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    Re: Database Errors - but...

    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
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    11x14 backpacks

    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...
  3. Re: Tachihara - Can someone explain this ??? I don't get it !!

    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
  4. Re: Tachihara - Can someone explain this ??? I don't get it !!

    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...
  5. Re: Tachihara - Can someone explain this ??? I don't get it !!

    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...
  6. Re: Tachihara - Can someone explain this ??? I don't get it !!

    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...
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    Re: Proper Disposal

    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...
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    Re: Bar-Bet: Does DOF change with format?

    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...
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    Re: KEH "Bargain" equipment.

    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...
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    Re: lens from KEH comes with retaining ring?

    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...
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    Advice on 5x7 Graflex holders?

    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...
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    Re: Cooke Portrait Series II D 27 inches.

    Good god! I imagine you're using this for a studio lens? I'd love to see what comes out of this beast!

    Mike
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    Re: Ebay and PayPal Policies

    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...
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    Re: What is this...part two...

    Do a google search for Kodak Panoram.

    Mike
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    Poll: Re: Poll: Gear vs. Good photos

    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...
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    Poll: Poll: Gear vs. Good photos

    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...
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    Re: Large format in the Amazon Rainforest

    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...
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    Re: is this a good buy?

    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...
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    Re: Ebay lens purchases

    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,...
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    Re: Massive Vignetting...Please Explain

    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"...
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    Re: DigiGraphics in Fort Collins, CO

    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...
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    Re: funny questions about your LF camera

    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)
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    Re: LF at inauguration

    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...
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    LF at inauguration

    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...
  25. Re: Attic found: brass Darlot lens and Schneider filter

    Sigh.....

    That clinches it, the next place I move into needs to have an attic......

    Mike
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    Re: Need help identifying large German lens

    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...
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    Need help identifying large German lens

    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,...
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    Re: Kodak Anastigmat f/4.5 6 3/8in?

    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...
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    Re: Kodak Anastigmat f/4.5 6 3/8in?

    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...
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    Re: Replacement aperture blade?

    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. ...
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    Replacement aperture blade?

    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...
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    Limited vs unlimited edition prints?

    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...
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    Limited vs unlimited edition prints?

    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
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    Limited vs unlimited edition prints?

    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...
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    Limited vs unlimited edition prints?

    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...
  36. Denver Colorado Photo Get Together Feb 24th 2006

    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
  37. Thread: ROLL CALL

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    ROLL CALL

    Here, dreaming of being in the darkroom or shooting LF instead of work........only digital here, sigh.

    Mike
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    Digital Related Forums

    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.
  39. Elwood 8x10 vs. 5x7 enlargers, same bulb?

    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...
  40. Thinking of opening a camera store - Am I crazy?

    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...
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