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    Re: Cheap and cheerful shutter options?

    UPDATE: I have received the shutter, there is some vignetting but due to the HUGE image circle it won't even reach the image area I will be using. I am gonna buy one of those cheap Cokin knockoff...
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    Re: Cheap and cheerful shutter options?

    I saw a listing for a cheap electronic shutter with a 40mm pupil. Considering that my Germinar is 360/9, that would make the maximum opening 40mm anyway, no? So, all good?
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    Cheap and cheerful shutter options?

    Hello!

    I am making myself an 8x10 camera just for the heck of it. I already have a lens and some holders but the lens, a lovely barrel 360mm Zeiss Apo-Germinar has no shutter. The rear opening is...
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    Re: making wide angle lens for ulf camera

    www.surplusshed.com has the materials needed
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    Re: Successful Bellows Repair!

    Who said I have leaky bellows? I did repair them with tape and acrylic and I do check them before shooting. Once the pinholes start appearing these shall be replaced with brand new ones but since it...
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    Re: Successful Bellows Repair!

    Nothing is infinite, even those new fancy bellows will eventually rot. I have decided to spend less money on fancy gear and more on the materials, you know, actually go out and have fun shooting....
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    Re: Successful Bellows Repair!

    I have found black cloth tape made by Tesa to do the trick IF you don't use much movements or bellows draw, i.e. with a press camera. Otherwise I second what Bob said - you can't reverse decay. You...
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    Re: DIY LF film holder

    I already have a lens (360mm Apo-Germinar) that I got for free and I intend to shoot paper, x-ray film, whatever I can get my hands on. I have several well-equipped machine shops at the university so...
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    Re: DIY LF film holder

    Yes, that is the problem in my case - most of the things a lot of people consider affordable or cheap cost me a month or two's salary. No kidding. The cost of one ULF holder costs more than i spend...
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    Re: DIY LF film holder

    Well, I simply cant chip out half or more of my monthly salary for one measly holder.
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    Re: DIY LF film holder

    But what if you want to shoot an odd format. Or ULF. You seen the prices on holders of 8x10 inches and up? Im not made of money!
    Sorry for the rant, I have an ULF project at hand myself and I am in...
  12. Re: What length of bellow would you need for 12x20

    Find out the bellows draw required for the focal lenght at distance.
    http://www.kenleegallery.com/html/tech/bellows.php
    Should be over half a meter for headshots!
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    Re: Zeiss Jena DDR Apo-Germinar 360/9

    Thanks!

    The required bellows draw puts me off a bit but I'll figure something out.
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    Zeiss Jena DDR Apo-Germinar 360/9

    Hello!

    I just recently got my filthy hands on a beast of a lens - Apo-Germinar 360/9. Came with a flange and all. What can you tell me about this lens? It seems to cover a LOT!

    Edit: How much...
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    Re: Schneider Angulon 90mm 6.8 disassembly

    I have used an old caliper in lieu of a lens spanner with success.
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    Re: Looking for some CD-3 in Europe

    I am well aware of removing the remjet and processing it in C41, however proper processing yields in much finer grain and greater latitude so why settle with inferior results :)
    I have even tried...
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    Re: Looking for some CD-3 in Europe

    Thanks! I might know some people there who could forward it to me, as Silverprint does not post chemicals outside UK. All other ingredients are already on my way :)
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    Looking for some CD-3 in Europe

    Hello!

    This is not exactly LF related, more on the topic of photochemicals. Me and my friend wish to process ECN2 at home and this process relies on CD-3 developer. Now, Artcraft carries it at USA...
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    Re: Show off your camera!

    Lovely specimens you have!
    Yes, the Graphics are sturdy and reliable, those arent for just keeping on the shelf for showoffing and then maybe once-twice a year for some studio shots. They are for...
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    Re: Show off your camera!

    Here is my lovely '69 Crown Graphic (ex. crime scene camera) with the just as lovely Rodenstock 75mm Grandagon in an abandoned factory during a shoot. Also with me.
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    And here it...
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    Re: Show us your home made camera...

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    This is my little build, not exactly large format but does a great job. If you want more about details click here and hover around for descriptions.
    Story of the making and results can be...
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    Re: DIY camera and Lab in one.

    I saw a similar setup in the museum of photography in Tallinn (who is visiting Tallinn make sure to visit that museum!), those are sure interesting setups.
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    Re: Old Things,Farms,Barns,Buildings, Plus

    Some Epson Photo, can't honestly even remember which one, wasn't mine. But I set it at 1200dpi.
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    I have a Crown Graphic and that 75mm Grandagon works well for me. I just have to drop bed unless I am doing macro.
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    Keep your eyes open for Rodenstock Grandagon-N, 75mm. Got mine for 300€ and I absolutely love it.
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    Re: Old Things,Farms,Barns,Buildings, Plus

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    Old ship repair shop. Kodak Technical Pan @EI25, developed in Rodinal 1+125 for 11 minutes @20degC. Rodenstock Grandagon-N 75mm, wide open. Graflex Crown...
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    Re: X-ray film in Europe?

    Thanks! Much appreciated! Us archaic film shooters must stick together :)
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    Re: X-ray film in Europe?

    Could you please give me the contact information of this wonderful place? I am rather interested and would save a heap on shipping too since CZ is not very far!
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    Re: X-ray film in Europe?

    Yeap, tried those. Rip off Britain is well said!
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    X-ray film in Europe?

    Hello!

    I am quite interested in getting a box of X-Ray film for general shooting as it is cheap and I am both low on cash and new to LF. I have found many cheap sources of film in America but the...
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    Re: 8x10 grid request

    By printing it on transparency and using the transparency itself as a grid you open a whole new set of possiblilities. For example- masks, aspect ratio charts for cropping, leaving the center part...
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    Re: Crown Graphic bellows

    The mystery has been solved! The bellows I have are off a Super Graphic!
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    Re: Crown Graphic bellows

    I'll post to there whenever they accept me but this seems a lot more active forum.
    What I managed to determine in the meantime was that it is an early 1968 model.
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    Crown Graphic bellows

    Hi there!

    I am getting really confused here. I got myself a set of Crown Graphic bellows (as I were told by the kind gentleman who gave them to me) and I just acquired a nice Crown Graphic body....
  35. Re: What did you learn new lately? Anything photographic? We are all students!

    Thank you for the kind words!
    Can't blame you for not learning the language, takes a lifetime to master. Not the easiest one around either.
    All the best to you!
  36. Re: What did you learn new lately? Anything photographic? We are all students!

    Well, I am going to start studying Electrical Engineering at the university this fall so an electronic, high-speed behind-the-lens shutter will be surely retrofitted to whatever 4x5 I finally manage...
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    Re: DIY Flash Reflectors

    Call around movie theatres in your area, they might be decomissioning 35mm projectors, each of which has a sweet and tasty reflector bowl inside. I would give you one but the shipping would be...
  38. Re: What did you learn new lately? Anything photographic? We are all students!

    Randy, I actually started a thread about my current build in the DIY section a few days ago :)
    And my previous build looks like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/moribundworld/8962444804/
  39. Re: What did you learn new lately? Anything photographic? We are all students!

    I learned how to thread a rod/tap a hole. I will need this knowledge in fabricating parts for my camera. I am studying general machining on my own and if I am lucky I can take a class on it at the...
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    Re: DIY 4x5 camera build

    Thank you for the idea, I'll probably combine the part you referred to with the idea of cutting a small groove to make the light take several right angles on the darkslide side of the holder before...
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