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    Re: WA lens suggestion for 5x7.

    Also, the Rodenstock Grandagon-N 115mm f6.8 (closer to 125mm).

    Namaste
    Daniel
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    Re: Cutting 8x10 film without scratches

    Thank Keith.

    I will give it a try.

    Namaste
    Daniel
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    Cutting 8x10 film without scratches

    I have a custom 6x7 (inches, not cm) back and film holders which I enjoy shooting landscapes with. I cut down 8x10 sheets of film to 6x7 and 4x5 sheets using a ROTATRIM RC RCM12 12 inch cutter. ...
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    Re: Replacement for Betax No. 5 Shutter?

    Hi Jerry,

    You might try these guys:

    http://www.lensn2shutter.com/shutters.html

    I bought a Alphax shutter from them for my 30" Red Dot Artar (in barrel when purchased) and got SK GRIMES to...
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    Re: 16x20 Wisner

    Hi Carl,

    I set it up and played with it when it arrived and liked it. Lightweight (about 16 lbs), so I may actually hike with it and shoot some trees or landscapes with it. Sets up pretty quick....
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    Re: 16x20 Wisner

    Hi Jonathan,

    Well, you can get a brand new Richard Ritter 16x20 for $4,985 (which I did):

    http://www.lg4mat.net/1620.html

    or a Keith Canham 12x20 for $7,995 (and Keith could probably make...
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    Re: AZ LF Meetups?

    Hi Laura,

    I am in Sedona. I generally shoot alone, but am open to photographing with others. The friend who taught me (and took me out for my 1st LF shoots) also lives around here. I suspect...
  8. Re: OS X Mountain Lion and Epson 3880 - printing problems

    Hi Welly,

    I suggest that you offer more info on your printing setup, like what paper you used (fine art media like the Velvet paper for example needs to be loaded in the rear paper/media holder,...
  9. Re: portrait lens for 16x20 direct positive camera project?

    Hi Paul,

    Not sure which lenses will cover 16x20 at f16, but I find that the Nikon NIKKOR-M 450mm f9 and Fuji FUJINON-C 600mm f11.5...
  10. Re: Where to learn about LF digital options

    Hi Robert,

    Here is my 2 cents worth, take it with a grain of salt...

    Photography is my hobby. I shoot both digital and film but prefer the look of film to the look of digital; that is my...
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    Re: End of Velvia for LF

    Check out this blog/comment from Japan Camera Hunter on FUJI's discontinuing slide films:

    http://japancamerahunter.com/2012/07/why-does-fujifilm-hate-its-customers/#more-4737

    FUJI seems to be...
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    Re: Toyo Field Camera 45A Lens Boards

    Hi Max,

    I used a Nikon NIKKOR-SW 65mm f4 lens with a regular/non-recessed lensboard on my TOYO metal field camera shooting 4x5. I used a little rise and got some vignetting in the upper left...
  13. Re: The difference between normal large format lenses and macro lenses.

    Hi all,

    To follow up on my previous post of 26 May, I photographed my girlfriend and her 2 daughters from about 5 feet away and got vignetting. So for using the Nikkor-AM 210mm lens with 8x10,...
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    Re: Scanning ULF Transparencies

    WEST COAST IMAGING can drum scan up to 18x22:

    http://www.westcoastimaging.com/wci/page/services/scan/wciscans.htm

    Namaste
    Daniel
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    Re: 5x7 Color Film

    http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=5x7&x=0&y=0

    Kind of pricey though...

    Daniel
  16. Thread: Big Sur

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    Re: Big Sur

    Yes, Andrew Molero State Park is still open and a little bit of a hike to the beach :-) Very beautiful.

    A couple of obscure places that you might like for photography: the Post Ranch Lodge and...
  17. Re: The difference between normal large format lenses and macro lenses.

    Hi Ken,

    I know what the specs are, but here are 2 of my photos shot with the NIKKOR-AM 210mm lens which you can judge for yourself. 1st is an 8x10 self-portrait taken at f16, 1 second, Fuji...
  18. Re: The difference between normal large format lenses and macro lenses.

    Hi,

    I used the NIKKOR-AM 210mm f5.6 macro lens for a couple of 8x10 portraits and really liked the results. I stopped the lens down to f22, although f11 or f16 might have worked better. I find...
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    Re: 11x14 Color Transparency Film

    You might try e-mailing Dirk at JAPAN EXPOSURES

    http://www.japanexposures.com/about/

    about ordering 11x14 Fuji E6 film. Fuji seems to be more inclined to make film for their home market/Japan,...
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    Re: post your trees!

    Sycamores in a wash a mile or so from my house last November.

    TOYO Metal Field camera
    Nikon NIKKOR-SW 75mm f4.5
    Fuji VELVIA 100

    Daniel
    70843
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    Re: C-41 lab for 5x7?

