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    Goodbye, everyone!

    Due to personal reasons, I must give up my new found love of LF photography. I just wanted to say "thank you" for all you help and support in helping a newbie get started. Frank, Steve, Brian et al....
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    QR plate question

    I just got a used BOGEN 3047 head with QR plate from eBay ($40).:) Problem is the threads on the QR plate bolt are bent.:( I have an Omega 45D. Can I get the the correct bolts (I think they are...
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    Re: What is a Giclée print?

    Thanks Paulr et al. What printer lab do you guys use for your best shots...or are all prints are basically equal? I have a nice Canon printer, but I was just wondering if there was some pro printer...
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    What is a Giclée print?

    And is it any better than a Canon i9900 print with Tetenal Fine Art Glossy paper?

    Edit: Also, what is the best 8x10 print from a 4x5? What type of printer?
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    Re: Macro lens on a budget?

    I just got the Nikkor 120. Thanks everyone! $300 was pretty cheap for a dedicated macro. Plus I love my little format 55mm macro! I don't think I could go wrong.
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    5 minutes ! ! ! That's how long it took me to mount my new lens ! !

    Thanks Frank et al! Your simple instructions can teach even mildly retarded people like myself the basics of LF photography. I'm loving this!
  7. Nikon 120mm f/5.6 macro lens sample photos?

    Could someone kindly post (or email me) a photo taken with this lens? Thanks.

    Ken
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    Re: Should I try this at home?

    Thanks guys! Once again you have the answers!
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    Re: Should I try this at home?

    I can get a pre-drilled lens board for my new lens. Is it hard to mount a shutter and lens to a pre-cut lens board?
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    Should I try this at home?

    I'm thinking about buying a lens in shutter, but it does not come with a lens board. Should I try to mount the shutter to the board myself or is this a job for a pro?
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    Re: Macro lens on a budget?

    Thanks, everyone. ALERT: I just got two great books in the mail (thanks, Bruce!)- one by Steve Simmons and one by Jim Stone. Steve says that I can get 1:1 with a "normal lens or a slightly...
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    Macro lens on a budget?

    Are there any good 1:1 4x5 macro lenses that are relatively cheap? Be honest. I don't mind paying if I have to. I just don't want to pass up any little gems if they're out there. (I paid $100 for my...
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    Oops!

    Sorry - I found the threads.:o

    Perhaps I'll try it without using a polarizer, however, since that seems the conventional wisdom around here.

    BTW, I meant to say sunlight, not direct sunlight....
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    Polarizer usage

    Do you guys use polarizers for color landscapes in direct sun?

    Also, my 35mm lenses are threaded, but my Rodenstock isn't. Do I get a non-threaded filter?

    Thanks.
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    Sold!

    Thanks, Bruce! Steve has already been helping me via email - I didn't realise he wrote the book on the subject!:)
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    You guys are really nice!

    Thanks, everyone, for your kind words. I don't have the instruction manual for my camera yet, so I had to wing handling the camera somewhat, which was'nt hard for this first shot because it only...
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    Re: My first shot!

    Yes - provia. Thanks for all your help, Frank!
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    My first shot!

    I can't believe I did it. Thanks everyone - I appreciate all the help!
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    Re: Cheap scanner recommendation?

    I just placed an order for the 4990. It should arrive by Friday.:)

    Thanks, guys!
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    Re: Cheap scanner recommendation?

    I found an Epson 2450 :)... but it does not have a 4x5 film adapter/holder :( .

    Where can one find a 4x5 film holder :confused: ?
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    Cheap scanner recommendation?

    Can anyone recommend a cheap scanner for 4x5 negs/trans? I just want to make 8x10prints for now. I was hoping to spend under $300. After all, my camera and lens were only $400! ;) Thanks.

    Ken
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    Re: Optimal aperture for Rodenstock 210mm?

    Thanks, Jim!

    f/22-32
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    Optimal aperture for Rodenstock 210mm?

    What is the optimal aperture for the Rodenstock 210mm f/5.6 Sironar-N MC?

    How old is this lens (serial #10332xxx)? Thanks.

    Ken
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    Thanks, guys!

    I just got my camera about an hour ago and I already love it! :)

    The accessories will arrive Thursday (from Calumet), but I'm already practising. I placed a subject close-up - about 4 feet away....
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    Exposure Compensation for 210mm

    What is the exposure compensation when racking out the bellows on a 210mm (8inch?) lens? Is it +1/3 per inch? Thanks.
    Ken
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    Re: Thanks Frank, Jim, Ole, et al!

    Should I try to find an instruction manual for my 45D, or is it useless?
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    Thanks again, Jim!

    You guys really are the best!
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    Re: Thanks Frank, Jim, Ole, et al!

    What is a good (air?) cable release for a Rodenstock Sironar-N 210mm lens mounted in a Copal 1 shutter?
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    Thanks Frank, Jim, Ole, et al!

    I just bought my camera/lens from Ebay, using your advise (including patience!).

    Thank you all so much! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    BTW, I got a 4x5 Toyo and 210 f/5.6 Rodenstock lens...
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    Re: 4x5 Beginner camera

    I know - I just got my Soebel books yesterday!:eek::confused: :(

    I think I'll practice with one sheet in the light for about a month!
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    Re: Rodenstock vs. Schneider?

    I just got a cheap lens recommendation from Tim Sharkey - the Schneider G-Claron 210 f/9 - I told him I was interested in shooting moderately close (flowers ) and wanted something under $400. ...
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    Re: 4x5 Beginner camera

    Met with my local dealer and came to the conclusion that a monorail would better suit my needs, but he only had an expensive Omega. But Ebay has a lot of inexpensive ($200-$300) Toyos that look...
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    Re: 4x5 Beginner camera

    Sorry - I forgot to ask - He's asking $329 - Is that a fair price in Excellent condition with clean glass? Thanks.
    Ken
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    Thanks, Donald!

    I'm so glad to hear that. I should have figured (My local dealer finds great stuff all the time - like the best camera/lens combo I've ever tried - DS M3 50 2).

    Thank you!
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    Thanks, Ole!

    I just called my local dealer. He said he has a Pre-Anniversary 4x5 Speed Graphic and 150mm Ectar? lens that he will show me how to use next week! I can't wait!:)
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    Re: 4x5 Beginner camera

    That's sounds interesting, Jim. There's a lot on Ebay right now. Thanks!:)
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    Re: 4x5 Beginner camera

    Jack - I got hutzba...but not That much hutzba! Besides, there's no 8x10 quickload sheets! ;)
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    Re: Can bellows "stretch" lens?

    http://www.salzgeber.at/disc/disc.pdf

    Thanks! :)
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    Re: Can bellows "stretch" lens?

    Wow - great explanation, Louie - thanks!

    Can you recommend a camera for a 150mm lens to shoot a close-up of leaves? Someone suggested a heavy monorail like a Sinar F.
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    Re: Rodenstock vs. Schneider?

    Thanks for your detailed answer, Jack - and thanks for not berating a newbie!
    All the best,
    Ken
    P.S. Awesome galleries, BTW!
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