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    Machining filter threads

    ADG- You might want to ask this question here: http://www.practicalmachinist.com/
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    Important issues for WWW forums

    Kirk- I read your exchange on Mark Justice Hinton's site but I can't see where I can buy your book. Oh wait, here it is:
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    Jobo - what a deal! (a bit long)

    You did good. I've been playing the FeePay game to get my CPP-2 and 3010 and I paid a lot more than that.

    -Ben
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    which scanner - microtek 1800f or epson 4990

    I have the 1800f and have scanned 6x7 using the 6x9 carrier. It worked perfectly. One other advantage of the 1800f over the 4990 is the glass mount for 8x10 film. On this, you can scan any size by...
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    Phillips 11x14 camera

    Lou at PhotoGizzmo has one. www.photogizzmo.com
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    Aliasing and scanning resolutions

    ... and then what? Use resize to get back down to your working resolution? Sorry if this is obvious to others, but the concept of scanning at a higher resolution is new to me.

    -Ben
  7. Schneider Super-Symmar 80/4.5 XL - NOT sharp???

    I can't imagine there is any lens that will shoot as sharp at f8 as it will at f16 or f22. The other lens that has a great reputation near your focal length is the Nikkor-SW 90mm f8. It's a great...
  8. tolerences for lensboard hole size for Copal 0

    Machinists are perfectionists. Tell him to drill a hole, centered to a tolerance of +/- .015 with a diameter of 1.362 +.015/-0. If he spends more than 5 minutes on the job he misunderstood...
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    8x10 Phillips Compact II: pics

    Is the Compact II still limited to horizontal only? I can't quite tell from the pics.
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    Scanning 8" x 10" Negs Newton Rings

    Have you thought about trying the liquid mounting stuff used for drum scanning? I have the 1800 but I haven't tried scanning 8x10's yet.

    -Ben
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    8x10 Phillips Compact II: pics

    Thanks for posting these pics. I'm looking for an 8x10 and I wondered about this camera.

    How does one focus with this camera? I see the knob coming out the rear at the bottom center. It looks...
  12. Microtek 1800f Sample Scan? Oh Where Art Thou?

    I just bought this scanner, based on the discussion here. I super-happy with it, but of course I have no comparison with which to accurately judge it.

    Now I have to gain skill in using it.

    -Ben
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    Arca Swiss Discovery - unknown part

    What a timely thread.

    I was fooling around with my Discovery last night trying to grasp the subtleties of bellows extension formulas and noticed what I thought to be the front bubble level missing...
  14. Thread: Schneider XL

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    Schneider XL

    A bit of a collector are we?

    I can't answer your question, but I am curious what value you see in the Nikkors given that you have the Schneider 80mm?

    Thanks.

    -Ben
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    Cooling Filter for Sunrise Shot?

    Would you want that filter in a grad? The shadow might end up too cool without it.

    -Ben
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    Two reasons to use reversal film

    It's funny. I work in NYC at Macy's. That's two blocks from B&H and about 10 minutes on the subway from Adorama. Filter Gallery is three short blocks from me and until I read this thread I had no...
  17. Technika Boards On 6x9 (110mm) Arca Front Standard

    Does anyone know if there is a brochure that covers the new line of Arca cameras? The one's pictured in Scott's link still shows the old product.

    -Ben
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    Source for film in Queens, NY

    B&H has free parking on 34th although the bridge/tunnel tolls might cost more than shipping. Still, don't you have a fridge? Get a bunch and store it.

    -Ben
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    New Velvia 100 - rated speed?

    I did some side-by-side shooting as well and thought that 100 was right. However, Dave is not the first to suggest 80 is better so I'm going to carefully bracket my next shoot until I'm convinced...
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    Drum Scans - What to order?

    OK, 16 bit it is. I just Fedex'd the order. Thanks everyone for the advice.

    -Ben
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    Drum Scans - What to order?

    This being the case, why shouldn't I just order the 8 bit scan, load it into CS2 and convert it to 16 bit for editing?

    -Ben
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    Drum Scans - What to order?

    I'm about to order some Drum Scans. These are some of my most prized shots and I want to make sure I get the best possible scan in order to make the best possible print. I've done the math to...
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    ARCA-SWISS Discovery-camera bag?

    Correction. I actually have a smaller bag than I thought. Its a MF1217. I just went out and bought a backpack for it last night. I picked up a Kelty Redwing 3100 and it fits perfectly inside it. ...
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    ARCA-SWISS Discovery-camera bag?

    Here's how I carry mine. I have four lenses, a Quickload holder and a Lee filter system. I break it down to fit in a smaller case. This is a Lightware MF1420 case. It can fit into their BP1420...
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    135 lens coverage

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=36884&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

    156mm @ f/5.6
    200mm @ f/22

    filter size is 52mm
  26. Thread: arca levels

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    arca levels

    Those little bubbles are just to help you get close. I bought a little bubble level from B&H years ago that I use on the GG, but if I had to buy one now the one from Lee Valley would be what I would...
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    I'm guilty.... but it was such a nice neg.

    That's why you should shoot E-6. You can hold tranny's up to the monitor and everyone can see them because the light passes right through. See?

    -Ben
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    Head for Backpacking Tripod

    I went throught this very thing about a year ago. If you compare the weight of the 410 to an Arca Swiss B1, you'll see a big difference. You've got a super light camera, and a super light tripod....
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    Storage box for 4" x 4" filters

    So... Did you get a bunch of them, or just a couple? :)
  30. Rodenstock Depth of Field / Tilt/ etc/ calculator gizmo?

    I have the calculator, and use it. I do find it to be confusing and I occasionally have to refer to the instructions printed on it. However, I view this difficulty as the trade-off for having...
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    Lensboard adapters for ArcaSwiss

    I have the Arca-Swiss and use the A-S adapter board. Either the one made by Steve or the A-S one is fine. I bought mine from Badger. Its worth the price.
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    exposure of dark evergreen trees?

    I don't know the answer to your question, but I would be interested to know how a spot meter would work in this situation. Is it possible that the shadows between the needles and branches are not...
  33. Question re: portraiture w/210 lens--arca swiss users

    Yes. You need both the longer rail and the standard bellows. I'm actually surprised that you can use a 210 with the bag bellows.
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    Polarizing filter for Lee system

    Yes, for wide angle you need the wide angle version of the Lee adapter.

    I've solved this problem another way. I almost always use a center filter with my wide angles. I use the Heliopan center...
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    Polarizing filter for Lee system

    The Lee system has a similar attachment. The Lee adapter screws onto the front of your lens, and a polarizer screws onto the Lee adapter. To avoid vignetting, I bought a Hoya slim (thin, ultra?,...
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    Sun Angle Calculator

    Try these:

    http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/ http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data/docs/WebMICA_2.html
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    Lee Filter Systems

    Check out the Lee wide angle adapter. This mounts the holder further back on the lens. I'm able to use my Nikkor 75mm without any problem.
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    75mm Lens Selection

    Should have read:

    ... The same center filter works perfectly on the Nikkor SW 90/f8 also...
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    75mm Lens Selection

    Bob,

    You may recall the thread on center filters some months ago. I did a number of tests with the Nikkor SW 75mm using the Heliopan .45 center filter and found that it very nicely corrects the...
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    Canham DLC vs Wisner Pocket Expedition

    Here's a little feedback about the Canham.

    Nobody wants to badmouth this camera. There is something electric about a *new* metal camera being introduced to the market at an affordable price.
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