Search:

I have been developing a relationship with a local Ilfochrome printer and I have more control over the final print than I ever would by doing it myself (analog or digital). We discuss what I want...

Kerry,

Did you mount an Arca plate on the Velbon head, or do you use just the screw lock built in to it? I was impressed by this head in the store as compared to any others in the same class...

A slight correction to Steve Grimes point about springs. While a shutter spring may be within its 'elastic' limit for both the cocked and un-cocked shutter, it certainly does 'know' whether it is ...

If you do end up choosing the Wista DX, I would recommend getting the DX II model without the rear shift. It is lighter, more rigid and has fewer levers to tighten when setting up. For the few...

The above feature *does not* exist on the current Wista DX models. That is, the front standard can not be released from the rails. The original Wista woodfield is the current Tachihara design, I...

You really need to go to a smaller custom B/W lab so you can talk with the printer directly. You can always get the cropping you want by marking up a transparancy sleeve with the framing, but you...

How much movement does the SF allow with a 90mm lens? Can a 75 be used as well or do you need the wide model?

On my Wista DX I use a soft brush (worn tooth brush) to clean sand and dirt out of the teeth on the rack and around the focusing rod. I then rub some candle wax over these and run the focus...

Those are not terribly long times, so a sensitive light meter (Pentax digital for instance) would most likely be useful, namely give useful readings to base exposures on. I use mine routinely for...

Just to complete the math : at a theoretical maximum resolution of 21 lp/mm, you are basically dealing with an effective circle of confusion on the film of 1/21 mm = 0.05mm for objects in the focal...

Re: the Epson 1240/1640U scanners.

Are either of these capable of 'decent' quality 600dpi scans? It sounds like they have enough resolution, but how does the shadow detail hold up (from...

I am lucky enough to have a friend with a Polaroid SprintScan 45, which looks outwardly alot like the Nikon you refer to. This is a fabulous scanner with the exception of the 4x5 carrier which only...

There is a little more information about these films in the pdf spec sheets at :

http://digitalimage.polaroid.com/service/filmdatasheets/4_5/index.html

53 appears to be higher contrast and...

I use a Wista DX (same specs as Tachihara) and use a 3001 with a 3028 super-3D head for backpacking. I usually weight down the tripod by attaching a cord to a bolt screwed into the carry strap...

Please, I am only interested in experienced comparisons between the Wista supplied GG/Fresnel and other GG options (e.g. plain GG, Bill Maxwells, Boss screen etc...). Sorry for not being so...

I just began using a 90mm lens on my Wista DX and have discovered the dreaded 'h ot-spot'. I am using the original combined ground glass/fresnel as supplied with my camera and actually like it a lot...

I too shoot landscapes in the wilderness. For most of my low light shots I am dealing with tens of seconds to minutes. My digital wrist watch is as accurate as needs be (plus the alarm is crucial...

If you don't want to sell it on ebay, which would probably get you the best price, both Samy's location have good pro departments that specialize in LF. I would call either of them and discuss it....

Death Valley and the Mojave desert in general has received a good soaking in the past two months. A reasonably good wildflower season is expected late march through mid april. Your timing is good...

A 521xxx serial number Fuji A 240/9 is only a couple of years old. My 522xxx was purchased new in 1999.

I have looked through the Polaroid threads here and elsewhere, and have read the Polaroid data sheets, but still can't get the exposure correct for this film. T wo quick questions :

(i) What is...

With regards to the first technique, photographing the angled ruler : You must shoot a few shots (at least three), refocusing for each one. The chances of a 0.2mm shift of the film plane when...

I have used A&I in Los Angeles for Type R prints from transparencies a few times and have been pleased with the results. I live locally, but I know that they do a lot of mail order business. They...

Asymmetric tilt is identical to axis tilt except that the line of fixed focus is now moved off center. No additional math involved.

Since you only read good things about the BTZS dark cloth on this forum, I feel I should add my one major criticism of it after one year of use. In cold weather (below freezing) it is *much* harder...

I just saw this yesterday on Badger Graphics web site who has a link to Toho's web site : http://www.toho-machine.co.jp The pictures indicate that the mini probably uses the same standards/bellows...

I am not familiar with the TK45S, but I find having a fresnel makes setting up a shot very easy without a darkcloth. Only in very dim light or with the sun behind the camera is this difficult. If...

Silica gel adsorbs water vapor and is used to keep the environment dry and hence keep moisture out of the lens and shutter. If lubricated at all, shutters contain oil that will vaporize to some ...

I use a Wista DX (w/ rear shift). It is the only camera I have used though so I can't comment on comparisons. I use a 150 and 240 lens and am mostly happy with it. It is well built, fairly rigid...

I have a related point/question concerning the Pentax digital spot. I was checking out the relative accuracy of a Gossen Luna-Pro and a Rolleiflex on board meter and noticed that the Pentax seems...

While I admire many landscape photographers and their work, the single most inspiring book that convinced me to pick up a 4x5 camera was :

The High Sierra : Wilderness of Light by Claude Fiddler...

In reply to Chris Werners second post : "I want to figure a compromise that keeps me involved photographically without excessively inconveniencing my family. What I'm trying to figure is whether...

I left out the important bit: I have settled (for the time;-) on the two Rollei cameras because of their compact size, ease of use, and razor sharp results. I have rarely seen 35mm film that is as...

I am almost never out shooting without the company of my wife. We do a fair bit of hiking and backpacking, the latter could probably not be done without here help. Now to the question of her...

I think it is a given that leading edge digital image capture is already very close to 35mm film. CCDs are slowly giving way to Si based photodetectors (CMOS technology) as demonstrated by Foveon...

On the contrary, I only see a *lack* of photographs which would *not* be possible with digital. Can you imagine lugging a 7lb Powerbook in addition to all of your LF gear. Together with the...

I have never heard of Arizona Highway photography workshops. Are these serious photography workshops or the kind intended to bilk a few hundred bucks from novices to give them the honor of being...

With all due respect folks, I do not think that capital punishment, official or unofficial, fits the crime. Lets keep things in perspective shall we. He did not knock over the arch, spray paint it...

Interesting about the alkalines, my Pentax meter came with a Sony brand Alkaline battery in the box.

I see that the 6v px28 battery for the Pentax Digital spotmeter is available in silver (original), alkaline or lithium. Can you use a lithium battery in this me ter or does it require the silver for...