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Mike
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I'm getting the error trying to respond to private messages. I'm assuming they're not going through, but I can't tell.
Mike
Looked through the forums, and it seems it's been a while since this came up (a lot of the links on the old posts don't work), but I need a backpack for my 11x14. It seems that the best option is...
I should also mention the high bidder does have a history as a buyer, the occasional sale (~1 to 3) a year, all the way back to 2001.
Mike
According to eBay rules, I can only cancel bids if:
I don't have either of these as options, both have contacted me directly. eBay, being the officious (increasingly so) place that it is has...
Sadly, while I agree I don't really have any grounds for this. Both high bidders have actually asked specific questions about the camera and have not given me any reason to doubt their veracity, as...
I'm selling this, and you can imagine where my eyebrows are. Blimey.
I'll only say that if it does indeed go for this price and is paid for, the buyer is going to get some free film holders, and...
Another thing that no one has mentioned, as far as I know fixer cannot "expire" (it can be "depleted" or "exhausted" when used). If anyone knows otherwise please correct me, but the containers of...
Don't think anyone's posted this yet so here it is. To date the best examination of this issue I know of:
http://www.naturfotograf.com/D3/D3_rev06.html
Short answer (if you don't want to read...
In my experience, KEH bargain grade equipment is truly a bargain in the literal sense of the word, not in actual condition. Usually expect some paint loss, perhaps a few superficial scratches, and...
My general experience with KEH on LF lenses is that it comes with a ring unless it explicitly states otherwise. The only lenses I've ever got from them without rings were those that I already knew...
So having recently acquired a 5x7 "Compact" Graflex, I have come upon a dilemma. It came with one film holder, and I (remembering that I had piles of 5x7 filmholders), didn't worry about finding...
Good god! I imagine you're using this for a studio lens? I'd love to see what comes out of this beast!
Mike
Actually, it seems the 21 day hold is becoming very common place with PayPal. They kindly slapped my account with this just before Christmas without my noticing. No note, no explanation. If you...
Do a google search for Kodak Panoram.
Mike
I'll agree that the questions are a bit flawed. I suppose there has to a bit of reading of intent, i.e. if you think that gear had nothing to do with getting better, then the "No new gear, but got...
So I made a new years resolution this year, that for every piece of gear I buy, I have to get rid of two. It's been slightly painful, although I know in the end I'll never miss any of the things I'm...
Silica jel packs, if you don't have them, get tons of them. Keep them with your lenses (to avoid fungus), but ESPECIALLY around your film to keep it dry. I'd also recommend taking more film, having...
Don't know where you're at, but I would try looking on craigslist first, generally you can pick up an entire darkroom used for $100 or so, sometimes people just want to get rid of them, and you can...
Good lord, I've got stacks of these, I must be rich!
Not sure how anyone can sell with such deception and then sleep at night. There's a big difference between a mark-up for profit and a rip-off,...
To me, it looks like a leaky lensboard around the lens. I'd say that you have a slim area letting light in around the edge of the hole where the lens is mounted, hence casting the central "shadow"...
I've worked with DigiGraphics from time to time over the years, and have been very happy with their film services, but always found their digital printing a bit lacking (but then again, I'm very...
My top three have to be:
"What size batteries does that take?"
"How far can you see with that?"
And my favorite:
"Can't you afford a digital camera?" (was while shooting my 11x14)
Daguerreotypes of this inauguration would truly be something! It would sure beat all those rubbish "collectors plates" I see being shamelessly hawked on tv. In addition to the two others, there was...
So who brought their 'Dorff to the inauguration?
http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee899496648c2b4b06233c
I also counted at least two Graphics among the press. Good...
Sigh.....
That clinches it, the next place I move into needs to have an attic......
Mike
Actually Walter, you pointed out something very important that I forgot to mention (it's been a very long week). The 1:1 is actually written on a ring that turns, and moves an internal group of...
So I've had this behemoth sitting around for a while, and have decided that I have waaaaay too much gigantic glass sitting around collecting dust, and that I should either use it or get rid of it,...
If there are set screws (ie, screws that are through the side of the barrel into the threads) DEFINITELY remove them first, otherwise you might damage the threads by forcing the lens. I almost did...
If this is like a number of other Kodak lenses I've had, the rings that hold the lens elements in place are actually sitting behind each of the elements. I've opened many a stuck lens with those...
Thanks for the advice. Actually, I'm not terribly concerned with the shape of the aperture (you're right, 9 blades vs 10 is negligible), but I was more interested in the integrity of the aperture. ...
So I searched the forum to see if anyone had previously discussed this and came up with nothing so here we go. I received an old brass lens in shutter (no name on lens, came off an old Lancaster...
Thank you all for your great suggestions, this certainly gives me a good place to start. Also, thanks to all those hoping the best for my cat, he is doing just fine and will certainly fare better...
Dan, already tried this, they had a good chuckle. Apparently a very large number of artists in this town own either cats or dogs. But hey, it was worth a try.
Mike
Michael, as far as prints go, I've already got a number of people who have been waiting for me to mount and frame photos, and I quoted each of them somewhere in the neighborhood of $150 to $230 per...
First off, before I get flamed here, I've read all of the past posts discussing this, but my question here is not ethical or pragmatic but economic. Here's the deal: I've had offers from a couple of...
Sounds like fun, but couldn't seem to find a time on the APUG post. Is there any particular time or just going all day long? Also, any need to RSVP or such? Thanks!
Mike
Here, dreaming of being in the darkroom or shooting LF instead of work........only digital here, sigh.
Mike
I second Fred Miranda. Also, if you have a really thick skin and are willing to wade through all of the BS troll postings and bickering, there is some info to be gleaned from dpreview.com as well.
Just a quick question for those who have old Elwoods out there. Do the 8x10 and 5x7 take the same bulb, and also, same wattage? I already have an 8x10, and am picking up a 5x7 to print smaller...
Thank you all for your very informative answers, they'll certainly weigh in on my decision. As many have suggested, I'm already getting info from the SBA. Also concur on the point that many have...