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  1. Axis tilts and Ebony with off-centered panel

    Brian

    I understand that the Technika cameras are designed for the off-centered boards (as are Ebony cameras) - I was just curious as to why they had been designed that way... thought Bob may know...
  2. Axis tilts and Ebony with off-centered panel

    News to me - every Linhof board I own (as well as generics like the Ebony boards I use) the hole is off center - lower than the center position of the circular light trap hole. My question was: "why...
  3. Axis tilts and Ebony with off-centered panel

    Bob

    I suppose more useful would be - why is the hole off-centered (i.e. why was the hole designed to be off-centered instead of centered)?
  4. Axis tilts and Ebony with off-centered panel

    The standard Linhof Technika board has an off centered hole. I do not know what the origin of this design is, but that's how it is. The zeroed position on your Ebony takes this into account so that...
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    360mm Nikon vs. Schneider

    Probably (I haven't shot with either - I have an APO Symmar 360mm which is great). A much bigger concern for me would be the size of filter rings on each. I think the Nikkor takes 95mm filters -...
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    Which Lenses would you buy for 12x20

    I'd strongly recommend you get just one lens to get you going - a 450mm M Nikkor. I'd suggest that you don't consider a 210mm until you are 100% certain you will need one. The only 210mm that covers...
  7. How do you filter lenses with large diameters

    Cokin X-Pro are a fairly cheap solution. Lee filters also make filters in this size, but only as a special order. 122mm is a size issue - I think Cokin X-Pro adaptor rings only go up to 118mm...
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    Filters on A 58-XL

    As stated by others, you will need the center filter for most things. If you want additional filtration, the best solution is Lee's 100mm push on holder and the 100-90mm 'donut' spacer - this allows...
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    Computar 150mm coverage?

    Does anyone know what the coverage is of the Computar 150mm f9? I keep on seeing conflicting opinions - some say it covers 8x10; others say it falls short....
  10. Why does the US seem to produce LF photographers?

    Having lived on four different continents in the past ten years, I am of the opinion that there is nowhere else that photography in general has the same appeal and appreication at almost every level...
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    Soft around the edges?

    "IIRC, the 47 SA is not REALLY meant for 4x5. "

    I have to completely disagree with this - it actually lights up a lot more than the 4x5 frame and allows more movment than the image circle quoted...
  12. Apo Grandagon 35mm Ultra wide & Toyo VX 125 ?

    Linos literature gives the FTFP on the 35mm Grandagon as 43.2mm. The Schneider 58XL is 69mm and it focusses with a bit of room to spare on a flat lensboard. 69 less 43.2 is 25.8mm - I think you will...
  13. Apo Grandagon 35mm Ultra wide & Toyo VX 125 ?

    Yes - you need a 25mm recessed lens board (I have all my lenses on Linhof Technika type boards and use Toyo adaptor boards - I have a flat one and a 25mm recessed adaptor board). I haven't...
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    Lens hood of lens for 12x20 format

    You will need a 67mm adaptor ring for the 450 and a 77mm for the G Claron. As mentioned make sure you get the wide angle adaptor rings.
  15. Thread: tripod

    by Donald Hutton
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    tripod

    One little tip - anything ever goes wrong with your Bogen, you simply phone the customer service department and they send you whatever you need. Tripods "wear".
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    180mm enlarging lens

    Yes - you need a little more height for the equivalent enlargement using a 150mm, but all else being equal, the 180mm will tend to have a larger image circle and you will be using a more central...
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    New Lens Fever - HELP!

    Sounds like throwing $500 at a favorite charity is a good solution.
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    Nikkor 800mm f12 T-ED Covers 7x17?

    I'd be very interested to know too - my 11x14 has only got 30 inches of bellows (which is probably just fine for most of what I do); but an 800mm....!
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    Nikkor 800mm f12 T-ED Covers 7x17?

