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US Midwest covers a lot of area. Where are you located?

I am only offering b&w silver gelatin prints, from 4x5 contact prints up to 16x20 enlargements. Everything I have had on offer was matted (usually to...

I am having a very fine sit in the Sun on my tiny veranda. I DIY tons of stuff and got paid well for 30 years to do so. Every job was custom. ...

This picture shows a B&J 4x5 and a Calumet Green Monster 8x10 along with other 'junk' in a corner of my studio back in about 1974.Corner of my...

Show your work.

Apparently you are not aware that machine shops do work for other people. They fabricate stuff to repair or replace missing parts. I don't understand...

The OP apparently does not have a machine shop. You have not shown your wood-work solution. I call bullshit. I do not understand why you bothered...

Great portrait. Good to see your work again Sergei.

I thought this was the Do-It-Yourself Forum. Apparently in this instance it's the Don't-Do-It-Yourself forum. LOL In the past I've owned the Green...

Do you mind if I ask you the sizes of the prints you offer, whether they are color or black and white, whether they are matted or framed, and what...

A whole lot cheaper than a 6 -/2” WA Dagor

Oh, just forget the Metrogon unless you want one without shutter. Metrogons are a huge pain in the butt. I have several put to storage, right next to...

thanks all for the replies. First i wanted something really cheap like the wolly. But now i bought 300mm sironar N MC with peco profia 8x10 and will...

No!

Ah, there you both are. Looking good as usual!

To make sure there is no light-leak from under the negative carrier, I suggest adhesive black flocking paper on the negative holder facing the lens...

The OE C1 sliding block is crucial to the design. The camera is as heavy as 18.5 lbs when aluminum, before the lens and it can carry a heavy lens. ...

Thanks Phil, that makes sense. I purchased my camera without a lens. I believe it was originally sold for use with a 72mm XL. That would explain the...

As simple as the tripod block is, it would be very easy to fabricate one from aluminum and brass using basic tools. A machine shop could make one and...

Good work, Sergei! It's good to see you back posting pictures.

Been a while.. Sorry - other things called me. -- Here is one from last Saturday. 8x10 xray film, 360 mm heliar @ 5.6 And the hat.. by Sergei...

I agree that the lens panel for this was usually "short" regardless of lens and the flange focal distance was made up by an appropriate rear spacer.

This is a good idea Eric, thanks! I will also put together my thoughts on a website and ask you some questions when I have a chance, I appreciate it....