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I use a Beseler 45M where the structure is steel and the baseboard removable. I drilled hundreds of holes in one baseboard with a steel sheet on top for magnetic paper stops and a plenum on the...

That reel is for manual agitation. Which is fine, motors aren't required for developing, I've never used one except for large dry to dry processors.

I don't see an advantage to rotary development...

I don't know, it's got a touch pad instead of switches. It's a slippery slope, starts with microprocessors and soon you're up to your bleep in computer.

Is that white dome a slave? I suppose all...

Calumet/Cambo SCs have a bail handle with 2 leaf springs and I've seen a lot of backs or rear standards sold separately as parts. It would be simple to attach the springs to your new camera and the...

Fascinating! Thanks for the post! You do lose almost 2 stops over the 600mm f9 but it should be excellent glass.

I have 2 struts that connect between the end of the monorail and 2 of the tripod...

Diffusion should be close to the negative for best effect.

Can we see it?

I believe the correct technical term is catawampus.

adjective
Out of alignment, crooked, cater-corner.

LOL

With most of the telephoto photos I've taken the angle of view is to narrow to include close foreground. What foreground you get is distant. I'm using 8x10 lenses on a 4x5 and mostly the geometry is...

I have the Nikkor 600/1200 T ED. A true telephoto, the infinity focus is shorter than the focal length. With 40 inches of bellows the 600 will focus to 6 feet and the 1200 to 25 feet.

I'm shooting...

I had forgotten about the inverse shadow effect and why theater and movies love them. Now I'm going to have to get one. Thanks a bunch. lol

I was instructed in the pronunciation of fresnel by a...

I sent a Chinese board back because although it looked right the attaching mechanism didn't operate. In the $75 price range I was able to find a genuine (Cambo) adapter from Japan. I saw a genuine...

JB Weld? Harbor Freight? You're going to have old Bron spinin in his grave. LOL

I tried to look up a PH-202, no luck. If it isn't a common configuration like MR-16 or an A style Edison base you probably won't find a direct conversion. You could build a "bulb" with parts from...

Harbor Freight lacks the refinement necessary for fine European strobes, might work on my Normans though.

Yep! Often it's hard to even get out of the car in time in changing storm light. I have a 45 MP image stabilized Nikon for that, don't even need the tripod. I can be ruthless. LOL

I had a 50B go off in my hand when a shutter stuck. For those unfamiliar, a 50B is the size of a 100 watt bulb and has the same Edison screw in base. I switched to strobes soon after.

These last edition Componon Ss seem to have metal construction. Their condition is near perfect. I could tell the difference between the early El Nikkor and later Componon S. I'll see if the last...

Lordie, What you want wid all dem bells and whistles. Can't be bothered to walk round the front of yo camera?


LOL

The old 135 El Nikkor is very clean, no haze, no scratches, but it is a single coated lens. It was $61 6 years ago and I will likely keep it.

I just got a set, 50, 80, 150 Componon S late models...

I've never heard of a fatal Norman experience. Dynalite is no longer in business but you can buy a new Norman power packs that meets today's standards or recent ones that are close. All the 900...

Fascinating! Norman had some light pipes that attached to the Tri Lite spots, I will keep my eye out. I've used those before lighting complex machinery but they were tungsten not strobe.

Sunday, I...

I just rebuilt my 2nd Tri-Lite 2000. I cleaned the bulbs and condensers with alcohol wipes and the iris with Chemtool on a towel. The iris was still sticking so I blew a little graphite into it,...

Be patient, all the high price stuff will sit there for years. If you scan the listings a couple times a week you'll find a motivated seller.

It's not a horrible price as new 2400WS units are...

Interesting! In my time period the Componon S 135mm and up were not illuminated, everything below was, also had a preset lever.

My 150 Componon S is slightly sharper and higher contrast than my...

There are deals from time to time on ebay. The 4000PS I bought was $135 delivered. Nice condition, it just sat there until I could stand it no more.LOL

OK, I'm jealous.

I managed to find info on the Componon S I bought. Its design is from about 1986. Magnification range 2-20X and they claim an ultra flat field and superior color correction.

Interesting. I leave a 2400 WS 3x4 foot softbox, on a boom, parked against the ceiling and swing it down for use. It would be nice to attach it to the ceiling but can't figure a way to angle it as...

Safer How? In 55 years of using them I've never been injured. At least with the old ones you could judge the viability by the amount of rust!

Glad you got the control knob, apparently the new ones don't have it and there are complaints. Look at all the photos on B&H you will see timers without the buzzer knob.

Except it's All Plastic Now! Nothing left to rust! Don't know that I would pay $300 for a plastic one that won't let you shut the buzzer off. Evidently removing the buzzer switch was the last...

Well I slipped again, just ordered another 2000 WS optical spot, 2 lenses, spare bulb, $125. Half the price of a flashtube or Chinese Bowens mount spot attachment.

Didn't know they had 1/8 Apples....

Moisture is likely a bigger issue, especially with soft cases. Lots of case manufacturers also say not for long term storage.

The Tanos Systainer system is much nicer but Rubbermaid stacks too just not as well. I need a couple clients with deep pockets like the old days. In the old days there were plywood/metal boxes that...

Epson Crystal Clear Inkjet proofing film is compatible with ultra chrome ink which is the P800 printer among others. It's designed for overlays so there may be a density issue viewing it as a...

Famous last words!

I have most of my strobes in 6, 16 inch tall Rubbermaid HD Totes and one of the short totes. They are the only totes worth buying! One pack with cables, 2 heads, reflectors, etc...

Ya but they manage to have their engines run in the same direction.

The Componon S appears to be a hair sharper than the older El Nikkor but more noticeable is the increased contrast. Also the El...

So that's how it is. Schneider and Nikon have the aperture close in Opposite Directions. Bet that's where Apple and Microsoft got their cues. Just do the opposite. Buggers! lol

According to a major gunsmith supplier (Brownells) tension on a spring does not affect the useful life of a spring. Cocked, uncocked doesn't matter.

Quote by Caleb Savant: "Springs wear out...

A very nice looking 150mm Componon S arrived today but the threads are 42mm and the El Nikkor's lens board hole is 39mm. No 42mm hole board with the illuminator on ebay so I ordered a 25mm hole lens...