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    Re: Tips on loading 8x10

    You should look into one of the larger Harrison changing tents. I lowed up to 12 holders in there at one time with no problems.
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    Re: Ebony 8x10

    I had a specially made SLW with an extra 100mm of bellows (to accommodate a 450mm lens). I had no problem with using my Nikon 150mm lens with it and movements were pretty easy. If you like using...
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    Re: Storm Case

    In the 4th photo, there is a hole drilled just outside of the handle for the hasp of a small TSA lock.
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    Re: Which kind of foam for lens case ?

    I the place is a foam shop, tell them that you want open cell gray foam for a camera case and they will know what you are talking about. I had mine custom cut for the lenses. You will need to let...
  5. Re: I'm interested to know ...do most people keep a cable release attached to each le

    I do. I find that it makes a huge difference in time of changing lenses.
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    Re: Switzerland

    I forgot to include advice as to which month would be better for scenery and access. Thanks.
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    Switzerland

    I have about 10 days available to me in either September or October and would like some ideas of locations in Switzerland. I am mainly interested in mountain landscapes. I will be on my own but...
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    Re: New Pano threat !

    This one is a 4 x 10 of Multnomah Falls in Oregon. I was waiting on the lower lookout for several minutes for the throngs of people to move off the bridge up above with no luck. An older gentleman...
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    Re: How about a new color landscape thread?

    Great work everyone. It is inspiring me to break out the camera and start planning for spring.

    Here are a couple of mine. Monument Valley and an Oregon Coast Lighthouse
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    Re: Bag or Case for Ebony SW810?

    Try an f/64 backpack. That was the only one big enough to fit my Ebony 8x10.
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    Epson 3800

    I know that it is not possible to use roll paper with this printer, but can you cut roll paper to larger than 22" and feed it in as sheet paper? Thanks.

    Randy
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    Re: 450mm on 4x5?

    I have the Fuji 450 and it is one of my favorite lenses for 4x5. There are many times that you just need that extra reach. Since I bought the lens several years ago, I have always made sure that...
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    Zion Conditions

    I am thinking of braving the heat and heading down to Zion and vacinity on July 30th. One thing that will determine where I actually go is the water conditions. Does anyone know if there is still...
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    Our best wishes to you in this impossible time.
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    Re: Picture Post

    Yes, the polarizer was used on all of them.
  16. Thread: Acros

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    Re: Acros

    I am on IE 7 and have an email in to Jim at Midwest.
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    Acros

    I am trying to order some Acros loose sheet film from Megaperls, but cannot get the Paypal transaction to go through. I keep getting an error message at the end of the transaction telling me that I...
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    Re: Recessed Lens Boards

    I have the SV45ti and an 80mm lens. It will just barely focus at infinity without going to the wide angle settings for the camera. I bought a recessed board from Jim at MPEX and it works great. I...
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    Re: 4x5 Camera Question

    E-- You are not the only one that does not like the Techs. The newer ones seem so overengineered as to seem fiddly to me. Long live the Ebonys.
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    Re: Newbie help!

    So, are you the proud owner of this camera? I happened to see the end of the auction and the prices more than doubled in the last minute of the auction.
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    Re: 4x5 Camera Question

    If the lens is small enough, I know that the Linhof Technika allows you to store the lens in place. Otherwise, check out the non-folding Ebonys.
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    Re: Newbie help!

    Given what you shoot, I would agree that, given the price, this is not a bad way to get into LF. As for lenses and film holders, check with Jim at Midwest Photo (mpex.com) and he can set you up. ...
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    Re: Newbie help!

    If you are going to be doing lots of field shooting, then a field camera is obviously better, unless you want to do a fair amount of architectural shooting in which case this camera would serve you...
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    Re: Newbie help!

    Also, unless you are going to develop yourself, you should anticipate between $5 and $7 a sheet for development.
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    Re: Newbie help!

    It really depends on what you intend on shooting, and how much money you want to spend to get into large format. It looks to be a great price for the equipment, but you should expect the price to...
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    California Oaks

    I am trying to decide on a trip for the second week of September and thought of the hills with the Oaks in California. I have been through northern CA several times and driven by those hills, but am...
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    Re: Picture Post

    Not a deep red, but a polarizer and a dark orange filter.
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    Picture Post

    Just thought I would post a few pics here from Eastern Washington taken over the past few days. It was good to go to somewhere totally different from the coast and rainforests that I am used to...
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    Re: Ebony SV45U Base Plate - Poor Design?

    Steve,

    Good to know. Every Ebony that I have ever had had the 2 tripod mount holes.
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    Re: Ebony SV45U Base Plate - Poor Design?

    Dan,

    Have you considered taking it to a machine shop and having a second hole tapped in the metal base plate?
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    Re: Ebony SV45U Base Plate - Poor Design?

    Dan,

    One of the other advantages of having a longer QR plate is that if you have the bellows fully extended, you can move the camera mount up further to balance out the greater extension and...
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    Re: Ebony SV45U Base Plate - Poor Design?

    I have the SV45Ti and it has 2 mounting holes in the bottom. I use a Markins PL-15 plate (Arca style) that has slots to mount it in both mounting holes. Mine is rock solid. In the RRS stock, I...
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    Re: 80mm XL and Ebony SV45ti

    Universal bellows are coming, so that should ease the movement situation, but I was hoping to avoid having to reposition the front standards to the wide angle position. I was hoping that the...
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    80mm XL and Ebony SV45ti

    I just got this lens today and when mounted on a flat board, I can't seem to draw the bellows in enough to focus at infinity without hitting the back swing/shift plate. Anyone figured out how to use...
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    Poll: Re: Eastern Washington Meeting?

    Dan,

    Any not to miss areas that I should be looking for around Colfax?

    Randy
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    Poll: Re: Eastern Washington Meeting?

    I am tentatively planning on being there the week of June 18th to do some shooting. Would love to get together with some locals who know the area. Looking for scenics.

    Randy
  37. Re: Best Vantage Points for Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge

    With respect to the bridge climb, I did it a few months ago and forget about bringing the camera. After you put on your special climbing suit, you have to go through a metal detector to insure that...
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    Re: New 155-165mm Wide Angle For 8"X10".

    Count me in, depending on coverage and price. I have the Nikon 150 but would like something lighter.
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    Re: Markins Q3 Emille Ball Head

    I have a Markins M20 left handed version that I use with an Ebony 8x10. It works great so long as you keep the tension set high enough. With the tension set high, I can move the camera in any...
  40. Re: Ideal tripod head for both large format and 35mm

    For my money, you can't beat a Markins. I use mine for both 35mm and 8 x 10 and it holds both perfectly.
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