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    paper choice for sales and shows

    I know most photographers insist on using fibre paper for sales and exhibitions. Are there any who use rc paper for sales and exhibitions? I am wondering if our insistence on fibre paper is snobbery...
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    Re: grain focusing problem

    plaubel,

    I am using a Beseler 45 for large format. But what you said interests me because I have a Durst for medium format. Could you describe the focusing tool for me. On my enlarger there is a...
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    grain focusing problem

    I am enlarging 4x5 Tmax 100 to about 11x14. I am having an impossible time focusing the grain. I look through the grain focuser and can't find any grain. I have to focus without the focuser and hope...
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    Re: Chamonix 045N-2 Front Swing detent

    I have this camera and the one thing I love is that it does not have detents. Of course you have to check and make sure everything is properly set up. Its simplicity and ease of use is what I love.
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    Re: Best large tent?

    The canvas tents are great but exceedingly heavy. Some of them you can't lift by yourself! Plus they rarely have sewn in floors which I think is a must, especially where there are snakes or other...
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    Re: Newbie Needs help on B&W film developing...

    Macmaster27,

    I have been in the same place as you. I have been shooting film for years but LF is a new game. I received so much information on this subject that my head began to swim. I did all...
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    Re: Northern Virginia/Washington, DC

    I plan to be on the Mall around Christmas. Are there any tips or secrets for LF shots other than the obvious? Thank.
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    inches vs. f stop dial on conveyable lens

    I just bought a beautiful convertible lens from Central Camera in Chicago. It is an Ilex-Calumet Series 8 Caltar. On the aperture ring it has the settings for 4.8 through 45 and a scale marking 8...
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    Re: image circle 4x5 and fuji lens

    Yes it is that lens. Mainly I want it for portraits, although perhaps some urban or even landscape just to play around. For most urban or architecture I use a wider lens that has movement...
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    Re: image circle 4x5 and fuji lens

    OK Leigh, so for example, if I were to have the subject about 5 feet away at an aperture of f8, that would have more of a image circle than a subject 15 feet away at an aperture of f 48?
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    Re: image circle 4x5 and fuji lens

    Sorry. the focal length is 300mm. I anticipate casual portraits generally half length or perhaps a full length outdoor/environmental shot. Thanks.
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    image circle 4x5 and fuji lens

    I am looking at a fuji lens for my 4x5. The lens has an image circle of 213. Do you think that would be generally acceptable? I want to do some portraits as well as urban work. Thanks.

    Alexis
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    I just wanted to give an update. I followed all your suggestions and carefully made tests, experimented and still was unable to get a print that was not muddy and lacked deep black shadows. I was...
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    I want to thank all those who offered suggestions and advice. Each post had something important for me. I had a very kind private message that gave me some good directions. I followed this directions...
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    OK, thanks Steve, but as you will soon discover I am as dense as some negatives:) So let me clarify a bit. I should still do the grey card test, right? Then I should do another test with a grey card,...
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    So on a 4x5 view camera that means extending the bellows all the way to it's maximum?
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    I truly appreciate all your great answers and advice. However, my brain doesn't think in an analytical manner and all the information is confusing to me. In the end, I suppose I just need a simple...
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    The instructions I followed were on Barry Thornton's web site. I agree that there are some possibilities for sloppiness on my part. There is another test included in the Way Beyond Monochrome book...
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    Re: how to do the math for speed film test

    Yeah, it seems odd to me too. Perhaps I need to do the test again and make sure I have done everything exactly correctly.
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    how to do the math for speed film test

    I am testing a film for personal film speed. Thanks to one of our forum members I have a method to follow. Since I am really bad at math and find formulas difficult, I wanted to ask how to interpret...
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    Re: Exposure Record

    I downloaded the app...pretty brilliant for free. However, this, as with all methods, how do I keep track of each negative? I can number my holder, but when I develop the negative, there is no way of...
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    Re: exposure blues

    Doremus, thank for your answer. Makes sense. That is what I do with landscapes and I suppose portraits are no different. However, that brings up a question for me. Just how do most people determine...
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    Re: exposure blues

    Yes, you are probably right. I keep getting underexposed and overexposed confused due to the difference between a negative and a print. My mind just doesn't make the leap....very bad at math also.
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    exposure blues

    I have been away from shooting for several months and just now have had the opportunity to get started again. I am having serious problems and am not sure of the answer. I shot several portraits in...
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    processes for kids

    I do a lot of work with kids and have always wanted to do something with film photography. I am thinking that perhaps pin hole would be good, but perhaps something else might be better. Any ideas on...
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    exposure with filter and spotmeter

    I use a Pentax spot meter. I am wondering if rather than calculating filter factors, I can just place the filter over the spot lens and take a reading. Does that work?

    Thanks!
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    focusing with glasses or without

    I shoot a LF Toyo Field 4X5 with a 180 lens. I focus on the ground glass with a slide projector lens. No problems, but I have a question about eyeglasses. I have progressive glass lens so depending...
  28. Thread: Show your bag

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    Re: Show your bag

    Yef,

    How comfortable is the Goruck Radio Ruck? Do you miss a padded waist belt to help carry the weight?

    Alexis
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    Re: Anyone still use old print dryers?

    Clean it up really well and use it. I use one and find them great. As someone else pointed out, the emulsion side goes on facing the canvas. The old ferrotype requires a special coating and probably...
  30. Thread: Risky Buy?

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    Re: Risky Buy?

    To be honest, I think you could do better. You can buy a great camera in great shape for less on KEH. You can get one for around $250.00 and then a lens for not much more. That way, you know you are...
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    Re: Atlanta meet up

    I'm terribly sorry that I missed this request. I ended up not going due to the fact they request no tripods be used. That sort of defeats the purpose of LF :)
  32. Re: Ventilated Backpacks and photobackpacker cases

    They tell me that they are just as good as the old ones. They seem to be really well made and sturdy. After a few miles I'll know for sure :)
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    Big Sky is the name of the pack model. The company is Mystery Ranch, a very reputable company that sells to the military. Dana Gleason is the head of Mystery Ranch and originally made the Dana Design...
  34. Re: Ventilated Backpacks and photobackpacker cases

    Look at the Mystery Ranch packs (the Big Sky). They are tri zip packs which open up the entire interior. I just got one for my 4X5.
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    Re: A good backpack for a 4x5 field camera?

    I received my Mystery Ranch pack and have loaded my photobackpacker elements in it. I is going to be a great choice. The pack is superbly built and about as comfortable as a pack can be. Here a a few...
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    Re: how much dust is acceptable

    :)
  37. Thread: Monopods

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    Re: Monopods

    Joseph, Never thought of a monopod. Not to hijack, but I'll be in London for wedding in August...any great locations for LF shots?
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    Re: how much dust is acceptable

    Thanks...I see that I'm not the only one. I load all my film in my basement darkroom. It is rustic, and perhaps therein lies the problem. I need a shiny new darkroom with slick walls. I really like...
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    how much dust is acceptable

    I have a dust problem. Obviously I am not cleaning my film holders sufficiently. I don't have any visible dust to speak of in the prints, but when I use a strong loupe I do see dozens of very tiny...
  40. Re: most comfortable backpack for 4x5 + 3 lens + tripod

    I ordered and received a camera case, lens cases and film holder cases from photobackpacker. They are great. Everything fits like a glove. Bruce is very knowledgeable and cooperative. Now I need to...
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