replies: 70
Views: 6,518
Posted By sykotec
Not for a digital camera of any sort, but I've...

Not for a digital camera of any sort, but I've started clearing out the stuff I don't plan on concentrating on in the future to sort out the few things I want. If you want a digital RF, I can...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-22-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
pentax 67II with 105/2.4 shooting tri-x at 1600...

pentax 67II with 105/2.4 shooting tri-x at 1600 in the DC armory - roller derby today.

explaining how things go to a first-timer today, so not getting much shooting in.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-21-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
Mamiya 7II/80 at a wedding in Glen Echo park....

Mamiya 7II/80 at a wedding in Glen Echo park. Finished a roll of Efke R25 in the sun, then on to Tri-X for the ceremony and lunch in the bumper car pavilion.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-16-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
taking off for most of a week in Vegas this...

taking off for most of a week in Vegas this evening - will be carrying the Mamiya 7II with 80, possibly packing the 150 if there's space in a bag, and a couple rolls each of Efke R25, Tri-X 400,...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-14-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
Mamiya 7II/80 day - moving to a smaller (yet...

Mamiya 7II/80 day - moving to a smaller (yet somehow being sold as 'better' spot in the office - hope I still have space to keep the 6x7's around on my desk!
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-12-2012
Replies: 118
Views: 13,333
Posted By sykotec
alas, no Pan-F+ in 4x5, much as I'd like to see...

alas, no Pan-F+ in 4x5, much as I'd like to see such a thing.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-10-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 2,174
Posted By sykotec
just checking to be sure i'm reading this right -...

just checking to be sure i'm reading this right - both links refer specifically to COLOR film production, right? Any word one way or the other on black and white?
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-09-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,351
Posted By sykotec
Wish I had a local store with things like that to...

Wish I had a local store with things like that to handle! Sure it would be bad, but in such a good way....

To go with the original post topic - trying to talk myself out of a 4x5 monorail and field...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-04-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
Mamiya 7II/80mm with HP5+

Mamiya 7II/80mm with HP5+
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-01-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,360
Posted By sykotec
Sorry, just got a look at your site and wanted to...

Sorry, just got a look at your site and wanted to comment. The 'Dogs of New York' and 'Jessica' sets caught my eye. Just curious - are the indoor Jessica portraits black and white film, or...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-01-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,360
Posted By sykotec
Definitely. I had a 500C briefly - never got...

Definitely. I had a 500C briefly - never got along with the square, but it wasn't THAt bad to haul. Then again, it was that of an F3 with motor drive at the time.

Calzone points out how big/heavy...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-01-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,360
Posted By sykotec
I'm trying to cut down to only a couple...

I'm trying to cut down to only a couple developers to keep around - with Penn cameras situation in recent years it's pretty much B&H for what they'll ship or Freestyle. Hoping for just Rodinal and...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-01-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,360
Posted By sykotec
Sorry, sadly enough, no scanner! Friend has one...

Sorry, sadly enough, no scanner! Friend has one of the last batch of Nikons, but hasn't even pulled it out of the box other than to make sure it worked. Will definitely try and push him a bit, or see...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-31-2012
Replies: 118
Views: 13,333
Posted By sykotec
just got my small order - expiration dates should...

just got my small order - expiration dates should anyone be curious:

r25 120 - 10 at 1/2014 and 10 at 4/2014
pl25 4x5 - 2 boxes both 4/2014

will check back with freestyle around the 7th to see if...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-31-2012
Replies: 2,912
Views: 167,644
Posted By sykotec
out on the UPS truck for delivery right now from...

out on the UPS truck for delivery right now from B&H:

10 rolls tri-x in 120
20 rolls Efke 25 in 120
2 50-sheet boxes Efke 25 in 4x5

Freestyle order as soon as the weather cools down a bit -...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-29-2012
Replies: 118
Views: 13,333
Posted By sykotec
2 boxes of PL25 in 4x5 and 20 rolls of R25 in 120...

2 boxes of PL25 in 4x5 and 20 rolls of R25 in 120 should be on the way from B&H, assuming the online ordering system was right about that 'in stock' thing.

Wish I could afford to stock up more,...
Forum: Optics Theory - 08-26-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,744
Posted By sykotec
Sorry, didn't answer the spirit of the question...

Sorry, didn't answer the spirit of the question too well.... honestly, I've never found it more than a novelty to do anything but maybe macro (which I just don't really do) with enlarging lenses on a...
Forum: Optics Theory - 08-26-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,744
Posted By sykotec
I'm actually LOOKING for a good (or better) 150mm...

I'm actually LOOKING for a good (or better) 150mm - 135mm works for 4x5, but not ideal.

That said, other than a second-choice spare for each format I use, anything else goes onto old small and...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-24-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,360
Posted By sykotec
Sounds like you've got a plan! Delta 3200 is one...

Sounds like you've got a plan! Delta 3200 is one of my 3, and makes roller derby JUST workable with the 67II. Different shots that I might get with 35mm, but it works for me.

Enjoy the big...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-24-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,360
Posted By sykotec
I'm in the process of doing this - left the 35mm...

I'm in the process of doing this - left the 35mm gear home for the past few weeks now, will be letting the wife choose what she wants to keep for her use this weekend.

I've found great...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-13-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,292
Posted By sykotec
today is one of what will (hopefully) by many...

today is one of what will (hopefully) by many Mamiya 7II/80 days. I suppose my recent (still digesting this one) decision to give up 35mm in favor of 6x7 and 4x5, plus the weight of my other 6x7...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-14-2012
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,439
Posted By sykotec
150mm for the Mayima 7, and funds to pay for the...

150mm for the Mayima 7, and funds to pay for the camera itself!
Forum: RFF Polls 07-13-2012
Replies: 1,969
Views: 110,660
Posted By sykotec
it seems i'll be figuring out what can go in...

it seems i'll be figuring out what can go in order to pay for the Mamiya 7II and 80mm that's going from 'long term loan' to 'mine' - 150mm from the classifieds already paid for yesterday.

developing...
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