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Help! I'm in danger of spending too much money on gear. I already had a screw-in polarizing filter before I bought the Lee kit with ND grads. The 105mm polarizer filter from Lee is much more...

Unfortunately, I am somewhat late in booking reservations, so 3 nights is the most I could get in Zion. I have been checking daily though, and I was able to get one night at the Grand Canyon North...

Thanks for the suggestions. Should I get a warming filter (either an 81B or a Tiffen 812)?

I'm planning a trip to Zion and Bryce the 2nd week of September. I'm flying in and out of Las Vegas. So far, I've allotted 3 nights for Zion and 2 for Bryce.

First, are there any other locations...

I'm developing 4x5 film for the first time and have some basic questions. For reference, I'm developing 4 sheets of Ilford HP5+ ISO 400. The developer is Ilfosol 3 1+9. I'm using the BTZS tubes,...

If I go with continuous lighting, do I want tungsten or fluorescent? Fluorescent doesn't get hot, correct?

I mostly shoot 4x5 landscapes, but want to give still life a try. I'll be shooting mostly B&W for now, so not too concerned about color cast of the lights. What would be a good setup in terms of...

I just read Ken Rockwell's article on how to choose the sharpest aperture here:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/focus.htm

Could someone tell me if I did this right:
1. I measured the...

Thanks for the recommendation! I think the Olloclip on 'bay is the way to go. It's much cheaper than retail.

I recently purchased the Mark II Viewfinder app and need a wide angle lens adapter for my iPhone. The widest lens I shoot on 4x5 is 90mm. What's the cheapest lens that will work on an iPhone 5s...

Thanks for the advice everyone. Equipment order has been placed!

Hi, I'm about to begin processing my 4x5 film for the first time and have a few basic questions about equipment and setup. I'm trying to avoid buying too much stuff that I don't need. Note that...

Thanks for the suggestions. Those are all really helpful. Do you know any good aerial viewpoints (not behind glass) that allow you to see lots of buildings, like this one by tbeaman:...

Landscapes. I might like either green spaces with buildings in the background, or historic buildings with lots of old detail. Skyline views would also be nice.

I'm going to NYC this weekend and would like to bring my photography gear. Any suggestions on where I should go to take photos (I've never spent much time in the city before)? I'm staying in the...

I decided to give the RRS TVC-24L + BH-40 ball head (with panning clamp) a try. The whole setup is just over 5 lbs, which should be much lighter than the Ries. I also got some lighter 90mm and...

Ok, so how do ppl feel about the RRS TVC-24L with the BH40 ball head with panning?

What plates do ppl use for the Chamonix, which has both a 3/8 and 1/4 tripod hole. Will a Wimberley P50 work...

Sigh...The more I read about lightweight tripods, the more I think my Ries is still the best option for me.

I went to Mt. Lafayette.

It is Mt. Lafayette from Little Haystack.

I didn't know that most other tripods have leg angle locks. I like how the Ries is adjustable if I need to make it wider. My friend says I just need to get in better shape! He thinks the extra...

I nearly killed myself over the July 4th weekend when I took my 11lb Ries tripod plus 17lbs of other camera gear on a 4000+ ft hike in the White Mountains. Since then, I've decided to focus on...

I took a recent trip to the White Mountains, and I'm wondering if you could give your opinion about which composition you prefer of the same subject.

The first picture is from my 4x5 camera. I...

I've just been reading up on scanning 4x5 negatives when I realized that I already own a Canon Digital camera and a macro lens. Would this be sufficient? Are there any guides or posts that could...

I have several color shots of the same image, which I got developed at a local printer. The pictures range in fstop from f/22 to f/45, some with a polarizer and some without. I'm having trouble...

I tried to create a video to demonstrate what I was talking about but, everything seems to be fine now lol. I think the only problem I was experiencing was trying to open the back of the camera to...

Already climbed Mt Monadnock last fall. Beautiful foliage!

What are some good hikes with great views for LF photography in MA or NH? I'm planing to go throughout the summer. I was thinking of Mt Greylock and Mt Major. Does anyone else have any...

Thanks for the comments I'll post pictures when I'm back home. It was bought brand new from the factory.

I think it's the 045N-2

I have a Chamonix 4x5 view camera and I'm having trouble getting the camera movements to stay in place. As an example, I was using rear tilt to get some rocks in the foreground in focus for a...

Just to give everyone an update, I returned home from my trip to Acadia National Park and got my film developed. All of it was fine, and there was no edge fog. It's true, however, that there are...

Sorry, for the beginner question, but I'm on vacation and was loading some new film in a changing tent. I had just opened the box and taken the film out when, without thinking, I took my arm out of...

I've just started using my LF camera and I'm having trouble photographing architecture. First, I have trouble figuring out how to position the camera to get the composition that I want. For...

I don't think you can bring the J600 as a carry-on on a plane, so it will need to be checked. Have you ever seen the way those baggage guys handle putting luggage onto a plane? It doesn't instill...

I have a Ries J600 + J250 head for my 4x5 setup. What kind of case do people use to carry their tripods when they are traveling on an airplane? I was thinking of getting a long Pelican case, but...

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Just to clarify on the "minimize travel" bit, I meant that I don't like to do 1 night in London, 1 night in Paris, 1 night in Amsterdam, etc. I'd rather do 5...

Hey Everyone,

I'm thinking of taking my LF gear abroad for the first time. I have to go to London for work for about a week in the beginning of January, and I'm planning on extending my stay for...

This is a quick crop that shows the building without the letters on top. In the first image, I've increased the contrast a bit. Does this look better? I think the increased contrast gives it a bit...

Thank you for your comments JeRuFo. For the first picture, you are correct that it isn't quite straight at the bottom, so it will need some correcting. Also, I agree that the bottom is too light. ...