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Grab ‘em while you can!
Lee apparently still sells a cap for this purpose:
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Nice article showcasing Jim Becia’s work in the latest issue (279) of On Landscape. Beautiful work Jim, as always.
Bob
I think that such lenses were originally sold as either a single 600mm focal length, a two-lens set (600/800), or a three-lens set, with shutters marked appropriate to the set. Likely you have a set...
Turnkey system does exist: https://heritage-digitaltransitions.com/film-scanning-kit/ coupled with https://heritage-digitaltransitions.com/dt-atom-entry-level-digitizer/
The links above don't...
Exclusively E6, with scan to digital print. B&W has never been my thing.
Bob
dave4242, did you end up getting reservations? I'm also going late February. Keeping my fingers crossed about road conditions. Shafer Trail Road is currently closed, though Potash Road is open.
Bob
The suggestions about using a fingernail to make sure the film is actually under both rails at the open and of the film holder are all good.
But I'll also second Alan Klein's note in Post #16...
Definitely Do Not put your film in checked baggage.
I am traveling right now with film, and have used most of the suggestions above at one point or another. I shipped some film ahead of time to a...
I would suggest a high-quality tape such as 3M VHB (Very High Bond) tape. Many types available, but for...
I have 4x5 and 8x10 Arca Swiss cameras. Regarding the rail choice, folding or telescoping, there are a couple of considerations. In packing an Arca, both standards slide onto a single rail unit. That...
I asked about this on an overlanding forum I frequent. Someone replied that they did the White Rim in both February and August and neither time had any issues with mice. They had heard of others...
It may well be chalked up to operator error, but I've had the same issue with my Arca Swiss 4x5 and 8x10. It's easy to insert the holder from the wrong side in the heat of the moment when the light...
I was editing my post to include lens wraps while you replied. Gave a link to some; B&H likely also sells them (but I didn't check)
Bob
Hi,
Many use a traditional dark cloth, but I prefer the BTZS Focus Hood https://viewcamerastore.com/products/4x5-btzs-focus-hood-dark-cloth. The link is for a 4x5 camera size, but other sizes...
I use an Arca Swiss Cube with my 8x10 (also AS, so around 10 lbs.). The geared movements are sweet, but come at a price as you note - though if you are used to them on smaller cameras, it might be...
Adam,
No special talents required...
Telephotos need less belows extension than the indicated focal length. The Nikon 360 tele requires roughly 260mm extension (for infinity focus) while the...
Jim,
I had one go sticky on me. After that I tried storing it unrolled, but the stickiness never went away. Never seemed to loose light tightness though. I eventually replaced the tent with...
That’s a great start. So glad to see young photographers enjoying large format film.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Bob
Back in 2017 I was able to correspond with Arca-Swiss via the following email address:
support@arca-swiss.com
Bob
Very interesting. Thanks for posting the link.
I mount a separate adapter ring to each lens and leave it permanently attached. For me, it's just one less thing to fiddle with when setting up. Lee makes (or used to make) a plastic ~100mm cap to go...
Nice website. Congratulations on finally getting it done!
Bob
The drive from Jasper to Banff along the the Icefields Parkway is not to be missed. One of the most spectacular drives on the continent.
Someone already mentioned Yoho National Park; Kootenay...
The rules under the FS section explicitly mention that if an item has not been sold in 30 the OP can close it and reopen a new post.
Seems like the same ought to be true for WTB. Is it? Maybe I...
Very nice! I like the abstract shapes in this one
Bob
Depends on the print...
Some are best viewed in total darkness :)
Bring more film than you think you'll need:)
Bob
Yes.
I can't check right now, but IIRC the correct side to insert from is the one with the little round pull thing that is used to secure the reflex viewer. If yours is like mine, the correct...
Could possibly be that you are inserting the file holder from the wrong side? On my Arca Swiss there is the correct side, and then there is the other side :( I had a few leaks (can't say for sure if...
Jim,
You're killin' me. I need to get back out that way. Lovely shot of one of my favorite locations.
Bob
Where to begin...
First, do you have a special reason to fly into LAX? If not, I might suggest flying into Las Vegas instead. Most of your destinations are well to the east of LA, so having a...
The OP already has experience with 4x5 and has a credible body of work, so I’m not sure why the jump to 8x10 should pose significant problems. Sure, there are some differences in things such as...
That will reduce the appearance of dust in blue-sky regions?
I shoot transparency film, and areas of light blue sky seem to have orders of magnitude more dust than elsewhere in the image. Probably not really, but it is just so much more obvious there. I have...
Peter,
I use the BTZS hood: http://www.badgergraphic.com/opencart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=675 and have been happy with it.
Bob
I use a series 3 for both 4x5 and 8x10 (both Arca Swiss, so not super light but not heavyweights either). When I got the 8x10 I bought a series 5 for it, but almost always opt for the lighter weight...
Very nice Jim, especially the second one. Factory Butte is a fascinating subject.
Bob
I could not see the attachment, but in a previous post you listed 4Gb of memory. That’s not a large amount in today’s world. And storage space is not the same as memory. Memory may be a factor in...
I've never used E100VS, but it probably does not have less range than Velvia 50. Here are a couple of images from Big Bend on Velvia 50, taken a few years ago in May. If you are staying at the...