Working On AMBROTOS KANATA All Spring/Summer And Fall!

Looking forward to next years ambrotype making. I feel like the technique is improving and I should be able to complete smaller plates in the field this year. Have 2 trips to Banff, 1 to Jasper, 1 to Saskatchewan and 1 to Southern Alberta planned already!! Cannot wait to get back on the road making photos for the AMBROTOS KANATA PROJECT. It all starts in May, soon after my return from Thailand and Winnipeg (Flash Photographic Festival).

Photo is of the motor home, darkroom trailer used for the project.

 

AMBROTOS KANATA motor home and wet plate darkroom.

Bought Me A Projection Lens, A Vintage Charles Beseler Company 14" E.F. Series III Camera Lens Magnifier NJ USA

Kurt M from Italy, an online friend who does amazing ULF wet plate work recommended this lens to me. I bought it for a very cheap $22 USD, the shipping actually cost more than the lens $26 USD.

Been hearing a variety of things about these type lens. Thought it was worth a gamble, especially with the great portrait work Kurt does with one. And for $60 odd dollars Canadian, Ido not have much to lose. If it preforms well I will look for longer and shorter versions, this one is 14 inches, Kurt uses a 18 inch lens  I believe, that lens covers a 20x24 camera. I am hoping my 14 incher will cover 16x20, we shall see. Making wet plate photos with it, should be fun.

Here is a well written article about the good and bad points of this glass.

https://charles.hollemeersch.net/2016/11/11/projection-optics-company-18-lens-review/ 

 Charles Beseler 14" E.F. Series III Camera Lens