I snagged a magic lantern projector off Ebay for $119 for it’s Darlot Lens. I slapped the lens on the Speed Graphic and loaded some precious FP-3000B and snapped a photo.
The results seem promising.
The projector came with a few interesting items; a chrome slide, a couple of 4″ convex lens, and rather large, old light bulb. I’ve yet to test it on wet plate.
I feel a bit guilty for taking this item apart.
5×7 Black Aluminum
10″ A.T. Thompson Petzval
12 seconds, wide open
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Here’s this year’s submission to World Wet Plate Day – a close up of the rosette.
I’m really intrigued by my Copper Wheel (Aeonium Sunburst) especially how it renders in collodion.
5×7 Black Aluminum
Nickel Plated Darlot Petzval (~7″, ~f/5)
24 seconds, wide open
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First BGA and I really like the deeper black on these. The weight of the plate gives a substantial feel to it compared to tins. Unfortunately, these guys cost 4 times more than clear glass.
I’m starting to get “iodide holes” – I guess it’s time for silver maintenance.
4×6 BGA
E.H. Hardy Petzval (~9″, f/3.5)
4 seconds, wide open
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5×7 CGA
A.T. Thomson Petzval (~9″, ~f/5)
2.5 seconds, wide open
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I mixed “Market Pantry” Vinegar Developer and tried it out today. Developed this ambrotype for about 30 seconds and it actually worked.
6″ f/~5 No Name Petzval Magic Lantern
4×5 CGA
6 seconds, wide open
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