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Thanks for the suggestions folks.I will give these papers a try.I still have about a half full cart of Epson PK left and hate to waste it.

I know a lot has been posted here in the past on paper choices for b&w digital printing by you folks, so I'm just wondering what your current favorite paper and ink choices are at this point in...

Good news Steve, thanks for the encouragement!

Chris

Hey Michael, on the short lens issue, I had a long phone conversation with Christopher Burkett one day in which he gave me some great tips.One that I put into practice was buying a second C-1 dirt...

Hi Michael, I actually have a Bogen 3039 head and a set of 3221 legs.This is what I've been using for my 4x5 outfit.What base plate are you using?I just have the hex one it came with.I did try my C-1...

I was referring to the big Wisner being on an A-100-2 in Las Vegas here

http://www.wisner.com/vegas.htm

And thanks for the advice Tracy!

Huh?Not following you here :confused:

Well I've seen that Wisner 20x24 on the A100-2 in some view camera magazine photos.So you're saying it was sitting on a regular A-100 before that?Man...even the A-100-2 looks dinky under that monster...

Maybe I should just get a bigger camera? :D

Hi guys, I am trying to decide whether to keep my big Ries A-100 2 ULF tripod or sell it and get the regular A-100.A couple or so years ago when I decided to get into 8x10 I ended up with a mint...

So Jon found a source for empties?

Thanks Donald!

Yes this is true.Thats why I opted for the 4800.B&W has been OK for me using K3 ink and Epson VFA, but I definitely like MIS Eboni and Photorag 308 better (tone and dmax).Lately I've been playing...

I recently got the heavy Calumet C-1 black beast and stuck it on the big Ries tripod and head.Its not going anywhere.The winds out here in the Mojave desert can howl at times.Same in the Sierras.One...

Hi, I just got me a Calumet compendium lens shade for my C-1 in new condition.I have a question about what these two clips are for if anyone knows I'd appreciate it.Thanks......................Chris...

Well its only $2.50 for the single issue, so I thought I'd give er a try, but not automatically generating a pass code upon payment is weak and has already put a bad taste in my mouth, but who knows...

I ordered the single Winter issue over 24 hrs ago, and still no download code has been emailed to me.For those who have ordered this, how long did it take to get a download code emailed to you?
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Freestyle, JandC, B&H, and my local Calumet.On a sad note, my Calumet location (Santa Ana ) does not carry 8x10 film anymore, and told me in a couple months they won't be carrying 4x5 film anymore...

Wow thanks again guys for all the help.The kid down at my local Calumet said He would mount the lens for me no charge, but I figured I really need to be doing this stuff myself.Good idea mounting the...

Thanks for the tips guys!

Hi again, ok I have my 300mm Sironar-N MC lens in a Copal #3 shutter, a metal Calumet lensboard drilled for a Copal #3, and a Rodenstock lens wrench tool on its way.The lens is mint, like new and I...

Hi again, well I finally settled on a Rodenstock 300mm 5.6 Sironar-N MC for my first 8x10 lens.It has an 86mm screw in filter size.Since I haven't been able to find a compendium shade for my C-1 yet,...

Thanks for the tips so far guys.I want to do table top work, florals, etc., but also some beach landscapes as well, tide pools, driftwood, Weston style stuff.I'm already screwed as far as weight goes...

I bought the Ries A200 single tilt head and it pans smooth as butter with the supplied gasket.

Hi, I have my eye on a Nikkor 360mm f6.5 W lens, and a Schneider Symmar-S f6.8 360mm MC Lens, both in Copal 3 shutters, for my 8x10.I will only be shooting out of the back of my jeep.Are these lenses...

My Shen-Hao HZX 45 II A has the fresnel cover glass towards the photographer and the fresnel itself towards the lens

Chris

Isn't it possible to share images right now?Or am I the only one seeing my photo :)

http://www.pbase.com/cloudswimmer/image/56383619/original.jpg

Hi guys, total 8x10 newbie question here, I'm still researching a lens to get for my C-1.I've run across several 14" Commercial Ektars in #5 Acme shutters.My camera came with an aluminum lensboard...

I don't know, seems like it worked pretty good for Brett and his C-1.I've never seen a Majestic up close, will it let you get low to the ground like a Ries?How about leg placement in precarious...

Hello again, I've been looking into getting a Ries tripod and head for my black Calumet C-1.The A100 is rated at 25lbs, and the A100-2 is rated at 60lbs.My camera is 18lbs, the Ries head 4lbs, long...

Thanks for the tips so far guys.How about a Gitzo G1500 Mk2 Tele Studex with a Ries A250 double tilt head?The tripod specs out at holding up to 33lbs. and itself weighs 9.7 pounds.Badger has em for...

Well I just bought me a Calumet C-1.The heavy aluminum black one.I work mostly out of the back of my Jeep with my 4x5 as it is, and after seeing Christopher Burkett's video of him and his wife...

Hi Dan, well I was kinda in hope that someone who actually owns one, or used/handled one would chime in on both the facts and opinions :)



<Chris are you looking for Opinions, or facts? Not...

Hi, does anyone here have, or has seen the newer Shen-Hao 8x10 model FCL810-A?Looking for opinions as I'm still shopping for an 8x10.All I know so far is Jim at Midwest said He sent three back due to...

I like Hanemuhle Photo Rag 308 along with MIS Eboni and Ultrtone inks

"Why are you planning to do this? A nice one is only $300 or $400. Maybe you'd want to sell yours, and "get a nicer one? It looks like a lot of work to sand and paint one of these.

Well I'm not...

I have a question for Calumet C-1 8x10 owners or ex-owners.How easy would it be to dissasemble one of these cameras to sand and re-paint the painted metal parts, standards, back, etc.Also are the big...

"Sorry Chris, responding to you is not a priority right now."

No worrys Kirk

Ok buddy, if you insist I did run into this on the site just now, and feel the use of these lovely, meaningful technically excellent images fall under the catagory of "criticism" and "commentary"
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"More on the content later. Do you have permission to reproduce those?"

I see no copyright notices on the sites these were downloaded from.Now onto that content