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    Kodak announces film price increase

    With far too many years of photo-retail under my belt than I care to think about, I will say that Kodak has raised their prices EVERY YEAR like clockwork. We used to wait for the new pages around...
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    Tripos Head: To Fix or Not to Fix

    Neil,
    That's what I'm thinking too. For what the silly thing cost, I would have thought it would have lasted longer. And this isn't the first time I've had a problem with it (different problem...
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    Tripos Head: To Fix or Not to Fix

    Ok, you're right. Details are important. My ballhead's locking handle's spindle is coming out of the body. This spindle seems to be press fitted (sp?) into the main body and the handle attaches...
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    Tripos Head: To Fix or Not to Fix

    Hey all,

    I have a foba super miniball head that needs repairing. Details not important.

    What I am wondering is whether to fix it or get something else. While I have liked the head, there have...
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    cheap 8x10 field camera?

    I use a Tachihara 8x10 camera that weighs 9 pounds (+-) and with the 3 lenses I use along with it probably weighs 12 pounds or so in its f64 backpack. I had to strap it on and climb up a painter's...
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    Very basic shutter/lens questions

    M and X are the designations for flashbulb photography and electronic flash photography respectively.

    It's all about the timing. The old flash bulbs would ignite then burn a short time then peak....
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    Filter Holder for Hitech filters

    You could always tape your filters onto the lens with gaffers tape. I think even Jack Dykinga does that.

    --Greg Miller 2005-11-30 12:37 PST

    Funny you should say that. One of my best images...
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    Filter Holder for Hitech filters

    Thank you so much for the help. I use a Wisner technical 4x5, a Tachihara 5x7 and a Tachihara 8x10 so my requirements are pretty universal (kind of like using my hands - thanks Brian!)

    I have...
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    Filter Holder for Hitech filters

    John,
    Thank you for the quick response. Unfortunately, doesn't the Cokin system use the adapter ring system? I was hoping to avoid having to keep track of (and purchase) lots of adapter rings.
    ...
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    Filter Holder for Hitech filters

    Sorry if this was already posted here but I need some help finding a filter holder.

    I won an auction for some hitech filters that are listed as 3.5x5 inches. I am planning on using them on many...
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    Thinking about locations---what fun!

    I don't ski (bad knees) but I love large format photography. I teach it at our community college and I can say without hesitation that planning or "hangar flying" is very much part of the fun.

    My...
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    GG Protector?

    Not to sound against all of you who can actually make their own, I just went online and got a 4x5 and 8x10 from Calumet and a 5x7 from Sammy's (I think). Don't recall the price but they have each...
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    Best RIP software?

    I can't tell from your post if you are looking for a color or black and white rip. If you are asking about a black and white one, I highly recommend Roy Harrington's Quadtone RIP. Don't let the...
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    file sizes

    Frank said it very well.

    I tell my students that computer image files are really math problems. That is Height x Width x Resolution = File Size. Change one thing on one side of the equal sign...
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    Bogen/Manfrotto 3055 ball head

    Dan,
    Whenever I have had a Bogen tripod that needed help, I just called Bogen directly.

    Phone: 201-818-9500 and 212-695-8166
    Fax: 201-818-9177

    These are directly from their website. I just...
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    time travel

    I recall a college professor of mine showed a series of images where a photographer had done the very same thing with a wide assortment of images. The one that still sticks in my memory was of a...
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    My Print Quality 10 Years Ago

    John,

    Don't forget about putting Arid Xtra Dry deoderant on car tires to get a "highlight" on the flat rubber!

    Randy
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    kodak tmax 400 vs. tri-X 320

    Not to muddy the waters but.....

    I am a loyal Kodak shooter who absolutely LOVES Ilford HP5 Plus.

    Love the grain, tonal curve and ability to push when necessary.

    Best regards,
    Randy
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    Re: Sinar F1

    Um, no picture.

    But I can say the Sinar F1 is a great camera. I have shot one commercially for the last 10 years and it is a joy to use.

    Best regards, and good luck with the picture.
    Randy
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    Copyright infringement?

    Just a few points of clarification:

    At the moment of creation, which in the case of photography means when the film is exposed (you push the button) the image is now in tangible form and is...
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    A saw and a ladder

    John,

    Great post!

    Linguini sounds good too!

    Best,
    Randy
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    More women are getting into photography

    I teach photography in Las Vegas and I have seen our female population increase as well. One of my fellow instructors told me that it has been that way for many years.

    Perhaps it is because...
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    looking for a bag for 8x10 film holders

    I use a padded nylon case that was originally used for VHS recorders. I found it on ebay and I think I got it for around $50.00 or so. I have recently seen them on ebay again. The gentleman who...
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    Wisner Apologetics

    I bought a Wisner Technical Field 4x5 around 3-4 years ago. When I did so, the local dealer I purchased it from warned me about Ron's reputation.

    Well, having a very short memory and apparently...
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    Epson 4000: Ink life and production

    The Quadtone RIP from Mr. Harrington uses all of the inks including all of the color - not just the black and light black.

    Just wanted to keep things accurate.

    Randy
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    future of 4x5 and 8x10 film

    I had an interesting thing happen to me a couple of weeks ago:

    In addition to shooting professionally, I also teach photography at our community college. As I was walking to my office at the...
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    can you use salt to clean type 55?

    Toilet paper? Wouldn't that make a horrible mess?
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    Foba mini super ball head

    Ramin,

    Yes I am talking about the Mini Superball (don't know about the plus part). I just used it this morning with my digital camera. In fact, I just checked the correct spelling just now. I...
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    Foba mini super ball head

    Believe it or not, I use my foba mini for both my 4x5 wisner AND my 8x10 Tachihara. It works fine for both but I am trying to figure out a way to put a Bogen plate adapter so I don't have to use the...
  30. Old dog needs new digital printer tricks

    As to Mr. Mallison's comment about the Quadtone RIP, it does NOT require any special inks. It uses the standard epson ultrachrome inkset. I have been using it for about 9 months on both a mac and a...
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    Testing the 8x10 Waters

    Scott,
    I also had the same idea about a year ago but just went ahead and bought a Tachihara 8x10 and couldn't be happier. As far as I can tell, I have a version that doesn't have any extensions...
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