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  1. New article by Stan. Laurenson-Batten: SH 612 Multi-format Roll Film Holder

    Hi Guys

    I've been using a Shen Hao 6x12 back for approx. 12 months with no problems at all. Mine is the earlier one with the pressed steel clips to hold the back closed, and it came with the 6x9...
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    Addition to View Camera Film Chart

    Hi Guys

    Whilst I agree that the editing is much improved in the current issue of View Camera, may I suggest a little extra work on the layout? Specifically, I'm not keen on images which cross the...
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    shooting during rainy day

    Sean

    I use a small umbrella clamped to the tripod to protect the camera. As I couldn't find a company that made them, I went down to the local 'Mothercare' shop and bought one of those umbrellas...
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    4x5: exposing image directly onto paper?

    Alan

    There are a few people who use 8x10 Cibachrome material directly in camera for color work.

    Do you (or anyone here) know of any examples available to view on the 'net?

    Steve
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    Lee 81 series

    Casey

    I prefer to add any warmth myself, not have it added by default everytime I use the polariser. There are times when I use the polariser to cool an image down. IMHO, the standard polariser...
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    Lee 81 series

    Eric

    Re the 4x4 polariser, I used the Lee holder that allowed this to be rotated independently of any other filters, so using it with GND's was not a problem. It did, however, cause vignetting...
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    Lee 81 series

    Casey

    I have used the Lee 81 series filters (all of them) with Lee's GND's and polarisers for many years with no problems. I did find he 4x4 square polariser awkward to use though, and changed it...
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    Visiting the Lake District and Scotland

    Frank

    The fact is that most, if not all, of Britain's national narks (including the Lake District) can be a nightmare during the school holidays. I would suggest that you have a look at the...
  9. Thread: New book

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    New book

    Hi Julian

    I live near Chester, on the border between England and Wales.

    I run a couple of workshops in the Snowdonia National Park every year. I can send you details if you like? Next time...
  10. Thread: New book

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    New book

    Hi Guys

    A short note to let you know that my book is now published, and available from my website. Thanks.

    Steve

    www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
  11. LF photogs stacked up like cordwood at Glacier Pt.

    Photographers should really never gather in groups of more than one.

    Agreed. I think they're all very sad people.

    Steve

    www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
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    I WAS ROBBED!

    Hi Andrew

    I can't begin to understand how violated you and your family must feel. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. I will, of course, keep an eye for the gear.

    Steve.
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  13. procedural question for landscape photographers

    I normally shoot three sheets. The first is processed, then the other two, with any adjustments as required. One then goes to my slide library, leaving me with a least one good un', or two if I got...
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    English large format users

    Hi Geoff

    There's some fine LF photographers hiding their lights under the collective bushel here ! :-) One or two of us seem to meet up from time to time on various workshops (Inversnaid, Light &...
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    workshop horror stories

    I've attended a dozen or so workshops over the last 7 years, both as participant and as tutor/host, and without exception all the experiences have been positive ones, with a good time being had by...
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    What filter system size??

    Hi Bob

    I would go with a 4"x4" (or bigger) system. It gives you more options both now and in the future. In addition, it's been my experience that the Cokin 'P' series filters, especially the...
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    Pricing pic for web site use

    Hi Bob

    Don't know if this will provide a final answer for you, but it may be a good starting point. It's the website of the UK National Union of Journalists. Hope it helps.
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    Chemistry for Ilfochrome

    Hi Peter

    Try these people http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/

    They definately stock the chemicals, but I don't know about shipping. Worth a phone call though. HTH

    Steve
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  19. Thread: Ebony RW45

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    Ebony RW45

    Hi Laura Lea

    I'been using an RW45 for around 4 years, and think it's a great camera for my needs. I regurlarly use a 65mm lens without any problems, although you do have to fiddle with the front...
  20. Heliopan Graduated Neutral Density Filters

    Bob

    Under what circumstances can (or do) the acrylic filters warp?

