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    Re: Using and Modifying the Travelwide 4x5 camera

    As Bryan said, either 21 or 25 works fine. I went for the Voigtaender 21mm and compose slightly tighter on the long side. For my second TW with a 65mm lens, I am using the Voigtlaender 15mm...
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    Re: Using and Modifying the Travelwide 4x5 camera

    Hi Stefan,

    Yes, I am still using my Travelwides, one of them with a 90mm as well. Focus was calibrated per instructions, i.e. focusing on an object in the far distance and setting the helicoil...
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    Re: Light weight 810 system

    Here's my lightweight Alpinist with a set of lenses ranging from 165mm to 450mm. ThinkTank camera bag, Gitzo/RRS tripod. A joy to use!

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    Re: Interest in LF meet-up, Trier, Germany?

    Doug,

    I am a bit north of you near Wiesbaden and Mainz, close to the romantic part of the river Rhine. We infrequently meet for LF outings. I am also the admin of the German Large Format...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    "Sunrise at Wehlnadel Rock" - Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany 2017
    Wanderlust Travelwide 4x5", Schneider Super Angulon MC 90mm/f8 @f16, Fuji Provia 100F, Drum scan by fineartdrumscanning.de
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  6. Re: PhotoKlassik Magazine International English version

    Looks promising! Great mixture of images, technical information, and news related to analog photography. The print quality of the German version is superb and should be the same for the International...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Thanks, Harley!

    Andreas
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Traveling light with the Wanderlust Travelwide 90.


    https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/26720004576_3282fd5989_b.jpg

    Winter Trees, Vosges, France by Valdecus, on Flickr

    Travelwide 90,...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    This is a Really Right Stuff B25 plate. It fits perfectly and doesn't twist:
    http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/B25-Multi-use-fore-aft-plate-with-one-1-4-20-screw

    Cheers
    Andrew
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    Re: Still life images 2016

    Signs of Spring - Tulips.

    Speed Graphic 4x5", Aero Ektar 7" @f2.5, Fujifilm peel-apart FP-100C45.

    #savepackfilm

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    Re: Wanderlust 4X5 Travelwide

    When they are branded "Linhoff", they are probably some fake rip-off lenses... ;)

    Nice images, daimocow!

    Cheers
    Andrew
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    Re: Online shops for LF gear

    New and some used gear is also available from Christoph Greiner Photo in Germany.

    Cheers
    Andrew
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    Re: Any use for a Film Pack Adapter today?

    I'll be shooting my last pack of film with an old Graflex back soon. The film is slightly expired, though: it was already bad by the time the first man landed on the moon, Feb 1969. ;)

    Cheers...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    Finally! 35 months after pledging, the cameras finally arrived. Having already calibrated focus on the TW90, I'll go shooting some film later today.

    Travelwide 90 with Schneider Super-Angulon...
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    Re: Jobo 2509 Reel modified for 5x7?

    For developing 5x7" film I am using the Jobo 3006 on a simple Simma-roller. Taking it off the motor base and filling/refilling it works without any problems. Development is very even.

    Cheers...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    An another shipment went out to Germany. ;-)

    Cheers
    Andrew
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    Re: Aero Ektar Speed Graphic Project

    Since the depth of field at f2.5 is quite shallow, I didn't even bother trying to get the rangefinder calibrated, but rather focus on the ground glass. I have the rangefinder calibrated for the...
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    Re: Aero Ektar Speed Graphic Project

    This may be true. However, at 10 USD, I gave the LED lamp a try and it worked fine.

    What is the UV wavelength range on your flashlight? How strong is it and how much did you pay for it?

    Thx,...
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    Re: Aero Ektar Speed Graphic Project

    Ed's advice is right on the spot. Regarding bleaching the Aero Ektar lens, this works fine with a simple IKEA Jansjö LED lamp for 10 EUR/USD. The lamp was placed appr. 1"/2.5cm above the rear...
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    Re: Aero Ektar Speed Graphic Project

    I'd highly recommend contacting Jo Lommen, too. He did a perfect job restoring parts of my Aero Speed combo, and the lens boards are superb. As far as I know, he also sells Aero Ektars and even...
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    Re: LF in the movies

    Yes, I saw it in the news, very sad. Thanks for the info regarding the park.