    Hi,

    Not in LA but in Santa Barbara, is COLOR SERVICES:

    http://colorservices.com/

    They did a good job with my 5x7s, although I cannot recall if they left clip marks or not...

    Namaste...
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    Re: Places to see in Indian Country

    Hi Ed,

    Well nice to hear that a fellow Louisiana-ian is making the trek to Arizona :-)

    +1 on Chaco Canyon, but make sure you have food and water because you won't find it anywhere near the site...
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    Re: 8x10, 4x5 QL Acros

    I e-mailed Jeff at BADGER GRAPHIC a couple of days ago. He told me that the 8x10 ACROS 100 did not generate enough orders, so it is not going forward. Looks like JAPAN EXPOSURES is your best bet for...
  24. Re: Fuji 600mm f11.5 covers at 16x20 at what aperture?

    Sandy,

    Thanks for the info on the Nikkor-M 450mm. I have this lens as well. 16x20 is looking better and better :-)

    Namaste
    Daniel
  25. Re: Fuji 600mm f11.5 covers at 16x20 at what aperture?

    Thanks to everyone who responded. In particular, thanks Jack for the 20x24 coverage info. Time to start saving my pennies...

    Namaste
    Daniel
  26. Fuji 600mm f11.5 covers at 16x20 at what aperture?

    Hi all,

    I am considering the move up to ULF, specifically 16x20 (I currently shoot 8x10 and like the aspect ratio). I would be using this camera solely for portraits and hopefully making platinum...
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    Re: 4x5 versus 8x10 portriats

    I shoot 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10. Still trying to get the hang of portraits; I mainly shoot landscapes and flowers. In shooting landscapes I noticed a difference between 4x5 and 5x7, not so much...
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    Re: 8x10, 4x5 QL Acros

    I would buy 2 boxes of 8x10 Acros.

    And thanks for checking in with Jeff and getting the ball rolling.

    Namaste
    Daniel
  29. Re: Anyone Shoot 8x10 Colour Neg in the Desert?

    Hi Richard,

    1st off, what desert? Mojave, Sahara, Mongolian? I live in Sedona, Arizona, USA, which is technically considered "high desert" due to the amount of annual rainfall received. However,...
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    Re: Looking for empty 4x5 film boxes...

    Hi,

    I have three 10 sheet boxes and a 50 sheet box. What is your address?

    Namaste
    Daniel
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    Re: Fuji 160s 8x10 sheet film in USA

    I would give Bellamy Hunt over in Japan a shot:

    http://www.japancamerahunter.com/

    My understanding is that he took over from JAPAN EXPOSURES. Might end up being as expensive as the UK,...
  32. RE: Rodenstock 360mm f/6.8 Apo-Sironar-S Lens

    Hi Rohan,

    I have this lens. It is large and heavy. I use it on my 8x10, and occasionally my 5x7, cameras. I am an amateur photographer and not sure that I would notice color fringing as I shoot...
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    Re: Need empty 4x5 boxes

    Hi,

    I have a couple of 10-sheet and maybe 1 or 2 50-sheet boxes. How many do you need? And what is your mailing address?

    Namaste
    Daniel
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    RE: 5x7 field camera and extreme wide lenses

    Peter,

    I use a TOYO 45AX metal field camera; I think it is an older model. The 5x7 back was custom rigged as I mentioned previously. The original TOYO 5x7 backs are hard to find. A new TOYO 5x7...
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    RE: 5x7 field camera and extreme wide lenses

    Hi Peter,

    I am strictly an amateur. My experience is with 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 formats. I prefer 5x7 over 8x10 for landscapes because the scanned images are very close in quality (to my...
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    Re: Empty 4X5 sheet film boxes

    Hi,

    I have a couple of 4x5 Fuji 10 sheet boxes. What is your mailing address? You can PM with that info me if you like.

    Namaste
    Daniel
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    Re: Photo labs in Houston?

    Thanks for your help Thom and Gordon.

    Regarding New Orleans, if I go it will be on Sunday :-(

    AZ Photo looks good.

    Daniel
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    Photo labs in Houston?

    Hi all,

    I will be in Houston and Louisiana next week visiting family. I plan to shoot some portraits with MF film (ASTIA) and would prefer to get it developed in Houston rather than carry it on...
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    Re: 5x7 color film available

    Hi,

    I shoot 5x7 and 8x10 and the occasional 4x5. I am preferring 5x7 because I do not notice much difference in image quality up to 32" x 40" (or thereabouts), and 5x7 gear is *much* lighter to...
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    Re: availability of 8x10 Fuji film

    Hi Andrea,

    My experience here in the US is that Fuji 8x10 film is getting harder to find, especially VELVIA 100 (my favorite). You can always try JAPAN EXPOSURES:
    ...
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