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This may be off-topic, but may be something to think about.

My 8x10 enlarger is a Screen 18x22 vertical process (stat) camera that I was GIVEN by a local newspaper just to get it out of their...

David,

I'm planning a backpacking trip next week and have just done an experiment using a Canon G2 digital camera as an exposure meter for my Super Speed Graphic for shooting Velvia ...

I'll have to disagree with those who are dissing the Super Speed Graphic. I used mine today and employed the drop bed front, front fall, front axis tilt and could have used front swing if needed....

Hi Clark,

As others have noted, it's really a personal preference issue, IMO. However, I'l l throw out another alternative to a loupe that I've found to work great. For my 8x10 (Deardorff)...

Yes! In fact, I've even used it on 8x10 with some very interesting results.

I have both the 5x7 and 8x10 backs for my Deardorff field camera. To focus at infinity, there is no movement available...

Hi Ben,

I've used a variety of Bogens over the years, including both the 3050 and 3021 with both 3047 and 3057 heads. I also have a 342 Gitzo. But for large format photography, I've never found ...

Hi David,

A few years ago, I used about 50 sheets of the Bergger film for a photo project on Cumberland Island, Ga. and developed in PMK/Jobo.

Like you, I was amazed at how this combo held...

Matthew,

I print Azo with great results using a simple 100-watt soft white household bulb about 18 inches above the paper; no hot spots.

Average exposure times with ABC pyro developed...

Erik,

The frame supply store I use sells Techmount 3 (equivalent to Seal Fusion 4000) in 36 inch by 30 yard rolls for around $45 per roll.

I do a lot of mounting and a roll typically lasts me...

My Deardorff 8x10 sits motionless on a Ries tripod (the J-600 I think it is - anyway not the big heavy mother or the little one you disassemble to carry).

This tripod is a pleasure to both carry...

Josh,

I have a Traditonal Wisner and regularly use my 120 HM Symmar with the regular bellows with no problems except for extreme perspective control subjects, like a close shot of a tall...

Matthew,

A few years ago I was given an upright stat camera with an onboard reflection/transmission densitometer and thought I'd use Phil Davis' testing methods to zero in on my PMK negatives.
...

Well, Film isn't dead yet. The Fat Lady hasn't sung, but I swear I can hear her clearing her throat!

I've spent the better part of the last 20 years trying to become proficient in large format...

Larry,

You're exactly right about the large image circle. I tried the same thing you're doing several years ago and purchased a non-red dot Artar, 14-inch to use as a portrait lens on my 4x5...

Stephen,

I don't know if this will fit your needs, but it's worked out great for me.

About four years ago I was given a Screen vertical stat camera, you know, the kind that was used in the...

Marco,

Check out a Super Speed Graphic or Super Graphic camera. They can usually be found on eBay for less than $500 with a lens and they have quite liberal FRONT movements, and a revolving ...

I think I read this in one of AA's books: "The view camera doesn't force you to do anything, but it allows you to do everything."

Nick,

I have the Wisner Traditional and have had very few occasions where I wished for the rear axis tilt. I see it as a matter of convenience, really, as you can do anything that the axis tilt...

Bill,

It's a retaining ring for an unthreaded, drop-in "series" filter. Sorry, but I can't remember which series filters the WF Ektar uses, but they should be available from Tiffen, etc., but...

Bob,

I've used my Jobo since 1994 with wonderful results.

With color, I've always had great luck just following the instructions E6 Chemistry instructions to the letter.

With B&W, I believe...

Emile,

I just recently acquired a 5x7 back for my Deardorff 8x10 and I'm really enjoying the format.

I was shooting both 4x5 and 8x10 before, and had a pretty good compliment of lenses for...

How quickly we forget!

Just a few years ago almost all color photography in print was made with separation (b&w) negatives as a necessary pre- press operation using these same principles, but...

I've had the 72XL since 1997 and can highly recommend it. I use it with three different formats ? 4x5 (wisner), 5x7 & 8x10 (deardorff).

This is by far my most versitle lens for wide angle. It...

I did some experimenting recently and discovered that I could use my Schneider 72mm Super Angulon XL on my Deardorff 8x10 and (just barely) still focus at infinity.

No, the image circle doesn't...

I've used the lens on 4x5 for over 4 years with b&w and haven't needed the CF.

I've been experimenting with it on 8x10 format (Deardorff?it'll focus, barely, at infinity with no movements) to...

Brian,

I use a Deardorff 8x10 and have packed mine in an f/64 since 1996 when I purchased the camera. I've been very happy with mine.

When mine was made, the material was heavy cordura-type ...

Thanks, Got it!

Does anyone know what has happened to the Deardorff Historical Website.

I had bookmarked the site earlier at the following URL (http://members.nbci.com/Deardorffcam/indexa.html), but when I've...

Just about any flash will work. I think having a good incident light meter (if you're using fill flash, you're nearby the subject, right?) to read both flash and ambient light to balance the...

I also tried to use a 10x loupe for groundglass focusing with much frustration. I later switched to a 4x Schneider Loupe (very good), but for 8x10 I now use a jeweler's magnifying headset that is...

If you're using a Wisner or Deardorff or other brand that has the spring steel tabs at the top front of the film standard box (the ones with holes to snap the closed camera shut), you might want...