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Here is a nice little overview video showing how to make, expose, and develop a tin type. I haven’t done this yet. I really need to get off my tail and do it. This looks quite enjoyable.

Wet Plate Collodion Photography on eBay

I had a conversation with my friend, John Harrison, last night. One of the topics was camera obscura.

So to celebrate the long overdue conversation, here is a video of the creation of a camera obscura, a simple demonstration, and a link to wikipedia for some background information.

Here is the wikipedia article

I’m a film guy, but wet plate collodion photography is very interesting. Here are a a couple videos by Quinn Jacobson.

The Wet Plate Collodion Process

Making A Wet Plate Collodion Portrait

Here are more of his videos. Quinn Jacobson on YouTube. It looks like he’s producing a DVD about this. I might have to buy it. I have a great appreciation for anyone who keeps older processes alive in the face of expediency.

Wet Plate Collodion Photography on eBay