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I'd really love to, but with a baby on the way and a 2 yr old running around I don't think I can break away to fly up to BC. I'll try to check out one of Per's local workshops. Have a great time...

Oh how I wish I could go... I've been to a few of Per's workshops and have loved the time spent with other LF'ers shooting and talking.

Hi Jack. Of course through our conversations you know that I love Ebony cameras. I've had a Wista, Shen Hao, Tachihara and several models of Ebony cameras including the RW45, SV45Ti, 23S and the...

My vote is for the Markins M10. I bought one after using the Acratech for a few years and am quite pleased with the upgrade. As far as cold weather performance, I can't give any helpful info since...

Another vote for the Maxwell. I had one on my little Ebony 23S and it was MUCH better than the stock Ebony screen. Very fine and easy to focus and brighter as well.

Thanks for the replies guys. I actually have both the 1228 and the 1127. I had the 1228 which I was using as my normal pod, but bought the 1127 because it was pretty cheap and I'd heard that it's...

I've heard that the Gitzo G1127 has been recommended as a lightweight tripod for 4x5 use, but am wondering if it's not stable enough. I have the G1228 and it's fine for my Ebony SV45Ti with my lens...

I've used the 2 and 3 stop soft Singh Ray ND grads with success. I also use a 3 stop HiTech hard.

Lookin good Claude! I wonder if I could find a divider that would span the other direction. I'd like to have my Ebony in there as well. I don't think I have enough lenses to fill one of those on...

Anyone here use fly reel cases for 4x5? I've seen some people mention that they use them to hold lenses and cameras, but would love to see pics of them in use. Any specific brands or models...

Funny how the word "digital" conjures up such harsh words and feelings around here. I shoot with an Ebony and a Canon and love both for what they each are able to do. And, if I could get a digital...

Thanks! This is good feedback. I've got the Ebony bellows, but haven't really gotten a chance to use it in real life since the hardware isn't compatible at the moment. Just trying to figure out if...

I don't actually have the Cambo viewer. The camera was fitted with hardware to accept a Cambo viewer but I don't have it. Sorry!

I know the Horseman model folds. Is that the only one? How much do they go for?

I've got an Ebony SV45Ti that the previous owner modified to accept a Cambo reflex viewer. I was also able to purchase a used Ebony bellows focusing hood for this camera, but with the modification...

I'd second the Acratech. It's light, and grips tight, but again, it's a bit out of your price range. You may be able to find a used one or call the guys at Acratech. They sell factory cosmetic...

I'm fairly certain that I'm switching modes properly.

As far as what I'm metering being "approximately 18% grey", that is probably the problem. I have heard that spotmetering an 18% grey card...

I've got a Sekonic L508 that is exhibiting some strange behaviour. When I take an incident reading with the dome the exposure is typically 1-1.5 stops brighter than when I use the spot meter to read...

I may just do that Ole!

It is funny. Everyone seems to be looking elsewhere for the answers. I may stick with the 65 and 90 if someone can talk me into it. Switching bellows is definitely a drag, which is why I'm...

I recently purchased an Ebony SV45Ti that I was having some regrets about. This past weekend I was able to take the camera out for a real test run in the Eastern Sierras/Mono Lake/Red Rock Canyon...

I'd vote for the Ebony 45S for that set of lenses. If you're only shooting wide I'd perhaps look at the 45SW. They're great cameras. I had a 23S for shooting 6x9 and it was great. In retrospect,...

Yes, I should work a bit more with the SV45Ti before making any rash decisions. To be completely honest, I didn't have the 45SU long before I sold it and should've kept it in retrospect. My first...

Hi Michael. I remember meeting you at Per's workshop. I believe you were shooting with a Shen Hao at the time. Anyways, I do agree that with practice I'll probably get much quicker at handling the...

So here's the deal. For years I had an Ebony 23S that I absolutely loved. It was fairly lightweight, super quick to set up and use and worked flawlessly. Over the past few years I had yearned to...

Hawaii is a great place to vacation. In fact I just returned from Oahu last week. I've visited Oahu, Kauai and Maui. All three islands are different. Oahu is great for the...

Thanks guys! I got a line on an Ebony focusing bellows so I guess I don't need any more info on the RW one, but the responses sure were helpful.

Hey Lars, still shooting with that 23S? I wound...

Anyone here have any experience with the Robert White viewing bellows for the Ebony cameras? I was bidding on a used Ebony bellows but got sniped with under a minute left on the auction. I'm...

I've been doing a bit of research here and on the web about the Schneider Super Symmar 80XL. From what I've read, there have been reports of it being very soft wide open. Now, I'm not really...

I can't find any "Wista" stamped into the rails on mine, but it looks a bit different from the Tachiharas that I've seen. Does anyone have the Serial numbers for the Tachihara and Wista versions of...

I was able to purchase an old Zone VI today for pretty cheap. The bellows are light tight and it's extremely light and packable so I thought it might work better as a backpacking/hiking camera than...

Thanks Steve! I ordered some Smiling Mink oil online. Hopefully that'll do the trick.

I'm not into slaughtering endangered species. Even if it will help my beloved Ebony! I've also heard that the mink oil that's used for waterproofing boots and such isn't very high quality or is...

I just bought a used Ebony 45SU and the bellows seem to be a bit dry in comparison to the 23S bellows that I had. On the Ebony site, they recommend mink oil to keep the bellows in good condition. ...

Thank you for the help. I've tried MPEX. Jim is a good guy and I've bought most of my LF gear from him, but they don't have much Ebony stuff right now. I've also searched on ebay and photo.net...

Sorry for offending you. I will gladly delete this post if someone can tell me how.

Hi folks. Just sold my Shen Hao and am looking to replace it with an Ebony 45S or maybe some other model. Do any of you know of someone selling an Ebony 4x5 or are contemplating selling one...

Another Californian here. Torrance, CA to be exact.

George, I bought the camera used from Jim at Midwest Photo so it had a few miles on it already. When I began shooting with it I noticed some telltale signs of light leaks on my film so I turned the...

Wow... tough crowd over here... I actually got an offer for a Wisner Tech 5x7 trade on a more serious note. It's not like the Ebony 23S is a slouch or anything...