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    Re: Chamonix 45n-1 versus Sinar F2 ...

    I've got both a Sinar F2 and a Tachihara and they're both great. Bjorn is right about how easy it is to learn and use an F2. Incredibly easy. BUT it's heavy. I've taken my F2 on a 3 mile hike...
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    Re: silica gel desiccant packs?

    DampRid also makes the silica gel packs. They turn color when they are spent. You can get them at Bed, Bath and Beyond and some drug stores.
  3. Thread: Flowers Anyone?

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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    An old Polaroid Type 59 emulsion lift - ranunculus (don't know the plural).
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    Re: LF recommendations for instant transfer

    http://www.fujifilmusa.com/shared/bin/CableRelease_May_2008_CR08.pdf

    Try this website...Fuji's transfer process.
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    Re: best 4x5 developing tank

    I agree with this combo. Just add a Beseler or Unicolor roller base and you're in business! The Jobo 2553 tank has a cog lid which you don't want unless you're getting a Jobo CPP...
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    Re: My Recent Work on Time.com w/Help From the LFF

    beautiful and devastating at the same time...great work!
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    Re: What the hell IS this thing?!?!

    This looks like that contraption that they dropped a pod (containing Jodie Foster) through in "Contact"...
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    Re: Quickload carrying case

    Eagle Creek makes some great stuff for filmholders...like the pack sacs. I use the medium ones for my 4x5 film holders as well as Grafmatic holders. The clip on them let's me hang them off my...
  9. Re: Will Polaroid 545 or other instant film back fit into a Canham 4x5 Traditional?

    But the 545 will accept the Fuji Acros Quickloads.
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    Re: Tachihara 4x5 Focusing Rack

    I recently replaced a part on my Tachihara by writing them and showing them the part. I got the replacement part in 3 weeks. You might get a replacement part from them.

    The phone in Japan is...
  11. Thread: Moving Water

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    Re: Moving Water

    ditto!
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    Re: digital backup "in the field"

    I actually did this in Europe...and it worked well. Used an 80 GB classic iPod with a photo connector. It takes time downloading the images, but I figured I'd have to charge the iPod and the camera...
  13. Re: Why do you like Large Format photography? (Philosophy Talk Time)

    You got me thinking here. I'd have to agree with everyone on the technical as well as the psychological advantages of larger formats, but Mike's statement got me thinking. Using a large format...
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    Re: Best winter apparel?

    Flip flops, shorts, and t-shirts...we've been having an unseasonably warm spell this week...close to 90's...now we're in the high 70's..very weird.

    ;)
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    Re: First time - Sinar F1

    I'm not sure about the Rodenstock lens, but the Schneider 90mm f5.6 SA XL has a large enough rear element that I use a bag bellows on my F2. You may want to check to see if you'll need the bag...
  16. Re: General LF Accessories...Focusing cloth, loupe, etc.

    A small can of Dust-Off, small roll of white artist tape, a sharpie pen, ziploc baggies/Eagle Creek pack sacs to carry stuff.
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    Re: How do you transport your LF?

    When I'm just going around town or am going to be close to my car, I use a Lowepro Commercial AW bag. It fits the Sinar F2 folded and wrapped in a darkcloth, with the rail holder, a 6" extension...
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    Re: Hi from John in San Diego

    Hey, I'm in for an all San Diego LF Day! I'm in Bay Park overlooking Mission Bay (it's a tough life, but someone has to live it!).

    Welcome JohnGC!
  19. Thread: 4x5 Film Drying

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    Re: 4x5 Film Drying

    sorta' like this only round? About $3-4 at a Japanese store.
  20. Thread: C41 in LA

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    Re: C41 in LA

    You might also try Colortek in Culver City (near airport).
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    Re: Plastic Bags for film holders

    http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/packing_sacs/Pack-It-Sac-Large-40087/

    Might try these at Eagle Creek. They're zippered and have a hanging clip. I use smaller ones for my 4x5 holders, and...
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    Re: Plastic bottles for photo chemicals

    I'm a root beer junkie...so I'll look for Virgil's. The downside is that it's a lot of sugar, so I usually drink the IBC diet root beer...really tasty for a diet drink!

    ...has this become a root...
  23. Thread: 4x5 Film Drying

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    Re: 4x5 Film Drying

    These work really well when you hang them on a shower curtain rod. I usually use every other clip to keep some spacing in between negs. The clips are sturdy enough to hold negs easily. You could...
  24. Thread: 4x5 Film Drying

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    Re: 4x5 Film Drying

    http://www.containerstore.com/browse/big_product_pic.jhtml?PRODID=68595 try this
  25. Thread: Drying set-up

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    Re: Drying set-up

    http://www.containerstore.com/browse/big_product_pic.jhtml?PRODID=68595

    try a lingerie dryer. You can also find these at a store that sells Japanese knick-knacks like Marukai or Mitsuwa in Los...
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    Re: Plastic bottles for photo chemicals

    You might try I.B.C. root beer bottles...or any of their soda bottles...they're brown glass. Then I just buy a wine stopper for the top. Cheap and the root beer's great!

    ;)
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    I agree...awesome!
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    Re: Bag/case to carry sinar F2? sorry.

    You can fold an F2 by removing the lens, releasing the bellows from the front standard, moving the standards to opposite ends of the rail, tilting the rear standard on top of the compacted bellows,...
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    Re: Practical Uses for a 545?

    Sounds like you might have a potential business there...hmmmm, I have 2 spares...
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    Re: Show off your camera!

    You guys are killing me. I've been drooling so much that my keyboard is about to short out!

    :)
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    Re: Interest in lens boxes

    Matt Blais pointed someone to the outdoor catalog of Cabela's...the fishing reel cases seem to work well.

    S
  32. Thread: Film Holders

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    Re: Film Holders

    http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/packing_sacs/Pack-It-Sac-Medium-40086/
    Try these. They're great because they fit about 4 holders, they're easy to get in and out of, plastic lined, and have a...
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    Re: Post Yer Still Lifes take 2

    ...looks like he spent too much time in the darkroom!!!!
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    Re: Chinese Changing Bags

    I'd be worried about the melamine content...kidding.

    Changing tents are much better for loading/unloading film. With a changing bag, you've got the problem of the bag interfering with the...
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    Re: 5x7 filmholder bag/case

    You also might look at Eagle Creek in the packing accessories. They have a line of Pack-It sacs that hold 3-4 film holders, zippered, and it has a hanger clip on the corner. I use 2 medium ones to...
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    Re: rock silde 5 hours ago in Yosemite valley

    It's such a wonderful time of the year to be in Yosemite Valley, too. I'm just glad that no one was killed in this slide...although it was awfully close to some pretty populated areas.
  37. Re: Family Beach Type Place During School Break, from NY

    Poipu Beach, Kauai in Hawaii...none better for families.
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    Re: 10x8 film delivered to LA hotel

    There's also a Calumet on N. Highland Ave. Sorta' near Samy's on Fairfax. I'd be willing to bet that you could have either of them order the film for you if it's not in stock... In LA I think the...
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    Re: LF in Vienna anyone?

    lovely...Vienna is magical...
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    Re: Logan mat cutter question

    The 301 does a nice job on 4 ply. Be very steady because any little wobble on the 301 with 4 ply will show. Go slow and steady or you'll end up with a curve in your bevel cut.
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