Clear Backpack Cms

Part of a great imaging system when paired with CMS 20ii

Only use this developer for cms 20 ii. Part of an amazing imaging system.

Worked well with an Epson 1776W. Installed at two locations and was flawless. Coupled with Chief CMS-012W pipe extension for a light install.

Short of the discontinued Efke 25 and the difficult-to-process Adox CMS 20, this is the highest resolution black-and-white film on the market. I purchased both 35mm and 120 from B&H; I've already shot some of the 35mm and it looks excellent. Be careful with filters though, as this is a contrasty film right out of the box, so you may not want to use deep reds in daylight. Film, the original RAW file.

Originally I was going to pick up a second hand sekonic L-758, but then decided that the new features of this meter were worth spending a bit more. One feature I've used extensively so far is the spot meter function that lets you average 9 readings in memory. This has really come in handy when working with film that is usually a bit more difficult to work with such as Adox CMS 20 and Fuji Velvia 50. Shooting Adox CMS 20 in 4x5 and Velvia 50 in both 4x5 and 8x10 has a high cost per sheet, and this light meter helps to ensure that errors in exposure are rare if at all. Also, the fact that it now runs on a standard size of AA Batteries is a nice perk.

I use a Sanken stereo shotgun mic (CMS-10). This mount replaces the original Panasonic microphone mount - which cannot be used - as the Sanken can be seen at 24mm setting. Using this mount pushes the Sanken further away from the body - and now the mic now no longer appears in the video.

Combined with Auray CMS-01 5/8-27 to 1/4-20 Mic Stand Swivel Adapter to hang my projector, perfect fit....

The result photo of CMS 20 II looks pretty pleasant, with reasonable contrast and absolutely invisible grain (I managed to get a 267MP camera scan from the 135 film). The only thing you need to know it to stick to the manual/data sheet. It has detailed instructions, especially on thorough cleaning of the tank, no pre-watering, using acid stop bath, and only do fixing in 30-60 seconds.

Workes great with the Chief CMS-003 3 Speed-Connect Fixed Extension Column

Pricey, but the pouch keeps my backpack organized. Clear window is easy to see what's inside. I use 10 for chargers, with a Sony charger in one compartment and a 30W Anker charger and all the cables in another. A little snug, but they fit.