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  1. Re: 50 years from now .... Ask your question or respond !

    In 50 years time (wait, 45 years time), I'm expecting dead thread revivals to still be in vogue.
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    Re: Fake Schneider lens?

    No, that's far too sensible a suggestion! ;)

    I'm not that curious but if anyone else is, please feel free and report back.
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    Re: Fake Schneider lens?

    Just a thought (and I'm going back a little on what I said in my first post #34)...

    'Kresfnuch' - Looks like Kreuznach but it isn't.
    'Made by Germany' - Not 'in' Germany. A subtle but significant...
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    Re: Fake Schneider lens?

    In all seriousness, I'd like to know how they produced it. The shutter, according to the seller, is a genuine copal. Did the factory buy in old lenses very cheaply, spruce them up, re-tag them, and...
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    Re: Fake Schneider lens?

    You do know that some people are going to believe that little bit of manipulation don't you. ;)

    ...adding to the web of deception :eek:
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    Re: Fake Schneider lens?

    Thread resurrection...

    Instead of starting a a new one, I thought I'd add to an old one.

    Another fake Schneider lens on ebay, sold as fake getting 147 Euros. The copal shutter is apparently...
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    Re: Focal length vs. field of view?

    Hah! I pulled up a sofa and ripped open a bag of crisps (chips). Need to get a soda before the next round starts.

    ;)

    (I hope it hasn't put 6x6TLL off too much :D)
  8. Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    It's common in many cultures to place images on gravestones and the like, from when the Romans used to do it to the modern day. It's a way for the loved ones to remember the deceased and to put a...
  9. Re: Balsam separation (affect on second-hand price/opinions)?

    No official links/resources I'm afraid. Schneider didn't advertise the issue and just dealt with it on an individual by individual basis.

    Googling "Schneider super-symmar 110mm XL haze" will...
  10. Re: Balsam separation (affect on second-hand price/opinions)?

    This looks like the known issue that afflicted many early 80mm XL and 110mm XL lenses. I'm not sure the cause was ever officialliy explained properly but it isn't balsam separation (there are only...
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    Re: Adhesive holders

    Yes, I know this post is several years after the fact but as this is a useful thread, I've attached a couple of pics of the Sinar adhesive 8x10 holder for reference.

    With darkslide...
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    Re: Damaged aperture - is it fixable

    Had to laugh at that - seems the first 2 or 3 hours after posting brings them in for some reason.

    Your problem....

    Both Bernice and Steve are correct. Any chance you can post an image or two of...
  13. Re: Anyone wish to share field experience of the Cooke Series XVa Triple for 'landsca

    Thanks Karl and Rory for your thoughts, and links to your images - some nice ones there!

    Good point Jim. I'll keep an eye open for a cheap(ish) lens in a copal 3. I did see one on its own a few...
  14. Re: Anyone wish to share field experience of the Cooke Series XVa Triple for 'landsca

    Hi Jim,

    Thanks for the reply. Carbon printing would be something I'd like to try one day (given time and space) but for the time being I'm producing (or having produced) inkjet prints up to 4x8...
  15. Anyone wish to share field experience of the Cooke Series XVa Triple for 'landscape'

    Howdo all,

    In my seemingly never-ending rationalisation and thinning down of my gear, I have been toying with the idea of replacing a couple of lenses with that of the Cooke Series XVa Triple...
  16. Re: APO Sironar S lenses in 300mm + in today's market

    Yes. I played with loosening the front element of a Fujinon (240A) and took photo's at the centre and halfway across the image circle at every full rotation of the front element (fully seated and...
  17. Re: Nikkor Nikon LF lens serial numbers and reference thread 2018

    Thanks Ed :)

    Duff
  18. Re: Nikkor Nikon LF lens serial numbers and reference thread 2018

    Unless there's info' out there lying in a dusty Nikon-owned cupboard to say differently, I'm not sure serial numbers can be matched to years, at least when comparing one focal length to another (or...
  19. Re: Nikkor Nikon LF lens serial numbers and reference thread 2018

    I'm not sure what sort of information you want regarding lens serial numbers beyond that of the relation between numbers and lens so these are my brief records from seeing 2nd hand ones pass through...
  20. Re: Anyone use the B&W King 5x7 (or 4x5) developing reel & tank (Nikor-like)?

    If the problem happens again then a short soak in a warm solution of citric acid will get rid of the rust with little to no effect on the reel itself (granules can be obtained from the usual places...
  21. Re: Colour Temperture Meters - are they worth having for landscape photography?

