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    Re: June 2013 Portraits

    Very nice
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    Digital and Large format harmony

    Lately I have been experiencing a creative period in my photography. My large format cameras are out and being used regularly and my Digital Nikon slr cameras are being used , but at a more serious...
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    Re: Ektar Suggestions

    I have a 72mm (or it may be a 67mm) set up for the Lindahl that I use on my 250 6.3 Fuji. When you say "roughly" what do you mean. If the Ektar has a 72mm thread it will make me happy.
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    Re: June 2013 Portraits

    I think you have a great model to work with here. I thought you mentioned somewhere that you wanted to work on an Alfred Cheney Johnston look. I'm a big fan of Johnston and I think your model Sierra...
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    Re: Ektar Suggestions

    I'm listening. My choice will be between a 12" and 14" commercial. I'm glad the filter issue was mentioned. I've managed to put together a wonderful collection of Harrison glass filters in diffusion...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    I like this very much. I feel like I'm right there, walking along that road and looking out at those beautiful hills.
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    Ektar Suggestions

    I am about to search for an Ektar lens, 10, 12 or 14 inch , to use on my Calumet C1 camera. I'm seeking advise on what to look for when searching. Aside from the usual defects such as heavy cleaning...
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    Re: Black CC402 Calumet?

    I have an original Orbit by Burke and James with the red knobs and bellows.I certainly didn't need it when I bought it since I already had several monorails, but the unique look to the camera, with...
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    Re: Black CC402 Calumet?

    George , I have the grey model as well. I have seen them in black,but people have them painted or powder coated. I think the black models were the late cameras, so I guess they may have made the 402...
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    Black CC402 Calumet?

    Does anyone know if Calumet made the CC402 wide monorail camera in black?
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    Re: May portraits

    Very nice. I have the same chair but no Tesla .
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    Re: May portraits

    Very nice
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    Re: April portraits

    Very nice
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    Re: Traditional vs Digital?

    My apologies.
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    Re: "Beginners-Mind" (sho-shin)

    Man... all I wanted to do was let people know how much I enjoyed that article as I read it in my pickup truck all by my lonesome. I sure have a way of firing things up around here.
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    Re: Traditional vs Digital?

    I think when it comes down to what method is used to print, so much has to do with how a person is wired. Jim mentioned how daunting it can be to work within the digital printing process, pointing...
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    Re: Traditional vs Digital?

    Thank you everyone for the input. It is all very helpful.
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    Re: Traditional vs Digital?

    Of course I will try it and find out. But since I am part of a forum full of professional photographers, and photographers that actually print from scanned large format negatives, I thought it would...
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    Traditional vs Digital?

    I am an old fashion traditional minded guy, but I'm also open minded when it comes to photography. When I get my 20X24 black and white prints back from the lab that are printed by the same guy that...
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    Re: Pictorialism Images

    Sorry
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    Re: Pictorialism Images

    I have a really nice set of Harrison & Harrison black dot glass filters, a set of five in a nice wooden case that I picked up at a camera show many years ago. It came with the bellows shade that...
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    Re: Artar 6" 4X5?

    Yeah, I thought it sounded a bit over optimistic. I going to pass on it.
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    Re: Artar 6" 4X5?

    Thanks Dan. I'm looking at a real nice one on ebay. The guy is saying the lens covers 5X7!
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    Artar 6" 4X5?

    Will a six inch Artar APO F9 cover 4X5?
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    Re: What is lost in the digital age ?

    There were about ten camera shops in the city where I grew up, now there are none. I remember when growing up I would always pass by the camera stores and look in the front windows at the Canon and...
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    "Beginners-Mind" (sho-shin)

    Earlier today I had to give my son a ride to the gym so he could work out. I don't like the gym. My work out comes from cutting and stacking firewood. I usually wait outside and read. Today I forgot...
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    Re: April portraits

    I really like this image. How did you light the background?
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    Re: Best grease for monorail?

    Very good point. This particular Cambo Master is my studio portrait/ still life camera. It stays inside.But I am convinced that a dry lube is the way to go. I have another Master that will be used in...
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    Re: Best grease for monorail?

    Another option I'm considering is Metalophilic oil (MP-5). Originally offered through Beeman air rifle company, now sold through another company, it is a special oil that is harmless to...
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    Best grease for monorail?

    I want to lubricate my Cambo Master PC monorail. The gearing and focus mechanisms are a little dry and sticky. White lithium comes to mind but I'm open to suggestions.
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    Re: What is lost in the digital age ?

    I use both digital and film. I use my digital camera as an electronic polaroid camera. I like getting the instant results and having the option to delete and try again at no cost. Print quality is...
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    Re: New55 film please

    To be quite honest, I am happy for the few (very few) people that have been given an opportunity to test the new film. But at this point, after checking out the New55 site for over a year, and...
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    Re: New55 film please

    I have the greatest respect for everyone involved in the project. Yes the market will be small, but only in the beginning. Getting it on the shelves and on the front cover of Freestyle will draw...
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    New55 film please

    I'm getting so frustrated. I don't know if we will ever see New55 film on the market. My Polaroid holders are collecting a lot of dust. I wish that all the effort and R&D could be directed toward...
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    Re: March Portraits

    I am just a simple hobbyist, large format photographer. I wouldn't dare get involved in technical issues that are over my head. I just see a beautifully done portrait.
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    Re: March Portraits

    Oh my! So very nice. Beautiful.
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    Re: February 2013 portraits

    Cool....I like it.Nice work.
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    Re: February 2013 portraits

    Gekko18[/QUOTE]

    Cool.... I like it. Nice work.
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    Re: February 2013 portraits

    Nice image.
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    Re: February 2013 portraits

    Very,very nice.
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