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Hi all,

I got 12 soviet dry plates, this is the third attempt, the image at the glass is pretty faint but after I scanned I was surprised and this came out:

Plaubel Makina II with wide Orhar 73mm f/6.8.
Rated as ISO 1, F/12, 1 second.
Develop D76 1+1, 4 min at 20 degrees.

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Kotelnicheskaya Embankment.

There is some degradation in the sides and something like light leaks but I'm not sure if they come from my holder/camera, the cut glass holder fits really well to the back and the light traps are excellent. My guess this plates were not stored as they should but I liked the outcome.
I wonder if I can do some portraits with the 8 left I have :)

Thank you for looking,
Alex


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I think I see huge reverse letters in the sky! Yeah, storage issues for sure. But the "vintage" look is certainly evident.

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Another one, this a portrait, I need to remember opening one stop more at least. Same lens as before. 1 second, f/6.8.

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Mr Tim.

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Alex


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Another two, this time is from the new 9x12 batch which results pretty good.

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Lilium candidum #1.

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Ms Doll.

Both with Bergueil and Heliar 15cm.

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Alex


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THe doll is a wonderful image... so trippy!
This dry plates are hit or miss, but you got a few good images out of them


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Already shot half box of this soviet dry plate from 1989.
This one has some artifacts, these dry plates are always unknown the outcome. Shot with Bergheil 9x12 and Heliar.

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Ruslan.

This other went pretty well, first time at my home made balcony studio:)
Shot with Tachihara 4x5 and 9x12 Linhof holder, also Heliar.
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Lena.

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I'll have to pick up a box of dry plates if I ever get the plumbing fixed in here. You are an inspiration for us all, Alex.

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I am looking with awe at this LF and plate work.


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Thank you, Phil and Julio. :)

Two more, this time the ladies skin aged too much due the tanned skin I guess...
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Ms Alejandra.

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Sveta.

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Alex


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A green filter will help with skin tones, Alex.

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