In case this thread becomes a source of someone's search for this info.... I found that it simply unscrews and that my equipment was especially tight or perhaps a slight surface corrosion from time...
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In case this thread becomes a source of someone's search for this info.... I found that it simply unscrews and that my equipment was especially tight or perhaps a slight surface corrosion from time...
I've got a Super Angulon on a DB board that I would like to mount into a Copal #0 that I just received. The rear section unscrewed easily as expected from the DB but the front section is very firmly...
I now realize that my camera is a Tachihara. I discovered this after getting a Zone VI lensboard and realizing the size difference (the Tachihara uses the Linhof size/style). Thanks to all for the...
Are the Linhofs slightly off-center? I feel like the "0" point on my front rise isn't in alignment with true center. Is the metal board the only proper thickness that is safe to use? My mount does...
I just received a lensboard intended for my Zone VI 4X5. It was listed as such and I didn't realize that my camera mount measures about 96 X 99 mm which is just slightly under the 4X4 board that...
Otzi,
I'm new to LF but have had a lot of experience comparing the various lenses in multiple examples that you mention (but in shorter focal lengths). The HM APO's and Rodagon APO's are only a...
I saw your post on another forum regarding this and went looking for a pdf that I once had for the operation of your Macbeth... I can't find it, I'm afraid. I'm writing because I wanted you to know...
I recently received a Zone VI 4x5 that I impulsively bought on eBay.... I'm curious to its origin and a few details. It doesn't seem to have a serial number (is it in some remote location?). It's...
Others are giving better calibration thoughts than I will attempt but I would add that most of my scanning struggles were greatly minimized when using PyroCat HD and similar developers (vs...
I routinely use B&W in 645 and 67 to do school activity related shooting on things that my high school son (and daughter prior to this) is involved in. It's been the perfect chance to test...
I went through the same series of decisions a few years ago. I ended up with another 3047 head on a Gitzo 1320 Reporter. I needed something that could control the vibrations of some Pentax 67...
My HP5 negs have magenta residual color after they come out of my fixer (TF-4 when I'm using PyroCat) but it seems to wash away completely with a thorough washing. I haven't needed to use any...
"Craig, what do you mean by the 6 element designs?"
There are 2 levels within the Schneider and Rodenstock lines (I forget as I write this about Nikon, but I believe they at least used to have a 4...
I've had all of them that you mention and I would guess that there would be as much variation within one brand as there is between them. I currently have an 80 Rodagon, 90 Schneider APO and a...
Good point, Nick. I decant to smaller, mid-sized containers, add a bag liner in the large containers to seal as well as possible and this makes the system I describe quite manageable. I work (my...
This thread on scales had me thinking of the fact that I hadn't thought of some basic, logical weighing methods until someone showed me:
When measuring dry chemicals, place the supply container,...
Still flashing in Rice Lake "Wood Tick", Wisconsin.
It is quite easy to sell, especially after doing a few things. Downloading TurboLister can streamline things and allow you to tweak things off-line and save listings for tuning up and uploading at a...
With my equipment, 125 gets me decent shadow detail and highlights remain nice at the same time. I use incident metering and this, with the wide latitude of NPS gives very consistent results.
I wish I still had my KO stuff that was sold many years back. When I look at those old negatives, they are very, very sharp. I felt it was fast and easy to use, with quick focus capability. I...
Richard... I couldn't recall reading the GE Soft White routine in Henry's book and pulled my copy out just now. I can't quickly find the calibrating info and can't locate a reference in the index...
I've culled a few things over the years by using the old Modern Photography Lens Test Kit. I never got too hung up on splitting hairs about which good lens was sharper than another but I think...
My Powers Fotopanel has been flawless for a long time. Seems to stay spot-on. I never seem to see much about these so perhaps I've got something that was sold under various names.
A few times over the years I've used ID-11 instead of D-76 and each time, I found it slightly less active than the yellow package. I've consistently read of their interchangeability and that they're...
They go up in 0.15 (½ ƒ stop) increments. The most clear is supposed to be 0.05, so it would go 0.05, 0.20, 0.35,....on up to 3.05.
With traditional wire reels, the biggest factor for me is in getting the alignment started correctly. Develop a feel for that aspect and the rest just falls into place. Again, practice on a donor...
When he updated the formula to the plus version, it included EDTA. Does anyone know what the original formula adjustments are in the plus version?
I read it every day. I'm just another learning lurker....
I got mine about the same time as Kirk and assume it was one of the initital production runs. I don't have the streaking problem but have struggled to get things as sharp as I expect they should be....
A favorite of mine is "Photographic Science" by Earl N. Mitchell. John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-09046-8
FWIW.... Vuescan's newest version, dated 11/13 (11.1.8 I think...I'm not where my scanner is as I write this) now seems to work with the transparency adapter in the 9950F. I just downloaded it late...
I'm just now getting some time to experiment with my 9950F and have discovered that 120/220 films vary in width. Agfa negatives are just enough wider that they put a tension on the edges that...
I rec'd my 9950F but have had a house full of visitors during the time and have only had a small amount of time to fiddle with it. I am new to film scanning but perhaps that is a good point of...
A poster in a Usenet group gave a heads-up the other day about Amazon listing these at $327 (free shipping, too). I was considering one and impulsively bought one at that price when I checked out...
You might consider a slot processor... Very small footprint. I've not used one but was looking into them at one time and found that people who used them had good results and seemed to promote their...
You might get some meaningful info from some of the technique pages at Barry Thornton's (deceased) site. A good start is http://www.barry-thornton.co.uk/pfs.htm for determining a personal film...
If you don't need flash or extremely low light capability, you couldn't do better than the L-398 Sekonic. I've had one since 1979, it has stayed spot on and remains reliable. I've got more modern...
The tester that Eugene mentioned has been a trusted tool of mine for many years. Mine wasn't a "Calumet" branded one, but from the original maker (I think Delta?). I've got a spreadsheet that does...
I can't recall where I got this a few years back but there is likely some useful information included for using TV scan rates, etc to check out shutters.
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My 3047 style plates have the rubber surface instead of cork and seem quite secure. It would be a cheap experiment to find one of the rubber variants and give it a try before giving up and switching...