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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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....
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...
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...
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?
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.
Thanks Frank et al! Your simple instructions can teach even mildly retarded people like myself the basics of LF photography. I'm loving this!
Could someone kindly post (or email me) a photo taken with this lens? Thanks.
Ken
Thanks guys! Once again you have the answers!
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?
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?
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...
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...
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....
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.
Thanks, Bruce! Steve has already been helping me via email - I didn't realise he wrote the book on the subject!:)
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...
Yes - provia. Thanks for all your help, Frank!
I can't believe I did it. Thanks everyone - I appreciate all the help!
I just placed an order for the 4990. It should arrive by Friday.:)
Thanks, guys!
I found an Epson 2450 :)... but it does not have a 4x5 film adapter/holder :( .
Where can one find a 4x5 film holder :confused: ?
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
Thanks, Jim!
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What is the optimal aperture for the Rodenstock 210mm f/5.6 Sironar-N MC?
How old is this lens (serial #10332xxx)? Thanks.
Ken
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....
What is the exposure compensation when racking out the bellows on a 210mm (8inch?) lens? Is it +1/3 per inch? Thanks.
Ken
Should I try to find an instruction manual for my 45D, or is it useless?
You guys really are the best!
What is a good (air?) cable release for a Rodenstock Sironar-N 210mm lens mounted in a Copal 1 shutter?
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...
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!
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. ...
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...
Sorry - I forgot to ask - He's asking $329 - Is that a fair price in Excellent condition with clean glass? Thanks.
Ken
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!
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!:)
That's sounds interesting, Jim. There's a lot on Ebay right now. Thanks!:)
Jack - I got hutzba...but not That much hutzba! Besides, there's no 8x10 quickload sheets! ;)
http://www.salzgeber.at/disc/disc.pdf
Thanks! :)
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.
Thanks for your detailed answer, Jack - and thanks for not berating a newbie!
All the best,
Ken
P.S. Awesome galleries, BTW!