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Thanks for the added service labs. All bookmarked, and your input much appreciated.

BAB

Interesting. That's one reason I prefer to use a 15mm prime when doing wide panos on a DSLR. Much simpler, and the lens is easier to position over the center of rotation.

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BAB

Thanks much. Especially for the information concerning the entrance pupil for wide-angle lenses, which simplifies locating the rotational point for the camera if and when needed. Rear shift is...

Is there anyone who has shot panoramas with a Sinar F? I would prefer to use 6x9 in the vertical position, and rotate the camera horizontally. I would use a 90 or 65 mm lens. Has anyone that has...

Thanks, and for the correct terminology as well. BAB

I see these are available on eBay. Thanks......

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Seem to be missing an mounting ring for a Copal 0 shutter. I have a good idea where I left it, and it's a mildly humorous story. In the mean time, however, not having use of the lens without...

Thanks to all. Referrals bookmarked.

BAB

Just wanted to thank everyone who helped get me started with lenses and other equipment for an older model Sinar F series. Based on recommendations here I've acquired a Rodenstock 90/6.8 and a...

Very cool.

By the way, I bumped into a Nikkor 65/4 on a Sinar board for a decent price. Couldn't resist since the board was included. I know I said I wanted a 75 for 4x5 work, but I'm feeling...

That's great, Frank, thanks much. Exactly what I was looking for. I'm assuming Praus Productions, Inc. is the dude?

BAB

When I recently jumped back into medium and large format I did my research in the wrong direction. I started with equipment, but should have started with film processing. To my dismay I've recently...

Thanks, Doug. That's another vote for Epson. The Microtek I've used for years still works fine, but is currently claimed by my wife :). I suspect opinions on Epson vs Microtek vary depending on...

Since I just decided to do more 4x5 work I'll probably be in the market for a V700/750 in the near future. There is also a similarly-priced Microtek scanner that has glassless scanning of negatives...

Thanks to both. I suspect a 700 or 750 to be an item in the near future as I'm also doing some 4x5. The reset button helps a lot, thanks. BAB

Also, checking the front standard it appears that all the parts are metal on the device that attaches the standard to the rail. It's a F1 standard (no geared focus) but perhaps the base was changed...

Thanks much, Rick. I am having fun. BAB

Recently acquired an Epson V500 for scanning film. When scanning b/w negatives I'm finding there is no way to get just a straight-line scan, i.e., a straight line from darkest to lightest tone in...

Recently acquired a Sinar F+ (a shiny metal F1), and although the basic operation is more than intuitive, I have a few questions about some details.

1.) I understand the depth of field...

Well, this forum is certainly a font of knowledge, especially compared to parsing out specific information using internet searches. What I wouldn't give for a search engine that worked like a card...

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Rick and Ari: I may consider an SA65/8 for 6x9, as the older lenses are less expensive, and this isn't a lens length I would use much on 4x5. I don't believe. I could change my mind after a few...

This seems a lens I should acquire for 4x5 work, not only for architecture. Thanks.

Thanks for the recommendations. It seems 90mm is everyone's favorite for architectural work in 4x5, so I may change my mind. Certainly couldn't go wrong.

I have noticed the Grandagon lenses,...

Thanks, Rick. Very useful information. And comes at a time I'm rethinking my original thoughts about lenses.

Thirty years ago I carried a 20mm when shooting with with 35mm film. I found it...

I need to rescind that request anyway, as I just bought a Sinar F+ in excellent condition for less than I've paid for used SLR lenses. I'm not concerned about the lack of geared focusing on the...

That would indeed. I've always liked the G-Claron lenses.

I've decided the Sinar F system is more what I'm looking for. It weighs about half the Horseman L series. Don't quite know about forum...

I know precisely what you mean :).

Great suggestions for lenses. The 72 SA XL is my single best choice for a wide angle. And I have a 180. So that leave something in the middle, like a 90 to...

Thanks for the advice on the lenses. If I weren't thinking of using primarily roll-film I'd be happy with a 90mm. Unfortunately, with a 2x3 that's like using my Rollei. I'm beginning to believe...

Thanks, Frank. Good advice about the weight of the Horseman. Which does give me pause even though I have a tripod that weighs more than the Horseman. I also would prefer to work with a 90mm as a...

Back into large-format after a hiatus of ten years or so. Previous experience using large format photography was largely confined to landscape work, first using a Speed Graphic with the front...