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    Re: CC-400 question?

    Well, the SA 90mm f8, which has a flange focal distance of 99mm, will focus at infinity with the flat board.

    Jon
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    Re: CC-400 question?

    They make a recessed lens board for using a 90.

    Jon
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    Re: Any Reason To Now Buy CS6?

    Yes, but at $599.

    Jon
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    Re: Graflex optar 4.7

    The shutter was switched at some point from another lens. The f-stops will not be accurate, so I would pass.

    Jon
  5. Re: A question for the group on contact prints

    I think local drugstore or photo shop should offer enlargements from prints.

    Jon
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    Re: Rapax shutter question

    Yes, cock the shutter before using preview.

    Jon
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    Re: Need help with Saunders 14x17 easel

    I'm not sure what model that is, but on some Saunders models, the arm brackets are held square by spring pressure. You may be able to take the bracket off and bend the spring to increase spring...
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    Re: Need help with Saunders 14x17 easel

    Hi, which model is it? Could you post a picture?

    Jon
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    Re: Arista Ortho Litho Film 2.0 .... Help

    Hang up the neg to dry by corner with binder clip or clothespin.

    Jon
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    Re: Any Reason To Now Buy CS6?

    Thanks, upgrade now only available through Adobe, not amazon, staples, b&h etc. All agents are busy, oh well.

    Jon
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    Re: Any Reason To Now Buy CS6?

    How do I upgrade from CS5 to CS6? I went to adobe website, but could only find Creative Cloud version.

    Jon
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    40.5mm, but you can add a step-up ring

    Jon
  13. Re: Good source for...if I knew what to call them I would have found them by now!!!

    clearenvelopes.com (same company as clearbags, just different quantities, I believe).
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    Re: OK, what lens was it?

    Could be from a box camera. Oh, I see it was from a professional studio, so probably not.

    Jon
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    Re: Tachihara 4x5 question

    The ground glass on a Tachi is a combination piece of plastic that is ground on one side (facing lens) and grooved on the back side, ie Fresnel. The cover glass is to protect it from scratching and...
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    Re: Ansco 8x10 Universal strange groove

    Guess they would be for sliding splitter boards to expose one part of the film at a time.

    Jon
  17. Re: R.B Cycle Graphic question: How do I R. the B.?

    Been several years since I have seen one, I am guessing the back is spring loaded and you move it upwards a bit to remove it?

    edit: I think my camera was a ROC Premo, so different camera.

    Jon
  18. Re: suggestions for affordable portable 8x10 camera

    I have used the green magnesium Calumet C1. Folded up it is compact and has a handle at the top for easy carrying (top handles are great for handling). I carried the camera in one hand and the tripod...
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    Re: Soft Focus Portrait Lens for 2x3?

    You could bust a Holga apart and mount that lens to your lens board or shutter.

    Ilex Portrait Lens 105mm f3.5 is a nice lens in shutter.

    Jon
  20. Re: Suggestions for glue to use on 5x7 wood film holders...

    Hockey tape works good for flaps. It is thin, flexible and easy to trim with razor after applying.

    Jon
  21. Re: suggestions for affordable portable 8x10 camera

    The magnesium Calumet C1 is also around 13 lbs. as I recall, and folds up fairly compact.

    Jon
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    Re: Led light for contact printing

    I use a regular 60W bulb in reflector @ 30" with AZO and it works fine.

    Jon
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    Re: Help - Spring needed for B&J back - Help

    Can you provide pictures and measurements?

    Jon
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    Re: Anyone ever made a focusing hood?

    Some people attach the bag bellows on the back of Sinar to view.

    Jon
  25. Re: Please help identify this ANSCO camera. Only 4 Photos...

    It is a built-in rail inset into the long bed of the camera. Slides backward.

    Jon
  26. Re: Is there a good low cost scanner for under $100

    oops meant Epson 4870.

    Jon
  27. Thread: Bosscreen?

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    Re: Bosscreen?

    Usually, it says BOSSCREEN on it.

    Jon
  28. Re: Is there a good low cost scanner for under $100

    The Epson 3200 scanner is very good as well as the 4180. Should be available used for $50-100.

    Jon
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    Re: Betax No. 4 lensboard size?

    That is probably correct, but like I say you can go a few mm larger just to maker sure it fits in.

    Jon
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    Re: Betax No. 4 lensboard size?

    The hole will need to be large enough to clear the raised shoulder of the flange that sticks out the back of the flange into the hole. The flange is mounted to front of the lensboard. The diameter of...
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    Re: Pony Premo No. 6 missing parts

    Ah, I believe you are correct that there is a hidden single sided clamping mechanism. So long ago, I confused it with the Cycle Poco, which is just a simple screw.

    Jon
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    Re: Needing new(er) computer

    CS3 will run. Check out the Dell refurb Ultrasharp series monitors. Nice IPS monitors for great price. I think under $200. Keep checking back at the Dell website. They go in and out of stock...
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    Re: Help needed to identify Ansco camera

    I believe it is a unique type of back for this camera, but sometimes found on ebay.

    Jon
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    Re: Help needed to identify Ansco camera

    Here's another:
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    Re: Help needed to identify Ansco camera

    Hi, it is a 5x7 camera. Seems to be missing its reversible ground glass spring back. You can view the Agfa Ansco catalog at cameraeccentric.com.

    Jon

    here is a photo of the one I had:
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    Re: Pony Premo No. 6 missing parts

    Yes, do check it. The shim is a focusing shim to move the ground glass back a bit. Of course you remove the shim before inserting the film holder. I just built one up by sandwiching various...
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    Re: Pony Premo No. 6 missing parts

    Hi, I had a premo many years ago. The back is interesting because it allows for tilt and swing or any combination of movements by pushing or pulling. The front pin is supposed to tighten down on the...
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    Re: Lens Flange? Rack and pinion?

    The iris type doesn't grip too well until it is closed down a bit, ie can be tightened down.
    Sorry, don't have those particular sizes... Just a mm or so off!

    Jon
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    Re: Lens Flange? Rack and pinion?

    If you can measure them, put a wanted to buy ad here on the classifieds. I have a bunch of miscellaneous flanges and others do also. Plus you can find them on ebay, but they are expensive.

    Jon
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    Re: Lens Flange? Rack and pinion?

    You can have flanges made by skgrimes.com. What size flanges do you need?

    Jon
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