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  1. Re: Has anyone purchased anything from Chamonix lately?

    I ordered a bellows a few years ago- it took 5 weeks to get here and there was no word on it until it hit the US (customs or US entry or something of the sort)- I was able to track it again at that...
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    Re: Make water look wet

    In color work I tend to do water pics with non-matte printing material- sometimes the glossier the better. The glossier medium seems to fit the reflective subject matter better in most of the cases...
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    Re: Which lens board for SS80XL

    I use mine with a flat lens board on a Arca Swiss F-metric (compact-version with the 110mm front standard). I have the leather pleated bellows that compresses enough to allow reasonable movements...
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    Re: Velvia 50 replacement

    I prefer and have used Provia for several years now after being a total Velvia addict years ago- give that a try and see what you think. Its not as saturated, but you can compensate for that if you...
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    Re: Screw for Fujion 600 mm

    I would love to know the specifics of these screws as well- lost one myself a while ago and have been unsuccessful in finding a replacement (at a reasonable price that is)
  6. How many color-based folks are still out there

    I'm curious- I know there are a large number of black and white aficionados that frequent this forum. I am not one of them- I still do E-6 transparency based work that I drum scan and digitally...
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    Re: Arca-Swiss lensboard Adaptor

    The Luland 141mm version works well too in my experience
  8. Re: Life after E6 and large format transparencies

    still doing E-6 myself. Shooting Provia and Velvia (occasionally) and developing myself. The Fuji Hunt kits are gone but I still have a little left so Ill switch at some point to Arista for that...
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    Re: Taking film in and out of the freezer

    If it is sealed throughout the process, no issues. Humidity and unsealed conditions with repeated cold to room temp to cold is where the issues occur.
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    Re: Sleeves for 4 x 10 negatives.

    I also just use the 8x10 and have no difficulties with them. I did, for a while, use an iron on low setting and a straight edge to weld a seam down the center of the 8x10 holder but gave up that...
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    Re: 4x10 how does it work and what do I need

    Ive always liked that format. My go to lenses for wide angle are a 120 Nikkor SW and sometimes a Fujinon 180 W. Normal for me in that format is about a Fujinon 240A. The Chamonix camera I use is an...
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    Re: 150mm - 165mm for 4x10

    For mine, I use a Fujinon 180 (with inside lettering) and a 120 Nikkor for my wider options on my 4x10. I cant afford anything in the 150-165 range that I have found.
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    Re: How many film holders?

    4x5 (15)
    4x10 (5)
    8x10 (5)
    all multiples of even loads for my Jobo Expert Drum
    changing bag along only when I think I might need it (like a longer trip) otherwise all the loading and unloading...
  14. Epson 9600- Experience with refillable ink cartridges

    Hi all-
    my experience with the Epson 9600 has been really good- clogs easily resolved, no mechanical issues but currently have found out the ink cartridges are no longer available- Epson has...
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    Re: Chamonix 4x10 & 450mm lens?

    Like Greg Y said, its a screw-in add on that attaches to the front of the currently used board with the front-most screw hole- it is quite secure and doesnt wobble or seem ill fitting at all
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    Re: Chamonix 4x10 & 450mm lens?

    Im pretty sure the effective lens length limit of the 410N3 deals with the desire to have a compact form when the camera is folded up for storage and the limitations to length are a result of the...
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    Re: Harrison Jumbo Film Changing Tent - Sticky

    To the last two posters, the stickiness is on the outside of the tent, the inside is unaffected since the sticky material is not used on the inner layers. Im thinking of basically doing the same...
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    Re: Harrison Jumbo Film Changing Tent - Sticky

    Im kind of curious if treating the sticky material with an absorbant powder like talc/chalk powder would help. Obviously I wouldnt do anything that could get inside the bag, but I have a back-up...
  19. Re: Freezing FIlm - Provia 100, Tmax 100 & 400, Ektachrome E100, Velvia 50

    I am currently using films as old as 2011-2013 that have been in a zip-lock bag with a silicon desiccant packet and stored frozen for the entirety of their life. You cannot tell the difference...
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    Any RRS Tripod Owners with a Series 4?

