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  1. What is the longest lens to use on Horseman VHR?

    I've never gone over my 210 either... Are you going to be using the 4x5 extension back? That adds some length. Otherwise, I don't know if you could even go as far as a 300mm without finding a board...
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    One Chrome Only, best exposure method

    #2 - because I don't have to worry about any inconsistency between actual film speed and the ISO that my camera reads (unless I had spent some time to calibrate, and knew how close it was)

    Also...
  3. 8K film recorders for repro vs. original film

    Resolution cannot be created. The digital output of the dupe (even if theoretically capable of more data than the original) will not have more data than the original. It may have been altered, and...
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    For Entertainment Purposes - Censorship

    It's the reality of a moderated forum. It's their sandbox, and their rules. I personally have never found the PN or APUG moderators to be heavy handed.

    We have a choice, as always, to leave if we...
  5. Help with modification ideas for F&S 717 front

    What about beefing up and extending the rails, that should allow you to put a brass or aluminum (or wood) base between them as a spreader.

    You could maybe build off that. Just a thought anyway.
  6. An exercise: The ultimate lite weight LF outfit

    Mike - at some point the usability comes back in. If you have to unpack everything in order to reload film every 4 shots that can cost you quite a bit more in time and hassle (particularly in adverse...
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    Storing Lenses in plastic bags...

    Dunno about the vapors.. I personally would be more concerned about trapped moisture.
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    Suggestions for Color Film

    For neg film, I really like Kodak Portra VC 160 - I usually rate it around 140. The NC is fairly nice and less saturated as well, I typically rate this at 125.

    For landscape work, I personally...
  9. photographing children on private property

    Yikes!

    Generally speaking, in the United States the laws I know of that protect against the photography of children have more to do with the commercial use of those photographs. Taking them...
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    4x5 cambo convert to 35mm

    "has there been any interest among the architectural pros in the new digital version of the Cambo Wide DS"

    Some that I've seen... but the lack of swings is a real downer, and with most peeps I've...
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    Fuji Film in Polaroid 545 holder

    "The Polaroid holders are significantly bulkier and heavier than the Kodak and Fuji holders. Last time I checked prices, they were significantly more expensive, too."

    Yes, but if you've been...
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    4x5 cambo convert to 35mm

    I think Calumet even makes specific mounts for the various dSLRs. Tho I don't know if they are universal, or just for the Legends, or what...
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    Fuji Film in Polaroid 545 holder

    My old metal 545 works quite nicely with quickloads or readyloads. No flatness problems at all I've been able to discern... and fewer bent clips than I was getting with my readyload holder.
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    "Pocket Spot" Light meter....any comments?

    It was at the end of the post you linked.

    http://www.butzi.net/reviews/pocketspot.htm
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    A New Betterlight Scan Back Article

    *sniff*

    Why must I always sacrifice my precious wide angles when going digital.

    Tho I suppose I could find a wider lens that doesn't need to cover as much for not too much scratch. But still.
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    Soft Contact Prints

    condenser vs. cold light/diffused source?

    Grasping at straws here... I doubt it would make as much difference on this end of the enlarger, but I'm just looking at the only known variables.
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    Which to use?

    For basic walking around I'll either have a 6x6 TLR on my shoulder, or a dSLR - sometimes both if I know I'm going into a target rich area.

    For a serious photo only day. 4x5 with the dSLR in a...
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    Questions about Kodak 8x10 master

    As far as I know there is no equivalent to type 55 for 8x10. Tho I would be very very happy if there was one.
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    neg or tran for scanning?

    If you are going for contrast range - negative film usually wins. If you are going for grain size/sharpness, most people will say tranny film wins.

    Some labs don't know how to scan negs well - but...
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    Mocrotek 2500 problem

    Only thing that I can think of is that there is some auto adjustment being made. Make sure that there is no auto exposure setting buried that might still be on.

    Also - I try to make sure that a...
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    Location in Maine ?

    The islands just off Mount Dessert are pretty photogenic. Bass Island Lighthouse is so nicely isolated and well maintained, it just begs to be in a picture.

    Islford has nice little galleries,...
  22. Metal Field Cameras - Technika and Wista ??'s

    My Horseman VHR has minor rear movements using extension rods... but I don't think it's a step up from a Technika in other respects. More of a step sideways.
  23. Proofing process - outsourced digital prints

    Sounds to me like they have issues tracking changes and versions (especially a problem when they don't match the proof you signed off on for the final)... I'd look around for a more detail oriented,...
  24. Sinar (Nikon) Wide Angle 90mm f/8 Nikkor SW

    Could be mounted in a sinar shutter/board..
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    Polaroid 55 ratings for negative

    Benno - I'd say its a borked holder... my 545 (not the i version either) works just fine this way. Or mebbe i've just been lucky.

    I rate at 25 - 40 depending on if I know I want extra highlight...
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    Why aren't center filters built-in?

    ah reciprocity multipliers... how I love thee.
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    report from Chicago

    The last word ----> FIN
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    Outdoor Lighting with Flash (Boom!)

    Doing some stage effects 10 years ago, we had a performance of the Wizard of Oz where we wanted a big entrance for the WW of the West.

    Our tech made a metal slot 48" long and filled it with flash...
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    report from Chicago

    Does the MET collect any contemporary photography? Just askin.
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    High quality large filter

    Lee makes several lines of 2mm filter material intended for architectural lighting applications. Many stock pieces from this line would exceed your stated requirements. I'd check that route.
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    Does Size Matter...?

    Mine it depends greatly on the image. I have a few that sell better as large pieces, but as a rule - my smaller works sell the most. I'm sure that is price driven... most people are more comfortable...
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    report from Chicago

    "I have allot of opportunity to interact with photo professors (at SAIC, Columbia and other schools), museum and gallery people and friends at Calumet etc."

    And for what it's worth... the SAIC is...
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    report from Chicago

    Kirk was not expressing an opinion, or a preference. His observation was that from the perspective of the gallerists, buyers and curators he spoke with, any preference or bias about the print medium...
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    Trouble Shooting My Horseman VHR

    couple of things... are you putting the darkslide back in right away?

    Are you rotating the back with the darkslide out?

    grafloc sliders and such all nice an tight, or is there some play?
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    glassless vs glass negative carriers

    The film you use affects how much you can get away with a glassless carrier. My Tmax has a fairly thick base, and doesn't flex as much as tech-pan, which was exceedingly thin...

    just one more...
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    Is Wisner out of business?

    In trouble - maybe, maybe not. I'm hoping this is an actual attempt to retrench, get caught up, and refocus the biz.

    I think he may have over stretched himself and over promised on his companies...
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    Architectural Photography Tips?

    I use a 90, 135, and 210 as my standard architectural kit. The 135 gets used the most. My little Caltar II has plenty of room for movements and is a sharp little lens - won't break the bank neither....
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    cpe processor with 2521 tank

    How were you agitating? Using the Jobo rotary processor or inversion? Non-rotary usually requires more chemistry in my experience. Also - 270 is the minimum for two rolls... might want to up the...
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    digital vs traditional photography

    jorge - so would the image be based on the amount/density of solution, rather than the amount of exposure (as normally controlled by the negative).

    Odd. Interesting if it can work.

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    Always...
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    Fuji NPS 160 - What rating?

    Before I switched to the Portra films.. I shot it at 160 - processed normally. Ended up slightly underexposed - but that was good for color saturation.
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