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No tricks. Pull out the (I think 6?) screws, and gently pull pieces apart so that you don't accidentally break wires or anything. Good luck!

Later,

Clyde

Hello all,

On the glasses, I just tried the gogs with my glasses (I have them for distance, so don't use them in the darkroom), and it seemed like it worked okay and wouldn't damage them. My...

This thread (and Michael's thread on the Azo forum) were really helpful in my foray into night vision for sheet film development the past two weekends. Thanks to all who've shared their experiences....

No digiback for the Mamiya 7 has happened yet, and due to physical constraints seems unlikely to ever happen.

Even an ancient functioning digital back costs at least an arm. Anything really fun...

Sorry I missed this discussion until now. After seeing some information on Huw Finney's light source, about four years ago I built a 5x7 VC LED head with a bit of his help. Huw sent me a couple of...

In September I ran some tmax 100 that expired in 2001. Shot it at iso 100, processed normally in Xtol, and got great results. I'll shoot the rest this spring.

I'd written it off, almost like...

Hi Jiri,

I agree that Linux has improved greatly, and agree that it is possible for a non-expert with specific needs to use a Linux system productively. If your needs are well supported by open...

Games? Running in wine, on top of Linux? On a few years old PC that has flaky hardware? I suppose it would give the kids an opportunity to share your frustration...no, please, just don't go there....

That camera sure is a beauty!



I haven't used this camera, so my comments are general. Field cameras use different methods to get squared up, and the nicest of them square up pretty well. ...

Ron, all the "Pro" printers do---3800, 4800, 7800, etc. The 3800 is the cheapest new printer to have this feature. I think most (if not all) the earlier models of these lines (4000, 4600, 7000,...

I think that the alt print from a digital negative is quite unlike an inkjet print. The individual ink dots vanish in the paper texture, and the tonality comes from paper and metal (at least for me)...

I got microbanding in areas of smooth middle tone (most disturbingly in skies or children's faces) using the 2200 for digital negatives. Over a span of more than two years I tried the Epson driver,...

Digital negatives from the Epson 3800 are fantastic for palladium printing, easily the best alt prints I've made (but I agree it is a lot of work to get there).

So why do I still wish I had the...

I don't know the minimum for the drum, but some time back I used John Sexton's Jobo instructions, which called for a large amount of very dilute developer. I recall running something like 1200ml in...

Terry, is this a first-time setup, or has the scanner worked before?

Anyway, it sounds like the scanner is off (you checked this, so that's out), or the USB connection is bad. First, reboot (it...

I agree with many of the points brought up that favor the Nikon, but want to be clear about what the Flextight has to offer.

Imacon film holders are quick and easy to load, and it is simple to...

If installing a current driver doesn't help, try running the print using a different driver (use a gutenprint driver rather than Epson, or visa-versa). If it works, you can blame the other driver.
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I also have a Phillips 4x5 (also "hot-rodded" like Kirk's). For folks who want it, this modification is no longer needed for new cameras---Dick's current design incorporates the lowered rear...

Thank you much for the responses, Richard.

Clyde

Could either Richard or Bruce answer a couple questions about the Ritter 8x10?

1. What is the shortest flange focal distance possible without reversing the front standard?
2. The fact that the...

I spoke with Dick a few months ago about his 4x5 cameras. He has a pile of 4x5 bellows, so rather than write them off, he is planning one more 4x5 run to deliver late this year. He'll take orders...

I talked to Dick a couple months ago, and he's not quite retired---he has enough 4x5 bellows in stock that he's planning another run of 4x5 cameras late this year. He's planning on shooting for the...

I've used a DLC for a while, and think it is an excellent camera. It's combination of adequate strength, versatile standard bellows, lens versatility, and compact light weight is unique.

On the...

This is so sad. Ted was so generous with his time and knowledge here...words fail.

Our condolences.

The Rogers

I thought that too, but the the website says the Ebony weighs 3 kilos, same as the Walker. I think they should've done more the reduce the weight. Beautiful camera, though, with an excellent...

If I recall correctly, the LCD has a superfine grating attached to it, so only a small part of a pixel is visible at one time. Precision steppers then move the LCD to get full coverage of the paper...

I have to put in a plug for Camera Bellows in the UK, and mention one other option.

Last month I replaced a "standard" Phillips 4x5 bellows with the current Phillips "lightweight" bellows (which...

I use foam core to mount gel filters. I'd make a filter mounting frame the same way, by cutting a tight slip-on circle in a piece of black foam core, and then gluing some threads (from an old filter...

It is my understanding that tmax 400 will not be available in readyloads. I asked Michael Kadillak about this late last year, and this was his response:



Rats.

Incidentally, I've used the...

Formulary 130 is indeed Ansco 130. I've used it for seven or eight years now, and like it quite a bit.

--clyde

I've used a 30 second water rinse after Xtol followed by forumlary TF-4 fixer for several years without issues.

Later,

--clyde

Now why didn't I think of Pliobond? I was taught to use this stuff to attach leatherette to 35mm camera bodies (I apprenticed with a camera repairman after school in junior high). It does seem like...

Thanks for the tips, Al.

The shipping cost comes from sending the front and rear standards (the bellows isn't interchangable). If these parts are lost, the camera would likely be a writeoff. To...

Calling Dick is a good suggestion. I've spoken to him about this in general terms, and know that he has Camera Bellows install the bellows for him (he sends them in batches, so the shipping cost is...

Hello all,

I have a new-to-me Phillips 4x5 that I'm updating a bit. It has a heavy bellows, and I'm going to have a lightweight bellows made for the camera by Camera Bellows in the UK (gives far...

I've generally carried four to six holders (and three lenses---110,180,300) when shooting 5x7, depending on the situation. If I bring more holders, they stay in reserve in the car.

When I shoot...

Good news, that's better than I hoped for. Thanks much, Kirk!

--clyde

Ouch. Hope you're on your feet soon, and thanks for the information!

Until later,

Clyde

Hi Kirk,

Thanks for the info, that's exactly what I'm looking for---the infinity flange distance for these two lenses is nearly identical. But which bellows is the universal? Is it...

Hello,

I was curious if any Phillips 4x5 owners have used the 110mm Super Symmar XL lens on the camera. Specifically, on a Phillips with the "lightweight" bellows, how much rise can you get on...