    Steve

    www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
  21. Thread: ROLL CALL

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    ROLL CALL

    Present & correct...........

    Steve

    www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
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    RW45 and 75mm Grandagon

    Hi Larry

    I use a 65mm on my RW45 with no problem, and a flat lens board. I use a combination of front centre tilt, front base tilt and a little front rise, to move the front standard closer to...
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    Polarizer with ND grad-how to?

    Hi John

    Lee make a ring that is fitted to the front of your filter holder in the same way as you would fit an extra slot. i.e using the four brass screws. This ring is threaded so you can then...
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    Is our old friend back ?

    Just wondered !!!.

    Steve

    www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
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    Nikon 300/F9

    Hi Guys

    I use a 5x4 camera and have a selection of lenses including a Nikon 270 TED lens, which is a briliant lens, but very bulky. I'm looking to replace it with something in the same focal...
  26. Cibachrome Classic Shortages and Substitutes

    Hi Guys

    As Ilfachrome and its chemistry is produced in Switzerland there should be no problem with supplies. My local Ilfachrome lab says that the only minor problem they had was that a new line...
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    When is an Ebony not an Ebony?

    I've used an Ebony RW45 for 2 years or so with none of the problems I've read in the original post. I use my 65mm lens, though you need to set the camera before putting the lens on. The 'locking...
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    new website

    Hi Guys
    A short note to let you know that my new website is up and running at www.landscapesofwales.co.uk. Thanks

    Steve
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    How About Some Pictures?

    Hi Bill

    Some of my work is on my website at www.landscapesofwales.co.uk. Mind you, it's due to be updated before xmas, so most of the work, although ongoing, is 12 months old.

    Steve
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  30. Thread: slide film

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    slide film

    If you're talking about a straight print from the tranny, then Ilfachrome or Fuji Crystal Archive is the way to go. If you want to manipulate the image, then scan it (or have it done), do your stuff...
  31. Weird Interference Patterns Using Lee Polyester Filters

    so using polyester filters with polarised skylight could well produce these effects

    I had exactly the same problem a few years ago, and, after consulting with Lee, they confirmed that using...
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    The origions of the Golden Mean

    There's an excellent book 'The Golden Ratio' by Mario Livio (ISBN 0-7472-4988-1), which explores all aspects of Phi. It's fairly readable, though, by its very nature, a little academic in places.
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    Multifocus viewfinder

    The British camera manufacturer MPP made a copy of the Linhof multi finder. It's not as small, or as light, but it does as good a job. I got one off Ebay for £30 last year. Worth keeping an eye...
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    filter stuff

    A few years ago I had some problems when I tried using some 81 series gels with a polariser. I was getting rainbow tones and effects on my tannies. I've since been told that this is a common...
  35. 4x5 trannie presentation sleeves - where to find a small one?

    I use this firm

    regards

    Steve

    www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
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    Polaroid 545i holders

    Hi guys

    Is there a film flatness problem (or any other problems) when using Fuji Quickload film in the 545i back? I know that the older 545 back lacks the pressure plate, which is fitted to...
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    Anybody Noticed Prices on EBay Lately?

    Not sure about the US, but at the moment, the prices on UK Ebay are silly. Many items are selling for more than you pay for them in a dealers, which is daft. When bidding, I usually set my limit at...
  38. Recent problem with Bob Salomon on photo.net / ebay

    For Bob Salomon

    Just to clarify the situation, could you answer the following for me?

    If I buy a Heliopan hood from Robert White in the U.K. and 3 months later decide, for whatever reason, to...
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    Scheimpflug movements

    Hi Julio

    The amount of tilt applied to the back is usually so small, and the landscape objects so irregularly shaped, that the image looks entirely natural.

    I don't tilt the back where the...
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    Scheimpflug movements

    Hi Brian

    Doesn't using the front tilts (either base or centre) move the image circle off the centre of the GG slightly? Anyway, each to his/her own I suppose, but I find using the rear base tilt...
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