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    Re: Asymmetrical tilts

    I have to agree with Ken; Bob could have said "Hey you need a Technikardan"; instead, he's suggesting a few cheap things that will save the OP lots of money. That pocket calculator thing looks...
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    2x3 view camera vs a Mamiya 7

    So if I used a coke bottle instead of the older Symmar, I would have got better resolution?

    I'm an amateur and thought my experience might be useful to another amateur who I suspected was trying...
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    Re: What is a wide angle on large format?

    One would think Mr Kubrick would just have asked his director of photography.
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    Re: 2x3 view camera vs a Mamiya 7

    Just to clarify, the Mamiya 7 is not a "fixed lens folding camera". It's actually an interchangeable lens rangefinder. Otherwise Bob is right on.

    However, while the modern digital lenses are...
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    and on my Tech V
  6. So what options are there for instant pictures, non digital in 2012?

    Thanks Brian! That doesn't seem too difficult... Cool.
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    Fuji's site in Japan still lists the FP-100C45... it is getting more and more expensive though - maybe it's only discontinued in the US?

    More importantly, however: how does one recover the...
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    Re: December portraits

    This scarecrow shot is AWESOME.
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    They both look good, but I agree the 2nd one looks much better! Very nice!
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    Re: Newbie needing advice, again!

    "I am still in the accumulating stage" -lol, aren't we all!

    Unless I missed it in your list, you need some film holders. I would start with that, make sure you like LF, then slowly try things and...
  11. Thread: Big Sur

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    Re: Big Sur

    Thanks guys I'm noting down all these suggestions! Yeah I'm definitely going to shoot shoot shoot!! DolphinDan, I think we have a reservation for the Post Ranch already; so that's a go! Definitely...
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    Re: Big Sur

    Thank you so much guys!! So much awesome advice; we'll try to see what we can do for the 2 or 3 days! Thanks also for the traffic warnings! Now we just have to decide what to do. Thanks again,...
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    Big Sur

    My wife and I are travelling to California for July 4th week; we are spending a few days in San Francisco and then a few days in Big Sur. We've never been before; any pointers on where to go...
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    Re: Value of upgrading from CS3 to CS6?

    CS5 has content-aware fill, which cuts dust spotting time significantly. CS5 on OSX is also 64-bit (you can work on larger file sizes, helpful for LF scans). Those were my 2 main criteria. ...
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    Re: "Taco" Processing

    Like Jay, I ended up with rubber band marks too. The last time I tried it, I also tried to fit too many 4x5 sheets in a 120 tank (i think i tried 5 or 6 instead of 4 like I regularly did), and I got...
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    Re: "Taco" Processing

    I tried taco processing for a while, but it was fiddly and inconsistent. I got some rubber window screen material, sewed little tubes, and used it in a 120 tank. It was ok but not great. I've...
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    Re: Pocket Wizard Channel Selection

    Do the little red LEDs on the slaves light up when you press the test button on the master PW on your camera? If they do, it's probably the connectors...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    That's cool; I didn't know the thing about the pantones, but it makes sense. The probe isn't a color meter though (is it?) -- but obviously it would help with getting the exact exposure again.


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    Re: meter of choice?

    You're welcome! As for the backs, lol it figures; why would they make it easy?

    That's actually really good to know. I picked up a Linhof Kardan GT 4x5 for a great price a year or two ago, so I...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    Yeah that makes sense as I only have an 8x10 back so only researched those options. That's good to know about the 4x5; I'm always on the lookout for a 4x5 back for my setup; it's nice that I...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    Hi Leigh,

    How it works is that the cell itself is a tiny square, about 1/10 inch per side. When the cell is retracted via a slider operated from the end of the probe, the casing has a little...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    I'll have to check if mine is scratched; It does float a little above the ground glass, but it's awful close and I could see it potentially rubbing. I found my probe from a member of this forum; it...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    Well, if you get good at it I would imagine you could get fast at it. It's like a spot meter, so you take a reading for your shadows, one for your highlights, another somewhere else for good...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    Nope, nothing else; you are correct. Metering back + probe + meter.

    The metering back is pretty important as it has a hole and baffle the right size for the probe to fit through, and the hole is...
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    Re: meter of choice?

    FWIW, I have a Sekonic 758-DR, and for flash it's pretty awesome, as it comes with the pocket wizard radio built in, so I can save a pocket wizard I guess. When I got my P2, I got the Minolta IVF to...
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    Re: Good Film Development Timer?

    In the dim green/red mode, you can turn it upside down, so the screen is down and you still hear the tones out the bottom. I know you still have to pick it up to start the stop bath, but at least...
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    Re: Good Film Development Timer?

    iphone + massive dev chart app ... it gives you sounds to indicate when to agitate. it works great for roll and rotary, not sure for tray development as I've never done that.
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    Re: Wet plate in NY

    That's awesome. Thanks for posting.
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    Re: post your urban landscapes

    Thanks so much!! They are taken from my building's roof, near Bryant Park. It's open during the summer, let me know.
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    Re: BetterScanning holder owners: opinions?

    Ari,

    I agree completely. I think you'll be happy with it. Once you get the height set, you can leave it there for a long time and be ok, so then it's just the tedium of mounting, which is...
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    Re: BetterScanning holder owners: opinions?

    I think the betterscanning holders are very worth it. If you can't focus the stupid POS Epson, then what good is it to have blurry scans!? After all that, work, and the end result is some crap...
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    Re: Large format assignments?!

    haha count me in as one of those kids!
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    Re: post your urban landscapes

    Here are two of my first 8x10 outside shots:

    http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6066/6087466925_e022199ed5_z.jpg

    http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6190/6088107324_64a8a50129_z.jpg
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    Re: Tapatalk support

    I agree with Rick -- great for posts, annoying for images... I'm split on whether it was worth $3 or not. Oh well.
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    Re: Reccomendations for buying an 8x10 system

    OK cool, sorry for hazing, Kev. I think a lot of people here (myself included) are like Linux nerds ... i.e., ask us questions, but RTFM first to show that you are not wasting time -- that way,...
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    Re: January 2012 portraits

    One of the experts who knows better than I please chime in, but here's my suggestion:

    I opened this in photoshop; the histogram is showing that the entire dynamic range is in the lower half of the...
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    Re: Should I get this?

    seems a bit high. for a large 360 like that, you should be able to pick up something for $450 - $600. I got my Nikkor 360 W from this forum last year.

    eBay sucks, I don't use it anymore unless...
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    Re: Reccomendations for buying an 8x10 system

    I agree completely that there is a sense of entitlement, Frank; was just too timid to say it :) For instance, asking about an "180q" back (he thinks), mentioned more than once so we know it's not a...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Awesome!
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    Re: Is 8x10 worth the trouble???

    he who needs/wants a higher top speed cares.
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