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I suspect making my own hood as mentioned above is the best idea. It might cost more than $15 cuz we have no sewing machine and I'd have to hire out the stitching, but it would at least be light...

What a great idea, going outdoors! :o

Enough with the white and black cloth.....you need a waterproof focusing hood? What, a plumbing leak in your studio :). Although I can see how the waterproof feature might be useful for light...

Hi,

My old dark cloth is kaput (light leaks even) and I'm wondering if there is anything knew and wonderful in the area of devices that allow one to actually see the ground glass, even in bright...

You just made my (cloudy) day. When next in Cabela's i do believe I'll pick one of these up. Room for just about everything I need for large-format work, including a spot meter. Much easier to...

The pinnacle of Yankee engineering, Bruce :).

Dudes,

What great suggestions, all. Nothing like tapping into the combined experience of dozens (hundreds?) of photographers. Husky tool bags.....I have one for home tools, why didn't I think of...

Those ziplock bags are great in more ways than one. In colder weather, one can bring film and lenses back inside to the warmth without worrying about condensation. When you live in Maine, ziplock...

That's a good note, Dan. The little insert I discussed above is very plain and fits nicely out of sight into any pack. I dislike camera packs that are emblazoned with logos that say "STEAL ME."

Jon,

Looks to be in decent shape. When you receive the item you will notice two things: first the bed is a "drop" style, i.e., the front hinged "door" drops down to get it out of the way of...

Another great beer cooler idea :), Thanks.

I was just poking around in my studio closet and discovered a small camera bag that came with my Fuji X-E1, and which I only use occasionally if I'm...

I thought of building such a box. It would certainly be protective, however my Horseman already fits into a plywood box that probably weighs more than the camera :). I was hoping for something a...

Might you suggest such an animal? Thanks, BAB

Good idea, however I might prefer something where the lenses wouldn't be stacked, and which could be carried separate from my backpack. Good idea, though. Especially the waterproof stuff sacks....

I've thought about something like that -- perhaps a padded cooler for beer :).

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Looking for something usable to carry 4x5 lenses when out and about. Mine are mounted on Horseman/Sinar lens boards, and I currently carry them either in an old brief case or wrapped in...

I thought this thread was a reply to one I started earlier. Sorry for the confusion on my part. The off-site hard drives are rotated into use every month or two. If I were doing a good business in...

Thanks. I think. I just have one small question. While raid products have come down below the 1 kilobuck range, why would I spend that kind of money for something that sits in my house? My...

I'm not so sure about the cloud being everyone's future. Adobe's very own super safe cloud was severely hacked not long ago. And on another forum I cautioned individuals not to store their...

Great idea, except I'm retired and don't want the expense. Also, I once started to buy a Carbonite subscription until I noticed they'd dramatically increased the price. Too, although this is a bit...

I have a reluctance to using DVDs, even the JVC 100 year variety. At 3.7 gb, that's only three scans per disc at 3800ppi. For $100 or a bit more I can buy a portable hard drive that will store...

Thanks, Peter. I do, indeed, store off site. Currently I have enough space on computer, desk top drive, but I'm going to be squeezed soon on the off-site portables. I'll just have to address that...

Thank, Paul,
That makes sense, and as I think about it gives me two options.

First I can have the scans done at around 3800 and save that scan on a second hard drive; then downsize to 1600 and...

Thanks again, as this article addresses most of my basic questions. BAB

Thanks, so how do you store these? I'm assuming on DVD's ?

I meant 1000mb or a gigabyte. Sorry. (Or duh.) The most dense scan I have is at 3800ppi, with a file a bit over 1gig. I'm wondering what resolution is really necessary for, say, a 16x20 print.
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I've always loved large-format images, and making same. Just using a real camera is a treat, and seeing the detail and sharp transitions in resulting images is more than satisfying. Then I had some...

Good, thanks!

Thanks, Bob. I finally just unscrewed the collar -- LOTS of threads -- and discovered the internal slide had somehow become twisted, locking the leg section. Had to really pull to remove the...

My favorite light weight Giottos has a stuck leg. It's a collar-type rotating lock. The model number is MT 9251. I haven't the slightest idea how to remove the collar so any help would be much...

Somewhere I would never have thought to look, thanks. I'll check Sullivan today.

That's terrific, thank you very much :)

Thanks, Randy. I'll try McMaster but there are no watchmakers in Maine, and these are too big for most watch repair facilities. However, I noticed a clock repairman not long ago in another town and...

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I have a Nikon 65mm lens mounted on a recessed Sinar/Horseman plate, and for the life of me I can't figure out how to get a cable release attached to the lens. I even have a rotating elbow...

Hi, I know this is a large format forum, but I've had some great help here before in finding parts and lubricants, etc. I recently purchased a Pentax 28mm f/3.5 shift lens (from this forum actually)...

I'm not really sure, Leigh, about the tolerances. All I have to go in is an exploded diagram listing parts numbers from Arca Swiss. Tolerances aren't listed. I suspect I could measure the narrower...

Very true, Denney :). But the opening line in the thread states I live in the U.S. Cheers, Bruce B

No I sure don't, Evan. I was hoping to find the right size, or similar. Bernice might be right about 3/16", but I'd like to start with something a bit thicker if I can find it.

Bruce B

The thread starter clearly states I live in the U.S. Any reference to local suppliers could be accessed from any in the country, I'm assuming.

Speaking of politeness, how about an apology for...

Thank you, Ed. I'll send you a private message with my mailing address. Kindly add your return address and I'll reimburse you as mentioned earlier. I appreciate this very much.
Bruce B