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The only explanation I can think of is that you are running an IQsmart3 scanner with an IQsmart2 PC board in it. The board/tray is actually easy to remove from the back of the Scanner. I do believe...

Let me come to the question from another angle. Considering that I could use digital (and did and still do some) here are a few reasons why I continue to use (film) 4X5. Please remember this is...

Tim,

Do I need to give you my email, name etc before viewing the results?

Incredible!! You would think after two decades plus, the mature technology of inkjet printing would have solved the problem of clogs. And we are not speaking of cheap throw away printers! Shame on...

Oxygen scan versions are specific to both scanner AND computer AND operating system (OS).

Version 2.5.6 for the IQsmart (that I have) will work for the IQsmart 1,2 and 3. The computer has to be an...

I have the original and genuine kodak oxygen scan 2.5.6 that I am willing to sell. contact me off line.

Pat

The orthoplanars deserve their reputation. The problem with orthoplanars is that they are very dependent on the associated equipment. Are you using a glass holder (a good one). I can assure you,...

Are Apo el Nikkors, expensive for hobbyist? Yes. But consider this, to a printing enterprize with several buildings and a staff of 50 people the one time expense of ten thousand dollars is small.
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"problem solved" >> please tell us how!

Do the lamps mentioned in this thread also fit the IQsmart3 scanner? Pat

Hi Bobby,

Don is indeed a wonderful, intense and somewhat reclusive photographer. At the time he made most of his plant photography he used a 8*10 camera, and plus-X developed in HC110. Most of...

Paul,

For an expanded discussion on your comments see this thread.


http://largeformatphotography.info/lfforum/topic/130801.html

Don. I am curious. Why are you having difficulty focusing the 80 XL?

I don't want to be a killjoy but one has to be practical about the Apo El Nikkors. What follows comes from having handled and owned many of them. I still own five of them.
The particular 300mm...

Eugene,

No need to take my word for it.

From the Fujinon brochure and price list May1, 1983 concerning the A series.

"Excellent for close-ups of smaller items such as jewelry, watches, and...

There are a few other things to keep in mind about the 300mm Fujinon A. It is optimized for close-up work (and hence apochromatic only at those distances) although stopped down a at infinity you...

Is pyro archival? Has there been any research to suggest it is as stable as a silver image?

what is the ISNB # or the title of the book?

The Fuji 300mm f8.5 is smaller, marginally faster, corrected for infinity, has better bohek, is less susceptible to flare and wears smaller filters. The Fuji 300 A has a "harder" image, extremely...

There 135mm Schneider Xenotar f/3.5 and a 135mm Zeiss Planar f/3.5 are good choices. The Zeiss is the better of the two (sharper at the wider apertures) but is more expensive. There is a...

Zeiss probably does not make large format lenses because it would not be profitable. How many large format photographers are willing to pay $3000 to $5000 for a Zeiss lens? I am amazed that they...

The problem is getting the elements truly centered. Even a small deviation will result in poor optical performance at wide apertures. My advice is to let a local optical shop do the centering and...

Paul,

thanks for sharing your updated experience with us.

You may also want to look at the (one generation back) Fujinon NWS 135mm f5.6 series. It is EBC multi-coated and has a coverage of 206mm (76 degrees). It wears a 52mm filter. The one I have is very...

May I restate my case to be more persuasive? Like Kerry I too appreciate small light lenses. As a bonus these lenses are usually pretty sharp. But a lot depends on your predisposition and ...

Kerry is absolutely right, but f12.5 is f12.5. If weight, size and stablity is not a problem then f5.6 is a joy to use, especially in a long lens.

Mark, the 125mm f5.6 Fujinon at MPX has been sold.

Nikon does indeed make these boards. I have several of them. They are of excellent quality, fit and finish and the bores are off center just like the Linhof boards. I acquired them from a...

On the Wista SP; I use the 90mm regularly without problems. The 75mm can be used with some manipulation especially at studio distances. I have taken some photos with my 65mm but it is hard work.

Getting a densitometer for my darkroom is one of the best things I ever did. Although anyone can get along with out one it makes life so much easier when you change films and paper. No more hit and...

Paul,

Consider still repairing the old bellows and keeping it as a spare (because crap happens). In addition the skill may come in handy some time. Also, check the new bellow for leaks near its...

Home Depo will carry it. Remember to stir it well before use. Unfortunately it comes only in relatively large containers (~one quart). More than enough to last a life time plus some.

Paul, I tried Neopren an it did not work out so well for me. It did close the pin hole but remained sticky for weeks. The best repairs that I have done have been with Black plastic tool dip. It is...

Just make sure that you have enough developer in solution to do the job. This means that you may have to use higher volumes than normal. The amount of stock per square inch of film can be had from...

The 210mm F5.6 Sironar S is a pretty heay lens for backpacking (I know because I have one). It also uses a 72mm filters that will be at odds with your 75mm F5.6 Grandagon (67mm).

Sal brings up an important point about the rubber ended feet. I have avoided anything wtih "rubber" feet. I require that they either be spike or have a hard plastic tip. I was not aware that these...

Chris,

There is one more cause for your double images that I have experienced that you should probably check out. A tripod leg that is slipping slightly during the exposure. I have experienced...

Chris, I can empathize. I have certainly been there. It is not only the temperature that is causing the film to buckle during exposure it is humidity. A partial solution is the open the dark slide...

Daniel,

Get a Maxwell focusing screen specific to your focal length. I don't have his Phone # handy but many of the posters know it.

I can empathize. If you do enough photography sooner or later you will end up losing a certain amount of equipment. I have certainly loss my share. I have a special (read well wore) set of...