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Hi Frank-

I have an A/S f metric with the std (nominal 40cm) synthetic bellows. I have all my lenses mounted on Technica boards and use the Linhof to Arca adapter board which is slightly recessed....

Hi Kerry-

I use a variety of cameras in the field but always prefer to have my Arca Swiss F metric on my tripod when it's time to take a picture. I like to carry my camera with a lens mounted and...

Hi Frank-

It doesn't work with a 47 SA XL mounted on a flat lensboard on the WA Focusing Device on a Master Technika. The 47 XL has a longer Flange focal length and would be more likely to work...

Hi Leigh-

I've used the 45SW and WA fresnel with a 210mm Sironar mounted on an "top hat" lens board w/o any trouble.

jim

Hi Ted-

I have an Arca f metric and use the standard bellows (nominal 38cm) easily with my 110mm XL. I also use it with a 720mm Tele Nikkor with a 25cm extension rail racked out to 550mm albeit...

Hi-

Does anyone have experience using the current version Arca f-line 8x10 camera? I'd be very interested in how the camera behaves (e.g. setup, stability, weight, precision...)in actual use....

Hi Scott-

I had a VX125 which I used along the coast here in sunny So. CA. I just covered it with a 2 gallon zip lock plastic bag when it was in the camera bag. If you carry it mounted on the...

Hi Steven-

I think you'd be well advised to stay within the designed constraints of your RSW and get the best 180mm lens you can (my preference would be foa either a APO-Symmar or...

Hi Bob-

I have a compact F-Line metric with micrometric orbix. It's the finest all around 4x5 camera I've used. All movements except base tilts and swings are self locking geared and only...

Hi Anthony-

I've got a Cambowide 470 with a 47 SA XL. My camera came with a fresnel but the edges are still hard to see for focussing. The 47 and 58 XL and the 65mm 5.6 SA all have ICs around...

Hi Mike-

I've used the Cambo momocular reflex viewer which was included with my Cambowide. The problem I found was that the mirror Cambo uses is not very bright. On the other hand the Toyo,...

Hi-

Here's a link to more info than you will probably want:

Film Flatness

jim

Hi-

<<Ellis, someone pointed out the relatively measley rise on the Arca Swiss 5x7 and 8x10's, and I no longer consider them for the move up from 4x5>>

Your right that there is no rear rise...

Hi Mike-

Is your camera an Arca Swiss F-line classic? My 4x5 F-line metric does have a graflock back and I believe they both use the same format frame. I use the Horseman and graphlex graflock...

Hi Adrian

If your going to be shooting 6x7 via a roll back you might want to consider one of Schnieder's or Rodenstock's APO digital lenses. Some of them will cover 4x5 but most have image...

Hi-

A 1st rate 4x5 system with real optics and an excellent film probably can reasonably expect about 25 lpmm across the entire sheet of film. This works out to 50 dots per mm or 1270 dots per...

Hi Mark-

I'd say yes, if for no other reason than you can set tilt with one hand which is dificult without the micrometric orbix.

jim

Hi Chris -

You can have someone like Steve Grimes mount an extension ring for your Pentax onto a flat plate which will mount the graphloc back for your camera. The extension ring has the...

Hi-

I've got the Digitar 150mm which I purchased for use with a Linhof Super Technika V. It is a very very sharp lens (at least as sharp as the 110mm on my RZ67). Schnieder's published image...

Hi-

The answer is yes if you have the complete assembly.The horseman folding bino refelx viewer has 3 parts. Part 1.The hinged assembly fits hinge points on the back of a horseman or a Toyo...

Hi- I use the Sinar panoramic 612 holder under the GG and also slide the graflock slides into the grooves on the holder to hold it firmly in place. If the graflock slides can be engaged you know...

Hi Emile-

Bender makes a split 8x10 dark slide for 4x10. Take a look at http://www.benderphoto.com/prices.htm

jim

Hi Scott-

The simplest and least expensive way to proceed is to scan your 8x10 or smaller prints. Almost any flatbed will produce excellent results with very little help from you. If you go...

Hi-

I have the Komura f8 400mm telephoto and find it to be a very good lens for 4X5 use. It seems to have about the same image circle and film to flange distance as the Fuji T f8 400(about 5X7...

Hi-

I've measured 6X12 slides taken with a Sinar Zoom at 56mm X 115mm.

jim