    Thanks Leigh, Mark, Labrat, and Jason for your replies :o

    Based on what you have all said, I think I'll forego the meter - even second-hand, a good modern one is up around the £/$300-400 mark so I...
  22. Colour Temperture Meters - are they worth having for landscape photography?

    Howdo all,

    Colour Temperture Meters - are they really worth having for landscape photography?

    While I have shot plenty of colour E6 4x5 and rollfilm, I've never really been a position to use...
  23. Re: Can lenses in Sinar DB mount be remounted in copal shutters?

    Thanks Richard, Peter, Ritchie, and Bob - I very much appreciate your responses. :)

    I have access to a stash of copal shutters so I think I shall take advantage of the low cost of DB mounted...
  24. Can lenses in Sinar DB mount be remounted in copal shutters?

    Howdo,

    I ask the question as I see many second-hand DB mount lenses (principally the Rodenstocks) being advertised at a much lower price than those in copal shutters. Even taking into account...
  25. Re: Need actual measurement of 8x10 sheet film...

    Hah! Yes indeed. I guess there's a 'margin of error' in these things regardless of so-called standardisation. If I factor a minimum of 1/8 inch into the design then that should cover most things -...
  26. Re: Need actual measurement of 8x10 sheet film...

    Thanks Keith. The Canham link is a new one for me - useful stuff.

    Yes, it makes sense to follow the more common standard on the 4x10 so I'll pay close attention to the Canham numbers.

    I saw...
  27. Re: How many of you are self-taught (in LF)?

    Yes, it is possible to teach yourself. The good thing about large format is it is very basic in concept and logical in process. While at times you may have to think more compared with automated 35mm...
  28. Re: Need actual measurement of 8x10 sheet film...

    Brilliant! Thanks Vaughn, and for the size for the Ilford film. Both are in the ballpark of what Maris measured as well.

    I think I can now safely go and add dimensions to my rough drawings (with a...
  29. Re: Need actual measurement of 8x10 sheet film...

    Thanks Maris.

    That helps a lot. Although it's not Fuji or Ilford, it gives me a ball park figure (or I could start using Fomapan-100!). Very much appreciated! :D

    Cheers,
    Duff.
  30. Re: Need actual measurement of 8x10 sheet film...

    Sadly, that won't work. First off, if the film holder is too small I will be cutting the film more than once thus introducing a further risk of scratching and dust (and wasting a little film area on...
  31. Need actual measurement of 8x10 sheet film...

    Howdo all,

    What the thread title says. Despite trawling the internet and the LFP forum I've not been able to find exact measurements for the size of any 8x10 film (other than of old defunct films...
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    Re: Mido Film Holders Reborn???

    No. He was ill for a while but got back to his feet again. It's assumed he's still knocking around somewhere (at least he was about a year ago).
  33. Re: What are the film scanner options in 2017?

    Using the DSLR, I assume one would be able to make an exposure for highlights and another for shadows and 'HDR' merge the two digital images produced to pull out all the available information from...
  34. Re: What are the film scanner options in 2017?

    Interesting read Greg - thanks.

    ...and thanks everyone else (and for the link Peter).

    I've been considering a DSLR set-up. I have a spare Leitz Diaplan that can be converted into a copy stand...
  35. Re: What are the film scanner options in 2017?

    Thanks Jim,

    Interesting. I know a couple of pro printers who now use DSLR's to 'scan' film and I can't fault the quality of the final image for it's intended purpose.

    Duff
  36. What are the film scanner options in 2017?

    Howdo,

    Looking through the Collaborative Large Format Scanner Comparison http://www.largeformatphotography.info/scan-comparison/ I see that many of the film scanners are no longer made, available,...
  37. Re: How good are contact prints in reality?

    Thanks everyone for your input and discussion - it has been informative.

    I now know I'm on the right track - contact printing in the range of 5x7 to 8x10, and possibly looking at alternative...
  38. Re: How good are contact prints in reality?

    Thanks everyone - that's reassuring to know it's the system and operator at fault in these poor contact prints.



    Absolutely agree with this hence my preference for silver.

    ...and I tend to...
  39. How good are contact prints in reality?

    Howdo all,

    This may sound like a controversial question but it's not meant to be.

    As the title says, how good are contact prints in reality?

    The reason I ask is that I have thought about...
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    Re: DOF question 35mm vs. 4x5

    I'll have a go but I stand to be shot down for being too simplistic.

    Put simply, in the case you give the depth of field will actually be the same. If you took a 35mm (24x36mm) segment of that...
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