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    The Speed Graphic Tradition Continues

    If the money keeps coming in because clients like the different look that one of these cameras bring, then they will continue to use them. Having a different photographic style always pays, as long...
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    Grafmatic back for a newbie?

    I use 8 of these things, all bought off of that auction site. Only one is a bit hard to use, it still works, but shuffling the film is a bit harder than the rest. I think they are great, the bulk...
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    What is the most movement youve ever used?

    Hey Gene, Its 10:00pm here now and I just got back from consuming just that, well, more beer than chili - can't wait for tomorrow. Cheers
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    Large Format Photo Conference

    I second somplace in kentucky, just because I live in paducah. Its gorgeous here with Kentucky and Barkley lakes and a pretty big art community. Lexington is also a good midwestern, southern city...
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    Film, Kodak, and the Future

    film is dead, digital can do everything film can do, sell your camera and buy a computer (every two years) - I, of course am being sarcastic. I just thought I would bring some photo.net into the...
  6. New article: Confessions of a recovering magic bullet chaser

    The beauty of largeformat is the ability to do contact printing with minimal equipment, and if, if you are good and have vision, can get darn good results. There still exists plenty of "magic...
  7. Today's Quality Control on Large Format Equipment Manufacturing

    The problem then would be resellers, not the manufacturer. I had this happen to me, yep, b&h photo, and I had to send the item back. I bought a 31mm limited lens for my pentax 35mm gear and the...
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    Black & White printing from scanned 4x5 negs

    "Is time to let digital stand on its own and the work made this way speak for itself, this unceasing comparisons with traditional darkroom work are not benefiting either camp, and to say that digital...
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    Testing a Grafmatic Holder

    Man, I wish these things were still being produced.
  10. Thread: VC Cover Photo

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    VC Cover Photo

    I would like to see something on handheld graphic photography, or any large format hand-held stuff. Maybe something on the press photogs of yesterday, a historical portfolio, when they were using...
  11. Anyone else moving backward instead of forward technologically

    I just bought an Omega D2 from a studio that "went digital." I have had a darkroom for a few years but this is my first 4x5 enlarger. I went to pick the enlarger up saturday and was surprised that...
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    View Camera web site

    I am a subscriber to CameraArts and ViewCamera and I would just like to say that I really enjoy the issues - even when they don't pertain to the way or what I like to shoot. I used the website for...
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    150 or 240 for 4x5 closeup work?

    Johnathan, Before I sold my Ebony, I used a cool extention lens board that you can screw multiple extention tubes onto. I used to get closer extention with a 305 G-claron. I got mine from...
  14. Thread: Platinum Prints

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    Platinum Prints

    Actually, I read the post where Michael did get slammed with great interest. It made me want to try both AZO and platinum. I feel that debates on generally subjective matter are very worth while,...
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    For inquisitive minds only

    My film definately gets heavier when I make an exposure. Its all the !@#$%^&*( dust that attaches itself to the film. Its like some freaky parasitic mating ritual.
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    In absence of a 8x10 Master Technika...

    I use a Cambo SC 8x10 and it works pretty well, I also use a Cambo 4x5 so the lensboards fit both cameras. It aint light though. It is rigid and precise robust to the point to remind me of a tank,...
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    View Camera magazine

    John, I get so much flak from people who just don't "get" why I love to sit and read in a coffee shop. Life is sweet when you can smell the roses, or in this case, coffee. Now I live in an area...
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    View Camera magazine

    I think that VC is doing pretty good at trying to reach its demographic. From what I understand, it is on the web as well as in real life, I can touch it and spill drinks all over it and use it to...
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    View Camera magazine

    Actually, I quite like Art Becker's shots on page 8 and 9. I absolutely love the "Poetry's Motion" shot. It reminds me of a Degas, but more moving. Even though I prefer monochrome, this is one of...
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