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Rudi, I don't know much about the variable Isostigmar, but I was fortunate to purchase a 9.5 inch one a couple of years ago. With the 12 inch Variable Isostigmar you have identified, these are the...

I have that lens. Nice lens......but for that price, I would sell mine. Mine even comes with the "black Kodak" lens box. Jon

Verito in a Betax 5, probably an 8 3/4 inch FL. Ad doesn't say and was posted as wollensak "diffuse focus view camera lens" in Betax No. 5. Sold for $519. Not certain the shutter fires, but all...

12 inch Karl Struss pictoral lens just sold for $5166. That is amazing, at least to me. Thankfully my 9.5 inch Struss was purchased for a fraction of that. Eddie, you still have your 18 inch...

As Louis noted, not many posts, Caveat Emptor. I must advise I just scanned the posts, but I didn't see any prices posted.

7 inch Wollensak Hyperion..836 pounds +/_ $1300. Appears to be a nice Hyperion lens. Just could not afford if. Ugh!...

LOL you are killing me Jim. Thanks I appreciate the laugh!

In reading the Seller's description, he stated essentially that since this was an early production lens versus the later production lens it would be "softer". This was attributed to the photography...

I think one can make some very nice images with an aplanat or RR lens. Here is an image I made in Ely, NV at the old train repair shop. Not sure if anyone else would like it, but it suits me. ...

Thanks Jerold, I knew there was a reason I have 3 enlargers set up, it wasn't just GAS. Now if my wife never goes down there or realizes what I have I can avoid the dog house ;)

BTW, I concur...

Shoot some images with the lens in its present condition and then either add loving touches to the glass or try some Vaseline. I am not a fain of adding goop on the glass, but it can be cleaned off...

Premortho, you are right these holders were marketed as fitting Seneca, Century & Premo whole plate cameras. In examining the stamped label It states "For Seneca Century Premo" and that it was "MFD...

Not certain. I just know I have some Whole Plate Holders which are plate holders labeled "Seneca Century Premo" sold by Eastman, Rochester, NY and which have "Eastman No. 3" 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 film...

Horizontal or vertical? Like Vinny, I have a fotar 10x10 with a durst color head and 8 feet of vertical clearance.

LOL.....You're killing Will! Thank you; it has helped to wake me up. Jon

Since whole plate camera film holders are not standardized, I was curious if any one was using a Seneca Century Premo WP Camera with Glass Plates and/or WP film? I believe those WP holders are 7...

WP Camera Update inquiry....Does anyone use a Seneca Century Premo WP Camera with Glass Plates and/or WP film? I believe those WP holders are 7 13/16th inches in width, 9 15/16 inches length, .56...

Thanks Frotog. I will try to check the struts. I check the gear/track and none of it is broken. It probably only needs to be fine tuned. Jon

When I was unpacking and setting it up, it appeared that the uprights were slightly bowed outward. I thought that might be the "cause." I will check the gears/tracks to see if there is an issue...

I am away from the darkroom, but it is the 57MX etc. with the beefy support brackets behind the enlarger. Similar to the BESELER Model 45MXII 4x5, but mine is like Michael's and came with the cold...

Are Beseler negative carriages that are made for the Beseler 45, Beseler 23C, or other enlargers work with the Beseler 57 enlarger? Thanks. Jon

The title says it all. I acquired in a box of darkroom equipment a Durst Variolux with its instructions. It looks like it could help in density and contrast metering? Has anyone used one and what...

Old Roses #10. Image taken with Dallmeyer 4D f5.6 (17 inch) with packard shutter and hot lights on the left side. Used 8x10 TXP320, ISO 160 and developed in Xtol.

Truly awesome. That image will make a wonderful shot for the owner of that dog.....for years to come. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice Erik. I see you have been using your 8x10. Nice. Jon

Here is an image taken with a 19 inch Wollensak Varium f5.6 with 8x10 Tmax. I finally got to spend an hour in the darkroom this afternoon and was able to print this image of "Old Roses". The 8x10...

Thanks Garrett. It was very hot out and one never truly knows what "circle of diffusion" you get until you get the neg out of the soup. :)

Here are 2 images taken last weekend in Hells Canyon/Bonneville region with a 9 inch Struss Pictorial lens and my little pacemaker. Both were shot at f8, but the focal shutter helped in providing...

Not a close up of a tree, but an image across the ridge taken with a 9 inch Struss Pictorial Lens f8. It definitely has the diffused effect.

Nice image Lauren. These are quality lens, just not well known or at least on this side of the pond. Jon

7679076791Picked up what appears to be a 16 inch Darlot achromatic pill box lens. Here is a quick picture taken in the yard with this lens without the barrel with an estimated f6 and with the barrel...

No, I do have the carrier which was made for the Durst CLS2000 head. I have received pros and cons on the glass vs no glass and thought I would inquire if the no glass approach would work with my...

In re-reading these posts and comparing your lens to mine, I would agree with Steve and yourself that my lens has had the original sleeve barrel removed, the rack in pinion hole patched and the...

Yes, there is only one piece. Although it does appear that the front piece use to screw into the barrel, but it too has been soldered in place.

Steve, here are a couple more pictures of the "rack & pinion slot" patch. Picture 1 shows the exteriod side of the barrel patch, while picture 4 shows the slot and screw hole which were closed with...

Thank you Steve and Garrett. Then this one is definitely newer than my HBH lens.
Steve, it appears to be a "brass strip which has been soldered in." There probably had been a focus adjustment...

Steven, do you believe this Darlot would have been made in the 1850's? Here are a couple more images of the barrel/pill box.
Jon

I just acquired this lens which is apparently a pillbox design and although it is not marked on the barrel, the edge of the single lens appears to read "Darlot Paris / (s) 48" I don't know how to...

Resurrecting this thread in hopes I can locate a glassless negative carrier which will fit my fotar 8x10 enlarger. Does anyone have an idea where I could get one or have one made? Your assistance...

I have asked myself that same question, Ken. When it was purchased, the seller advertised it as an extension item, but for the life of me, I could not figure out how. Now I know. Thank you. Jon