This weekend in the darkroom

I finally got time to tray process my 8 frames from Oklahoma.
Seems I forgot to load one film holder, so it was only six.
(Anyone else ever do that but you're too afraid to admit it in
public?)

What really bothers me is when I *somehow* put 2 sheets in at once
and don't notice it. Only did it once this batch. Never happened
with 4x5!

Anyway, I'm a little dissatisfied with the results.
But my next shots will be with Bergger so maybe the whole texture will
improve.

The Wollensak 159/12.5 did a fine job except for the outter 1/2" where
it's pretty soft. It's for sale now because Friday I got the Fujinon
and need
to cover that cost. (Though I would consider trading it for a 4x5
again.
There are times when 4x5 is just more practical. Perhaps another
Busch D with
a lens & some accs??)

So far I like the results from 8x10. The extra work is sometimes
worth it.
But sometimes not. If the Bergger results improve enough then 4x5
will get
less use.

I'm also looking into the possibility of my development technique.
35mm is so fool-proof that I might need to pay detailed attention to
time/temp with 8x10. Might that be the case? I've not been worrying
about 1-2 deg. or dev. concentration accuracy. Are they *more*
critical here? (Time to improve as much as possible and make the
experience worthwhile.)

Collin


Also ...
For those in the Columbus, OH, area, Midwest Photo's gallery this
month features the work of an Ohio University phototography professor.
They're 4x5 & 5x7 contacts. Very nice work. My favorite of their
galleries so far.