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    Re: Historic and vintage portraits

    I have a paper weight, glass, with a small photo affixed to the botton of the paper weight--a small brown toned photo of "Washington's Headquarters, Williamsburg, Va.

    I have no idea of its value...
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    Re: Ben-Q Monitors

    Mr. Polusen, Mr Dunn---My initial question some time ago caused you to respond, and now I have another question.

    When printing, when using PS, in setting up the particulars of doing a print,...
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    Re: Announcing Arca-Swiss-USA website

    Rod & AS,

    Very Nice, Thank you for your help over the years

    Raymond, In the Vail Valley
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    Re: Ben-Q Monitors

    Thank you gentlemen.

    It's always nice to receive a compliment re: asking a question- "that's a good question". As a former teacher, I myself have always thought asking questions was a smart...
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    Re: Ben-Q Monitors

    A simple question please--I just received a BenQ monitor, the 272Q--and everything is now in the learning curve. Is it advisable to shut down the monitor after a days work, intermittent work or to...
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    Where to get 6.5 x 8.5 ground glass?

    Any suggest who might make a custom ground glass/fresnel or for a 6.5 x 8.5 field camera?--And the what if question??? can a ground glass, 8X10 perhaps from Rod Kuklas Arca Swiss, be cut to fit this...
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    Re: COSTCO Substitution Paper

    Gentelmen---Thank you for your recommendation for Red River Paper--Received today--printed up two images--comments---excellent---Thank you:o
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    COSTCO Substitution Paper

    I have used the (COSTCO) Kirkland Pro glossy inject paper for working prints, a box of 150 sheets. I am unable to re-order this paper as it is out of stock.

    Do you have a recommendation for a...
  9. Re: Enrollment in University/College--Comments

    Gentlemen---Thank you for your notes & thoughts regarding my question above. I might add that the 2 things so far which has been most interesting to me is: 1: Reading the books which has been...
  10. Enrollment in University/College--Comments

    Many LF users are educators, (I being a former one) have had close ties to universities & perhaps teach at one currently or teach photographic workshops. A long term goal of mine since 1976 has been...
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    300 Nikkor lens

    I'm still testing the waters with this lens---using it on an antique Scovill 6.5 x 8.5 Albion Field Camera with 5x7 film inserts (300mm & 5x7 film)---I'm using the lens/camera to take portraiture....
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    Re: Ground Glass Questions & Thoughts

    Again---the first & last sentence

    Regarding this last option, a monitor screen cut to size. My question is: what pitfalls are there in using a monitor screen as a substitute for a ground glass? I...
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    Ground Glass Questions & Thoughts

    Someone suggested on the LF forum, that one could make one's own ground glass--chemical grinding & or frosted spray. Another suggested a reputable company who does such work--Maxwell for example....
  14. Andy Grundberg, former NYT's art critic and whereabouts

    I'm interested in contact Andy Grundberg whomI briefly met in Hartford earlier this summer. I understand he is now somewhat retired from the Times and is in the Greensboro, NC area, perhaps...
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    Re: What is tripod ring+plate called?

    Please inform me of the "other thread" Thank You
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    Panama City, Florida

    I will be visiting the area this coming week. Are there well known LF photographers in that area who might have their own gallery? Is there an active local photos scene? Are there any fine art photo...
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    Karl Blossfeld gravures

    Recently I purchased a Blossfeld gravure, a matted 16x20, to add to my small collection of prints. By chance, the image was fascinating to a female individual whom I had shown it it, as she was...
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    Rod Klukas Arca Swiss Rep

    While in Scottsdale for a Thanksgiving visit with friends, I had made arrangements to meet Rod for a day of talking photo and shooting some 4x5. I had purchased my AS system from Rod a long time ago,...
  19. Re: Scoville Albion Camera, sized 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 camera

    Greg et al--Scovill 6.5 x 8.5 Field Camera---In my previous post, I failed to mention the following which is critical. Since I had 2 Rochester film holders routed to fit the Scovill camera back, I...
  20. Re: Scoville Albion Camera, sized 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 camera

    Greg et al---Re: Scoviil Albion 6.5 x 8.5 Field camera------------Another Scovill-----first note the spelling on my unit----"Scovill Manufacturing Co, New York"

    I have jury rigged up a tripod base...
  21. Ground Glass--repair, replacement-----

