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    which lens for life

    I would choose my Schneider Super Angulon 110/5.6 XL.
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    ANyone used a Schneider SA38/5.6 XL ?

    I am thinking of a Schneider SA 38/5.6 XL for my Arca Swiss F 6x9. I was wonderi ng if anyone has used this wide lens for 6x9 and can provide some insights both good and if applicable bad.

    Mike
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    Inkjet negatives for contact printing

    Most people having excellent results with the Inkjet printers are using Pictorico OHP Film. I have seen both platinum and silver prints made with this stuff. It is clear and does a great job.
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  4. "B&W" magazine says No to digital photographs

    As a board member of a Photographic Museum I have to say that Rasmussen is being very short sighted and doing his magazine a disservice. We regularly show work by many traditional and digital ...
  5. "B&W" magazine says No to digital photographs

    What is Rasmussen going to do whan he realizes that this years Pulitzer Prize winning image is most likely going to be a digital image?

    If he publishes it, his credibility will be reach much...
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    Film is Dead!

    Geez, when I finish shooting I just love the feel of negatives in my hand as I load them onto reels or into tanks. The pyro sloshing around my fingers, slowly seeping into my skin through small...
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    Arca swiss WA belows

    I own the leather w/a bellows and use it with my Super Angulon 58XL up through my SS 210 XL. I owned the synthetic and sold it as the leather is more flexible and will work with the 210 where I...
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    Micrometric Orbix ?

    Mark,

    I have an Arca Swiss F-Line Micrometric. First let me tell you it is a very convenient feature.

    I ordered mine with a 6x9 front and a 6x9 rear. I also have a 4x5 rear conversion that...
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    Polaroid Type 55 Discontinued ... not

    I clear all of my Type 55 P/N Negs in Perma Wash. A lot easier than mixing up Sodium Sulfite and dealing with the smell.

    Mike
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    Large Format Workshop w/ George DeWolfe

    The Palm Beach Photographic Workshops is offereing a Large Format Workshop with George DeWolfe the weekend of March 1-3. The following link outlines the worksho ps offered this spring.
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  11. Arca-Swiss F Line vs. Wisner Technical Field

    Eric,

    I use two LF cameras. An Arca Swiss F-Line Metric Orbix and a Ebony SV45U. Obviously the Arca is a monorail and the Ebony is a folding field camera. I use both for landscapes and studio...
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    Eyes Laser Surgery

    To answer you question in a single sentence ...... Do not take the chance. I did, and I am one of the people that suffer from the advertised side effects.

    I had the Lasik surgery performed...
  13. American flags everywhere - end of architectural photography as we know it?

    Hello Sandy,

    You wrote:

    "Before the attacks, I felt somewhat the same way about the increased appearance of those stupid dribble lights and colorful cartoon flags on houses and big redundant...
  14. Questions regarding George DeWolfe in View Camera mag

    Folks,

    First, let me say that until you have seen a well made quadtone piezo print all the nonsense about injkjet prints not coming close to the tonal range of silver or platinum is in the words...
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    film scanning

    In addition to Kami you can use Prazio Anti-Newton Oil. The Prazio version is a bit thicker (not as messy as it does not run as much) and evaporates just a bit slower. The upside is that it leaves ...
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    the best scanning service in the country

    I would honestly have to say that West Coast Imaging has a superb reputation for scanning. Perhaps the premier group in the country (USA).

    Mike
  17. Liability Concerns About Photographing Buildings

    Perhaps a bit late, but I finally found the section in the US Copyright Law that pertains to your situation.....

    Mike

    ------------------------------------------------------------ 120. Scope of...
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    Scanning questions

    Yaakov,

    I do a significant amount of drum scanning. One thing that I almost always do is scan my negatives (color or B&W) at the highest native optical resolution of the scanner at a 1:1 size....
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    Densitometer Question?

    Richard,

    About 6 months ago I went 100% digital and sold my X-Rite 811 color densitometer. It was a great unit. They sell used on Ebay for around $800-1200. New they are over $3K.

    The Palm...
  20. Piezography: Ansel Adams and the inkjet print

    Recently I too a Piezography print made on the Epson 7000 to Tomas Lopez at the University of MIami. Tom I believe is the Chair of the Fine Art department although it may be Art History Department....
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    Background Wall for Hanging Photos

    Mark,

    Hey, no problem. The majority of my clients do not listen to me either.... ;-)

    On the other side of the coin I must tell you that in my own home I have a gallery wall of fine B&W...
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    Background Wall for Hanging Photos

    Oh no, don't do it!

