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    Re: What is more important to you...image or print?

    How about hardcore documentary? extreme examples like polaroids of car wrecks insurnace uses, or bodily injuries photos at coroners office, etc?

    As for the entire question, I like to think of it...
  2. Re: 2nd attempt at LF with my recently acquired Master Technika Classic

    I have a 150 cam in and it never bothers me. I also replaced the bellows with one of the chinese ones. It is thicker than oem but it doesn't interfere with anything. The replacing takes an hour you...
  3. Thread: Gear Storage

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    Re: Gear Storage

    I don't think storing photo equipment in plastics is a good idea. There should be a good ventilation to prevent trapped moisture damage....storing in leather bags is not good either. I lost a leica...
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    Re: Backpacking - tents, bags, and 4x5's.

    Drew, sorry if you were offended, I don't know you or your credentials. I was pointing out a very common misconception many have, that human waste is the same as wild animal waste. This is a...
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    Re: Backpacking - tents, bags, and 4x5's.

    Content of human stomach is different than those of bears. Our waste requires different enzymes to break it down because our diet is different....you didn't think you could eat the rotten food that...
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    Re: Backpacking - tents, bags, and 4x5's.

    Content of human stomach is different than those of bears. Our waste requires different enzymes to break it down because our diet is different....
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    Re: canoeing with your LF

    Updating on this post for benefit of those interested.

    As I had said my challenge was to take a full set of LF gear on a week-long backcountry paddling trip that also involved couple of day hikes....
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    Re: IR index on technika

    thank you
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    IR index on technika

    Hello,

    Has anyone experimented with finding the IR focus index on technikas?
    Or any tips on focus bracketing? I have done quite a bit of work with 35mm and MF but not sure what kind of scale to...
  10. Thread: linhof

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    Re: linhof

    Generally, you are suppose to have a cam cut for the lens. That is the official line. Although, I have used separately bought lens-cams, you have to calibrate them for each other, which, if done...
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    Re: canoeing with your LF

    Thanks all for responses, I'll report what I come up with.
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    Re: Bellows repair question

    I have used black silicon gels. It'll do the job. So much so that I kept the old one as spare after I got a new bellows.
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    Re: canoeing with your LF

    I'm paddler, and not new to waterproofing my gear. I'm trying to find a better way. I go on back country trips where I take side trips and do hiking along the route. The pelican if big enough to hold...
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    canoeing with your LF

    Hi all,

    I'm just wondering how you carry your stuff around water? So far, I have refused to get anything waterproof for my LF, I just put the camera+lenses in my pelicase(for SLR) which won't hold...
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    Re: Montreal Large Format Club

    I'm up for a SWO gathering as well. I also know Rob...

    koorus
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    Re: Using an Epson v750 to scan 5x7

    V750 should come with an extra plate of glass mounting system for wet mounting, it was included in the pacakge.
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    Re: Print Prices for Online Sales

    If what you are selling is "art", price of ink or paper doesn't play any role in determining the value of it. The cost of a 11x14 is few $$ in material to produce, what is the reason for selling it...
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    Re: Print from 4x5 scanned tranny not sharp

    8x10 prints???

    No wonder you are happy with your technique. Print larger sizes and you will see how soft your pictures are.

    BTW, I wasn't flaming flatbeds, I think all scans and as someone...
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    Re: Print from 4x5 scanned tranny not sharp

    From your description I take it nobody is actually doing digital processing. I know in my area pro labs don't do anything other than the plane scanning, scans are soft, the rest is left to the...
  20. Thread: Loupe with glasses

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    Re: Loupe with glasses

    I have the prescription and use a 4x loop happily. Anything between 4x 6x should do. I prefer is 4x, anything more you just see more the grit on gg.
  21. Thread: Schneider 58mm XL

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    Re: Schneider 58mm XL

    Thanks Bob for the info. I'm afraid I have to make it work without the mods, don't have any budget for it:-(
  22. Thread: Schneider 58mm XL

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    Schneider 58mm XL

    Hello,

    I was wondering if anyone can tell me about their experience with this lens on Tech V. I know you need a focusing adapter to use it properly, but I also assume you can make it work without,...
  23. Re: Strapless in Toronto - Source for Straps for LF Cameras

    That's what old pants leather belts are for:-)
  24. Thread: 4x5 or 8x10

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    Re: 4x5 or 8x10

    ...This is incorrect...."

    It is true that lenses for smaller formats inherently are far easier to make with highest qualities. The bigger the lens surface the harder and more expensive it gets to...
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    Re: New Technika bellows

    I'm not sure why putting any adhesive is necessary when changing the belows. I changed mine long time ago and didn't use any glue. I just folded the belows under the metal brackets and they are...
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    Re: Noob question re. film holders.

    No, there are others as long as your system takes graflok back. The cheapest probably is Chinese made ones that you can find on auction sites. If you look you'll find used items made by Horseman,...
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    Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    I guess I just leave it on the flat board. Practically I have all the movements, I was trying to stretch it beyond reason...
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    Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    "Way back in the 70's Linhof made a board, 001126 which was a recessed board for the 90mm 4.5 Grandagon in COMPUR 1 shutter..."

    That must be it, I have an old synchro-compur that fits in it. I...
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    Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    hmm, Bob, do you have any information on 001026 item, I'm guessing it is a lens board related to prontor 1. I don't see any pics of it anywhere...

    thanks,
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    Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    here is is
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    Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    It is black and the typical gritty paint
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    Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    That's what I'm puzzled by, this can't be a linhof knock off, if it is, it must be work of a rogue machinist at linhof. It is identical in every respect to all other boards I have. The logo, the...
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    Rodenstock Grandagon 90 4.5 and recessed board

    Does anyone know if it is possible to mount the above lens on a recessed board? The lens is in copal 1 shutter. I have a copal 1 size recessed board but it doesn't fit.

    My system is technika V
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    Re: Recessed board- how deep

    Thank you Bob!

    Do you know what is the amount of recess?
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    Recessed board- how deep

    According to my measurements you need about 18-20mm of recess in your lens board for a SA 90mm lens to clear the side struts of Super Tech V. Is there anyone out there with factual information on...
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