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DIY , I made one with a 8 diopter close up lens ($2 , local used camera show) and a piece of pvc pipe.
Works great for me.

Hello Ruapehu,
My sentiments are the same. I love the 5x7 format.
After a wonderful time with digital , I am returning to real photography with a 5x7.
Most of my shots are for testing, exposure...

Welcome

My viewfinder is an 8x10 matte board with a 5x7 cut out.
I hold it up , look through it and frame the scene. If I don't like what I am seeing , I walk around until I find the right spot. Then I...

Welcome aboard,
all of my lenses are older than me and I'm 64.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome Monica,
Great lens to start with, I am a fan of convertibles.

You have inspired me to build an enlarger , Thank You.

Thanks Roger
My photos were shot with a 16 Mb or 16 megapixel camera, then uploaded into Lightroom.
When exported there is an option for maximum size. I type in 250 (k) per the forum's rules about...

Hi Rick.
I love patterns like your "A crossing to nowhere"

Thanks Jim
It seems that the 5 inch square is the right choice.

Thanks Roger

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Update : This photo is the back of my lens board holder. You may be able to see the multiple small holes that could have been made when there was an internal shutter.
The large hole was for...

95360
Update : According to the Packard website the # 5 and # 6 shutters are available in sizes 4 3/4 inch square and 5 inch square. Either size could be mounted behind the lens board holder. I have...

Looks like you are off to a great start.
My lenses and camera are older than me and I am 64.
To me equipment does not matter, as long as it works.
Results are what counts and you have good...

My Eastman No 2 (5x7) has a modified front standard.
The hardware for securing the 4 1/2 inch square regular lens board has been removed
and replaced with a large brass plate below the level of the...

Hello Tiago'

Welcome

Great birthday present.

Welcome.

There's Hope for the future.

95211 Update : New lens board , without the hardware to secure the top of the standard 4 1/2 square lens board , I opted for a lens board that fit the modified front standard.
I actually like the...

Thanks Oren.
Those are better images then I have. And yes the screw holes do match.

95147 update , as I suspected the adhesive is water soluble. With Q-tips , tissue , very little water , I slowly and carefully removed the felt from the top of the lens board holder. There were three...

Just received my new "old" Eastman No 2 (5x7).

The lens board holder does not appear to be as expected. There is a DIY lens board, but no hardware to secure the top . Bottom does fit behind the...

Thanks Jon , I should of thought of that. My moto is keep it simple and that's keeping it simple.

Michael, I always spend more $ than I plan to at Freestyle.

Douglas

Hello,
I have been shooting paper negatives with Arista paper developed in their on "paper developer". While at Freestyle today, I found and bought a pack of 25 sheets of 5x7 film. This will be my...

Hello Dan,
Thanks for the welcome.
Slow to respond due to being busy with moving my darkroom to a permanent location. It was in my workshop, way too much dust to deal with. Now I have about 48 sq...

Hello my name is Douglas. I was a semi-pro during my college days back in the late 60s early 70s. I shot a 35mm B/W available light photo essay/story of a friend's weddings, before, during and after....