Not yet, he might be way to swamped with orders for spring trips. If I don’t hear anything from him I’ll probably bite the bullet and get the one designed for the Chamonix camera. Looks like a tight...
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Not yet, he might be way to swamped with orders for spring trips. If I don’t hear anything from him I’ll probably bite the bullet and get the one designed for the Chamonix camera. Looks like a tight...
Thank you all for the great suggestions. I didn't know about Gator products but I'll take a look at that. It looks like the Tenba modular system (which I was really hoping would be my answer but alas...
Hi all,
I have an Ebony 8x10 and since I bought it, I used a padded camera wrap. I find it very cumbersome to pack it and unpack it in the field specially when it’s full of dried tall grass. Can...
Happy new year everyone.
Does anyone know if the 8x10 Ebony camera takes off-brand reducing backs? And if so, which one? I have a pile of 4x5 film and it will be excellent for experimenting with...
Thanks to all for your comprehensive responses. I never tried tray development but it will really be a test of how dark my darkroom really is. Great idea with using a paper safe box. I’ll give it a...
What would you recommend for processing 8x10 BW film negatives in terms of tanks and drums? I’m only set up for medium format thus far and looking for options. Thanks for the suggestions.
It’s not the screws I’m interested in, but the metal inserts from the filter holder. The inserts are not available anywhere because the holder is not serviceable.
That’s a great point. Tooling is really expensive and starts making sense only in high volumes.
I’ll look for a 2-64, see if that’s a good fit. It crosses my mind to just run a 2–56 tap through...
I tried that size too and it’s also not a fit :-(
Alright, a quick update. Today I spoke over the phone (thank you @Heroique for the tip) with the Lee Filters rep. He said and I quote, "nobody knows what size they are, it's a special size and you...
That’s exactly what I did. And that’s my predicament. It doesn’t seem to fit any column A standard threads, either ANSI or ISO. It might be that the screws are a little stretched or that the brass...
Thank you. That’s not a bad idea. I was kind if assuming that since they used an oddball size, they did it to protect their design and not have copies out there. But it won’t hurt to give them a call.
I am trying to get some extra brass inserts for my lee filter holder (it's the 100 foundation kit, or however they name it).
Need to know what is the size of the original screws that are used to...
Sorry, I didn't make it clear.
I was just complaining that my previous Canon scanner, which was scanning fine, only had a 120 film holder that appears to be designed for roll film backs or panoramic...
I recently got a used Epson V700 scanner and it seems the 120 scans are really soft (see attached image). I've been using a Canon scanner so far and I had no problems with sharpness. Only the holder...
As a final touch, the timer can also time the Development, Stopping and Fixing times. All 4 timers are stored, adjusted and ran independently (though not concurrently as the Arduino is a single...
The main timer can be set with the "adjust" button. Also as an added feature, the display luminosity can be controlled with the "dimmer" function. It's true the TFT is not a true safe-light ......
I made this timer a few years back but never got around to post it in the DIY section. It's running on a plain Arduino Mega board (dirt cheap nowadays) and a 2.8" TFT screen I had lying around from a...
Welcome aboard! What kind of photography do you like?
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Thank you! This works. It’s not mentioning specifically the retainer key pitch but since I have the thread dimensions now, I can work it out from ASME or ISO standards.
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A good idea. That’s the style of lens wrench I’m using for my lens repair jobs. Great in a seasoned hand, disaster waiting to happen otherwise.
But I have a small CNC router gathering dust so I...
I'm designing a lens wrench that I intend to share in the DIY section. I need your help though to get the right dimensions for the different Compur shutter flanges (No.0, No.1, etc...)
I tried to...
Sorry to revive an old thread, but can anyone tell me if this camera can focus with the rear standard (even if it's just fine focusing)? Also, I noticed there's a new version Shen Hao HZX 810-IIA....
Thanks all for the input. As AJ suggested, first I tried reversing the power cord. Unfortunately it didn't help.
The warmer definitely does work because after an hour or so the housing does get...
I recently got a cold light for my D2 enlarger, it's an Aristo D2-HI. I tried it the other day, and I noticed it has a buzzing sound to it. Does anyone experience this? Is it a sign that the lamp...
I tried tongs when I first started printing but never got the dexterity to handle the prints as I would've bare handed. Since, I'm using nitrile gloves. They have a good grip on the large prints...
Hi all,
I need some clarifications about how to set-up an Omega D2 enlarger to work with 4x5" sheets.
I recently bought an Omega D2 with a standard lamphouse. The enlarger came with a 6x6cm and...
Thank you, I learned so much already from you all. You read my mind; I’m definitely going to start b&w until i get the hang of it and sporadically experiment with color. I appreciate your suggestion,...
That's exactly the combination I'm using for wet prints. No issues at all, fixes very fast compared to Kodafix.
Contrary to other people, I found that TF5 washes of a little more difficult than...
I'm well aware of the prices. It is quite a hike from what I'm spending right now but sometimes it's not all about money...
Thank you all for your info. I did some more research and from what I can tell, for me personally an 8x10 would be a better idea, despite weight and cost considerations. I also noticed I prefer color...
I know it's not in the same ballpark but shooting medium format for a few years got me used to that size; now when I look at my 35mm slides they look like spy films like in the old James Bond movies...
Haha, ok that makes me feel better to know there's at least one other. At swap-meets I'm like a kid in a candy store.
Maybe we'll meet there. I'll wear a red carnation :D
Oh it feels like the...
Greetings! I actually did not. Thanks for the tip, I’ll definitely go check it out.
Wonderful, I didn't know the forum has a sales section. Will be looking forward for that.
It would be great to go for an outing somewhere within 200mi of Boston. Right now my go-to place are the...
That was what I meant, yes. It didn't even register to me until you pointed it out; force of habit from MF.
Thanks Pere,
You hit the nail right in the head. The thing I don't like the most about MF is the roll film. More often than not, I concentrate on getting everything squared up in the first frame...
Wow, it's really coming together. I love the build! What kind of wood are you using?
Hi everyone,
My name is Radu and I live in Boston, MA. I'm really excited to part of this lively community and learn more about large format.
I was a wildlife photographer for several years...