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Thanks for the chuckle, actually several chuckles! Sounds like I have lots of screwups to still make. They say you aren't a real cowboy til you've fallen off your horse 100 times. How many blown...

Things I’ve learned

1. Never trust the darkslide “lock”

2. If I’m going to shoot predawn, I need to start wearing a watch again.

3. If the darkslide hangs while trying to insert after a...

Medium Density Fiberboard. (sawdust and glue)

If I submit proof of a recent root canal, can I get a pass on this one...?

Well, I (finally) received a credit memo from Adorama, refunding my purchase in total, including shipping. The funds have not yet cleared my cc.

The reason given on the memo for the credit is,...

According to the "listing" the scanner is new, in stock, and comes in retail packaging, with all cables, software, and the fluid mount accessory . The shipping for the unit was $29.77, for a grand...

So I actually got out and shot some film with my "new" Cambo, and amazingly, I didn't (completely) suck. I took the chromes home last night to scan a couple and post here with questions, and with...

David,
Thanks for the model info. That is a huge help.
Yes, the bellows is (are?) separating from the frame, and the frame is easily removed, and as Nick says, sliding the frame retaining...

While the remains of my Tech V are working their way back East on a slow truck, I've been looking for another camera. While I do think I would like to get another Technika, I'm certainly not...

Well, if you don't want to look like your preparing to abandon ship, You might want to try out a Skillers. After all, you are carrying your "tools", right? Plenty of room in those side pockets for...

Sure wish this thread had started back in May before I ordered my Tech V from them. It maight have saved me the grief I'm going through now. The busted to pieces Tech is on its way back to Adorama...

Rider, FWIW, this is the first problem I have had with them as well. But why did they have to screw THIS one up?

Ohhhh, yeah. I've already beat myself up for not spending the extra $40 to get it here in two days....

Yup.

I was rather stressed last night, wondering if I was going to get into a finger-pointing battle between Adorama and UPS with me left in the middle holding the bag, or camera, as it were. My...

OK, I see it all clearly now.... I have joined the Support Group From Hell!!!:)

I come into this forum to inquire as to what film I should use, as I am planning on having my processing done for...

Bob,

In hindsight, I believe the driver knew there was damage to the contents of the box when he delivered it. He came up to the doorholding the box by both sides, with the electronic "signing...

Well, I am both amazed and pleasantly surprised. I was on the phone with Adorama at 6:30 Pacific time this morning. I explained the situation, and was told to pack the camera up and return it to them...

Hope this works...

- And it is absolutely thrashed. All four rear standard extension studs are sheared off, the bellows are ripped, The rear latch is broken off, and one of the rear standard locking screws is sheared...

Dang, hit the "send" before I was through.

r.e.,

All three. I would like to get a nice scanner, but right now I'm reeling a little from gearing up with camera hardware, so the scanner will have...

Donald, Nice job, throw logic and budget into the mix...:) Eventually I think I will process my own film, but for now, I'm trying to not bite off more than I can chew.

Oren, yes, the first LF...

Doug, I PM'd you.

CG, I shot 35mm in the late 70s-early 80s, and what I have retained from that wouldn't fill a thimble.

I am planning on using my Nikon digital to bracket, and try and narrow down my exposure...

Hmmmm, lots of food for thought.

I do plan on talking to the folks at Ivey today. I’m going to follow the suggestions in other threads about asking if they have any empty film boxes available,...

Noob Qs'

Ok, so my Technika will be here tomorrow, and I plan on spending the rest of the week getting to know the camera, eg; set it up, focus, run through checklist, take the "shot", zero out,...

Alan,

Do you use the reciprocity failure calculator in Photoassist, and if so, is it accurate?

Yes, I am happy, and excited to start shooting, but I confess that with the LF language I'm learning, I feel like I have a neon "sucker" sign over my head when I walk into a shop. If you were to ask...

Doug, I was down at Rainier/Dicks last Friday for their "garage sale" and didn't see much in the way of LF anywhere. Do you need the secret password? I also asked about a Bogen-Manfrotto 410, as...

Nick, I took the #1 lensboard, because my camera is not coming with any, and the seller didn't have a #0. I figure I'll have a use for it sooner or later. I did check KEH, but the closest they have...

-Newbies post "Did I get a good deal" on this, that or the other. ( You see where this is going?...)

In anticipation of the arrival of my Tech V, I went shopping. ( Pregnant pause while the more...

Thanks for the nice compliment, but just because I have good taste in equipment, doesn't mean I know how to use it:)

I just missed a 545i on the Big Auction Site yesterday. Damn work got in the...

Steve, this should make you happy:), I bought your book and just received it via USPS yesterday, and the other two are on hold at my library, along with Stroebels' "View Camera Technique". I have...

Hi, all.

I found this forum during my research into LF. I have so much to learn. I used to shoot 35mm back in the late 70s early 80s, then fell out of it til I got back into photography with...

Ahhhh! Big help! Thank you very much for the quick replies. The outfit I was looking at got snatched up by another..... *sigh...* the search continues. I'm sure I'll have other questions along the...

Having made the decision to augment my kit with LF, ( I currently use Nikon) I have embarked on the quest for ( most likely) a Linhof Technika IV or V. I am eyeing an outfit in Germany, and am...