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I'll concur with Scott here. I normally wear contacts so it's not an issue, but I've occasionally had glasses on while using the viewer and it's not a problem. As Scott says, a wide face with large...

Paul - I haven't used the 80XL with 5x7, but I would be very hesitant to try it. My 4x5 has 42mm rise capability, and the 80XL is the only lens with which I regularly run out of image circle before I...

I have a Nikkor 720T, which I love and use constantly on 4x5. Quality is terrific; maybe it varies from one sample to another, but I've also used a Nikkor 500T and don't see a difference in quality....

Mark,

I have an Ebony with Horseman *binocular* reflex viewer, and I'm extremely pleased with it. I haven't seen the monocular version, but I'm guessing that it must be differently constructed as...

I'm looking forward to once again participating in "our own" forum. Thanks, Tuan, and congrats on your article in "View Camera" as well!

Regards, Danny www.dannyburk.com

Just turned 39. Again.

OK, actually 41...

I had one for 6 months and absolutely hated it...I'd recommend it to nobody. IMO, poor design and poor construction: the back popped off nearly every time I inserted a filmholder or Quickload...

You can try the trick that I've used...reverse mount a 35mm lens (with a male-male threaded ring sold as a "macro coupler") to a long focal length LF lens. For example, I mount a 50mm Canon lens...

Hi John,

I do a lot of flower shooting (especially orchids) and while most of the time I use medium format, I happened to use 4x5 a few days ago :)

I don't have a large format macro lens, so I...

Perfect timing for this thread, since my "all time funniest" just happened 5 days ago...

I was out shooting spring landscapes with my Fuji GX680 (OK, not large format but the next closest thing)...

Hmm, I have an SV45U2, but I'd be surprised if Ebony uses a special 2- screw plate for it alone when it's otherwise very similar to SV45U. Perhaps Ebony has changed their plate style over time; my...

I've commented to Bulent via email that IMO the best plate by far is the Wimberley P50. While I use RRS plates for most of my equipment, their recommended plate is a small rectangle with a single...

Hi Roger!

To answer part of your question, I have Schneider CF's for these lenses (I have the same group except 47XL instead of 58)and they don't contact front elements. I use the same CF for...

Hi Scott,

In addition to the above, I'd be sure to keep a good-quality UV filter over the lens if you're going to get it sprayed...better that the filter get salted than your lens!

Looking through my bookmarks, I found Roland Elliott's website:

http://infrared.homestead.com/

He has a current page with prices, FAQ, etc. I haven't tried his product yet, but it's on my list...

Mike,

There is a gentleman (Roland Elliott, I believe) who offers IR rollfilm, which he cuts down from Kodak HIE 70mm stock. He even offers Kodak's color version as well! I don't know his...

I've tried E100VS and don't really care for it...anything illuminated by "blue sky" became overpoweringly blue, and red subjects such as red maples fused into a solid mass of red with virtually no...

Hi Michael,

I have an SV45U2 with Universal bellows. I definitely suggest the Universal rather than bag. I can use 72XL and 80XL lenses with no problem using the Universal bellows; in fact I've...

Hi Gary,

I've visited your beautiful website previously, and it was a pleasure to do so again after noting your site's address (above).

I plan to visit the Smokies mid-April, and though I will...

Just came across this thread, so I'll join the fun. My site is mostly medium format but has a smattering of 4x5 as well...it's www.dannyburk.com. Please drop by, and don't forget to sign the guest ...

Hi Josh,

I use a B1 with Arca-style QR plates for all my cameras up to 4x5 format, and wouldn't consider anything else. It's so nice to be able to use the same system regardless of the camera...

Another vote for photo.net as a separate entity, such as the MF forum. NO NO NO to Yahoo!! I agree that it's a major priority to keep the present archived threads easily accessible.

Danny Burk ...

Hi Bob,

You can't go wrong with Ebony! They really are in a class beyond any similar cameras. I've had an SV45U2 for about a year & a half, and love it. Quality of build, well thought-out design...

Hi Scott,

I don't use a 90XL for 4x5, but I do have one (in helical mount) for my 617 and there's no problem with the Schneider CF (which is a must for this lens on 617) hitting the front...

Hi Dave,

I use the Arca system (B1 ballhead and RRS plates) for all of my cameras (LF, MF and 35mm) and would never use anything else. I tried a Bogen several years ago and couldn't stand it; I...

Hi Chin,

I use Horseman's binocular reflex with my Ebony SV45U2, and like it very much. It's a 2-piece unit, i.e. the main body of the viewer, plus a piece that I'll call the "face mask" that...

Hi Scott,

I have the reflex version of the Horseman viewer for my Ebony 4x5; it's excellent and I'd recommend it to anyone. Admittedly it's a bit bulky (but very light) in my bag, but much less...

Bill, I haven't used the RFH in question but your B&H price of $3000 set off an alarm right away. Go to www.robertwhite.co.uk and you'll find him listing it for #998, or under $1500. Quite a...

I have to agree with Paul. Ebony cameras really are the very best! Mine is the folding type (SV45U2) so I can't comment on the non- folding models, but everything about the camera is wonderfully ...

I'm in the process of setting up a traditional darkroom, basically for b&w proce ssing and printing from both 120 and 4x5, and have a question re: densitometers that I've not seen discussed.

In...

Go to www.zoerk.com, then see "Pro Shift Adapter" on their products page. This is an adapter that will allow view camera lenses (they suggest 120-180mm lenses) on Mamiya 645, Hasselblad, and other...

Hi Peter,

Great decision to look into Ebony. I've had an SV45U2 for almost a year, and it is absolutely wonderful. The Wisner I previously had is absolutely no comparison.

YES, by all means...

Hi Mike!

You can have Ebony customize a Horseman bino reflex viewer to fit. They did this for me when I ordered my SV45U2 via Badger Graphic, and it fits perfectly. I really like the viewer;...

Sorin,

I had a 4x5 Pocket Expedition which I bought new in December 1999. Absolutely hated it, and sold it six months later. It is *very* user unfriendly...fussy to fold/unfold; tiny knobs that...

Oops, silly typo above where my name should be :)

If I remember correctly, a one-sheet poster is 27" x 41", and a 6- sheet comprises 3 one-sheets across and 2 down, making it 81" x 82". (If I *don't* remember correctly, it would be very close to...

Sorin,

A good suggestion that has been made is that you need to learn (by your own experience and eyesight) what the differences in exposure will look like on E6. I'd like to suggest a way of...

Not much to add to the above responses, except to agree that the Fuji 450 C is the way to go. Tiny lens, huge coverage, reasonable price, great results! The Fuji 300 C is equally good, BTW.

Very interesting question, since I was planning to obtain a Nikkor 720mm tele later this month! Now I'm having doubts. Ross, what sort of apertures were you using when you found the image to be...

I posted a response to the "Tripod in the snow" topic several hours ago; seems to be working OK now.