...wrong again, Steve! Because the front tilt is axial rather than base, dropping the front negates the minimum draw. There are also clearance issues for some of the hardware pieces.
Anyone...
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...wrong again, Steve! Because the front tilt is axial rather than base, dropping the front negates the minimum draw. There are also clearance issues for some of the hardware pieces.
Anyone...
Not really. The rear standard does not have sufficient forward travel to support minimum bellows draw at other than the rearmost front standard position. That being said, I don't know at which...
The V750 is a nice scanner, but the actual resolution is somewhat below the advertised 6400 dpi. I have the similarly-spec'd V700 and it will only deliver about 2400 dpi best case. For 4x5 this is...
Two thumbs up!!! I am looking forward to seeing the pictures!!
Steve
As long as the rear of the lens clears the bellows folds and there is sufficient coverage, you should have no problem with the movements on the Chamonix 045N-2 with a 75mm using the universal...
Luc,
The back standard actually goes a lot further forward than in your photos above. The tightener wheel can be positioned further forward by loosening the bottom wheel of the set. I think I...
Luc,
Congratulations on your new Chamonix! The 75 should mount with no issues with a flat lens board. It is not real obvious, but minimum bellows draw is attained by:
unlock the rear standard...
So much for the hostage exchange! Welcome to the club!
Steve
(Still though, it might be fun to do a meet-up some time. My folks live near Mt. Vernon and I am up there every once in a while...
I am not human (serious angst)? Or perhaps I am simply lacking in factors...:confused:
Steve
(Sorry...could not resist...)
You mean something of a foreign exchange with the 500 CM headed south?? :D
Steve
Luc,
Welcome to the forum. Too bad I live in the other Vancouver, otherwise I could give you a chance to compare the Chamonix to your recent exposure to the Technika IV. I handled a Technika a few...
Light = unexposed/clean/virgin
Steve
Not really. Too much magnification and you end up seeing more of the texture of the ground glass and less of the image. 8x is fine, but 4x works better for me. I was using my Agfa 8x and was...
Most loupes used for reviewing slides and negatives are in the 8x range. This is a little strong for use at the GG. I just retired my cheap Agfa 8x loupe for a much nicer Fuji 4x model new-in-box...
Tony,
Be sure to post your impressions if you go ahead with the conversion. I have been generally happy with the stock screen and Fresnel on my 045N-2, but am always open to getting a brighter,...
Not that difficult, just sort of fiddly...
Steve
Got to agree with you there! Maybe not a nightmare, but definitely a pain in the rear!
Steve
I was having big problems with curved film as well. Try mounting the negative emulsion side down (the opposite of Epson's recommendation) and flipping the image at scan time (easy in Vuescan) or in...
Tim,
The URL for this link is malformed...
Steve
To the question in the original post...
Sheet film will become obsolete when it no longer has a purpose and people cease to use it.
Steve
You mean the full back or just the GG holder? My back has some play...a millimeter or so when I checked just a minute or so. I would expect that some is needed to allow for changes in temperature...
Did he use the words "good" and "cheap" in the same sentence?
;)
Steve
(I am sure that there will be a few suggestions regarding models that are adequate and good value!)
They are the same model and they look the same. The red color on your photo is probably a result of the lighting more than anything else. Very pretty.
Steve
You mean something like this?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/63358-REG/Wista_214604_45DX_Rosewood_4x5_Wooden.html
Steve
RE: Cheap Film...
I shoot Fuji Acros 100 on 35mm and 120, but until I am fully proficient with the view camera, I am sticking with Arista.EDU Ultra from Freestyle. It is pretty forgiving, has...
I paid no duty on my Chamonix shipped from China via EMS directly to my home. That is probably because there is no duty on LF cameras from China into the U.S. The situation may be different when...
I use the "taco" method in a generic Patterson-type plastic tank (<$20 USD) and it works well for 4x5. As noted, it requires about a liter of chemistry and is a bit of a waste. I am going to...
Some advice:
Although pictured on the camera, you will probably need a lens board. The hole size depends on your Nikkor's shutter.
210mm is considered to be a portrait lens on 4x5...
I am north of town in Vancouver, so we are a bit of a distance away. If you want to meet up sometime when you are ferrying film to Blue Moon, send me a PM. You might want to check out Citizen's...
I have 2 Gig on XP Pro. So far so good...
Steve
Steve,
I am local to you and am willing to share what I know first-hand if you like. I too am a noob, but am a few months further along in the process. I also have a V700 if you are interested in...
Good point!
Steve
Are you volunteering Frank?
I am available for hire if the OP is local to me :)
Steve
Two books to start with:
Adams, Ansel; The Camera
Simmons, Steve; Using The View Camera
The Adams book is comprehensive, has a large section devoted to view cameras, and is usually available...
My pleasure...<takes bow>
Steve
:D :D :D :D
Steve
(Looked at your ad for the camera...too bad I am not in the market...appreciate your female sales assistants...)
Frank, did you slip a zero on the Arca-Swiss price? ;) The last time I checked, they were priced somewhere in the same neighborhood as an Ebony.
Steve
(I wish there were an emoticon for...
Ditto for me except that I have historically shot 35mm.
I can affirm that the camera purchase is only the beginning of expense. As has been pointed out on other threads, LF does not have to...
Thanks for your notes on the camera. Your experience mirrors my own.
A few questions/comments:
I don't follow what you meant by marking the GG protector. Mine is a pain to get on too, but I...
What an opportunity! Per is an incredible talent. He is also a real Ebony fan. Out of curiosity, what was his opinion of your Chamonix?
Steve