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Ok, I bought my 8x10 about a year and a half ago, but I just finally got it out shooting on Saturday morning. Developed the negs on Saturday evening, printed t hem later that night, and both...

never mind, I give up.

Ok, that diagram didn't come out the way it was supposed to, here it is flipped 90 degrees . . .

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o x _______________

I see four planes of focus that you want to preserve. Each fence line, the tower, and the ground. In the crude picture below, the tower is the 'o' , the fences are the vertical lines, and 'x' is...

Although I'm the first to admit that the sharpness, etc. of the image is probably comparable to a good mf image, the images from handheld lf are definately not the same as mf. It's about getting a...

As far as I know, all the Wisner field cameras have forward axis tilts, I know for sure the Traditional does.

I would think that most decent field cameras have front axis tilt.

I've been doing this on and off with my Crown Graphic for the last couple years. Most interesting looks were from the tourists on the observation deck of the Empire State Bldg when I whipped it...

I agree with Neil, there's nothing wrong with attempting to fix these by yourself, but you shouldn't start with an expensive piece of equipment (i.e. one that you would be upset to throw in the...

When you say your polaroids are in focus, do you mean a 4x5 polaroid image? Checking the 4x5 image that the Polaroid produces isn't terribly helpful since it can look fine even when things are...

Look around for Besseler drums, they're pretty cheap, I think I got my setup (8x10 drum, motor base and 16x20 drum) for around $25.00.

Mostly pleasure shooting, some freebie promotional shots for charitable organizations that I'm involved with (generally for magazine story illustration).

Scan only to sell on ebay or to put...

I also have an older B&J 8x10 that I'm restoring (it works, but needs some fixin). I got a Turner Reich triple convertible for something like $300.00, you should be able to find something on ebay,...

I thoroughly encourage you to get into large format. That said, have you considered medium format (6x6 or 6x7 cm)? Medium format properly handled will give you great looking 16x20 prints that far...

I bought one a year ago from a guy on ebay who makes and sells them. I have no idea what his name is, but he might still be listing them on ebay. Probably not as perfect as a factory glass, but...

>>"Incidentally, the Angulons are convertible also. "

Does this include Super Angulons?

I have a Besseler MX series 4x5 enlarger and like it a lot. I think some people prefer the Omega, and it may be a bit sturdier. I've found for non-commercial/institutional use, the Besseler is...

Let's get him!

Did the contract state when the proofs were to be delivered (or was it stated orally or understood)? The statute of limitations might not start running until that date (giving you more time to...

Why not let the Llama carry the other 60 lbs.?

Lots of good posts re: the camera and lens decision. I agree on leaving the more esoteric accessories to her, but since you're new to view cameras, here is a short list of the things that you need...

I have this same lens, the price you paid is about right for a pretty nice used one (I think mine was about $350)(I'm assuming you have the chrome one). If I recall correctly, the rear cell of the...

My experience is with a Wisner 4x5 Trad. and a Crown Graphic. My normal setup to photo time for the Wisner is probably several minutes, but I'm not rushing it (includes contemplation of ...

OK, I re-read your post, you seem to be asking how to get the camera precisely centered in front of a seated (or similar) subject. This can be done more simply without measuring to the edges of...

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question, but it sounds like you want to take straight on shots with no perspective correction. Rather than measure your film plane to subject distance on each...

My wife has a print that someone gave her several years ago and it is starting t o turn goldish in the black areas. I'm not sure, but my gut feeling is that it was not completely washed and had some...

There is one important thing to remember when looking at 545 holders. The holders with the "C" latch will not fit all cameras.

I have had two 545s, I think both were non-I models. The latch is...

I used to live down there. The best lab I know of is in Coral Gables,Thompsons. Their phone is: (305) 443-0669. Don't know if they can turn the work around that quickly or not, but they're ...

I use my Burke & James 8x10 (the folding flatbed model) on a Bogen/Manf... 3221 with a 3047 head. The tripod and head are definately on the small side for 8x10, but not unworkable. I haven't ...

Folding the Wisner involves a little trick to avoid undue wear and tear on the bellows. Rack the front focus out about an inch or so and loosen the front standard locking knobs before flipping the...

I have a Wisner 4x5 Traditional Field and have no complaints. I have not shot in heavy wind (over 20 kts) or severe conditions, so I can't comment on extreme conditions, but the camera is more...

I'm not exactly clear on what you have, but here is my best guess:

4x5 camera with focusing screen/film holder holder back 5 inch lens in a Compur #3 shutter some blank lens boards 9 4x5 film...

I don't know if this would work (never had to try it) but until you can get your bellows fixed, if you have a heavy light tight dark cloth, try draping the cloth over the bellows covering the...

I have the Super Angulon 65mm f8 that can be bought reletively cheaply ($350 +/- $50). I haven't used it indoors a lot, or in bright sunlight, but I'm pretty pleased with the results even without ...

I have had two polaroid backs and have had some problems from time to time getting the un-processed 55p/n packet out without exposing the bottom of the film (pulling the sleeve partway off). What...

I'm curious if anyone has any reccommendations for palm software for large forma t photography. I'd like to find a good database-like program to record informat ion for each sheet, like...

I've been trying the same thing on the cheap, with a Crown Graphic. My goal is to create large format photos of boats from boats, where a tripod is impossible to use. My experience has been...

I haven't been doing this as long as most of the other folks posting, but a trick someone once showed me for cameras without the cut out corners, is to do the same in reverse. Look back through...

I'm about to start using the same setup for 8x10 negatives (and maybe 4x5s if I like it).

My base only rotates in one direction, I may take it apart to try to fix, but wanted to hear from anyone...