Sorry, the question I meant to ask at the end of the third paragraph is would I need 4X THE BELLOWS DRAW of the focal length of the lens. (For example, to get the image to fill the sheet of film...
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Sorry, the question I meant to ask at the end of the third paragraph is would I need 4X THE BELLOWS DRAW of the focal length of the lens. (For example, to get the image to fill the sheet of film...
I recently made the mistake of purchasing a 19" Red Dot Artar thinking that it w ould help with close up work. I learned the hard way. Apparently, you need sho rter focal length lenses to get...
I'm quite confused. I have a 14" Red Dot Artar in a barrel and recently purchas ed a 19" Red Dot Artar in a barrel. I have a Calumet C-1/C-3 that I thought had a 30" bellows draw, but the camera...
I just purchased a 19" Red Dot Artar from Jeff at the Photo Emporium. Has anyon e ever purchased from Photo Emporium before? If so, what was your experience? (I guess I should have asked this...
I've been trying to purchase either a used Dagor or Ektar in the 420mm range in a barrel. Does anyone know where I can get one? I've been calling everywhere, but can't find one.
Ron
I recently purchased an older Calumet C-1 or C-3 8x10 camera. (I don't know exa ctly which one it is, but it's the green model.)
Can I purchase an extension for its bed so that I can extend the...
Earlier this week I posted a question regarding placing boxes of sheet film in t he refridgerator. Thanks to all who responded! One individual stated that he d oesn't place an already opened box of...
It's summer! Should I keep my boxes of sheet film (which, by the way, is Ilford FP4+) in the refridgerator? Once I have my film holders loaded, should I keep them in the fridge as well until I use...
Has anyone had experience purchasing large format cameras/equipment from Lens & Repro and/or Photo Habitat? I believe both are in New York. I was just wonderi ng what they're reputation is to buy...
Has anyone purchased camera equipment from Photo-Graphic Systems in New Mexico? They seem to have some good equipment, but I was just wondering what they're se rvice is like, etc.
Thanks.
Ron...
This may be a dumb question, but here goes!
I'm looking into a lens for an 8x10 camera. I notice that some of the best phot os ever taken were with lenses in barrels, not shutters. I'm not too...
What is a good focal length for 8x10 table top still life photography? When I was using 4x5, I had a 210mm Dagor. I love the classic lenses and would like to stick to that. Is a 420mm lens good...
I have an older C.P. Goerz Berlin Dagor 210mm lens for my 4x5 camera. On the len s, it also reads "Ser. III" and the number is 60499. Does anyone know if these lenses are coated--either single or...
I have a 210mm CP Georz Berlin Dagor lens. How can I tell the size of its image circle? Is there a test I can do, or does someone know if there is a standard image circle size for these lenses?
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Hello fellow Large Formatters! Has any out there (or any acquaintances of yours ) had any experience purchasing photo equipment off of EBAY.COM? I go there fre quently and see some pretty nice...
I highly suggest (if you can) that you attend the Beyond the Zone System workshop taught by Phil Davis. I attended the workshop this past July down in Flagstaff, AZ. It was incredible! You learn...
I highly suggest (if you can) that you attend the Beyond the Zone System workshop taught by Phil Davis. I attended the workshop this past July down in Flagstaff, AZ. It was incredible! You learn...
I am in the market for a good used monorail 8x10 camera. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good brand? I don't have a ton of money to spend, bu t I do want to get the best that I can afford...
I am considering purchasing a large format 8x10 monorail camera. I have a couple of questions.
1. Does any fellow large format photographer know of any good dealers (mail order) where I can get...
I am new to LF photography, but want (and need!) to do it because I plan to get into alternative processes.
One question I have is, what is a good 4x5 camera to start with? (One that I won't...