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    8x20 film

    The View Camera Store sells Ilford itself in 8x20: http://www.viewcamerastore.com/default.php?cPath=29_41

    PhotoWarehouse sells some weird stuff in 16x20, which you could cut in half:...
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    Anyone using a shoulder bag???

    "I have never understood how to use a backpack when it has to be set on the ground to load and unload."

    - My backpack has a handle at the top by which it can be hung from the hook under a tripod,...
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    5X7 Camera and lenses

    Let me know if you want to get rid of the 12x20, I am shopping for one...
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    5X7 Camera and lenses

    If you want a 5x7 field camera, the Canham is a great choice. I came close to buying one, but decided to go with a monorail instead (Toho).
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    Using a 3047 head for 8x10

    I think little quick-release plates like the Bogen hex guy are not a great idea of 8x10. In the short term, screwing it down is a good idea. Later you may want to replace the head with something...
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    Trekking with Gitzo 1341 or 1410

    After reading many raves for the G1228, I bought one for a trip to Burma, and I couldn't have been more pleased. I recommend it unreservedly to anyone who can afford it. With a ball head it packs...
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    Trekking with Gitzo 1341 or 1410

    I have the G1341. I am 6'6", and I use it only with my 8x10; for 4x5 and 5x7, I have a smaller tripod (G1228).

    The G1341 is a big, heavy tripod, while the Tachi 4x5 is a relatively light camera. ...
  8. Fujinon A 300mm f/9 -- any reason not to get one?

    My contribution may be too late to make any difference, but anyways here goes. I would recommend a smaller size for a second lens, to give you a greater total range, like a 240mm or less. Just a...
  9. Sharpest 8x10 b&w film and dev recommendation

    Techpan is the sharpest. Start there, see if you can get by with the slow speed.
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    Ebony Counterpoint

    PaulO notes that most cameras provide way more movement than most of us need, most of the time. Mostly I agree, but with one exception: rise. I live in a skyscraper town (San Francisco), and shoot...
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    Ebony Counterpoint

    Any disappointments with the Linhof? I love hearing bad news about cameras I can't afford... ;-)
  12. Which lenses cover 8x20 despite specs to the contrary?

    I've been doing my homework before a potential ULF purchase. I'm leaning towards 8x20 over 7x17, but am concerned over lens availability, especially new, wide angle, lenses. There appear to be a...
  13. Anyone know if Wisner quality control and delivery has improved?

    The Wisner 11x14 is for sale over on www.photo.net. There is another one for sale on www.apug.org. They are both quite pricey for used, then again they are completely built and available...
  14. Advantages of 5x7 over 4x5 - flexability?

    If weight is truly important to you, like it is to me, yes, it is possible to put together a perfectly usable kit 4x5 under 15 lbs. With my Gowland, readyloads, only one lens, and a very small...
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    Confess your Mistake Here!

    Errors made so far::

    1. Forgot to pull darkslide.

    2. Pulled wrong darkdslide.

    3. Removed holder from camera before re-inserting darkslide.

    4. Failed to insert holder all the way.
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    Best long lens for large format

    I just sold my Fuji 400T for the reasons Ernest mentions. Any swing or tilt requires reframing and massive refocussing. I bought it for a modestly-bellowed camera which I have since upgraded, so I...
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    Best long lens for large format

    I have and recommend the 450C, but it absolutely does not provide any compression to speak of. Gotta stick with smaller formats.
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    30x40cm camera?

    Over on ePay there is a curious beast for sale that is listed as 30x40cm. Is this a real, 'standard' size? Is film and/or paper available in this size? Or maybe that is the size the seller...
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    Is my ground glass mis-seated?

    Two good ideas that sound easily within my scope. Thanks, guys.

    Unfortunately the back of my Toho does not in fact come off, but just for fun I will try the toothpick technique from the front...
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    Is my ground glass mis-seated?