    C'mon Kerry - a few more days and you will have it in your hands! (I saw you get one for a steal on the big site a few days ago.... )
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    Center filter recommendation

    Actually Bob I have tested a III and a IIIb on my 75mm f5.6 (when I owned it - I subsequently sold it) - on three separate chromes with large areas of sky deliberately shot close to the edge of the...
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    Center filter recommendation

    Contrary to Bob's advice (if you can wade through those typos), I can vouch that a Schneider 3b works perfectly on all three of these lenses, and should you pick up the 58XL down the road, it is also...
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    T-Max 400 Sheet film deal is a go

    Michael and John

    Just awesome! You guys rock....
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    Shen Hao mod. TFC 45 (non folding model)

    Scott

    My point was that on this particular design, the need for bag bellows is a major flaw, not merely an inconvenience. Changing bellows every time you set-up to use a wide angle lens on a...
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    Shen Hao mod. TFC 45 (non folding model)

    This model is a 100% knock-off of the Ebony SW45. However, it has a very major flaw - the bellows it is equipped with are very stiff which means for shorter lenses, you need an additional set of bag...
  25. To fly my LF gear or not. What do I do ???

    I just did a 5 week trip to South Africa with an 8x10 (and a wife, four year old and two year old....) - definitely take it. I have a Pelican case which I customized for the camera and just checked...
  26. Who uses 8x10 to 4x5 reducing backs, and what for?

    I only shoot larger than 4X5 for contact printing for Pt/Pd. As a result, I have a 4X5 reducing back for my 8X10 and always carry it along with a Kodak Readyload holder and a handful of Quickloads...
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    What's a Korona 717 FH in GC worth?

    Interesting question... There is no "standard" for 7X17 holders - as a result, users of older cameras will quite often have to perform some surgery on either their cameras or holders to make new...
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    Flying with 8x10 within the U.S.

    As it so happens, I am on my annual vacation visiting family in South Africa and have brought an 8x10 with me (I travel everywhere with a 4x5, lenses and Mamiya 7 outfit in a Lowepro Commercial as...
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    150mm 4x5 Best Lens

    "I would like to keep it reasonably light for backpacking"

    I'd guess that is why no-one mentioned the SS150XL...
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    Geared Tripod for ULF

    Have a look around for a either a Bogen 3058 or a 3258 (the only difference is that the 3258 is black and the 3058 is chrome). It's enormous and rated for a load of up to 44lbs. It also extends to...
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    SHARP short lenses?

    Paul

    Unless Jack intends shooting tall buildings in restricted areas, that lens is of no real advantage to the 80mm. I bought a 72XL for a project shooting building facades in downtown Detroit.I...
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    SHARP short lenses?

    Jack

    The 75mm I had was one of the more modern multicoated 75s - it was a great lens - in terms of sharpness and contrast, the equal of the 80mm SS. It has a slightly smaller image circle, but...
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    SHARP short lenses?

    I'd second Eric's suggestion of the 80mm SSXL - it's a great lens. If you can find a good sample, the 75mm f5.6 SA is also a fabulous lens - I sold mine to buy the 80mm and I've never been convinced...
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    Coverage of Fujinon A 300mm

    Kerry

    I had a 240mm A Fujinon and what you say was exactly my experience - which is why I asked the question about the 300mm. I have a 305mm G Claron which covers 7X17 with a bit of wiggle room....
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    Coverage of Fujinon A 300mm

    Anyone know just how much coverage the Fujinon A 300mm has? I know the stated specs are 420mm which would seem to indicate that it does not cover 7x17 but I remember reading somewhere that it did....
  36. "Light" tripod recommendations for 7x17 camera ?

    I use a Gitzo 1325 with a light 12x20 (just under 20 lbs)... It's a great tripod - light and sturdy. Head options are a little more tricky.
  37. CF legs, cleaning, solvents, sonication, lube?

    I've follwed these directions both times I have given my tripods the "once over" - http://www.naturescapes.net/082004/gd0804.htm

    Most interesting is that they sell sets of the bushings should...
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    Icon for lfphoto.info: finalists

    It's the old field camera vs. monorail thing.... definitely 1.
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    Sinar - Linhof adapter

    There's a buy on Ebay in China who sells Sinar-Technika adaptor boards. I bought one a while ago and it works fine - around $100.
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    Unloading Readyloads

    I use Brian's technique (I seldom use the "exposed stickers" anymore - if there's writing on the white strip, it's exposed...) - I simply pry the metal strips off with little regard. With a bit of...
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