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    Re: Joseph Levi & Co. The European Lens

    Thanks Steven, no initials that I can find, and I don't have the brass lens cap so no chance there, nor the waterhouse stops unfortunately. I did find after cleaning and a closer look there are some...
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    Re: Joseph Levi & Co. The European Lens

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    Hi Jon, & Steven. I just stumbled upon this old thread while trying to research the same lens (or similar anyway) that came with a tailboard camera I purchased recently,...
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    Re: A wonderful crystal clear home made loupe

    You (and the article) gave me a good idea... I have an old Leica projector lens that's been sitting in a box for a long time, and I think it can be made into a loupe (or 2) quite easily also, and I...
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    Yes, still a lot to learn, thanks again Ian.
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    Thanks Ian, gives me more to think about... I also have a Technika 70 that I just purchased that has a 100mm Planar with it so may try to see if it may be usable o the Gandolfi, but guess I would...
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    Hi Luis, and thanks for the advice, much appreciated. Have been reading about lens recommendations around the site also and had seen that a 90mm would be the sensible lens to have (between 65-135) so...
  7. Re: Lancaster Instantograph - add to knowledge base?

    Gordon, I had a feeling that there would be some trouble with the screws... had been thinking of trying some dis-assembly on mine but was hesitant, and will now hold off, indefinitely :-) Mines not...
  8. Re: Lancaster Instantograph - add to knowledge base?

    Looking great Gordon, beautiful job! Was wondering if you have had any difficulty with the old brass screws getting stripped out while taking it apart or putting it back together?

    And if you are...
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    Re: Softening bellows

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    Thought I'd show a 'before and after' using the BMR conditioner.
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    Re: Softening bellows

    Agree Steve, especially about neck straps and such, should never trust old ones even if they 'look' nice, and especially if they have never been 'cared for' (conditioned). But I do think though that...
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    Re: Softening bellows

    I think all old leather needs some TLC every year or 3, and there are lots of products that would be better than nothing. The BMR type I mentioned will help for many years, that's why museums use it....
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    Re: Softening bellows

    There are 2 products (for leather) that I have had very good luck with. "Leather Rejuvenator" made by 'Preservation Solutions' and is available on Amazon, among others, and my favorite, "British...
  13. Re: Lancaster Instantograph - add to knowledge base?

    Hi, was just wondering how you are doing with the restoration work? I have a few of these old beauties that I will be working on as well.
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    Sticky: Re: How to Value LF Equipment

    That is interesting, I would have thought that valuations based on open auctions was a pretty decent way judging value, and I think they use eBay as well. Anybody else have opinions on it?
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    Sticky: Re: How to Value LF Equipment

    Hi, was curious as to why CollectiBlend is not mentioned as a source of finding estimated valuations? Are theirs way off or do you guys have any opinions about that site??
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    Since the edit button option is not available, just thought I'd add that it is a 4x5 and also that after reading through the lens recommendations, it seems as though I should start with the 135mm...
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    Re: How to Edit Post?

    Thanks Oren, got it :) Maybe would be nice if the editing option stayed available until at least there are later posts, but that's probably difficult technically.

    Had just wanted to clarify...
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    How to Edit Post?

    Hi, tried searching around the site but couldn't find an answer... On a post of mine at the bottom of the page it says "You May Edit your Posts" but I cannot see anyway to actually do it... Seems...
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

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    Gandolfi "Traditional" aka "Precision" Camera

    Thanks to Emil I now know at least the correct name of this nice old camera. I just purchased it from an auction in the UK...
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    Re: Any Gandolfi users out there?

    Thanks again Emil, they did use a lot of different ones! I'll let you know when it arrives, about bed time here in this part of the world :-)
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    Re: Any Gandolfi users out there?

    Thanks Emil, much appreciated!!! It didn't come with any holders so it may be nice if it will take a more modern type that may be easier to find. Hopefully I will have it in a week or so and I'll get...
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    Re: Any Gandolfi users out there?

    I think this is the Gandolfi 4x5 Field Camera, manufactured from the 1890's into the 20th century... if anybody can verify that, or correct me, it would be very helpful. Hopefully when I receive it...
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    Re: Hello from Phuket!

    It is a common problem with the name, gets abused regularly :-)
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Thank you very much for your quick response, much appreciated!
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    Re: Any Gandolfi users out there?

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    Looks like this thread has been pretty quiet... I just purchased this beauty from an auction tonight, now I just need to learn about it... model... what I will need to make photos...
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Hi Bob, I'm new here and just bought a Technika 70, serial number is 1711467... from comparing it to others it seems it may be from 1963, is that correct? Thanks in advance for your kind help.

    Bob...
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    Re: Hello From New Arrival

    I'm new here also.. but welcome anyway :cool:
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    Re: Hello from Phuket!

    Thanks guys for the warm welcome!

    Yes Garrett, it was great in Phuket back then, the 'early' days... getting a bit crowded these days but still OK, for now.

    Thanks Tim, Pro Color Lab and IQ...
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    Hello from Phuket!

    Hi,

    Have been collecting cameras as a retirement hobby now that I have the time to enjoy them, and until recently it was primarily with medium format, Rolleiflex & Hasselblad mostly, with some...
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