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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    Yes this is indeed my 5A. After having it and not using it and being scared that due to my weakened state on account of cancer treatments that I may drop it and damage it if I were ever wanting to...
  2. Re: 1870 E&HT Anthony Catalogue - Free.... Has the Dallmeyer Petzvals listed

    Thanks for the post! Its just great to see things like this.
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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    Why is it you look good in a corvette and crazy as all sh*t in a rusted out Model A?

    Or as my wife would say "You just look a little silly."
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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    The only people that gripe about this thread or the soft focus sales info having an outcome on the prices of the market are those people that wish they could afford one of the rare lenses and can...
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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    I think there has been a dip in the soft focus market in the recent months. Yet with all the new attention to wet plate and big brass moving forward, I am sure with tax season coming around and...
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    Re: The Dallmeyer 5A

    I am not going to be buffing it or anything. Just going to take care of the black spots that have formed. These can lead to corrosion if left to their own doing.
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    The Dallmeyer 5A

    Well got time to grab her and snap some pics. Tomorrow I will clean her some and see what I really have lurking under that 135 year old patina. I will post some more pics then. It is just simply...
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    I figured you would love my little personalized addition to yours. I knew it would make you feel special, Eddie.

    I am working on the hardcover being thicker next time. I am very happy with the...
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    Re: Question on Berthiot?

    Anyone else see a trend of new posters posting up asking for info and then their mystery lenses show up on the big fee pay site with the same info they got here? HMMM weird.
  10. Re: Unknown lens - Voightlander & Sohns - big, brassy...

    Well you just need to measure out the focal length and then you can get the speed. It looks like a petzval made in 1877-78. You should see if the rear glass is cemented together or not. This would...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    How do I get in touch with Sean Mackenna? Do I simply email him through his site?

    You are very right on that Jason. You do not see many images of that size surviving today...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    That is simply amazing. It was a huge chunk of a persons income. This might help to show why it is so rare.

    I think I need to make the time to get to the warehouse and dig it out and make a lens...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    Thank you Steve! Thats what I was looking for. I am trying to wrap my head around how much money that was back in 1876-77.

    Mr. MacKenna must have had a seriously impressive equipment collection....
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    I am not trying to get an idea of value. Most folks are aware that something is worth what someone wants to pay for it. Thats all. No matter what the person thinks its worth. Moving on.


    I want...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    not an auction at all. Like I have said many times, I am not sure I am going to sell it at all. I am trying to find more info on it, like I have said many times.

    I also read that in the...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    I am honestly amazed at the interest this lens is drawing. I was just curious about it, since no one I know (except now Jason) has had one. I would really like some info on it. There has to be...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    Thanks Jason, this gives me a far better idea of what its worth. Judging that 3B lenses were fetch a from 700-1000 and they are not nearly as rare as these and now they are getting over over 2000...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    I am finding out that most of the big collectors that have touched and owned most every lens none have owned one of these. I am starting to rethink my idea of what its worth. So what is the current...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    Thanks Joe! Anyone out there shooting with one or have any shots they took with one? This thing is huge!
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    Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    So I am on the fence about letting this go from my collection. I have a few emails out about more info on it as far as dating it goes. I would love to know when it was made, since these were rather...
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    Well lets say its less then 500 and more then 300 there abouts. We are getting more folks daily. Sadly we are not close enough to hit a price break for printing. I avoided using an online publisher...
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    They are shipped! I want to give folks a heads up. There are no more copies of the first edition left. So if you subscribe now you will be getting from the second issue on out. The yearly...
  23. Re: Any info on this mystery brass lens and large camera?

    I agree, it is either a 7a or 10a or master studio. All the same camera for the most part. Sliding carriage back, cant tell what size it is without seeing the rear. The lens looks like a Voigtlander...
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    Well they will be in hand this week and will be shipped to the subscribers by the end of the week coming. I am very excited and want to say thank you to all those that have been so very supportive of...
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    Yes Monty you are good to go. Oh and thanks for submitting images! I will be in touch soon about the tribute article.

    It is off to the printer!
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    Thank you everyone that has subscribed since yesterday! It has been a real firestorm for sure.

    I am glad that some folks figured out that there is a option for one issue, as this is easy and...
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    Re: Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    I made this post to make those who messaged me about copies through private messages that the deadline is near.
    We are not going to be doing online content, as we are focused on the printed aspect...
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    Collodion Quarterly subscriptions

    So the first issue is going to print on Tuesday. It is 74 pages or beautiful images and wonderful articles. It features works from every corner of the globe, and articles from and about some of the...
  29. Re: Help Needed to identify a lens from a Rochester Favorite 8x10

    looks like its off a magic lantern projector.
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    Re: What have I bought?

    Looks like a standard rebranded whole plate RR from the turn of the century or so. Many resellers bought from large manufacturers and put their names on it.
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    Re: Camera shops must be hurting

    I think as a whole people should shift away from ebay. They get a percentage of everything from listing (Ebay), selling(ebay), shipping(ebay shipping and USPS deal), payment (paypal sister company). ...
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    Re: post "in Galli style"

    Very Nice image Eddie! So how do I print for my soon to be new home?
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    Re: big brass lens company info??

    This lens has me stumped for sure. It is the only "keeper" I have come across in some time. Just wish it had its hood. Need to find a good brass machinist to make one up.

    So the shutter on the...
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    Re: big brass lens company info??

    Well the mullet bros covers way more then a whole plate, 14 in focal length and comes in a hair over f/4.

    Then the crown does indeed soft focus using the back element, which is very controllable...
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    Re: big brass lens company info??

    I found that same info out as well. Fred Mullett sold his stake in a hardware store in 1875 and opened the photo business in 1877 and they had three locations after 1881 when brother R.B. came...
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    Re: big brass lens company info??

    Its a petzval cemented front and air spaced rear. it has 3.25 in elements in a rigid mount with a waterhouse slot and one stop still with it. I will get the focal length and speed in the morning.
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    Re: big brass lens company info??

    Got these lenses today, they are amazing. They shutter was simply stuck from not being used. opened and closed it a few times and she is right as rain.
    The mystery muttlet bros lens is massive!
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    Re: My Century 10A Restoration

    That is a centennial No. 1 stand. The Master stand is very different.
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    Re: www.collodionquarterly.com

    Yes we will be covering anything and everything that can be done with collodion. Wet plate is growing in interest to more and more people, and there is so much more to be learned about it.

    It...
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    Re: Super Rare Pinkham...!

    Well I know for a fact people do indeed end auctions early for the right price. I have done it with lenses and cameras I was selling on feebay.

    Also some rare lenses are showing up on feebay now...
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