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    grafmatics

    Could anybody give me an idea of how much to pay for a grafmatic these days?.

    Something in good shape
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    Re: Grafmatic : Pros and Cons?

    I have accumulated a total of 60 of these things.I had more but I have kept only the pristine ones .I simply kept the septums for replacement and threw the rest away.
    I found that if you are careful...
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    Re: I'm opening a (physical) photo gallery

    So, good luck it is

    Luis
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    Re: I'm opening a (physical) photo gallery

    Do not do it.
    I had a beautiful gallery ,for Photography only, for ten years.
    We had great photographers and worked like a dog all that time.
    Never made any money.
    It is not worth it.
    Save your...
  5. Re: Linhof Technika, China Right angle reflex hood, Exprience?

    I bought one and it is no good at all.
    Some chinese large ormat camera devices are good
    this one is not.
    Difficult to go from verical to horizontal and unstable.

    I would strongly advice against...
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    Re: wanting a panoramic camera

    I guess I meant 400T
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    Re: wanting a panoramic camera

    If you already have good lenses then the Shen Hao is your best choice.
    I have the 6x17 and I am getting the 6x24.
    It works quite beautifully, full movements and very light and portable.
    I use a...
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    Re: night photography with Portra 160

    Hi Al,

    Thank you for the reply ,interesting but a bit convoluted for me.
    Could you just give me some clear examples?.
    City lights buildings etc how many seconds for what exposure
    Darker...
  9. Re: Anyone ever try to 'trick out' a Toyo Field lens board for architectural subjects

    EAT THE HAND!! EAT THE HAND!!

    That little "tilt trick" results in some totally awsome rise! I use it with a three-way pan head, and it's very fast to do it. To make it really fast, put a bubble...
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    night photography with Portra 160

    Does anybody have a good table of exposures for urban night photography with Portra 160 on 4x5 format?

    I would appreciate it.

    Thanks Luis
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    120 roll film back for 8x10 camera

    Some time ago I saw an add on Ebay for a 120 roll film back for a 8x10 camera but I can not find it any more.
    Does anybody know ?
    I am pretty certain it was from China

    Thank you very much.
    ...
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    Re: new polaroid 8x10

    I have both but I am using the latest model of the Polaroid
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    new polaroid 8x10

    I have finished using my first two boxes of 8x10 polaroid from the Impossible Project people.
    I like the tonality and overall quality of the film but I have had trouble getting even processing....
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    210 or 240 lens

    I would like to know if there is a lens in the 210 to 250 range that could be mounted on a Copal 0.

    Thanks

    Luis
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    Re: Eleanor Callahan RIP

    I saw a Callahan retrospective in Paris two years ago and besides the marvelous quality of his work the thing that one took away was Mrs Callahan . All about her from her lovely figure to her...
  16. Re: Shen-Hao TFC810A - experience anyone???

    I have one ,had it for several years.
    It is a fine camera, works well, is light and portable and overall the lens choice with its bellows fits my work well.
    It is a keeper and a good price.

    Luis
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    Re: 8x10 night work

    Nice work.
    I would like a little more detail.
    It looks like he uses fairly wide lenses and color negative film.
    Is this correct?

    Thanks Luis
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    Re: Nikon 90mm SW f8

    Love my Nikkor 90mm one of the best and most used lenses that I have.
    All Nikkor lenses are very good and do not require center filters.

    Luis
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    Hirosi Sugimoto technique

    Could someone explain to me what is meant by use the "double infinity"technique that Mr Sugimoto uses for the architectural work?

    Thanks

    Luis
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    Re: New Linhof 3D Micro Leveling Head

    How much is this puppy?
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    Re: Cambo Reflex Viewfinder question

    I use them all the time.
    I have bought two of those chinese items one straight the other right angle.They work as expected and in general well enough to avoid the dark cloth.
    For very fine focusing...
  22. Re: 8x10 instant film is coming back via Impossible.

    They are misleading at best.
    All the talk about bringing 8x10 back and all they are doing is selling bad outdated film.
    As it is it will be worthless with bad blue cast due to red dye fading.
    I...
  23. Re: When will you give up large format and switch completely to digital?

    So what is the point on this question?
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    Venice in January

    I am planning a trip to Venice next January, possibly two weeks.
    I would like some advice for hotels that are nice but not overpriced and not too far out of the way.

    Thanks Luis
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    Re: Monolights

    Thank you everybody for the responses.
    I ended buying two Photogenic Power Monolights 2500 in a kit
    They are wonderful and work great.
    They are good value for the money.

    Thank you Luis
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    Monolights

    My Paul Buff monolights have failed me again for the third time so it is time to replace them.
    Any suggestions as to what is good and reliable these days?

    I would appreciate brands and comments...
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    Re: Jean Michel Berts

    I have all his books and I must say I like the images.
    One should not dwell too much on technique ,it is the image that counts.
    But since we are on the subject I simply can not believe these images...
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    Re: Buyer Beware

    These things happen everywhere.
    I had a recent problem in this forum buying an item.
    You can not trust anybody.

    Luis
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    Re: lens advice

    Both bust mostly coverage
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    lens advice

    What would be the smallest modern 90mm lens to cover 4x5 well?

    Thanks Luis
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    Copal 1 protection

    I recently purchased a convertible 210mm lens in Copal 1.This has proven a very good and useful lens for me but I am concerned about exposing the Copal 1 blades when I remove the front element...
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    Re: Copal 3

    Thanks .
    How do I tell if it is the S variety or not?
    Sorry for my ignorance.

    Luis
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    Copal 3

    Could somebody tell me the exact thread size for the Copal 3?
    I need to place a filter in front to protect the blades since I only have a cell in the back for this lens I am using.

    Thank you very...
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    Re: f stops

    Ok Cool
    I will do that.

    Luis
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    f stops

    I have a single cell of an old Taylor Hobson lens that I have mounted on a copal 3 shutter.It has a nice bokeh and works well.I have guestimated a focal length of about +/_ 150mm.
    My question is how...
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    remounting old lenses

    I need a recommendation for who does remounting of old lenses into modern shutters other than SK Grimes they are way too expensive and take for ever.

    I would pre:) fer somebody with who you had...
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    8x10 lens

    Which old or new lens will provide the widest coverage for 8x10?
    I am not interested on manufacturers specs but in somebody's personal
    experience based in actual use.
    90mm Nikkor?
    127mm...
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    Re: travel by car Houston to new york

    Thanks everybody

    Luis:)
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    travel by car Houston to new york

    I am planning a photo road trip from Houston to New york.
    I would love to hear any suggestions for any places that are a "must" to stop along the way.
    I am mostly interested in architectural and...
  40. Re: SSSXL110 or SW115; Which lens has a wider luminance circle?

    I have the Schneider 110 and last week used it with a Wehman camera. It covers the 8x10 fully with no vignetting. I used a tiny , may be 10mm shift, because it is all the bellows allow and it worked...
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