233013233014233015233016233017233018Hello, I just bought this camera without the film holder from someone who had it as a decoration. The ground glass is about 15.5"x15.5" but masked at 11"x13" and...
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233013233014233015233016233017233018Hello, I just bought this camera without the film holder from someone who had it as a decoration. The ground glass is about 15.5"x15.5" but masked at 11"x13" and...
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LA Times Photographer Robert Gauthier, using my 8x10 camera to capture these images.
Hi Kevin,
I have a 8x10 vacuum film holder. It appears to be a very good DIY job, however, I have not a chance to use it.
Jeff Tran
Hugo, what kind of cutter are you using to cut the film? I have a Kodak M3 Rotary trimmer that works well. Let me know if you want to use it.
I am using Schneider and Mamiya (aka Cabin) Loupes, probably not in production but there are plentifully at the auction site. Beyond 8x, try a jewelers loupe, some are available with apochromatic...
Tri, a 9 inch or 15 inch focal would be awesome to see. Thanks.
Looks to be the the exact scene with slightly different sun positions. Tri, the Pinkham (image A) has obvious signs of swirly in the the corners with overall higher contrast while focus area appears...
Lou, I've polished uncoated lenses similar condition to your lens with Mother's Mag & Aluminum wheel polishing compound with a dab of carnauba wax. I used a foam applicator from my wife's cosmetic...
A wood stand would work well, but it probably needs a wall brace with 2 tide points at the top to stabilize. Can you post a picture? How do you plan to raise or lower the head? For reference, I...
I've used Silverfast raw 16bit (4passes) to get the file then use Silverfast HDR Studio to process the file to 16bit TIF or 8bit TIF files with dust removal feature and all the color adjustments on...
Bonjour Victoria, welcome to the forum. Nice to have you from France. I wish you a great journey into large format photography and a lifetime of enjoyment.
Is Kodak doing this on purpose? so we all go out and buy lots Portra film on the rebound and hoard when the film is available again. Haha!
When I asked for the film to to be hand checked at LAX International, they dispatched a TSA special agent, and cause a 40 minutes delay. The worst part was that the TSA special agent forced me to...
Mark, I agree, instead of reflected light, a better term would be polarized light. :)
In my experience, if the scene has lots of reflected light and the filter is set to cut all the reflected light then highlights will be reduced disproportionally compares to the shadows, thereby...
Careful with Argon in a unventilated room. It could displace the oxygen in your lungs. Well, actually all inert gases have a risk of asphyxiation. I use Argon for TIG welding.
The isolation transformer is to protect you from excessive current if you touch the black wire. Without the isolation transformer, your body completes the circuit to ground when you touch the black...
Randy, I am beginning to see the wisdom in glueing hobby boards and the benefit of not warping when the board expands with humidity.
Kumar,
Your solution is a good one which I did not thought...
Sal, that looks to be in good cosmetic condition. Thanks for bringing this thread forward. I also noticed the mystery of the 120mm in both copal 0 and 1 and was about to inquire here.
Was the...
That's is surprising, but good news. I've always wanted to try those BR/A but put off buying because I've got a few of Carestream Insight Thoracic film. It's supposed to be a fine grade of X-ray...
I really like the water reflecting the blue sky. Side lighting looks like twilight. A very nice image and would make a nice print.
I am using 3 layers 1/4 inch plywood, but two layers a gone with the counter bore. Will do a field test Saturday.
I would recommend an isolation transformer between the wall and your appliance, 120VAC input and 120VAC output while you're testing the design. I would also install an IEC receptacle with a fuse...
Hello,
I took a Caltar II-N 210 with Copal No.1 shutter from a Cambo board and trying to mount it to a 4x4 inch wooden board I made with a router. The Cambo board is only 1/10 inch in thickness. ...
Ron, I try to capture the low fog. That can be interesting.
Drew, thanks for the all the detail. I will pair down to a Crown View Camera 4x5 camera and a 6x7cm rangerfinder for quick captures.
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Les and Pepe,
I was there more than 20 years ago and from what I remember the road was treacherous and lots pot holes, and very narrow between Carmel and San Simeon. I will plan for 101 north and...
Hello,
I am heading up to Big Sur this weekend to share a campsite with a friend. We will be at Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground Saturday and Limekiln Campground on Sunday. Anyone visiting Big Sur...
It takes the fun out of a hobby when you expect your hobby to make money. There are better ways to grow your money. I appreciate Oren and Rick and all the moderators for keeping the site alive and...
Take a 10 inch lens for this example. If the bellows is less than 10 inches (from the nodal of the lens to the film) then you do not need to worry about bellows factor, it is factor of 1. Once the...
Thin the wax by heating until it is in liquid form. Apply a very light application with with a sponge, then wipe off and polish it with a cloth or bath tissue paper. The brass be shine without...
You might find a few natives at the farmers market at Place D'Italie off the train station, which is a mile from your hotel. You need to ask the concierge desk for the schedule, usually it's early...
Hugo, thanks for bringing out the lenses. It was fun peeking at the the ground glass to see the quality of the swirly and butterly smooth bokeh of these lenses. Kinda like wine tasting without...
It's a great scanner, I like both, Lincolor and Silverfast, although, I am more familiar with Silverfast. They both will give 16-bit files. There are plenty of G5 Macs around for the foreseeable...
Hi Jim and Tri, I'll be number 9. Thanks for organizing.
Hi Steven, Are you implying my copy of Eidoscope is a "modern" Hermagis? Did Hermagis changed the optical formula for "modern" Eidoscope? My copy does not have the 2 digits. Thanks.
EIDOSCOPE 1:4.5 No.2
HERMAGIS PARIS
236798
A Hell Chroma Graph 3400 is the one of the best scanners, a step above everything else I've used, including Dainippon Screen, Howtek, and Heidelberg D8400/TangoXL. You will not be disappointed,...
Last time I looked, Silverfast did not support Dainippon, Screen scanners. I owned a Screen desktop drum scanner but moved to Hell/Heidelberg platform years ago. I may still have the floppy disks...
One option is to rent an RV, park it at Indian Cove Campground, reservation required.
A beautiful model in a traditional Vietnamese costume. I love soft focus