I'm no expert, but somewhere I have read that the Kodak Supermatic shutter is a very good shutter. If my memory is correct, it may been have recommend over all other shutters. As far as getting...
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I'm no expert, but somewhere I have read that the Kodak Supermatic shutter is a very good shutter. If my memory is correct, it may been have recommend over all other shutters. As far as getting...
I recently purchased a Certotrop folding plate camera with a Schneider Xenar len s marked 13.5 cm f/4.5 with a dial Compur shutter. The serial number on the len s is 172349. The serial number on the...
In my earlier reply. I meant to say that to have a shutter serviced (not tested) runs from $75 to $100.
I have that lens. It is in mint condition. Mine is Linhof selected and in a Linhof shutter. I have only used it at 150mm. I use it for color transpareny work. I take backup shots with my 35mm and...
The estimate time to build a Bender is about 40 hours. I believe that to be a un derestimate. Going to the hardware store and building sanding blocks and other t hings should be taken into account....
I just finished building a 4 X 5 Bender. It was a realy great project. It was al so a huge investment of man hours. If you want a camera fast buy a used one or b uy a Calumat Cadet for $400. The...
The Sept/Oct 97 issue of View Camera magazine has a article titled "Cheaper Glas s". It mentions and compares the Osaka lenses to some better known brands. Overa ll, the conclusion was that they are...
What is the best technique to clean the frosted side of a ground glass? I'm talk ing about when blowing the dirt off doesn't work. Can you wash them under hot wa ter and soap and rinse off really...
I came across a used Schneider 65mm f/8 Super Angulon (chrome barrel) in mint co ndition at a reliable camera repair shop. I like the (about $325) price on this lense. I would like to use it for 4 x...