    I am in the market for a new tripod and wonder if any of you can comment on the RRS series 3 vs series 4 models. I shoot a variety of formats including both 4x10 and 8x10 Chamonix as the largest...
  21. Re: It happened to me! What Disasters or Near-misses have you had while Shooting?

    OK, I have two- one that is a little more funny than the other-
    In New Hampshire after crawling up rocks to get a water fall pic about 15 years ago, turned to figure my way back down and watched in...
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    Re: how to cut film in the dark?

    I use a hole punch for the cut piece without the marking- with a little practice you can get to the point where you can feel it about 1/2 way in and then you will get a semicircular removal on the...
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    Re: Benzotriazole Shelf Life?

    From a chemistry point of view (at least thats what my degree implies)- degrades with UV light and acidic conditions. If it has been exposed to neither (and I would include high temperatures as...
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    Re: Film Holder Material--slide

    with extensive testing on a variety of materials (check my other posts-the results are in there somewhere), I have settled on buying 1/32" carbon fiber from an online company called Elevated...
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    Re: Used gear and availability

    The used market is certainly a patience game- I have items I have done searches for daily for over a year and they still have not appeared or if so have sold for more than I was willing to pay. I do...
  26. Re: How to maximize shelf life of Fuji E-6 kit?

    I personally get over a year out of an E-6 kit by doing the following- first of all, the Fuji kits have terrible caps- they are mostly paper with a thin polymer membrane and will decompose over time-...
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    Re: where to look for used gear

    i think most of it has slowed down for two reasons- first is no seller wants to deal with getting the items shipped and what that involves with the current state of "shelter at home" orders. Second,...
  28. Re: Backpacks for 4X5 with 3 small lenses and Chamonix F2

    I do something pretty similar with a Mindshift First light 30- it seems to have plenty of room and is not overly cumbersome, heavy or uncomfortable. I wouldnt use it for anything backpacking...
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    Re: Harris Tent Storage

    I have resorted to installing some hooks in a closet and hanging mine up when it is not in use. I have never had a problem with rolling it and taking in on week long trips for use, but long term...
  30. Re: Backpack for Arca Swiss f line 4x5 171x171?

    I carry mine in a Mindshift Firstlight 30, typically with a compendium, 3 lenses, 5 film holders, loupe, lightmeter, darkcloth and a filter case. Its tight, but it works
  31. Re: Large format camera parts and pieces for building from scratch

    Im in the process of doing the same thing myself- McMaster for the screw-related items, carbon fiber instead of aluminum (way easier to cut and fine tune) where I can get away with it and knowing...
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    Re: Schneideritis?

    as someone who has bought and sold quite a bit on the used market- yes, the price would likely need to be less than a lens with no issues. How much depends I think on the frequency the lens appears...
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    Re: Preferred Format, and why?

    Im with you on not liking the 2x3 aspect ratio!
    my preferred format is 4x10- I'm a panorama-type shooter and this set-up gives me film that can be scanned for file sizes that allow me to print as...
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    Re: Leather conditioner for bellows?

    +1 for the Lexol- used it sparingly and never had a problem with my Arca leather bellows- works great and is available if you cannot find it in shops that deal leather goods for horse saddles and...
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    Re: A Lightweight 14x17 Build

    Hi Jim
    great looking camera! One question as I am in the process of making one myself- where did you source the rear hinge hardware and back-tilt pieces?
    thx and great job!
    Eric
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    Re: DIY Dark Slides

    So after receipt of the other material candidates from McMaster I have the following to report. Items received were the black deldrin, two types of nylon (black and black slippery) and garolite...
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    Re: DIY Dark Slides

    182701182702
    so here is where I am on this project-
    from an intact dark slide, a template was made. From the template I used a templating bit on a router and milled the only material I had on hand...
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    Re: DIY Dark Slides

    Yep, this is all good information and I think a solution would be great for our community for the following reasons- 1. plastics age (and not in a good way), and 2. No one is manufacturing the slides...
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    Re: DIY Dark Slides

    Great info everyone- Michael- do you have a contact at or reference point for the Intrepid possibility?- I have looked at their facebook page and see only camera related references there- an email...
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    DIY Dark Slides

    I may need to make some dark-slides for some 8x10 holders I bought that arrived damaged. I have searched the forum and online and have found the following as possible materials, both available from...
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