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    Re: New Chamonix H models

    Agreed. Will be very interested to see how the 4x10 and 6x17 backs work out and pricing / specs etc, especially what roll film back for 6x17 they'll be using...

    I had a Chamonix 4x10" in the past...
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    Re: Roll paper in an Epson 3800???

    I flatten rolls of Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 by cutting the required length, then gently rolling it back on itself being careful not to crease or bruise the paper. I use a big cardboard tube lined...
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    Re: New EBay conditions

    Hi Steve, Tom from Melbourne here. I have a US freight forwarder who handles all my purchases from the US. I have their address as my ship-to in Ebay and therefore have never had any trouble...
  4. Thread: Shooting 8x20

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    Re: Shooting 8x20

    Yeah good point, probably better to stay well away from me! :)
  5. Thread: Shooting 8x20

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    Re: Shooting 8x20

    I can change that next time you're my way Lachlan!
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    Re: Shooting 8x20

    I was planning 7x17 or 8x20 but went for 4x10 for many of Michael's reasons above.

    Being able to travel easily is a key for me, plus being able to shoot colour when the time is right, which is a...
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    Re: Heading to New Zealand - Need some comments

    I got some great replies to my thread here if that helps.

    South Island NZ (and North Island for that matter) really are beautiful and you'll be short for time - I could easily spend 10 days...
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    Re: Where to put film holders

    Hi Michael - would you mind letting me know where you got these bags made? I've been searching for someone to custom make me a bag for a while now - the pictures of your film holder bags look...
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    Re: Epson 3880 on Sale for $850

    Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out - might be beyond my budget thats why maybe it wasnt on my radar. But worth a look - I have an A4 cannon $100 inkjet and it really isnt bad at all...
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  10. Re: Airport Scanners - the age old question (finally somewhat settled)

    Can't speak for the Rollei IR, but I have a box of Efke IR that's been following me around a bit for a while with no ill effects.

    Here in Oz and NZ all luggage on international flights gets...
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    Re: Epson 3880 on Sale for $850

    Hi, I'm going to hijack this thread rather than start another...

    Given the last post was 8 months ago - does anyone know if a mod/hack to the Epson driver or if a new RIP has been launched to...
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    Re: 4x10 film in a JOBO 3005 Drum

    But which one do I reply to? ;)


    I process 4x10 sheets in a 3004 (same as a 3005 just one less hole) and haven't found it needs any modication. The developing holes/tubes in the tank have a...
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    Re: Potential silly question...

    Yep, already on the case with this trick :) I'm going to stick squares of tape on the outside of the cardboard sleeve, 1 square for unexposed, and 2 squares for exposed. So with a little luck I can...
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    Re: Potential silly question...

    Thank for the replies, anything to reduce the number of film boxes I have to take!

    Cheers
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    Potential silly question...

    ... with E6 processing and film handling.

    Is the E6 process standard across all emulsions? For example if you expose Velvia 50 and Provia 100 both at box speeds, can they be developed in the same...
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    Re: Fiordlands, South Island, NZ

    Thanks everyone for the input. It does indeed sound like I'm going to be a bit rushed. I'll do the best I can in the time I have and perhaps consider the trip as a recce for a future visit when I can...
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    Fiordlands, South Island, NZ

    Hi

    I’m heading across the Tasman for a wedding next month, and I thought I’d take a few extra days to explore some of the South Island along the way as I’ve never ventured down there before.
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    Re: Gnass Filmholder Case - Some Design Thoughts

    Love your work Bruce, look forward to the 8x10 one and how's about a custom model for six 4x10" holders?

    :)
  19. Thread: IR bellows

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    Re: IR bellows

    Thanks Kumar - I will drop him a line...




    It would be a good starting point if I could source the same leather as Ebony use...
  20. Thread: IR bellows

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    IR bellows

    So my bellows are definitely not IR-proof, my negs are coming out almost completely black and are not printable.

    The film edges are clear and an unexposed sheet also develops fully clear, so my...
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    Re: Post your long exposures here

    Thanks!