    Recently I upgraded from 4x5 to 5x7, and I am unconvinced that my first dozen or so shots are accurately focussed. In particular, 11x14 enlargements from the 5x7 are not as sharp as those from my...
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    Spare equipment when travelling

    I worry more about sore shoulders than equipment disasters, so my approach is the exact opposite -- what can I do without, to lower the weight? Do I take the 2lb Gowland, which can be quite fussy,...
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    Is there any real utility to ULF?

    The only reason I can think of for using ULF is if you are a retro-geek like me. I can't see the difference between a contact and an enlargement and I *still* plan on buying an 11x14 very soon.
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  23. used linhof Master Technika VS Toyo top end 4x5

    Don't forget that the rangefinder can be removed fairly easily, if you never use it and want to spare yourself the extra weight.
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    Fuji 400T for 5x7

    I have this lens and don't like it. I didn't realize the shortcomings of the telephoto design when I bought it, namely small coverage and very tricky tilt/shift on the front. On 4x5, I have...
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    Schneider 65mm f5.6

    Center tilts.
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    latest offerings from Ebony

    A while back I asked Robert White about Ebony 5x7's in general, and he said he had sold at the outermost perhaps a total of one, ever. In the end I decided to go monorail, and my Toho took 12 weeks...
  27. 150mm Sironar vs Sironar-N vs G-Claron

    I'm pleased with my G-Claron. I don't feel restricted by having to close it down to at least f/22 for infinity, and there is the added bonus that it is a true macro lens for when I want to get in...
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    Schneider 65mm f5.6

    I have and use the SA 65mm. Instant vignetting with any significant rise/fall/shift. It vignettes so quickly with front tilt/swing I basically do not use front movements. That leaves rear...
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    New Arca Swiss "Field" Monorail

    I was commenting on the new model. Here are my comments on the old one.

    I have seen and touched the old model in the field (Yosemite, Tunnel View, in fact), and was quite impressed. It was funny...
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    New Arca Swiss "Field" Monorail

    The lack of any rear movements (for compactness, to fit in the cool ladybug case) put me off.
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    Looking for ULF made by Phillips

    I just got off the phone with Dick Phillips. His soon-to-start run of 7x17's is sold out, and he discouraged me from putting my name on the waiting list.

    A little info I picked up, for those who...
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    Lenses for Linhof Technikardan

    Ron, it sounds like you've thought this through thoroughly.

    I looked very seriously at the TK, but in the end decided to go cheaper, super light, and super compact, ending up with a Gowland...
  33. Short Tele lenses on 4X5 at close range

    Don't forget that doing tilts and swings are a real drag with a telephoto, as the optical center of the lens is not centered in the shutter, like it is with normal lenses.
  34. A cheap, light tripod leg set for 8x10?

    Sorry to be a spoil sport, but I think ball heads are a tremendous drag for LF, especially for 8x10. Many will disagree with me for 4x5, but few for 8x10. Something like the Bogen 3047 pan and tilt...
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    Lenses for Linhof Technikardan

    Isn't the Sinar F2 adequate for architecture? What about it is unsatisfactory, what about the TK do you expect to be better? Sounds like the two cameras you already have would be great for your two...
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    Size and Weight Of Wisner 8x20

    Those are some good reasons. Thanks for the info.
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    send a message to Kodak

    I agree with Chad, Kodak knows perfectly well that what we buy most of is Tri-X, and they still refuse to put it in ReadyLoads. What more do you need to know about Kodak?

    My plan remains to buy a...
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    More adventures in large format

    I will remain a wild man, recklessly toting my camera over the shoulder on the tripod. All I do is put on the lens cap and take off the cable. I do far more dangerous things in my daily life, like...
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    Size and Weight Of Wisner 8x20

    Can you guys tell me why you went 8x20 instead of 7x17? I would think that the ready availability of film in the smaller size would out weigh the slightly greater dimensions of the larger size...
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    Long Exposures: Starting Point

    Bracket in larger increments than you would ordinarily. I do some pinhole work that requires very long exposures, sometimes into the hours, and I routinely bracket by 2.5 stops, one down, and three...
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