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I concur with your comment about single sheet development for the zone system Andy, but if you choose to bracket your exposures, roll film makes life much easier. That?s my .01-cent comment,...

Mike if your making the transition from 35mm to a view camera, have you considered an Arca 6x9 F-line camera. With it's compact size and ability to use various format roll film backs you can...

I have done some work with IR filters and Ilford SFX. SFX is a near infrared film i.e. extended red sensitivity range towards the IR. When you use an IR filter that does not pass visible light,...

You can give this a try for a starting point. http://www.schneideroptics.com/filters/list/7/ir2.html

I too recieved a brand-new and in perfect condition (Arca-Swiss 6x9 Metric)from Robert White about 8 months ago. I'm not sure if it is of Swiss or French manufacture, but both countries have a...

I would reccommend a "yellow-orange" filter to highlight the copper while darkening the sky.

My local options for printing have drastically been reduced, since one of the tw o photo labs in my area went out of business. Unfortunately (but typical)the la b that closed catered more to the...

I too find the Horseman backs to be relieable mine are 6x7. I've never had a frame overlap, however the spacing does vary a little bit.

To clarify my statement about reading recommended best apertures for a given format. This information is given in the ( Rodenstock brochure "Lenses for Large Format Cameras" dated 6/95 # 9543...

I have a question regarding minimum lens aperture on my Arca 6x9, IBm currently using a 6x7 film back. I have seen numerous comments regarding lens diffractio n while using an aperture smaller than...

Im just curious, is your desire to do this based upon NOT wanting to use reversal type printing materials i.e. Ilfo Chrome or Fuji Type- R? I would assume that you want an inter-negative so that...

I feel that this forum should work towards the goal of becoming an inclusive " View-Camera Users Forum " rather than concern itself with film format. The challenges and rewards of view camera...

It's a bit out of the mainstream for a reversal film i.e. black and white, but Agfa Scala 200 will push very well. I know that your most likely looking for a color film, but I had to mention this...

The triangled shaped knob opens the shutter for viewing. After you finishing focusing you shut the shutter with this same knob. At that point you can cock the shutter mechinism with the round...

Thanks for your input, I've ordered both a +1.0 and +2.0 diopter filters for my 150mm lens. I'll give them a try and hope for the best, it's certainly much cheaper than buying a longer bellows. ...

Can a close-up filter be successfully used on a view camera? I have a 150mm len s on my Arca 6x9 with the standard 20cm bellows, I would like to use this lens f or some close-up work. However; at...

I concure with Glen, the Arca 6x9 Metric seems to be what your really looking for. The Arca provides the high quality and geared movements of the Linhof, with the light wieght of the TK. It's...

If you want a back with a self contained film transport mechanism you'll need to use an Arca film holder adapter 6x9 p/n 080002. This holder will accept Arca and Horseman 6x7 and 6x9 backs as well...

I also have an Arca 6x9 for which I considered a lens in the 50-55mm range so that I could use the original bellows. But after thinking long and hard on it I decided to use a 47mm XL lens, and the...

Not much to add, except to ask, what time can I pick you up for lunch. May silver be here as long as our desire to work with it. Bob P.

Thanks for your input, I've decided to purchase a set of 86mm filters both UV and black and white. I will mount a single 86mm filter on top of the center filter when, and if needed. I will will...

I'm just starting out in view cameras myself most of my time has been in traditional medium format, so you can take my advice for what it's worth. Serious table top product shots, along with...

I've ordered a new Schneider 47mm XL lens and center filter for my Arca 6x9 F-li ne. This lens has a 67mm front tread,while the center filter has a 86mm front t hread. I shoot mostly black and...

I have a question regarding filter sizing for the Schneider 47mm XL lens. I've placed an order for this lens, to use on my Arca 6x9 F-line camera. I will use this lens on the 6x7 film format, my...

I have a several questions for those of you using the Schneider 47mm XL lens on 6x9 Arca F-Line cameras. Firstly, have you found the need to use a center filte r on this lens with either 6x9 or 6x7...

Many people rate Velvia at a 40 ISO speed and then process it normally. This will reduce contrast a bit, and you will not incur any added processing costs.

Thanks for all of you input folks. I think that I'm still leaning towards the 110XL for a couple of reasons. 1) Because this lens has the potential to be used with several larger film formats. I ...

I am seriously considering purchasing a Schneider 110mm Super Symmar XL to use w ith the 6x7 or 6x9 format. My intention is to use this lens on an Arca 6x9 F-li ne camera. I know that the image...

My new Arca 6x9 F-line Metric will be here this week. As many of you know, from my previous question filled posts, Ive been waiting for Arca to deliver a shi pment of new cameras to Robert White...

I am considering purchasing a Rodenstock 55mm f/4.5 Apo-Gradagon lens, to use wi th the 6x7 and 6x9 film format. I shoot mostly black and white film, so here's m y question. Will I be able to use 2...

How wide of a lens can be used on a 6x9 before a center filter is needed? I'm co nsidering lens in the 45-55mm range,to use on an Arca 6x9 F-Line. Will I need a center filter if I use the Rodenstock...

What was I thinking??? This should read. "MINOLTA FLASH METER V." Sorry for the confusion. Thanks.

Bob P.

PS Can an exsisting post be edited, by the originator, to correct errors like this?

Im planning on purchasing a new incident light meter, I think that Ive settled on the Pentax Flash Meter V. The attributes that I seek in a meter are as foll ows:

1) Accurate and repeatable...

As you may have guessed this is another beginers type question. I'm not looking for a one format vs another type of response here, just some constructive input . As some of you are aware, I just...

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my questions. I look forward to performing my own exploration into the view camera world. I am slowly putting together my outfit as finances allow. I have...

I have several specific questions, regarding large format lenses used with 6x7cm film format. I am interested in purchasing a large format lens in the 120mm-15 0mm focal length range, but I have a...

So far only lens from Schneider seem to mentioned, any recommendations from Rodenstock?

Hello, I would like to get some lens recommendations for medium format view came ras. I'm putting together an Arca 6x9 F-line outfit. I would like to use the 6x 7 film format with this camera. Thus...

Based on responses thus far, I've not seen any pro's to the base tilt system. The base tilts, at best, to be damned with faint praise i.e. " It's not that hard to work with, or its not bad with...

As I continue to perform research for my up coming view camera purchase, I've hi t upon yet another road block. I was feeling very good about Arca-Swiss's 4x5 F- line cameras. I've received a lot of...