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  1. Re: Deardorff Bi-Post assembly instructions needed

    Randy,

    It does seem that the "DEARDORFF ABA-1" case collars are different on yours. Hopefully you can see the difference in the photo.

    Joe
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  2. Re: Deardorff Bi-Post assembly instructions needed

    Randy,

    I checked the photos I have and none of them specifically show these friction plates. They go inside the collars that you show the picture of earlier. The collar sections with the guide...
  3. Re: Deardorff Bi-Post assembly instructions needed

    Randy,

    I recently completed a complete teardown and rebuild of the exact same stand. The friction block do mount inside of the collars that slide up and down the pipe. There are eccentric brass...
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    nikkor f9 1200mm ?

    I picked this lens up recently. I couldn't pass it up. I have never seen anything like it. I looks like a manual focus 35mm nikkor lens but it probably weighs 8kg and is 9 inches across. It has two...
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    Re: China Travel with Guide

    Frank,
    I just got back from China. I was there for almost 2 weeks. The contact information for the travel agent we used was Wendy Song, China Supreme Travel. She hooked us up with a driver and...
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    Xenar coverages?

    I am confused. :confused: The current listed 12/800 xenar has 400mm coverage at f12 and larger at f22. That much I understand. The older 12/800 posts slightly larger coverage. The prices of the newer...
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    11X14 transparency film order

    I found 11X14 provia listed as a stock item for fuji but not imported to the usa. I spoke with Jim of midwest photo and his resources have told him that it could be obtained but only in a large...
  8. Thread: Be Gentile!

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    Re: Be Gentile!

    Rider, Thank you, unfortunatly I have not sold any through the web site as of yet.
  9. Thread: Be Gentile!

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    Re: Be Gentile!

    jim, the 11X14 is a beast. I love it! Its like learning to shoot all over again and having to process my own film is taking me way back.
    scott, I had a special permit from the Cambodian goverment...
  10. Re: Silly "Should I also take the 4x5" Question: Avoid if not in the mood!

    G.
    Take all and see if you can borrow and 8X10 while you are at it. It is much better to have taken the items and not used them than to have to not taken the items and wanted them. Regrets can haunt...
  11. Thread: Be Gentile!

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    Re: Be Gentile!

    Oops, stupid computer! Yeah I spelled it wrong. Thanks to all who viewed and replied. Yes that is me, the one sweating, not the one holding the umbrella. It is a Deardorff 8X10 I was using for this...
  12. Thread: Be Gentile!

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    Be Gentile!

    I've finally got my web site up. I've also finally gotten enough nerve to post it on this forum. I'd like to know what you think both good and bad, but be gintle as it is my first time!;)...
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    Re: Deardorff v11

    jim,
    Where do you find the serial number? The one I have has only VII ABA 1 on the front standard and MC 18 stamped in the wood on the bottom?
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    Re: how old are we?

    I can't believe how old this thread is! Is this the oldest thread? Does this mean that the average age has also increased by 5 years?
  15. Thread: ROLL CALL

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    ROLL CALL

    Yep.....always lurking.That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
  16. Thread: a survey

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    a survey

    Great thread! But what are you going to do with this? Blackmail?

    Canham 8X10
    Assorted lens boards and adapter
    SS150
    SS210
    2 gigs of ram for scanning
    Additional DVD burner for saving...
  17. 210mm: Super Symmar HM versus Super Symmar XL

    I recently traded in my 210 HM for the 210 SSXL. The 210 HM was the sharpest of all my lenses for 8X10. A shot of El Capitan revealed climbers, with the aid of a loop, which I did not see when the...
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    scanning large format

    I post this here as I shoot primarily large format and do scans on an epson 3200. My question is when I have scans done on drum scanners for 8X10 or 4X5 they are usually done at 300 meg. When I do...
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    how old are we?

    Hello to all, After reading the last post it occured to me that most of the respondants we re appoximately my age (I too and staring down the 50 year mark!) and I was wond ering what the average age...
  20. Thread: Workshops

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    Workshops

    I've been wondering whether or not to do a workshop this summer. I thought I wou ld post this question to the forum. What experiences both good and bad has anyon e had attending these workshops and...
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    wide angle lenses

    This is a somewhat perplexing problem. I have checked the specs for both the SA7 2XL and the SS80XL and they seem very similar. I currently shoot architecture wi th an older SA75. I also have used...
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    prints from trannies in los vegas

    Hello to all, a quick question. A client of mine in Los Vegas needs a reference on getting type R prints from 4X5 trannies. Anyone know of a good place in Los V egas to get this done?
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    weston exhibit los angeles

    I just visited the weston exhibit at the los angeles county main library. I was a visual treat to say the least. Yes the lighting is very poor but the images ar e fantastic. I do have a question for...
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    8x10 Velvia and Astia discontinued

    My .02 worth, I have been shooting Kodak E100vs in 8X10 for a few years. I also perfer this to fuji. I do a lot of architectural and the color shifts in fuji are unacceptable. What I have found is...
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    THE FUTURE OF THIS FORUM - PLEASE READ

    Q I just wish to thank you for providing such an informative and stimulating forum. I've been reading this for a year or so and never miss reading every thread every day. I don't know much about ...
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    Pro houses in Miami

    I am going to South Florida (Miami) early in the new year. I have no choice but to fly. With all of the recent information I've read it doesn't seem like a good idea to take the film with me. So what...
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    Good source of cheap 4x5 and lenses?

    I also don't particularly enjoy bidding for an item on ebay but, having written this, I have purchased a number of items with 100% satifaction with my purchases. I have also purchase through mpex...
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