    Andreas
  22. Re: MADNESS IN FRANCE! Express Mail parcel held for almost 3 weeks in customs....

    Last year I purchased a Grafmatic holder from a photographer in the US. The parcel was sent via USPS Priority Mail. It arrived at my place in Germany a mere 4 months later. Per stamps on the parcel...
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    Re: In praise of THINKTANK

    +1 as well. I own various models for 35mm, DSLRs, Mf, and LF, ranging from a small Retrospective 5 all the way up to a large rolling case. The designs are perfect and their customer support is...
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    Re: LF in the movies

    Where is that park exactly? I'd like to go there next time I am in London.

    Cheers,
    Andreas
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    Re: Düsseldorf photography exhibits/galleries?

    Preston,

    "dorf" in German means "small village". "Düssel" is the name of the river flowing through the city and into the river Rhine, so "Düsseldorf" is the (no longer) small village at the river...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    Sergio, I just sent you a PM.

    Hasta pronto
    Andreas
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    Re: Düsseldorf photography exhibits/galleries?

    Not LF, but still worth seeing:
    http://www.nrw-forum.de/bryan_adams_exposed_english

    The museum is open until 8 pm, Fridays until 12 at night.

    I'll be in Düsseldorf next weekend myself, so...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    Perfect! I already have a few spare B25 plates for my Speed Graphic and Linhofs... ;-)

    Cheers,
    Andreas
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    RRS makes a universal plate B-25 which nicely fits a Linhof, Graflex Speed Graphic and others. You may want to consider lining up the hole for one of those plates.

    Cheers
    Andreas
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    Re: Trick Thieves in European Cities

    Yes, Europe is very dangerous. Best not to travel there... ;-)

    Cheers from Germany,
    Andreas
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    I may be mistaken by the tiny image, but doesn't the back say "DBP" (which would be "Deutsches Bundespatent"). In that case, at least the back is from after the war. West Germany only exists since...
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    Re: Film changing bag or tent

    A large down jacket with my hands stuck through the sleeves. All that in a tent at 10000 feet and -15 C. One of the holders then contained a small feather, making a nice photogram.

    Andreas
  33. Re: Printing with Lightroom 4 and Epson 3880 - printing off centre

    Set up a new print template an adjust the page/image margins to your liking.

    Cheers,
    Andreas
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    Re: printing above 300dpi, where (and why)?

    Almost. As Jeff states in the above mentioned article, LR applies a slightly modified upsampling (and downsampling) routine in comparison to Photoshop:
    "In fact, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom resampling...
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    Re: Ziplocks for Holders?

    Mortensen,

    Here in Germany, I am buying "Toppits" (by Melitta) double Ziploc bags. The one litre bag (18x20cm) nicely fits up to two 4x5" holders. I usually only place a single holder in each...
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    Re: printing above 300dpi, where (and why)?

    The native resolution of Epson printers is 360 dpi whereas Canon and HP are using 300 dpi print heads. If the file has a resolution of less than 360 dpi (in case of Epson) or 300 dpi (in case of...
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    Re: Speed Graphic

    Rhodes,
    You could also send the camera to Jo Lommen in the Netherlands (so it stays within the EU). He did a marvelous job adjusting my Speed Graphic and I can only highly recommend him:...
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    Re: My son Alexander, future LF photographer

    There are more like him... ;-)

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    Cheers,
    Andreas
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    Need help with lens retaining ring.

    In case you cannot locate any dealer in your country, you may try this excellent German shop:
    http://www.greiner-photo.com/en/rodenstock-analog.html

    Cheers,
    Andreas
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    Re: Polaroids (and Fujiroids)

    Self portrait, Graflex Speed Graphic, Aero Ektar 178mm, f2.5, Fuji FP-100B45

    Cheers,
    Andreas
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