I carry a Wisner 4x5, a Ries tripod, 2-3 lenses and this and that in the range of 2-15 kg. Good exercise.
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I carry a Wisner 4x5, a Ries tripod, 2-3 lenses and this and that in the range of 2-15 kg. Good exercise.
Assuming that you have to clean the outside surface, I would suggest that you first use dust-off, and then gently wipe the surface with a lens cleaning cloth (Schneider, Zeiss and other brands are...
Gossen Luna Pro SBC (sometimes with the spot attachment).
Be generous to yourself and get a Heliopan. You won't be sorry.
Hi,
I would like to know if it's possible to find IR film (4x5 and smaller formats) in Barcelona, Spain. Any addresses or other contact info will be appreciated. Thank you..
E. Zeybekoğlu
r.e.,
The Eczacıbaşı Virtual Museum covers only a few photographers. In addition to the ones I mentioned before, you may want to check out Ahmet Ertug (http://ahmetertug.com/index.html), who is a...
Hi,
Although the previously mentioned names are renowned photographers, I'd also like to point out Tahsin Aydogmus, who has recently put out an excellent b&w book on Haghia Sophia (6x7 and large...
I sometimes use a collapsible rubber lens hood. Otherwise, holding the dark slide over the lens is sufficient for shading.
Hi everyone,
The other day I realized that I had somehow overlooked a package of Xtol in my darkroom. The package is unopened and the expiration date on it is Feb 2008. Do you think I can safely...
I just can't imagine traveling with a tour company and trying to do LF. It'll be a series of frustrations and irritation.
That sounds strange. I used BPF200 with Fidelity and Toyo w/no problems before.
I cannot imagine not using any movements on a camera. What's the purpose of a view camera if you don't use movements? Well, yes, the image quality is another reason but movements, including shift,...
Hi everyone,
Here's my made-to-be-abused trusty Tenba. Its contents are more modest than some others displayed here but here we go. It houses my 4x5 camera, 2 Schneider babies and my good old...
No offense meant, but the question you pose is, in my opinion, irrelevant. As long as consumer capitalism is the dominant mode of living, the environment will continue to be polluted, the resources...
Have you considered Kinesis?
http://kgear.com/index.html
Wives and LF don't mix well:)
It gives you standard results; and it's a good meter.
"we must be from the dark ages!"
Surely there are degrees of darkness.
Wasn't there are a camera called Raja? I seem to remember something like that from the 1980s and 1990s.
With respect to your other questions I strongly recommend that in addition to the...
Great discovery, great story..
Yes, it's sad to see a company that you've grown up with fold up the tent. However, there is no need for despair. Just as the invention of the 35mm camera did not bring the end of what we today...
Here in Turkey I've learned my lesson that private carriers should be avoided. In my case this happened to be UPS but luckily they didn't cause any damage, other than asking for high fees. Therefore,...
Cyrus,
It would be interesting to see what reactions one might get by repeating this experiment in different countries.
Personally, I find so much emphasis on private property nauseating. I...
Hi everyone,
I just want to share my impressions of this loupe. Yesterday as I was shopping for some film I just took a quick look at the new Schneider loupes and was immediately disappointed...
Ken,
I agree with Eric. Polarizers are most effective when you use them with an angle. When used in the direction of the sun's rays, I find no effect at all.
Secondly, as a side point, I find...
Hi,
Could someone please indicate specifically what the difference is between Copal and Copal S? Thanks..
When new cameras and models of existing ones keep coming out we can't say LF is at a low. Furthermore, it is quite encouraging to see people designing new cameras. This means that film and other...
I have Fidelity & Toyo holders. Although the ones I have are all fine, I can tell the difference in quality between Fidelity and Toyo. The latter is better constructed and it even feels better. ...
May I suggest that you buy such critical pieces of equipment from only reputable dealers. Regards..
Does anybody know how it is spelled in Japanese (using Japaneses characters)?
As Walter Callahan says, it is difficult to understand why one tries to get away with spending necessities such as a good tripod. I would suggest that you don't sk.mp over that one. Both Ries and...
Let me make one correction to my previous post:
I answered the question assuming that smaller formats would be mostly digital in our day and age, although I myself still use silver. Other than...
1. Movements.
2. You can adjust your composition on the GG.
3. You obtain rich colors and tonality.
4. Instead of dealing w/bells & whistles you focus on (sorry for the pun) the composition.
5....
Ed,
I carry my 4x5 wooden camera, 2 lenses, a meter, a small number of filters, a scientific calculator (solar), a spare battery for my Gossen, a cable release, my dark cloth, a handy little bubble...
Fidelity holders are OK but TOYO is much better. You can feel the difference in quality as soon as you pick up one. Their dark slides also slide in & out smoothly. They're a bit more expensive...
Oren Grad:
"But which angle of view?" Well, I actually had the diagonal in mind, and my calculations were based on that.
Daniel Giger:
"I think there is a basic confusion about angle of view...
Greetings ladies and gentlemen:
I'd like to raise a few points regarding focal length and angle of coverage.
It is usually suggested that those of us switching from 35 mm to 4x5 multiply their...
I haven't experienced any increase in spam so far.
Do your best to avoid Cambridge.
I always have one in my bag I but don't always use it. I think I use it mostly with color film. Also I tend to use it more on my 35mm camera rather than on my 4x5. Cheers.