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    Re: Cheap Guillotine shutter?

    So… what’s the verdict, will they work as a shutter (smooth actuation, light tight) or best used for their intended purpose?
    I don’t have a store close by to evaluate it in person.
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    Re: Tried my First Long Exposure

    I wouldn't bother... to much trouble... a waste of film... listen to the pessimistic critics... stay home and sleep!

    But... I do this a lot. I live in the desert so have never had an issue with...
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    Re: Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence.

    Congratulations!
    Yes do your research, I've been there half dozen times since my year here in FLG. The spring would probably be best, less haze (blows in from Vegas they say, times I couldn't see...
  4. Thread: Bear spray.

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    Re: Bear spray.

    Another excellent example of a serious question taken seriously off track...

    When I traveled to Alaska a year ago I didn't bother with border crossings with Bear Spray. Even the Denali bus they...
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    Re: Switching from Windows to Mac

    I've been waiting for the new iMacs to come out, I have my eye on a 21" hopefully in the next few weeks. But the 2011 models that are still available are somewhat discounted. Does anybody know what...
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    DIY Light Box

    Anyone build their own Light Box? If so would appreciate thoughts on component selection.

    When I moved I got rid of my 2’ x 2’ behemoth so now just need simple 10” x 11” to view a sheet of 4 x 5’s...
  7. Re: Any thoughts or stories on hiking ZNP's The Narrows...

    And when is the best time of year?
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    I like it! I've been thinking of building my own... I don't need focus, a true P&S with perhaps a Razzlok back would fill my needs. Keep it Simple aka: inexpensive please!
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    Re: DIY drum rolling machine

    What RPM should the developing drum rotate? And why and how often does it reverse?
    I used to build fly rods and used a "Drying Motor" when applying the finish to the thread wraps-...
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    Re: Electric cable release

    Something like this? I also searched for an automated timer/shutter release to do photos like this because I wanted to also get a good nights sleep and not have to baby sit the camera. When I...
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    Re: Cartop tent as platform for field work?

    I've been looking at the AutoHome-
    http://www.zifer.com/file_gb/index_gb.html
    I like the hard case, full size mattress and easy set-up and take-down. But quite pricey!
    Dave
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    Color Correction Filters

    Hello All... I'm inquiring about filters to correct color shift during long exposures. Long as in Hours! My latest project is star trail photography such as the attached image.

    The film...
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    Re: Good backpack for 4x5 field work?

    I'm with Jack... I haven't read All the other posts but... I use a Kelty RedWing backpack. I chose this model after visiting Many stores with tripod in hand and this was the easiest to cary a tripod....
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    Re: Suggestions for Colorado and Wyoming

    Stephen,
    If you get lost leaving Denver and find yourself down south check out the Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park near Alamosa. Or, as I do, get the Hell out of Denver as fast as you can on I-70 west......
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