Insights on Large Format 4×5 Lenses

Explore the captivating world of large format lenses, where legendary names like Super Angulons, Symmars, and Grandagons tell the story of decades of optical innovation. Discover how these marvels from Schneider-Kreuznach, Rodenstock, Nikon, and Fujifilm contribute to the striking and unique beauty of large…

The JOBO Drum System

Explore the JOBO 2500 and 2800 drum systems, engineered for top-tier film and print processing. The 2500 series is ideal for professionals working with roll films and large formats up to 4x5 inches, while the 2800 series is perfect for daylight print processing. Both…

The FPP-3

With only a manual rotation device and a small JOBO 2520 drum, processing was tedious and time-consuming. Determined to improve efficiency, I developed the Film and paper processor v3 (FPP-3), which streamlines the process, ensuring uniform and reproducible results with less effort and time,…

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Black Creek | CH45-F2 SK Super Angulon 75 mm | Rollei IR 400

The Wood Effect

Explore the unseen world through the lens of infrared photography, where lush vegetation transforms into surreal landscapes with striking white leaves against dark skies. Captured using sensitive NIR film, these images unveil a reality beyond our visible spectrum, revealing extraordinary interpretations of light and…

Chamonix C45F-2

This view camera is made with a beautiful combination of materials such as teak wood, carbon fiber, stainless steel, and aluminum. The design of this camera follows the concept introduced by Richard H. Phillips, which takes advantage of high-tech materials to offer precise movements, durability and…

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CH45-F2 | S-K APO-Symmar 210 | ADOX CHS 100

B/W Slides

A short description of how to develop B/W slides with the ADOX SCALA B&W Reversal Kit and the CHS 100 II film This is the Voigtländer Bessa with a Compur shutter and  Anastigmat Skopar f/4.5 lens. The production year is likely 1935.This gorgeous slide was taken…

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Petrified tree | ZB SQ-B

Puyango Petrified Forest

A fascinating fossil deposit of petrified wood located in the middle basin of the Puyango River, South Ecuador. Walking in this landscape is like traveling back in time. After some minutes of walk I found a well preserved petrified Araucarioxylon whose age is estimated at…