    I could hire you two guys to be my "heavies" and surround me when I'm under the darkcloth... :)
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    Re: Post your long exposures here

    http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5257125483_b51091348f_z.jpg
    4x10", 210mm Symmar S, Provia, 1.5 minutes

    http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5257735576_47b6a27f98_z.jpg
    4x10", 210mm Symmar S,...
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    Re: is KEH still a good place to buy?

    I thought I'd contribute to this thread as I've bought $000s of kit from KEH over the years but today just had my first bad experience.

    I picked up a Nikkor 120SW in "EX" condition. The glass is...
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    Re: december landscape

    http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5257736338_935daf31ae_b.jpg

    How about one from the southern hemisphere?
    4x10", 210mm Symmar S, FP4 with an orange filter, toned in CS5.
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    Re: Filters vignetting on wide angle lenses

    Thanks for the reply. So the thickness or number of filters used is more of a factor than the actual size of them?
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    Filters vignetting on wide angle lenses

    Hi, I’m looking to add a 120mm lens to my 4x10 setup, and wondered if anyone has experiences with filters starting to vignette. I have Lee and Cokin Z holders, neither of which vignette on a 210mm,...
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    Re: Removing Cambo Wide crash bars

    I used to have one of these, I remember one of the crash bars coming loose one day. I don't think they are screwed or glued in place - they are simply wedged in. If you remove shifting lens panel...
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    Folding it away between shots??

    I remove the lens from my folding camera and carry it folded on longer hikes or whilst flying. However once on location with it unfolded and set up with the lens attached, I'm tempted to just place...
  29. Re: Another Paterson Orbital uneven development question...

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I tried 375mm of solution (the most I can get in there without it overflowing) and went for intermittent agitation like I used to do with roll films. Tray on the...
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    Re: How many 4X10 photographers are out there?

    SMALL WORLD! Another 4x10 shooter here in Melbourne.

    Being out of business, the Fotoman film cutter is as rare as hens teeth, so I've just picked up a cheap rotary cutter from Officeworks and...
  31. Another Paterson Orbital uneven development question...

    Hi

    As you might have seen from some of my previous posts, I’ve been gradually gearing myself up to shoot 4x10. I sold my 4x5 camera and kit, replaced it with a 4x10 and after trying out some...
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    Canham vs Chamonix 4x10

    Hello

    I'm finally coming to a decision on my 4x10 set-up, and have narrowed it down to either the Canham or the Chamonix 4x10.

    Both do everything I need them to, with the possibility of more...
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    Wide angle for 4x10

    Hi, I’m in need of a wide angle lens for 4x10. There’s loads of posts about lenses for 8x10, but I thought I’d ask specifically about 4x10 as I might be able to get away with some different lenses...
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    Re: IR Film development

    I use a Harrison tent with this film, have loaded holders and dev tanks at home and in the field with no problems - have I been lucky?!

    I rate the Efke 820IR at ISO 3 when using a 720nm cut opaque...
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    viewing card for composing

    I'm going to make myself a frame with a cut out aperture so I can have a look at framing and composition on location without having to unpack the camera and set it up etc.

    As far as I can tell...
  36. Thread: 4x10 questions

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    Re: 4x10 questions

    Hey Lachlan

    Thanks for letting me know Prism do 4x10, I think they do E6 only and not C41. I spoke to someone at Lab X who said they could do it, clipping the 10" side to an 8x10 frame and then...
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    Re: 4x10 questions

    Apologies, I do of course mean to direct this question at Keith!
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    Re: 4x10 questions

    Wow what an absolute beauty - I'd be afraid of damaging and ruining it! How many holders do you have or did you have when you used it?
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    Re: 4x10 questions

    Hi Brian - how do you find the Chamonix, is this the 410n? There's no photos on the Chamonix website but 5 pounds / 2.2kg sounds pretty light...
  40. Thread: 4x10 questions

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    4x10 questions

    I love panoramic formats and have been shooting 6x12s on a Horseman SW612 for years before trading for an Ebony and cropping my 4x5s to the 6x12 format. Next came the thinking about getting a...
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