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    ND grad filters advice please

    I was looking to get some ND gradual filters for colour landscapes and noticed that Lee do a hard and a soft version, my question is, on what occasion would you use hard as opposed to soft?

    To my...
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    First Class service

    We often hear of complaints against companies for one thing or another, so I wanted to redress the balance with a shout out of thanks.

    Firstly to Feisol. Placed an order for a tripod on Tuesday...
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    Re: More Tripod questions! (sorry)

    My Feisol tripod arrived today complete with Ball head, only 6 days from Taiwan to UK!

    fantastic service!

    I'll let you all know how I get on with it, especially the ball head at almost half the...
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    Re: First time with Polaroid Type 55

    Maybe the sodium sulphite stops development quicker?
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    Re: First time with Polaroid Type 55

    So I wasted my money on the Polaroid clearing tank? (another one down to experience):mad:

    I let it soak for 1 min, (the recommended time) then washed it for 3mins.

    How long do you guys wash...
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    First time with Polaroid Type 55

    I took my first Type 55 pic today and it raised a couple of questions.

    I managed to tear the neg when taking of the excess surroundings, but I think that was due to heavy handling, or is there a...
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    Re: More Filter advice please

    Joanna, which ones they seem to do two sizes and different materials?
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    More Filter advice please

    I'm trying to get my head around what are the best filters for LF lenses. Why would any body use a screw in filter which limits its use to that 1 lens filter size, as oppose to using slot in filters...
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    Re: Field camera users, help please

    I had a play around today just using a bit of black velvet, It did make a big difference!

    I think i might take a look at the elasticated ones, especially as I like to shoot on windy days.
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    Field camera users, help please

    I've been out today for the first time with my field camera, and was having trouble seeing the image clearly even with a f4.5 lens (75mm) I was just using the focusing hood, should I use a focusing...
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    Re: More Tripod questions! (sorry)

    There site said they were in stock, but I won't hear for certain until tomorrow, or if I stay up very late tonight! (I'm on GMT, I think they're 5 hours ahead)
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    Re: More Tripod questions! (sorry)

    Interesting points. My decision was based on the fact I've used ball heads for the last 20 years with medium format, and prefer them. But I do appreciate large format maybe a little different. I'll...
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    Re: More Tripod questions! (sorry)

    Thanks all for your advice. I've taken the plunge and ordered a Feisol 3371 with CB50 ball head and centre column. Much cheaper than Gitzo and hopefully similar quality.
    If I start posting loads of...
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    More Tripod questions! (sorry)

    I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a Gitzo, I want it for backpacking with my Wista field, so would like a carbon model. but I have some questions.

    1. Are they really that much better...
  15. Re: Use of cheap digital to act as both meter and viewscope

    Can some one explain a bit about framing cards? They sound useful especially to a noob like me (that does have to move the camera a dozen times before the shot!) Do you make them yourself, How do you...
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    Focal length advice please

    I'm gradually purchasing my large format gear but I'm not sure which wide lens to get. I'm interested in landscapes so was thinking of either a 47mm or 58mm. Am I right in thinking the 47mm is about...
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    Tripod Question

    Potentially dumb question, will a Manfrotto head fit on a Gitzo tripod?
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    Re: Lobby your MP, you Brits-

    Come on now we're British, you don't expect us to actually do anything when we're faced with the most ridiculous laws?

    How does it go?....

    Thugg (Government) - "I wanna kick your head in mate"...
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    What filters

    Having got together some decent lenses, I don't want to be putting a rubbish filter in front. I'm only really interested in ND filters and a couple of coloured for B/W.
    What do I go for....Lee,...
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    Schneider lens with Linhof logo

    I've been offered a 58mm Super Angulon with the Linhof logo on it. the dealer says it is worth more because of the logo, does anyone know if that's correct?
    Thanks in advance
    Dave
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    Soft focus effects

    This may sound a dumb question, but can you add a soft focus effect to an image at the printing stage (B/W), by putting soft filter under enlarger lens?
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    Combiplan and Nova film processor

    Any one use this setup. I've just bought one with no instructions, not sure how much water to put in for the water jacket. Also the Combi plan film holder looks a bit fragile and tight for space when...
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    Re: using combi tank as line processing

    Thanks Guys, thats all been really helpful and encouraging. Hopefully I should be up and running early next week.
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    using combi tank as line processing

    Any one use these tanks as a dip and dunk system? My local dealer will sell me three tanks and one holder. So effectively I will be making a small scale version of the deep tank system, and using...
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    Which lens?

    I've found myself with two 150mm lenses both with Copal 0 shutters. I would like some idea of which one to keep. (I need to raise some cash) I could check the quality myself by putting film through...
  26. Thread: Type 55

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    Type 55

    Just bought some type 55 today and a sticker says on the pack that it's going to be discontinued, any body know when?
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    De Vere 504 users

    Hi all, When raising the head on a 504, to get it in position, should it stay there on its own without having to lock it off? Mine always drops down a few inches, Is there some adjustment somewhere?
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    Studio Flash

    I'm thinking of buying some older Bowens Monolites (400d,800e,mono Gold,etc). Does any one know if current lighting attachments, soft boxes etc, will fit on these older lights?
    Thanks in advance
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    Re: What film processing method

    Thanks all for your help and advice.
    I manged to pick up a Dallan stainless steel deep tank that takes 12 sheet at a time. I'm hoping it shouldn't take too much chemical to fill. I'll let you all...
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    Fibre Warm tone papers

    When I was last in a darkroom (nearly 20 years ago) we used to use a fibre based paper that gave a very subtle warm tone, I think it was Agfa paper but not sure.
    My question is to anyone who has...
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    Colour head for B/W printing

    Is it ok to use colour head on my newly purchased DE Vere 504 for B/W printing?
    I just remembered something about the light source being a problem i.e not a condenser?
    I was hoping to use the...
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    My first 5x4 camera

    It arrived today!!! Great! A linhof Color circa 1962
    Forgot to buy some film though Boo Hoo!!!
    I can't wait to get started
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    What film processing method

    I'm just returning to darkroom work after an 18 year gap, I got carried away on the digital bandwagon, and frankly it's rubbish!

    When I used to process B/W sheet film for a professional lab we...
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