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Title: For the tintype fans
Post by: Francois on June 14, 2012, 10:33:32 PM

For the tinheads around here, here's a clip from Adam and Jamie's (mythbusters) tested.com website that explain how it works.

Enjoy

The Science of Tintype Photography (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DneujRTXwic#ws)

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: mickld on June 14, 2012, 11:54:44 PM

I enjoyed that, thanks.

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: gary m on June 15, 2012, 12:26:52 AM

I saw this before and I think thats awesome they opened a tintype studio. I collect vintage tintypes and really want to try it out. I am hoping to go to Brokklyn in a few weeks for Photoville. They are setting up a tintype studio, portraits willl be 30 bucks! http://capworkshops.org/photoville-2012/ (http://capworkshops.org/photoville-2012/)

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: sapata on June 15, 2012, 01:11:08 AM

Realy enjoyed Francois...
And i'm glad I can convert one my 4x5 Toyo darkslides to take tintypes  :)

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: astrobeck on June 15, 2012, 03:10:29 AM

So much to love about this!
Thanks for posting!

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Magnus on June 15, 2012, 07:38:19 PM

Wonderful!
Thanks for posting. If only the chemicals were a bit easier to come by...

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: charles binns on June 15, 2012, 08:43:40 PM

A superb video.  Really want to try this out

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Sandeha Lynch on June 16, 2012, 01:16:51 PM

Black anodised aluminium seems fine.  That's cheap enough.

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Diane Peterson on June 16, 2012, 02:29:31 PM

as if i were not already convinced i needed to do this! NOw I am wondering how expensive are the chemicals and where can I get them in the U.S.??
Sapata....please show a picture of your conversion on the 4x5 film holders when you get them done..
I was thinking about this yesterday and wondered if I could do it with pinhole...now I know I can...

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: sapata on June 16, 2012, 03:36:53 PM

Quote from: Diane Peterson on June 16, 2012, 02:29:31 PM

as if i were not already convinced i needed to do this! NOw I am wondering how expensive are the chemicals and where can I get them in the U.S.??
Sapata....please show a picture of your conversion on the 4x5 film holders when you get them done..
I was thinking about this yesterday and wondered if I could do it with pinhole...now I know I can...

I'll make sure of that Diane ;)

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Britt Aximon on June 16, 2012, 05:41:52 PM

Oooooooooo I think I have to go to San Francisco. Or starting to make my own portraits. Wonderful and tempting.

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Sandeha Lynch on June 16, 2012, 05:44:54 PM

Someone just passed me another nice one ... Shooting in LA With Ian Ruhter on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/40201107)

I wish I was safe around chemicals.   ::)

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Diane Peterson on June 17, 2012, 01:34:36 AM

Quote from: Britt "axia" Aximon on June 16, 2012, 05:41:52 PM

Oooooooooo I think I have to go to San Francisco. Or starting to make my own portraits. Wonderful and tempting.

Britt...i  :)was just thinking the same thing..about a 12 hour drive for me but it would so be worth it!! We will have to make a plan :)

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: astrobeck on June 17, 2012, 02:36:12 PM

you can buy pre-mixed kits in the USA at Bostick and Sullivan in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

http://www.bostick-sullivan.com/cart/home.php?cat=366 (http://www.bostick-sullivan.com/cart/home.php?cat=366)

Main page is at
http://www.bostick-sullivan.com/cart/home.php?cat=323 (http://www.bostick-sullivan.com/cart/home.php?cat=323)

They also offer a couple of workshops on their page....

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: Diane Peterson on June 17, 2012, 03:10:54 PM

Thanks for that info Becky :), just what I was looking for!

Title: Re: For the tintype fans
Post by: sapata on June 18, 2012, 04:35:23 PM

This guys also have some stuff...
http://lundphotographics.com/ (http://lundphotographics.com/)