I've often thought I'd like to have a 6x9 and probably a Crown Graphic
but I've never developed sheet film and don't really have any desire to
go back to a darkroom. Haven't had one since 1985 when I also sold my
Beseler 23C. But I could see myself scanning large negs on a flatbed
(that someone else developed).
Chuck Norcutt
Walt Wayman wrote:
> There's a certain pleasure and satisfaction that comes from standing
> in the darkroom, feeling the bottom edge of the film for the notches,
> making sure it's on the bottom right, and loading the film holders in
> total darkness. And anyway, it's just something few people know how
> to do these days, so I do it just for the hell of it. Then there's
> developing it, which can be tricky too. And there's that slap and
> snick when you slide one in or out that I love to hear. I learned
> photography as a journalism student in college using a Crown Graphic
> 4x5. I guess I've never gotten over it. :-)
>
> But I've got a half dozen 120 roll film backs, which are handier,
> since they can be loaded in the field without a "black bag," and can
> be instantly changed for different types of film. The Graphic roll
> film backs are okay, but the Horseman backs are best; they hold the
> film flatter, and they fit the Graphics.
>
> Walt
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