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  1. Which do you prefer and why - Kodak E100VS or Fuji Velvia?

    E100VS is a dreadful film compared to velvia. I have seen it used extensively for innumerable subjects and find there are much better films available for all purposes. The VS was introduced to...
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    Why are so many labs incompetent?

    Having worked in the pro lab business I may enlighten the panel on the "behind the scenes" goings on while your film is processed. We all know that photography is quite an exact science and small ...
  3. What Are Your Favourite Web Sites Showing CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE Large Format Photography?

    http://www.lenscraft.com/

    This is an interesting example of contemporary photography with an unusual creativity and sensitivity to cultural/historical issues.I find his work also interesting for...
  4. Will Digital Photography Cause A Collapse of the Analog Business?

    I agree strongly with Andrew Helds view. When the dark age reappears we'll be able to make our own film,paper,chemistry and probably diversify our methods and materials more significantly than the...
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    Lens recomendations......?

    Hello people.I would like anyones advice on lenses for 4x5.I want a lens that wi ll serve well for several purposes: for portraits (head only) and pictorial work ,along with reasonably closeup still...
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    HELP....!...65mm focus problem.

    Jorge.Thanks for your time.....here is exactly what is happening... the lens is mounted normally;wide angle bellows fitted...I roll the front standard ALL THE WAY BACK to the rear standard as far as...
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    HELP....!...65mm focus problem.

    I have done as Louis and Jim suggest (moving the front standard closer through movements) and looked through the ground glass and lens wide open (independent of the camera) and seen the lens focus...
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    HELP....!...65mm focus problem.

    Jorge.Thanks for your time.....here is exactly what is happening... the lens is mounted normally;wide angle bellows fitted...I roll the front standard ALL THE WAY BACK to the rear standard as far as...
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    HELP....!...65mm focus problem.

    Thanks for your answers guys,but this doesn't solve the problem.Louis,I don't understand your answer very well,excuse me...I don't think 65mm is so wide as to be so extreme with the handling.The ...
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    HELP....!...65mm focus problem.

    I am having a problem today.I use an Ebony SV45 and just bought a Schneider Supe r-Angulon f8 65mm lens.Going out into the street with views for several hundred feet I could not find the focus for...
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    Correct Exposure

    Bill.....could you elaborate on that bit of info about Sekonic meter calibrations?I recently bought a Sekonic spot and did find my negs slightly hot,1/2 stops in fact.This is a new meter.My older...
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    A question of ethics.

    Drop the egos.Find positive and constructive critics of your work and refrain from airing your petty grievances here.
  13. Confessions of a recovering"Magic Bullet" chaser

    Just a comment on what Scott says about coaching.Independent views can be enormously helpful,and an experienced hand a great learning tool.The idea of apprenticeship is sorely missing in this day...
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    Yet another tripod (head) question

    Look at Gitzo heads and tripods.For me they are probably the best,most reliable,stable,light in weight with many customisable features.I use a Studex G1320 MK 2 (rapid column) with G1572 ...
  15. Working/Assisting gravure/alternative printer

    I know this is a long shot on this site,but maybe worth a try.I'm looking for as sisting experience with alternative printers,specifically fine art silver,gravur e and platinum printers,either paid...
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    4x5 Backpacking System?

    I would go with the Ebony range of cameras-check their website.For all the applications you are considering I feel they offer unbeatable specs.They are light,very rigid,have full movements (I have...
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