Search:

Neil,

If depth of field is an issue, you have to stick with 35mm or the equivalent or you must have tilts or swings.

Have you tried the panoramic adapter for the Mamiya? It uses 35mm film...

See these sites. They're not forums, but they have useful info: http://westcoastimaging.com/ http://www.charlescramer.com/

You really ought to forget about conventional enlarging and switch to digital printing based on a Tango drum scan. Contact West Coast Imaging, Calypso Imaging (both in California) or similar...

Also, I want to understand the merits of the lenses without worrying about the price (I can form my own opinions in that regard). Thanks.

I'm looking for a 240mm lens for my 4 X 5. I want something with a filter size of no more than 77 (67 ideal). Size and weight are a consideration, but optical quality is more important. I also...

Thanks everyone for your input.

I purchased a pair of 2 diopter reading glasses ($10, cheap to try) which seems to help me focus more easily close up. I will try those and see how they work.

In using my 4 X 5, I find I have trouble accurately focusing. At age 36, I have slight prebyopia and I find I have to move my head away from the ground glass m ore than I'd like to be able to see it...

I use the Cokin P holder with Singh-Ray graduated neutral density filters. I have the 2 hard, 2 soft, 3 hard, 3 soft and 5 soft. I use them extensively on 35mm and somewhat less on 4 X 5, but...

I have an Epson Expression 1600 firewire model. It does a good job on 4 X 5, but with some issues:

1. Film flatness is a problem--not a big one, but significant. However, I think in theory...

I can't claim to have lots of large format experience, having shot only a few hundred sheets of 4 X 5, but I haven't seen any noticeable issue with lens flare in any shots I've taken.

It sure...

Glenn,

I used my Gitzo 1228 for 4 X 5 and I'd say it's a little light, but it will work OK. The 1325 is heavier and probably quite sufficient.

However, I now also own a Gitzo 1548 which I...

I use a 67 to 67!

Hoya makes a very thin 67mm filter that I popped the glass out of. Then I mount another filter on that. Still plenty of coverage for 4X5, plus you can always remove all the...

You will save yourself a lot of hassles by going straight to the Linhof Technorama 617 SIII. Yes, it's not a view camera, and there are no tilts and shifts, but you can carry an 8 oz viewpiece to...

Definitely something wrong here. I've gotten outstandingly sharp shots from my 617 SIII with both the 90XL and the 180 APO Symmar. Even with a 10X loupe, I feel I need more magnification.

I...

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. I will try to get a demo of the reflex unit and the bellows unit before buying.

How bulky is the bellows viewer?

I've had my TK45S now for 5 months and like it a lot, but I am not happy with th e speed of composing.

I currently use a darkcloth from Darkroom Innovations. Light leaks from holes b etween the...

To clarify, Glenn, suppose I have one lens which is an APO lens and another which suffers significant chromatic aberration. Let's consider, say, f45.

Won't the APO lens produce sharper results...

Has anyone considered using a laser to focus? Point the laser at the desired spot (set it down of course), then it should be relatively easy to get accurate focus on that bright spot.

I thought...

I hike fairly long distances (up to 10 miles). I carry mine in the LowePro SuperTrekker. I initially wanted a smaller, lighter pack, and still do, but here why I'm happy with the SuperTrekker: 1....

Just to clarify Paul's post, which could possibly confuse someone about Linhof 617 film choices. He references this information:

"Linhof panoramic cameras in 612 and 617 as well as the Linhof...

Josh,

If my post offended you, I apologize. I went back and reread your post and I believe I misunderstood what you were saying. I agree with you that fine work starts at the camera.

Lloyd

Just to reiterate--there is no issue with the front or rear element on the 80 XL with regards to contacting the lens elements. There is ample clearance.

With regards to filter size for the rear...

Galen Rowell prints all his work from digital files. They surely are gallery quality prints. Some of them are giclee prints, some onto the Fuji Crystal Archive, and some on Fujix, but all are ...

I just picked up my new Schneider Super Symmar 80f/4.5 XL today. According to the serial number, it is the 24th one built.

Anyway, this is a US lens, so it's now in the states. I hope to get a...

Singh-Ray will make one to your specs, or they may have one you already like.

http://www.singh-ray.com

The 135mm Apo-Sironar S was my first 4X5 lens. It takes 49mm filters, and is very compact and light. Every photo I've shot with it exhibits high contrast and sharpness, even under adverse ...

I can't disagree more with Ed's comments. I've ordered 6 or 7 different plates from them on different occassions. They answer their phones quickly, respond to questions well, and ship as soon as ...

I can't disagree more with Ed's comments. I've ordered 6 or 7 different plates from them on different occassions.

Glenn I have one on order, should get it later this month. I'll send you an original chrome from it and you can judge for yourself.

Are some of you guys for real, saying digital is a fad or will die? Or just totally clueless?

I'm laughing either way. Digitally-acquired photographs already surpass medium format quality. ...

I use the 58XL with my Linhof Technikardan 45S, and it works great. It's about equal to a 17mm in 35mm terms.

Anyway, it produced astoundingly sharp results in some pictures I shot at f16. So...

Here's the formula I use in Excel.

angle =DEGREES(2 * ATAN( width /(2 * focalLength)))

For "width", I measure the dimension I'm interested in with a ruler (don't go by the specs, see how much...

Flash at close range and/or at high power can damage the retina. Just put your hand over your flash and pop it--it gets pretty hot. A powerful flash could cause a burn.

So the question is the...

I actually heard about this a while ago, as I was on a raft trip with Tom Till when it happened. Tom briefly returned to town during the trip, and heard about it through friends in the park...

I use the 110 on my 45S. The Super Angulon should work fine as well. In general, you can use almost any lens on the 45S; it has a long bellows draw. I use a 58mm with a recessed board just fine.

I've had my Arca Swiss B1 for about 6 months now. At first it was an absolute joy to use--silky smooth.

But it's no longer smooth and I've had brief "lock ups", which I resolved pretty quickly...

Thanks everyone for the info. It's very helpful.

There's nothing like seeing it for oneself. So I obtained a Lihof fresnel (about $100) and mounted it in a few seconds (once I figured it out)....

I have a Linhof Technikardan 45S with 58, 110, 135, 180 and 360mm lenses. While on a recent trip I was using the standard ground-glass and found that it was ha rd to see the whole image due to light...

Did Schneider announce their Super Symmar XL 80/f4.5 at Photokina? does anyone know when it will be available (in the states or otherwise)?

I found I really could have used this focal length...