    Ansul Adams may have been a great photographer by some standards but obviously he was a lousy architect or interior designer.

    Art is important, it should be showcased...
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    6x9 vs. 4x5 In todays digital world?

    Glenn,

    Thank you for your insights into your use of the 6x9 Arca Swiss. Obviously from your point of view the 6x9 works well for your type of working style.

    My point in this thread was to...
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    6x9 vs. 4x5 In todays digital world?

    Some interesting points are raised. I guess the biggest problem is I read a few point of view on other lists and start thinking. Thinking can be a dangerous thing.

    In all reality, I love...
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    6x9 vs. 4x5 In todays digital world?

    An interesting question....

    In today's world of drum scanning and digital printing does using a 4x5 for arch itecture and landscape work over a 6x9 make any sense. With high quality drum sc ans,...
  26. Liability Concerns About Photographing Buildings

    Brian Ellis wrote

    "A house as such can't, as far as I know, be copyrighted " Objection - Form

    Brian,

    Yes, a "house" can be copyrighted by an architect with respect to it's design and the...
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    What is a Arca Swiss MicroMetric?

    Thanks Jeff, I was sure that someone knew the answer.

    -Mike
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    What is a Arca Swiss MicroMetric?

    This afternoon someone asked me what a 4x5 Arca Swiss Micro Metric is. I was baf fled as I never heard of one. I am familiar with the F-Line Metric and the Orbix , but never heard of an Arca Swiss...
  29. Liability Concerns About Photographing Buildings

    Sandy,

    It will be interesting to hear from you on how you ultimately make out with respect to this issue.

    Take a look at the copy right statute on the US Copyright Office web page. I assume...
  30. Liability Concerns About Photographing Buildings

    Sandy,

    As always the first thing you should do is contact a intellectual property attorney for a clear reading on the issue. Second, as an Architect I can tell you that the US Copyright Statute...
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    LF magazines - which are best?

    I think we all agree that there are a number of fine publications available, but ceratinly the LF nich is not as rich with offerings as we would all like.

    I find the following list of bi-monthly...
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    T-Max Readyload - Great Experience

    Cal,

    I had my local shop order them for me. I paid $38 a box. Perhaps B&H or Calumet will be selling them a bit cheaper, but I needed them for a trip and did not have time to shop around.

    I...
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    T-Max Readyload - Great Experience

    Sal,

    I fully understood your intention on not performing further tests at this time.

    I think that it would be a great asset if the Polaroid holder proved to be an excellent platform for...
  34. A lens better than the Super Symmar 110 XL !!!

    Here is the data on this lens. It is part of Schneiders Digital lens offering.

    Effective Focal Length f' 119.9 Relative Aperture f/No 5.6 Front Focal Length sF -93.2 Principal Plane (object...
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    T-Max Readyload - Great Experience

    Sal,

    Could you explain the technical aspects of the Ebony fresnel on the lens side of the ground glass and how it might affect focussing? I am not at all familiar with the technical...
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    T-Max Readyload - Great Experience

    I have visually inspected my film and can see no problem with the Polaroid holder exposed images. I have drum scanned two T-Max 100 Single Readyload negatives, one shot in the Kodak Holder and one...
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    T-Max Readyload - Great Experience

    I njust got back from a trip to the southwest USA. I shot 4 boxes (80 sheets) of the new single sheet Kodak T-Max 100 Readyloads. I used my Kodak holder as well as my Polaroid holder. (Approx 20 were...
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    Circle of Scanner Confusion...

    I purchase Kami Mounting fluid (KMF) from a local distributor in Ft. Lauderdale. I believe you can also buy it from some of the national distributors. One in particular is IT (Image Technologies) ...
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    Circle of Scanner Confusion...

    I believe that either George DeWolfe is or has written an article for one of the recent publication on the Epson 1680 scanner. I am told that for LF negatives it does a very admirable job....
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    Horseman folding binocular viewer

    Steve,

    At the urging of Danny Burke I ordered a Horseman Folding Bino Viewer. It has been a great decision. The viewer is very compact, folds nicely and has made my LF workflow much more...
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