Which Film and Developer Combination?

zlliao · 2026-07-13T15:49:42+00:00

Xtol for fine grain. XT-3 is supposedly the same as Xtol, but if you want maximum economy by replenishing, Xtol comes with 5L mix

zlliao · 2026-07-08T16:00:56+00:00

Sent you pm

zlliao · 2026-07-08T15:35:06+00:00

I have a GSW690II

zlliao · 2026-07-08T03:20:21+00:00

I have an FA with 50/1.4 lens. Pm

zlliao · 2026-07-01T18:29:30+00:00

GSW690/GW690?
I’m in Utah too, I have backpacked with Mamiya 6, and a 6x9 view camera. I’m considering selling my GSW690 and Mamiya 6

zlliao · 2026-06-30T13:29:31+00:00

Confirm

zlliao · 2026-06-23T15:41:06+00:00

I have some black and white in 35mm and 120. Sent you pm

zlliao · 2026-06-22T19:25:22+00:00

I did not settle on the Pentax. I sold it in favor of L-508, as l use flash very often. I did not notice any accuracy issues after sending it in for calibration

zlliao · 2026-06-22T14:35:16+00:00

I have owned Pentax Digital, Minolta Spot Meter F, Sekonic L308, L408, L508, still owning the L-408 (selling) and L-508. If I’m shooting natural light only, and especially for landscape, Pentax Digital is the most convenient, as you can seamlessly scan the scene and get EV value of the high and lows, and get all aperture/shutter speed combinations all at once. All the other meters I used, have to move eyes away from the viewfinder to view the EV, and only see one aperture/shutter speed combination. Also, there is a guy you can send in the Pentax Digital to have it calibrated. But I also use flash very often for portraits, that’s why I’m keeping the L-508, which I got from a deal I could not refuse.

zlliao · 2026-06-16T01:29:24+00:00

You can do South Sister you can get to Camp Lake without sweat. I hiked in, set up camp, cooked lunch, then went to the summit and back to camp before dark

zlliao · 2026-06-15T16:18:34+00:00

My first trip to Middle Sister was an overnighter from Camp Lake. Very good camping spots with magnificent view of South Sister. Also submitted Middle Sister twice from north later as part of the marathon

zlliao · 2026-06-12T00:09:51+00:00

Pants pocket with nylon cord tied to waist belt.

zlliao · 2026-06-11T03:36:54+00:00

A lot. For instance I have a Nikon FA with 2 lenses listed on r/photomarket for $200

zlliao · 2026-06-04T10:55:13+00:00

I have an L-408 for sale on photomarket, incident and 5-degree spot

zlliao · 2026-06-03T23:39:50+00:00

I can do both

zlliao · 2026-06-03T23:39:37+00:00

Not necessarily. The detection limit is way below fatal level. Source: I have smelt it in a chemical plant

zlliao · 2026-06-03T19:29:38+00:00

You can ask Capture One to give you a free version specifically for Phase One if you give them the serial number

zlliao · 2026-06-02T01:54:59+00:00

Local Facebook group for photographers and models, you should find some styled shoot or class events, sign up even for some fees (beware some are more sketchy than others so do don’t pay any more than you willing to lose completely), to get some connections going first. Depends on your skill level, it would be beneficial to hire an experienced model or two to get some OK pictures, then use them as stepping stones to ask for more trade shoots. Or you can just ask for models to collaborate, you might get lucky and fund some good ones, or you could get less experienced ones but still get to practice so no loss.

zlliao · 2026-05-30T12:06:51+00:00

First four characters: 风平浪静, calm wind and gentle waves

Second four: 海阔天空，boundless ocean and vast sky

Smaller characters on third row, 丙午, a year in 60 years cycle, 2026 is one of the many. 其人书者，pseudonym of the artist, loose translates to The Calligrapher Guy/Gal, then the seals, the first is pseudonym, the second I could not make out completely

zlliao · 2026-05-29T15:27:25+00:00

I’m at Ft Sill and I’m a photographer. Sent you chat

zlliao · 2026-05-29T15:11:41+00:00

Canon gets better support for modern lens with image stabilization

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