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  1. Thread: Dagor lens

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    Dagor lens

    Ric, Midwest Photo Exchange has a 210, f6.8 Goerz Dagor listed on their website at a very reasonable price. Look at mpex.com . If you call and talk to Jim, you will find him to be very knowledgable...
  2. differences between 75mm Grandagon MC and Grandagon N

    Robert, MC means multi-coated in the world of Rodenstock.
  3. A collection of howlers (to mark the turning point) !

    I don't call those howlers. I call them growners.
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    Zone VI Cold Light and V54 Tube

    Jerry, I'm quite certain that you do not have the Aristo V54 tube in your Zone VI cold light head. Zone VI makes their own tubes. Call Aristo and ask them whether their V54 tube will interchange...
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    Reference book recommendations

    Steve Anchell's cookbooks- Darkroom, and Film Developing. Ctein's Post Exposure, and The Ansel Adams Guides, Vol. 1 and 2, by John P. Schaeffer. I also like Jack Dykinga's new book- Large Format...
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    In the event that being at photo net sux....

    I"d rather be at photo.net than any of the other servers that were mentioned as possible alternatives. I guess the era of the "free lunch" is rapidly coming to a close. There will be many new...
  7. Thread: 4x5 enlarger

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    4x5 enlarger

    Wayne, doubt that you could find an Omega D-5 in good condition that would fall within your price range. Your best bet would be an Omega D- 2. Try contacting Harry at classic-enlargers.com He sells...
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    Depth of field and enlarging lenses

    Richard and Emile, we are talking Large Format here. I was un-aware that Leitz makes an enlarger for large format. Please excuse my criticism of the Leica God. J.P.'s question was regarding getting...
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    Depth of field and enlarging lenses

    Richard and Emile, we are talking Large Format here. I was un-aware that Leitz makes an enlarger for large format. Please excuse my criticism of the Leica God. J.P.'s question was regarding getting...
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    Depth of field and enlarging lenses

    J.P., the "magic" about the Leica enlargers is that they have the name "Leica" on their nameplates. It's all an illusion. Your Besseler enlarger is a fine piece of equipment for large format work....
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    Glassine sleeves

    Robert, assuming that these are B&W negatives, re-wash them, use wetting agent, and hang to dry in a dust free area, just as you would do with a newly developed negative. Years ago, glassine and...
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    Calumet Woodfield lensboard question

    John, call Calumet at 1-800- Calumet. They may still have lensboards for the old Woodfields.
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    Hipo clearing agent formula

    Jorge, Pat gave you the formula for Hypo Eliminator Solution. Do not use it! Hypo clearing agent is sodium sulfite. If possible, obtain a copy of The Darkroom Cookbook, by Stephen G. Anchell.
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    What subjects do we NOT shoot (and why)?

    Nicholas, the first thing that came to mind was underwater photography. Difficult to do with a camera that has a bellows. Second, would probably be shooting in outer space, although a hand held...
  15. Wood field cameras and long-term effects of humidity

    Badris, Wooden field cameras will hold up under tropical conditions,if they are properly maintained. Moisture on the bellows is probably the greatest problem. I have owned a Tachi and two Wisners...
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    Anyone tried photomicrography?

    David, photomicrography involves photographing prepared microscope slides under a great amount of magnification. You'll need a microscope and an adapter for your lens, as well as a rig to hold the ...
  17. Linhof 617 SIII 72mm XL - Looking to see what shade to use

    Dean, unfortunately, it's almost impossible to find a lenshade for a 72mm wide angle lens that really is effective and won't vignette. Since you cannot check the groundglass, just shade the lens...
  18. Thread: how old are we?

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    how old are we?

    I'll raise the average age with my stats. Yesterday, I celebrated my 72nd birthday. Made my first print in a darkroom at age 16. Addicted to photography ever since. Started large format with a 4X5...
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    lens board for Tachihara 5x4

    Mo, metal is better. The throat opening on the Tachi is round. Needs a ridge to act as a light baffle. This would be difficult to cut into a wooden lensboard, unless you had access to a lathe....
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    Early soft focus & Edward Weston

    Renee, Fuji makes two soft focus lenses. A 180 and a 250. Both are three element design, and they have a variable softness feature. You can buy four, or five of them for the same price as the new...
  21. Thread: choice of lens

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    choice of lens

    Bob, I probably use the 210mm focal length more than any other.
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    Cambo w/a bellows price...

