Hello Marco,
An excellent source for large format film in Salt Lake is Pictureline (www.pictureline.com). I live in Seattle, Washington and have had them ship film to me on several occasions,...
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Hello Marco,
An excellent source for large format film in Salt Lake is Pictureline (www.pictureline.com). I live in Seattle, Washington and have had them ship film to me on several occasions,...
Hello Bob,
This forum has lots of useful info in the archives, including more than you'd ever want to know about the Fuji and Kodak film holders. From the main questions page scroll down to...
Well said, Ellis and Matt O.
Hi Adam! Look forward to shooting alongside you again this year! Thanks for thoughtfully weighing in on this issue.
And to everyone else who has shared, especially Kerry in his typically...
For incident readings, place the dome in the same position as your subject--facing the camera lens, and in a plane parallel to your film. You must make sure that the light you are holding the dome...
Thanks to everyone for the interesting comments and observations. I realize that many of you do not care for super-saturated films like Velvia/VS and I respect the fact that we all have our own...
Hi all,
Looking for opinions, observations, comparisons, comments, subtle pros and cons of these two transparencies films, especially for landscape photography. Let me say that I have used Velvia...
Happy New Year to all!
I also highly recommend Paul Schilliger's wonderful website--the beauty of his work is breathtaking and is easily on par with such greats as Christopher Burkett. Also,...
I have shot about 60 sheets of Kodak E100VS single-sheet Readyloads in the Fuji Quickload holder with a 30% failure rate, and in one case the new Readyload packet completely jammed a friend's...
Hi Dmitri,
I have had good results taping my 4x5 chromes to the glass on my flatbed scanner, using a small piece of tape that just covers the film edge on each corner.
Regards,
Tim,
Try Jeff at Badger Graphic (badgergraphic.com), since they directly import Fuji lenses as well as some hard-to-get large format film.
Hi All,
I just received my new Shen Hao HZX45-IIa a couple of days ago and have only been able to spend about an hour getting acquainted with it, but here are my initial impressions. My...
Well said, Kevin.
I am as guilty as anyone for being overly critical of various cameras and for occasionally obsessing over the equipment to the point that I lose my perpective on why I'm...
Bill,
There is some good focusing screen threads on this page grouped under that topic, you'll see it if you scroll down to the bottom of the main discussion page. My own expeience with a...
Tim, thank you for the kind words about my images! And thanks to everyone for giving me food for thought, I really do appreciate it. I am going to try and get ahold of a local fine art shooter I...
Well Jonny, unfortunatly for those of us who do not have unlimited financial resources, *compromise* is a fact of life. Thank God the artistry of a photographer is not dependent on how expensive...
Thank you for all the responses so far. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I have owned an Iston, previous version Zone VI, Tachihara, Wista DX, Toyo AX, Linhof TK, and used or carefully ...
Hello All,
I am in search of a new 4x5 field to replace my Linhof Technikardan currently be ing auctioned off. I am after something light yet with long enough bellows draw to fous a 450mm at...
Hello All,
I recently posted a question about Shen Hao view camera prices and thought I'd s hare with the group the email I received from the U.S. distributor, Phoenix Corp ., in case others are...
Hello All,
Does anyone know the U.S. selling price for the Shen Hao 4x5's? I emailed the i mporter but have not received a response. Any new owners out there? Thanks for any input.
Hi All,
This question was asked recently by another poster, with no responses. Allow me to put it out there again: Anyone out there who has used the new Schneider 80mm /4.5 XL want to give us a...
Mark,
For the same subject magnification and same aperture, there is less depth of field as you move up in film size. For example, without using movements, you would need to stop down an...
Hello All,
I shoot a lot of 4x5 transparency landscapes and am considering the tremendous c ost savings in film and processing by switching to 6x9cm (using a roll film back in my view camera). ...
Paul, you make some good observations. The Nikkor 500T is certainly good enough for real-world use, especially when contrast/saturation/sharpness can be effectively massaged in Phototshop before...
Let me clarify that I have not put the 360/500/720 through any rigorous scientifically valid test, this is just my opinion on what I see with one particular sample, generally reinforced by comments...
I have used the Nikon 360T, 500T and 720T and found the sharpness to be good at 360 and merely adequate at 500/720. I have since taken a strong liking to the above-mentioned Rodenstock Apo-Ronar...
Keith,
You will need a wider focal length, not longer. To determine the proper 6x7 focal length, simply double your favorite 35mm lens. So, if you like a 28mm in your 35 system, you'll need...
Arnold,
I recently compared four screens in my Linhof Technikardan 4x5: 1) originl ground glass, 2) Linhof Superscreen, 3) Boss screen, and 4) Beattie Intenscreen. The Superscreen was quite...
I've had it happen on a B+W KR3 filter. The glass does screw back in. The local camera shop salesman used a small thin layer of rubber material to just barely grip the retaining ring, being...
Hello All,
Anyone know if the Nagaoka or Ikeda Anba 4x5's are still being produced? If they are, where can I buy one new? Thanks for any info.
Check lens test results here: http://www.hevanet.com/cperez/testing.html
My personal experience coincides with the test--I find the Nikkor 90mm f/8 to be an exceptional performer, and available...
Bob--if you read my post you will see that I clearly stated I am replacing a "plain groundglass", not a grounglass with fresnel, etc. I am quite confident in my ability to change my focus screen...
Hi All,
Based on a favorable comment in the discussion group and a phone conversation wi th Bill Maxwell, I have just ordered his standard focusing screen to replace my plain groundglass. ...
Hello All,
I currently use 4 Fujinon and Nikkor lenses for 4x5 transparency shooting, and I hope to arrange a test soon comparing Japanese optics with Schneider and Rodens tock. Until I am able...
The above link to the Rangefinder article on large-format cameras is incorrect. It should be:
www.rangefinder-network.com/archive/large_format.html
Hello All,
I plan on testing a Rodenstock APO-Ronar 480mm f/9 for possible purchase, shooti ng distant landscapes on 4x5 transparency. I know about the other options in lo ng lenses, and this...
Jerry,
I have used the Nikon 90mm f/8 extensively on my Toyo AX (an AII without revolving back/focus hood). I do not drop the bed, and yet have never had vignetting from the front of the bed,...
Paul,
Can you give the link to the Jack Dykinga report on the 110mm XL? I have searched the Schneider homepage but am unable to find the article.
Thanks!
Hello All,
Anyone out their doing their own type R printing from 4x5 chromes, especially th e Fuji Supergloss? I've seen very impressive quality on this Fuji paper, and am considering doing my...
Stefano,
The 12.5mm recessed board will allow relatively easy access to the controls on your 58mm lens, but you will not have much in the way of movements available other than tilt (and that may...