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    Bid Farewell

    It is with much sorrow to learn that I am to be banned from making future postings.....I figure all those who have shared in Ash's excitement will know exactly why :mad:

    Cheers to all, Dean...
  2. Thread: Razzle 900

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    Bid Farewell

    It is with much sorrow to learn that I am to be banned from making future postings.....I figure all those who have shared in Ash's excitement will know exactly why :mad:

    Cheers to all, Dean...
  3. Thread: Razzle 900

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    Re: Razzle 900

    Hi Ash.
    I have both types, we import them at the store. For firing strobes you can use this one,
    Item number is: 170158382511 It has 6.3mm phone jack plugs on the receivers.
    For firing a...
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    Re: Razzle 900

    There's a fine line between pleasure and pain :p
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    Re: Razzle 900

    Alright, I admit it.....Freud was my personal psychiatrist :D
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    Re: Razzle 900

    It was back in 59....I think? Aussies here pick the essence of Pommie accent easily, especially after a beer :D
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    YouTube one

    Thanks Ash...

    I too have been struggling with the video for YouTube. I had to make up some lights/stands/backgound supports and other apparatus to make this movie, there was far more to it than I...
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    Flashball Pole

    Here's a couple of close up shots of the doings......

    A bit of DIY once again without the inflated cost ;)
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    Off camera flash idea

    Hi Ash....here's my idea of the perfect flash to use either with a Razzle or whatever.
    I utilised a cheaply priced paint roller boom handle....it extends to 3.6 meters, is lightweight and simple. I...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    This feels just like Christmas morning....:p
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    Keep ranting.....

    I cannot explain this, but every time this fellow goes on a rant :D my email server goes bananas.
    Luckily I'm off work for a couple of weeks to try and make some headway....
    So many cameras to...
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    ParcelFarce?

    Hi Ash....International tracking shows that delivery was attempted on October 5th.
    Have you heard anything?

    When ParcelForce can finaly be 'forced' to give it up, let me know how much VAT they...
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    Just to put your mind at rest

    To address this stupid argument about 'compression' I recently gave the Razzlok a 'squeeze' test and my ol' Volvo sure aint no lightweight.

    Don't subject a CB103 film holder, (commonly used as a...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Express Post my :eek:
    I made several inquiries regarding the hold up and received this:

    'Dear Dean,

    Thank you for your Express Post International (EPI) enquiry. Please note
    that your item...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    I thought we were only up to Episode 20 :confused:



    Blimey, 9/1 :eek: My apologies, promise I will try much harder.
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    Re: Handheld 4x5- Razzle and Speed Graphic

    I too have had similar ideas that materialised into a camera or two not unlike yours.....metal, not wood and a little heavier perhaps :p
    Blimey I could stumble around in Wales forever........I am a...
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    Re: Handheld 4x5- Razzle and Speed Graphic

    Before anyone misses the point here :) the MOST important thing to remember is that a great photo firstly emanates from the photographer's eye, then secondly, from the skill and experience...
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    Re: Handheld 4x5- Razzle and Speed Graphic

    I guess the ideal 4x5 has yet to be invented.....I have owned and used a Master Tech, Speed Graphic, Bush Pressman, many monorails, and a couple of wooden field cameras. Having the best that all...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Hi Chris....I have this latest idea in my head.....in two weeks I'm trialing a 210 Sironar N in a Copal 1 fitted to a 900 with an extended back :eek: Hopefully I can get enough rack to go from...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Don't worry guys, I'm sitting here dumfounded at the size of this list. Chris, I certainly didn't expect to see you on here....but thanks for the encouragement.

    Kerik, I have just answered your...
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    Three little piggies went to market

    But one stayed home :p That's right....tomorrow will see three of these little piggies flying out. One is off to California, one is off to Wiltshire and the third one is bound for Norway.

    One...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Don't worry Gary.....I guess you were just 'Getting Excited' too :D
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    Bart's Blue test

    I figured I'd better put up a test neg taken with Bart's Blue Razzle......
    The four wheel drive Landcruiser complete with a great Australian message.

    Well, the rangefinder appears to be quite...
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    In the Pink

    The latest edition of MAGNAchrom magazine just hit town :eek:

    http://www.magnachrom.com/MCHome.php

    Bart's blue camera would have looked nice next to the Pink Caddy......
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    Clickstops

    Gordon, you are correct. The detents act as a guide, with a visual check to see the lensboard is correctly aligned with the baseplate, then by tightening the clamp, it's locked in place.....simple...
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    Blue Bart and Black Ash

    Episode 19 is finally here!....Blue Bart and Black Ash. Barts camera is very near completion with only a little finishing off and testing left to do. Bart wanted a bright blue camera and here it...
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    Re: Yet another WP question

    Ash, you should try this ERA 4x5 sheet film from Isaac Chen...I really like it, especially at ten bucks a box of 25 sheets. Ebay item 110161827765. I use Ilford HC developer for 6 minutes, gently...
  28. Thread: Wanna Weep?

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    Re: Wanna Weep?

    Think I'll just dwell on this statement.......:( 'The gear here for sale is used and shows scratches and signs of wear on the body'.....probably a lot of scratches and lots of wear.

    At least...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Episode 19 will appear shortly.....A surprise is in store for Bart.......:eek:

    The correct link for Ash's camera that now has its own web page is:
    ...
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    Episode 18

    I just scanned the four negs on my Epson 4780 flatbed. Now remember that it was a dull Melbourne day :o

    1. I guessed the exposure.
    2. I decided on f8, so DOF is quite shallow.
    3. Film used is...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    The first four negs right out of the camera are drying as I speak....so tomorrow, after a quick scan, will be episode 18....the results. :eek:
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    Re: Ideas on 45 cameras for traveling

    C'mon David.....this just ain't 'clunky'...... Then it ain't a Littman either :D

    http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle/index.html
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    Episode 17

    Episode 17 has the standard flash shoe adapter fitted, along with the end plate covering the body where the cut was made at the outset of this venture. I use the simple Chinese made radio trigger...
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    Getting close?

    We are fast approaching the final hour! This episode shows the protective covers fitted over the front standard locking mechanisms after having holes drilled allowing access to the cap screws that...
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    Episode 15

    Now we have to secure the rear door section.....rather than have it swinging in the breeze, or occasionally held closed by a crude spring :eek:, I prefer to secure it with an internal brass plate...
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    Episode 14

    Episode fourteen sees the fitting of a cable release socket to the left side of the camera body. This allows the right hand free to actuate the focus wheel. :)
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    Bart's Blue Bag

    Ash, your camera is very close to completion....I just had to manufacture a few more roll film back adapters and source Bart's blue bag. :D
    The next episode will screen shortly........
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Hi Bart....there's still time to replace the dull grey leatherette on your camera with that of nice blue? Would you prefer a light or dark blue 'Cookie Monster'?

    I was made an offer for the...
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    Re: Getting Excited!!

    Well, the Littman is simply a combination of the 110B and a Horseman 4x5 back....whereas Ash's camera is a 900 fitted with a 4x5 Razzlok back of my own design. It also features a newly designed front...
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    Re: Spring steel for spring back?

    I have used stainless ribbon fabricated to the correct shape then heated until it a straw colour appears. It then takes on the attributes of spring steel but doesn't corrode. ;)

    Cheers.
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