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Height doesn't matter much, actually. I'm taking macros of the ground, so the camera usually isn't very high anyway and I just use a lateral arm to shoot straight down. I just need...

Thanks everyone for your very helpful responses thus far! I couldn't find the Ries, Majestic, or Gitzo for under $300, but I can keep looking. The Manfrotto 475 looks good, but I was curious about...

If the 058B is a studio tripod, does that mean it's not suited for outdoor use?
Also, does the spreader really give much rigidity to the tripod?? I noticed many people recommending the Tiltall in...

Is that much differ than the Manfrotto 058?

Hello everybody,

I'm in search of a new tripod because I've been using an extra front standard and bellows for macro shots and my current tripod seems a bit on the light side at only 5lbs. I'm...

I've been practicing while my lens is in the mail and I've run into some issues about exposure.

I'm aware that the effective f stop = (f-stop) (1+ magnification) So I have to compensate my...

After scouring the internet, I've read mostly for macro work the focal length is of little consequence anyway.

Several of you mentioned bringing a shorter lens closer to the ground (150mm or shorter?) instead of a longer 210mm because of DOF. Does anyone know how to calculate this or where I can find the...

Thanks for all of the good advice. With the combined information you guys have given me, I think I'm going to get a G-Claron 210mm and if I need closer shots, I'll just get another rail extension...

Thanks everyone for your insightful responses. This forum always seems to help when I need it most.

The info about the DOF charts are very helpful! When I started the project, it was digital, and...

Ok, I have a lot of views but nobody has an answer? So, here is a simple question maybe someone can answer. Would it be better to buy a longer lens (300 or so) to zoom in or just move the shorter...

Ok, here is my question (it is a bit lengthy, sorry.)

I've been shooting straight down at the ground because I like the textures, but I've run into some problems.

1) I was using a 150mm Nikon...

Thanks for the all of the help!

Hello everybody,

The large format experience has been wonderful so far, but I've hit a bump in the road and need some advice. For all of the smaller formats I've used, I've always popped on a UV...

In that case, thanks for the input!

r.e

Personally, I don't think it is your place to judge what is or is not a serious question; I don't have experience in large format, which is why I'm here. So yes, it is a serious question. ...

They're not going to be very environmental, the models will take up much of the frame. Is that going to be problematic for distortion?

I'm not very experienced at shooting people with large format and I have some admittedly basic questions. First, I've heard that shooting at a shorter focal length can distort a persons figure. I...

I've got unlimited access to a Imacon Flextight X1 scanner, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a forum where I can advertise film scanning services?

The dark slide was out, that I know for sure.

I wasn't using a modeling light (turned it off). I'm going to buy more film (if the store is open on Sunday) and try it again. The reason I was concerned is because my first exposure, I forgot to...

Hello everyone,
I was using Fujifilm FP-100C C45 film to practice exposure and it worked outside, but for some reason when using a strobe indoors, it blew out so bad it was stark white. I have a...

Noah,
The school has scanners called Epson V500. I've been printing at 13x19.5 and the prints are just too small. I know bigger is not always better, but for this specific project, big is ideal....

I'm not sure what scanner (flatbed) because I have not bought it yet.

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to convert 4x5 to digital so I can use the large inkjet printers at school (and use photoshop as well) but my question is: Can a flatbed scanner give me high enough...

Hello, quick question. I was offered a used Symmar 180mm Macro HM lens for $825 USD from a buddy, it is in really great condition. Is that is a fair price?

Has anyone heard of Lecom at all?

Thank you very much for your detailed, and easily understood information. I feel very comfortable buying a lens now and can't wait to try things out and experiment. The people here are so helpful, I...

This may have been answered, and maybe I just didn't understand, but how close can my lens be to the ground and still focus? A 150mm or 180mm should do the trick from about 3 feet off the ground, but...

I'm a newbie, so I was looking for a camera with decent bellow extension and I found a lecom that supposedly fits sinar a1 parts. Has anyone heard of this? I searched for Lecom online and have not...

I'm still a bit confused. Do you mean a convertible symmar or a non-convertible?

You used a 150mm convertible?
They are cheap! That makes me happy!

A lens optimized for 1:1 through 1:4 would be perfect. All I have to do now is find a list of them. Is the ratio optimization usually listed in the lens data?

Thanks everyone for their input. You have made the scary leap into LF much less daunting. So, to make sure I am understanding this correctly, I have an example question. If I'm using a 180mm lens,...

I've heard people talk about enlarger lenses, do these help? When you say 1:1, does that mean what is being exposed on the film matches the exact proportions of what is being shot? I think the sample...

Thanks for the advice. You said that it would be macro, is that possible for a LF? Here is an example of what I'm trying to do. ...

Hello everyone,
I am a complete newbie to LF, but I've been shooting digital and some MF for a while. I like to take pictures of the ground and blow them up, but the LF cameras are so big, can...