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    Re: Ebony SV45ti Focus rail

    I would loosen the screws (very slightly) as mentioned above. For lubrication, I was advised by Hiromi to use wax (I use a beeswax candle) on the wooden part of the rail. Worth mentioning that my...
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    Re: death of fujifilm 8x10?

    I spoke to fuji UK a couple of months ago. The (quite savvy) saleswoman told me that 8x10 was 'discontinued' in the UK. When I told her it didn't seem to be the case outside of the UK she didn't seem...
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    Re: Bellows come off

    I've used 'contact cement' to successfully attach bellows to a (metal) bellows frame. not sure wood would need any different...
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    Re: Ebony 45S(U) questions re:6x17 and Ebony 617S

    I just figured if I could find a used Ebony then what the hell, I'll get that and can sell it later.

    Sam


    I have not seen a used Ebony 617 in the last 5 years.
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    Re: Ebony 8x10 back compatible with other makes?

    Have you contacted Richard Ritter for a quote?

    http://www.lg4mat.net/page4.html#5
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    Re: Any UK members here?

    My thoughts exactly...the background and light doesn't look right for the UK...
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    Re: The TALLEST tripod

    Thanks Andrew,
    much appreciated.
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    Re: The TALLEST tripod

    Max Height and Model please (of the tripod ;) not the 2 yr old)
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    Re: Pics of famous LF photogs with their gear

    Not a picture i'm afraid, but kinda fits with this thread;

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=k-0J8Ww0TDU#at=89
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    Re: Polaroid 110b Four Designs Conversion

    I had a four designs 110b. I had to let it go, but they are great conversions. I didn't ever notice any framing issues, but then i'm not sure I really expect absolute accuracy from a RF. John is...
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    Re: Some thoughts on snapshots.

    If interested, Allan Sekula's 'Meditations on a Triptych' touches on many aspects of the snapshot, along with his excellent 'Reading an Archive'.
  12. Thread: Polaroid 803

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    Re: Polaroid 803

    Available - yes. In production - No. Ebay have it listed at quite hefty prices occasionally. I'm sure there will be some that will chime in here that use it. The impossible project have plans to...
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    Re: John Nesbitt Camera wanted

    I believe there is one on the auction site.
  14. Re: X-ray Film example and comparison.

    Thanks,

    as soon as I arrived at the site, I remembered I had already stumbled upon it a while ago...and then subsequently ruled it out, as i'm based in the UK :(

    "Most items ship out of Omaha,...
  15. Re: X-ray Film example and comparison.

    Maybe i'm just missing something, but when I google them I get only Acura csx results. When I google csx xray film all I get is threads here and on APUG. Any help?
  16. Re: Which is better for the environment, analog or digital?

    I seem to remember Fuji were working on an agar solution for film many years ago, but i'm not sure anything came of it....?
  17. Re: Strange Processing Marks With Kodak 160NC and VC

    I think I have an example of this from a colour ad in VC mag somewhere. I will try and find it and scan just for illustration.
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    Re: alternative to jogging stroller....

    http://www.humpalumpa.com/

    or

    http://www.wheeleez.com/

    look really interesting...haven't quite saved enough/ got enough need to justify at the moment but they look ideal
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    Re: Sinar F1 Backplate

    I'd start by removing the back from the camera, so that you can get full leverage on it without damaging the bellows etc. should you slip.

    Sorry just noticed you're new to LF and this camera. If...
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    Re: Iphone as a meter

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRJ9GfIJtI
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    Re: New Ilford Positive Papers.

    I met an Ilford employee last week. He had some samples of this paper that had been shot (by some students) on a Sinar 8x10. The result was impressive (really good tonal range), and looked fantastic...
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    Re: Looking for bellows repair tape in the UK

    I used some bookbinding tape (thin, cloth, bloody strong) to re-hinge some film holders. I would assume it is light tight enough for bellows repairs. Can be cut into smaller strips, and isn't as...
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    Re: Large format carrying stroller

    I've considered many options, and am still saving/ deciding, but came across these while on my search. It is currently my favorite in terms of choice and features. Not the cheapest option however......
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    Re: Sinar Lensboard question

    There are many boards out there (as i've discovered) that are sinar sized apart from thickness. Some you can still squeeze in, others are impossible. On some the (powder coat?) is too thick, making...
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    Re: removing bellows on polaroid 900 or 110b

    Weird! mine were glued - glad you sorted it though
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    Re: removing bellows on polaroid 900 or 110b

    Pretty easy, although saving the existing bellows isn't quite as easy.

    Work from the front first. Remove the lens. Then the retaining screws on the inside of the lens plate (working with front...
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    Re: UK Import Duties on Camera for Repair?

    Speak to HM Customs in the UK. They told me a while ago exactly what to do (Sorry forgotten exactly what they advise) and how to mark any paperwork - this was, however for sending a camera for repair...
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    Re: Does this 4x5 camera exist?

    For the record, the knobs on Ebony cameras are actually Aluminium - unlike the rest of the metal.
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    Re: camera insurance help please!

    Try Williamson Carson & Co. Ltd. (& Williamson Carson Financial Services Ltd.). They always seem helpfull on the phone. They are also affiliated with the AOP, and I think you can set the value of...
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    Re: Razzle lens options

    Dean can occasionally be slow at responding...but I think that comes with the territory for a one man operation (he must get loads of emails), and he is always really helpful. I had 2 Razzles...one...
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    Re: Vacuum Film Holders

    Very helpful, thank you. Although I was primarily looking at Vacuum conversions, `I may well try a tape solution in the meantime.
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    Re: Vacuum Film Holders

    Thanks Peter,

    I have seen Vacuum holders in 8x10 that have more holes drilled than this holder I referenced, and have a rough pattern, but am more interested in if anyone makes/converts them on a...
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    Vacuum Film Holders

    Hi all,
    I tried a few searches on here and the net. Found a page where a guy had converted a 4x5 holder:

    http://www.deadbread.com/crumbs/vac.html

    What I wanted to know is...is there an...
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