    Jason, the Nikon 90f8 SW is a great wide angle lens. Light weight, large image circle, excellent sharpness. The best source is Midwest Photo Exchange (mpex.com). They have several used ones in...
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    5x7 camera choice

    Robert, the original Canham would fit your requirements quite easily. It is a 5X7 chassis with a 4X5 reducing back. It can be found on the used camera market with the 5X7 back. Although it is...
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    Cambo NX Baxk Question

    Ed, my Toyo 45AII has a similar type of lever on the back. It's smaller than the large bailers on some other cameras, but it does the job. No need to pull the other end open. Just use the other...
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    Shen-Hao HZX45 for roll film shooters

    Massimo, I have a Shen Hao HZX45-IIA. I have no idea what the "A" signifies. With all of the stipulations you outlined, the Shen Hao will not meet your requirements. This model Shen Hao is not a...
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    A lens/shutter combo for B&W aerials

    John, the Nikon 300m f9, in the Copal 1 shutter, is as good as it gets. Anything faster is in a larger shutter and will require larger diameter filters. Of course, you are already aware of this. I...
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    Nielsen colorwave finish frames

    Nicholas, try americanframe.com They cut their own aluminum frame sections and use Nielsen hardware. Excellent service, great selection, and very reasonable prices.
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    Removing moisture from between elements.

    Beau, It's time to go shopping for a new wide angle lens. You'll find that re-cementing those separating lens elements is very expensive, providing that you are able to find somebody willing to...
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    LF Camera store ambiance

    John, I know exactly what you are talking about. Whenever I traveled to a new place, I would look through the yellow pages in the phone book to see if there was a local photo shop I could visit as...
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    Yankee cut film tank

    Stefan, your idea of using a second tank would seem to make sense. I tried it many times years ago when my darkroom was a makeshift corner of my kitchen. It didn't work. The plastic rack was so...
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    Versalab Archival Print Washer

    Robert, I have an 11X14 Versalab and like it very much. The reasonable price is based on the fact that it is made of much less expensive plastic materials than the clear acrylic types, which are ...
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    coverage of Fujinon 150mm f/5.6 W?

    Todd, Midwest Photo Exchange (mpex.com) has a new Fuji 240A listed on their website under 8X10 lenses. You may want to look up the phone number on their website, and call Jim at the store in...
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    Opinions on Markimage Field 45-1F

    Bob, if the Markimage camera is built in Hong Kong, it probably isn't a Shen Hao. The Shen Hao cameras are built in Shang Hai. However, it's very possible that someone in Hong Kong is marketing...
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    Lateral Shift Movements on Field Camera

    Jason, I think that many of the contributers to this thread have confused front and rear SWING movements with front and rear SHIFT movements. Front and rear shift, rise, and fall will not distort...
  35. Thread: Cooke Protrait

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    Cooke Protrait

    Barbara, thank you for your response to my inquiry. My point is, since portrait photographers usually make 8X10, or larger final images, What is the purpose of making a soft focus portrait lens for...
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    Large format book

    I purchased my copy of the Dykinga book from View Camera a few weeks ago. Although Jack is using Arca Swiss and Wista field cameras with Schneider lenses, and only doing color transparencies, the...
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    Lateral Shift Movements on Field Camera

    Lateral shift movements are a must have for me. I have owned five wooden field cameras, from various manufacturers, over the past twenty- two years. All of them had either front, and/or rear shift ...
  38. Thread: Cooke Protrait

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    Cooke Protrait

    Barbara, I'm glad that you entered into this discussion. I have a question for you. After reading the article about the new Cooke portrait lens in View Camera, I wondered why a lens manufacturer ...
  39. Thread: Why digital?

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    Why digital?

    Paul, a long time ago, a very wise man told me " Its not the size, shape, color, price, or smell of a man's tool that's important. The only thing important is what he does with it." He wasn't...
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    Fuji W f8 90mm Single Coated Copal 0

    John, I recently purchased a Fujinon 90 f8 SW, and have been very pleased with it. I bought mine from Jim, at Midwest Photo Exchange (MPEX.com). Jim makes regular trips to Japan, and hand picks...
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