Gents,
Any suggestions on a nice backpack for my Toyo 45AII and a couple of lenses ? I was looking at the mini trekker - but I am open to suggestions. I don't want something too big as I feel...
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Gents,
Any suggestions on a nice backpack for my Toyo 45AII and a couple of lenses ? I was looking at the mini trekker - but I am open to suggestions. I don't want something too big as I feel...
All,
About one week after getting my Jobo 3010 - my Uniroller crapped out. It seems that there was oxidation on the motor which was causing it to get rather warm. In any event, I think that my...
And one more - modern stuff:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IPGHyT92a24/SZN3J5b72xI/AAAAAAAACl0/J9fhK6TtR0Q/s800/marsh_road_park_wall.jpg
Old AGFA Folder lens which *just* covered 4x5
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IPGHyT92a24/SYhjqL0JemI/AAAAAAAACcc/-7o7-zGBHbI/s800/agfa_doppel_1.jpg
Not quite sure if this counts ?
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IPGHyT92a24/SZN3Jy0cSYI/AAAAAAAACls/wQbqnEN2RK8/s800/alapocas_bridge.jpg
4x5 on HP5 pushed
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IPGHyT92a24/SY9lRaRbqKI/AAAAAAAACh0/NZXEXejnbS0/s800/hagley_gear_cutter.jpg
Gents,
Thanks again for answering my questions about the new Toyo 45ax I bought...Here's some film I burned through it. Hope you enjoy !
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Gents,
Thanks again for all of your help. I will look for the red dot this evening; I've just been lifting up the lensboard support until the front standard rises freely...Didn't know there was a...
Merg,
Well I think I might have it figured out. There are two spring-loaded levers on the front standard which you have to depress to get some backward (negative) tilt. There are two 'click'...
Gents,
Can someone point me to where I can find a copy of the Toyo user's manual online ? I just got my 45AX - which for the most part is self-explanatory; but there are two levers which I cannot...
Here's a shot with my 12", developed in caffenol+c:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IPGHyT92a24/SYhjqSvXF-I/AAAAAAAACck/Ph0EDYa6sr0/s800/caffenol_1.jpg
My first attempt with both the lens and the...
I have a Wollensack Verto II....12" or something like that I believe. I bought it in shutter for around $300 or so; I really like it as you can 'dial in' the softness; so it can be used as a regular...
Ben,
Looking very close, I see all kinds of imperfections with the lens. I suggest that you ship it to me at once so that you can continue to look for a good one.
Wow...This new post is already proving to be a worthy contender of the first !
http://static.flickr.com/108/303016441_59af6dd39b_o.jpg
I made this image using an old agfa doppel lens that came on...
Thanks again to everyone for their suggestions.
As I said earlier, I made a short list, and Im slowly but surely getting a chance to check out all of the instruments in person. We'll see what the...
I just got a Velostigmat II with the dial-in soft focus. Here is a shot, developed in caffenol+c, f/5.6 with out any dialed-in adjustment:
http://static.flickr.com/113/303016445_d569df4979_o.jpg
Ouch....And I've always found USPS to be superior to UPS and FedEx.
Thanks to Scott, I'll have the chance to check out the Shen Hao. Considering that the supergraphic on Epay went for over $400,...
Thanks Scott, I'll shoot you an email.
Mr Condit,
Thanks for the input. I am always very cautious with my cameras (perhaps overtly so...), but then again being somewhat fresh out of college - every penny still counts.
My main...
So...
At this point (window shopping) Im going to try to look at these models in person:
Toyo 45CF - This seems like it may be the most durable of the group, although composits sometimes aren't...
Thanks again. I would prefer durability over light-weight.
Very VERY cool....I like your choice of subject matter (tubes rock!). Im envious about your lens; I had the chance to get a Perkin about a year or so ago, and passed it up (It was 14"...abit too...
Thanks for the info thus far Gentlemen.
Frank - the sinar idea seems OK; but I would prefer something that boxes into itself. Ditto for the Toho.
I want something that could live in a backpack,...
All,
Im getting to the point where my travels are taking me further, and carrying around 40lbs of Sinar is holding me back (rock climbing with it poses a challenge..). So Im thinking of getting a...
Me and my buddy:
http://www.hometown.aol.com/veedubrocco/images/_mg_6129.jpg
Before you ask, I usually do not go trampling around the woods in spandex - I was on a mountain bike excursion (It...
Thanks again Gentlemen. I'll try to get a shot or two of my machine work; although I think it will be more impressive to see everything once the meniscus lens barrel has been milled.
On a different...
All,
I got the chance to finally mount the 12" Velostigmat II that I purchased recently. I cut the lensboard (sinar) on a CNC machine to be sure I had it just 'right', and then drilled/tapped it...
Glenn,
It does, here is a photo from the side:
http://static.flickr.com/88/279435263_c2b1b361ac_b.jpg
Thanks Dan.
I honestly bought the second one to use the shutter with my DIY lens; so the Oscilloscope lens was just an extra that came with that shutter.
All,
I was lucky enough (or sounded despirate enough) that a VERY kind member of this board gave me a deal on these two lovlies:
http://static.flickr.com/101/279435261_1b949361bd_o.jpg
The...
Or...
Just look on ebay for an old projector lens or two. I bought one and got 2 meniscus sets out of it; one of which I am making into my own home brew lens. Details on the thread are here:...
Interesting Stuff ! Looks great; I cannot wait to get the hell home to finish up my DIY lens project...Hopefully by the end of next Month I should be back home, and machining some metal :D
...
Steve,
Here, this should help you out:
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=16220
Enjoy it, I love mine !
-Steve
Agreed...Thanks Mr. Purdum
All,
I have decided to scrap my electro-mechanically actuated packard in favor of a #5 shutter on my DIY lens project...For two basic reasons. #1 weight savings - no battery pack, no solenoid, no...
Ya, a friend with a cleft a__hole....
Excellent work everyone ! Absolutely one of the best threads on the net !
I wish I had more to share...I took a trip back to my favorite machine shop a couple of weeks ago. I won't ghetto scan...
And, lastly
f/22
http://static.flickr.com/83/216317795_8cf13b9bd7_o.jpg
If the mods catch this, can you please PM me how to edit the posts ?? I read the FAQ, but I just don't see the edit...
I have no idea why the 'Edit' button isn't showing up.....So I apologize for dead links above.
I adjusted the levels and messed with GIMP a bit. Here's the results:
f/3.8...
Thanks Patrik. Im curious now to see what an acual print would be like...As contrast and shadow/highlights are all out of wack due to the uneven illumination of the light table.