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I an in the process of reviving a B9180 . I have owned it for some time, but it has been stored for 5 years or so.
I would like to get it running to use or maybe sell.
The first problem is ink. ...

The zone VI camera (the version in the video) are virtually identical to your Wisner with one major exception. The Wisner bellows are FAR superior to the Zone VI, IMHO. The bellows on my friend's...

Larry,
Not really easier to use, but I had a small problem with moving the camera slightly when inserting the film holder. Not really a big deal but annoying. A friend had a Zone VI with a bail...

If your Wisner is anything like mine, I had a problem with the front standard. The slider that holds your lensboard in place was held on by 2 small screws which had the annoying habit of loosening...

Hey all,

We can get some pretty cold weather in the upper midwest (-29F air temp last week) and over time I have found some things that seem to work for me. Hands-I use thin undergloves (at most...

I've taken to using antistatic bags that I get from a friend in the alarm buisness. They are used to wrap boards, etc for shipment. Any computer store that does some repair will have these on hand...

We wanted to take that road, however it was blocked with paving equipment. One of the workers told me that was their "staging area" and full of rockpiles, etc. so no soap for that. We did walk...

I just returned from a trip to Washington state with some days at Olympic NP.
Weather was very nice with ni rain-I'm told this is their "dry" season. We had a little time to visit Olympic while in...

Since I don't have a URL to post from, I'll post my image here rather than the memorial site. Please let me know if I can attach a picture at the memorial site.
I read that Ted liked old barns with...

Wish I could be there, but time and distance make it impossible. I will, however, participate in the THMW Iowa edition.

Dick Petersen
Clinton, Iowa

Even though I never met Ted personally, I have read his posts an this forum and his articles in View Camera magazine with great interest. He did advise me about a printer purchase (via e-mail)...

I have the 3047 head and the older (lighter gray) hexagonal plate. This has always been adequate for the field camera, but using the monorail it seemed a bit shaky. I purchased a new plate and that...

Maybe I'm juct lucky, but gaining accss to areas has rarely been a problem. I have been denied on occasion. Out here in the sticks(Iowa/Illinois) the objections that I have heard are (1) the owner...

For years I have been using the Bogen tripod head and a corresponding hexagonal plate on the camera for securing the camera to the tripod. Recently I have become the benificary of a 4x5 monorail and...

I use a hybrid blackjacket with my Tech 4. Originally I had the slightly oversize, but eventually settled on the 5x7 size. This is to my mind better as you have ample room for the tripod head(which...

One word of caution, pay attention to the shutter on the Super Angulon you are considering. Mine has the (much) older Syncro-Compur 00 shutter. Although mine works very well and seems to hold...

I went to visit my son in upstate New York a couple of weeks ago as an excuse to do some winter photography in New England. Bruce Barlow and Richard Ritter babysat myself and 2 other photographers...

the TSA website warns that their scanners can harm undeveloped film and advises that you place in the carry on or request a hand inspection. I was under the impression that film would be common...

I had an experience in Albany, NY just this week. The TSA inspector was determined to open the boxes of exposed, but undeveloped film from the weekend. I objected and got the supervisor to hand...

Use epoxy resin and hardener that is available at any marina that does boat repair or from any boatbuilding website, some woodworking stores may also stock it. Get some of the foam rollers to spread...

I have used a Black Jacket for about 9 months-the hybrid version. Much cooler in the heat than a regular (Zone vi) dark cloth and still flexible in cold weather down to -5 F last Sat. The stuff sack...

You could't really go wrong with a 135 or 150 from the big 4 (Schneider, Rodenstock, Nikon or Fuji) in a good shutter. Either FL will serve you well now and in the future. Personally, I would not...

Richard Ritter offers a modification for the lensboard latch that improves the stability and safety a lot. The screws kept backing out of mine making the lensboard really loose. Never did drop the...

As I am a moron about computer language, etc., could this run an a Palm or similar PDA device?

Thanks,
DP

If you are not using any wider than 90mm, you will not need a bag bellows as the regular wisner bellows are flexable enough to run out of lens coverage before they bind up. Any wider and you will...

I just got 2 shutters back from Flutot's today. The speeds were spot on and the CLA seemed to have been very well done. I would not hesitate to reccomend Carol's service.

DP

One more from frostbitten Iowa. How did we have all that hot air (politicians) in the state and snow at the same time? I would have liked to include more of the gate, but the phone company had the...

Since it is the season, perhaps some snow and/or ice pictures are in order. Here are some of my meager efforts
Pardon the low res-my leisure speed connection dictates small files
Linhof TK, fuji...

do you have a specific time frame you were thinking about?

DP

I actually have one of these 6.5" jobs..in a new style copal 1...that I aquired a couple of years ago as part of a 4x10 outfit. I was really thinking that I overpaid at the time, but if this lens...

Any chance one of these 4x5's would be available around Feb 1st for a hands on demo?

DP

I've been told by 2 reputible repair facilities that the #00 to #0 conversion is not reccomended. The cost involoved in machining the threaded rings and some machine work to the lens itself (to...

A couple of things I forgot,
1. aim for a pinhole diameter of about 0.2-0.3mm, with a focal length of about 50mm your exposures will not get too short.
2. laser cut pinholes are available for...

Walter,
see f295 website for lots of ideas concerning pinholes. Plenty of designs and some great photos too.
I made my pinhole using brass shim stock, but others have used aluminum foil. Use a...

Kev,
Personally, I use a Tech IV which was built in the late 50's. Still a very useful platform today. It has plenty of movements for me and allows the use of a 300mm lens. I have never replaced...

Is it possible to convert the knob front rise of the Tech IV to the ratchet mechanism on the Tech V? If so, would you please supply a repair facility to do this or directions so I could do this...

Personally, I like my Tech IV. For me, the camera has sufficent movements-this may not be true for everyone else however. But think about it-How many times could you use a 50-60 year old camera and...

The seperator in the picture is a bit deformed. Mine are more rectangular and grip the double track quite well. I have not had any problems with mine

Jet,
I actually have some rubber "clips" that were made by Unicolor to keep 4x5 film(or paper, I guess) from sliding in the grooves and overlapping. Of course, these are no longer available but you...

I have had my shot of bushmill's...will it be better in the morning?