    A good number of years ago, the forum members suggested a source for ground glass--an individual who made ground glass for specific cameras. I have lost that source--Please provide again as I may...
  22. Collecting imagery, Value of images, web site

    Is there a suggested web site/s for gaining information on the current "sales" of photographic imagery, the going "market" for such. I am not talking about the latest imagery at a Sotheby's site or...
  23. Epson V850 Pro Scanner and 5x7 film & other

    Some basic questions regarding the Epson scanner

    1. at this price point, why is there no transparency holder for 2 1/4 slides---I understand one can separate the holder from the tranny & using the...
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    Re: Film Holder Material--slide

    I was able to solve my issue re: a dark slide, and I pass on the following information at it might be useful to others. And I thank all of you for your prior responses.

    Yes, the original dark...
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    Film Holder Material--slide

    What suggestions would you have regarding making one's own dark slide film holder for large format-----specifically the material, where, common or not so common?????

    The dark slide (black) in 2 of...
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    Identifying source of light leaks

    I'm rather dense and I plod along, however, a suggestion or two by fellow forum members may "enlighten" me. I'm dealing with a old LF Scovill field camera and fabricated custom cut Rochester holders...
  27. Wood Working on old LF camera back--repair & suggestions 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 Scoville

    The Scovill film back has 2 sets of holes in in configuration--for vertical & horizontal shooting---with the holes aligned with small "brass stubs" in the existing wooden camera frame & if placed...
  28. Scoville Albion Camera, sized 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 camera

    Is there a forum member who is using this particular camera? with its original lens, a Bausch & Lomb Victor, and using a Scovill tripod??

    I ask because I am using a functional camera, & lens and...
  29. Help Re: Sekonic L558R Meter-----eye piece hood

    The rubber gasket, eye piece hood, on the the rear spot meter section has come off its base. Do you have suggestions on how best to replace the rubber gasket (eye piece hood) back into its correct...
  30. Re: Salt Lake City to Grand Teton/Yellowstone mid-September

    Pat--as has been stated, Bozeman might be worth a look at---from Bozeman up the Gallentin River into Yellowstone. But what ever. A suggestion is to visit not far from Bozeman and East of Yellowstone...
  31. Oh Canada! Vancouver: looking for a Fred Craig

    Perhaps some one knows of a person named Fred Craig in the Vancouver area who might have been or is a photographic shooter--perhaps large format, perhaps a photo tutor some time in the mid 1980's.
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    Re: Denver Repair Suggestions

    Bob----thank you for your response---will follow up on your suggestion--and thank you for being on this forum as I have noticed your supportive comments to other questions by forum users over time.
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    Denver Repair Suggestions

    Who or where in the Denver, Co area will repair Manfretto, Calumet type light stands--specifically the legs of the stands?

    Thank you, Raymond
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    Charleston and Savanna---Photo people

    For those who might know, perhaps share with me photo people, galleries, instructors, in Charleston and Savanna as I will be arriving there next week.

    Anyone know the photo people at the Savanna...
  35. Charleston & Savannah---suggestions of a specific type

    I will Google, however, perhaps forum members might suggest---photographic institutions, galleries, photo educational programs, photo individuals et al in these 2 historic cities as I will be...
  36. Scoville Albion Camera, sized 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 film holders, Not Rochester

    There seems to be multiple film holders of this size, mostly Eastman/Rochester, however, I have yet to see on Ebay or other sites, specifically, Scovill Albion film holders----any out there? any...
  37. Historic paper--Luminos Charcoal R Fiber Base

    I have used the Luminous papers long ago, 11x14 & 16 x20---using colored pencils to enhance the print as intended. I have an unopened box which is still good.

    Luminos is no longer made (UK I...
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    6.5 x 8.5 cameras/negatives---who has???

    Who has a 6.5 x 8.5 field camera? I have one, an Scovill Albion Field camera (1880's-90's) with its original Rochester Victor lens- which I have restored and use on occasion---however, I have had to...
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    Re: 152mm Ektar

    I have a 152mm Ektar here in Colorado. It has served me well. It was given to me by an old timer along with its BJ 4x5 field camera in the mid to late 1980's. It was my learning lens for 4x5, and I...
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    proximity

    Rene--I know Evergreen very well as I was a 20 resident of Georgetown in Clear Creek County (70's-90's), and I moved further West to Edwards, in the Vail Valley-----welcome---look me up---we have a...
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