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I've been using one for about 4 years with my Wista DX - no problems. It is a great ballhead.

Richard Ritter has done some work on my Wista DX and I highly recommend his services. I wouldn't hesitate to send my camera to him again (although, I hope it won't ever be necessary). ;-)

I agree that your's is probably the Wista. I've been shooting with one for almost 7 years, and I've been quite happy with it. Mine also has "Wista" stamped into the wood of the focus rail. You have...

Count me in as an LF backpacker. These days, with a growing family and shrinking free time, I still try to get into the backcountry for at least 2 overnights per year, 2-4 nights each. LF in the...

Aender, FWIW, I've been shooting with a Caltar S 135mm f/5.6 for over 5 years and I've been quite pleased with its performance. It was one of my first LF lenses and is still my most used lens. I've...

You're in for a real treat! My wife and I honeymooned in NZ in '99 and
absolutely fell in love with the place - great people and food - spectacular and
diverse scenery. I've been trying to...

Thinking about and planning an outing to a new destination has always been part of the fun for me. The photo possibilities as well as the sense of adventure are just two of the things that lure me...

I'm another who uses the Gitzo 1228. I use the short column and a Kirk BH-3. I've been very happy using this with my Wista DX. If I were to be making the decision again, I'd sure take a closer look...

Joe, I can highly recommend Richard Ritter. He did some work on my Wista last year (focus rail needed some tuning and refinishing). He did a great job - timely and reasonable price. I would not...

Well, heck. Missed the summary... But I'm still here in the northern 'burbs' of Denver, Colorado. Much happier when I'm in the mountains. :-)

"the "lock" button is actually a little ink stamper for marking exposed film!!"

That's a cool idea. But I always used the exposed stickers over the metal clip to ensure that it stays attached to...

The Colorado Nature Photographers fourm is also an excellent source of information for the Colorado fall season.

As others have said, today's flatbed scanners are capable of doing a reasonable job. I have hundreds of family photos on glass plates from the turn of the century that have been handed down from my...

The info from the mailer is below. It didn't list a price, but I'm sure you could just call...

Intro/Intermediate Large Format Photography

Friday April 29 7-10pm, Saturday April 30 9-5 and...

I'm pretty sure Danny just wanted to offer an additional camera model that will accomodate the Fuji 450 C. I believe he was making a distinction between the SV45U2 and the SV45U, not saying that the...

Still mostly lurking, and learning, after all these years...

Annie, I had LASIK done about 3.5 years ago and my results are outstanding - 20/15 in my left eye (dominant) and 20/20 in my right. I started out with mild myopia and severe astigmatism. I have a...

Just to add another option... I've been using Fred Miranda's Intellisharpen II for a few months and I'm quite happy with the results on 4x5 and 645 flatbed scans.

Ditto on Michael's response... I'll just add that Mike's Camera in Boulder has a VERY small selection of LF gear. We're talkin' 1 or 2 cameras and a few lenses - not worth a special trip to Boulder,...

Hey Scott, I think you'll like the angle of view difference between the 110 and 80. I have the Rodenstock Grandagon N 75mm f/6.8 that Frank refers to and like it VERY much. That wide angle is very...

Hey! That lens selection will complement my 75, 135, 210 selection nicely! ;-)

I've made the trip once in September (overnight), and once in mid October. But if you're planning on a summer...

"it's about 2,000 miles round trip, so i'd like to give myself more than just one shot at good light!!"

I hear ya. But it'll be the last 8 miles with LF and overnight gear packed on the back that...

Its a very nice overnighter, though I've done it in one long brutal
day (into the night) - 8 miles one-way, 2800 ft. elevation gain. A backcountry
permit is required for overnight (in the...

Hey Scott, Drop me a note if you want company on the Crater Lake trip. I need to get back up there. ;-)

My other goals for this year:

Winter, winter, winter! I never shoot enough during this...

Hey Scott,

I've owned a vest for years and rarely use it for just the reasons you stated. I do use it when I know that I'll be shooting from the car, but that doesn't seem to happen very much. I...

"hey scott... good to see you one tuan's site! thanks for the link..."

Been hanging around here for a looooong time - mostly lurk and try to soak up as much as I can. ;-)

I'll heartily second the service and work of Flutot's. Friendly and first-rate!

Scott, From our recent conversations, you know I'm of like mind. In regards
to the Bag Mag, check out this
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Same sentiments here. He's a frequent contributor on the CNP forum. He's always insightful, honest and humorous. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him.

I'll second the Gnass rapid load file - ingenious, though not really
weird. In the winter snows, I use ski pole baskets
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As Frank said, most field cameras fold in a similar manner. I have a Wista wood field and fold it using the following steps.

1. Roll the focusing rail to it's rear-most position, back into the bed...

Thanks Kerry! That explains it. Mine is not in a shutter with dual scales. But it would be fun to figure out if this is actually a convertible lens. Do you know what the convertible focal length...

Here's Schneider's page with the technical info Kerry listed. I have the
earlier version, not the II, and not MC. Still, I've been very happy with the
results for landscape (that's mostly what...

I use the Cokin P holder with my lenses (though I don't have the 90mm Super Angulon). I use the Cokin circular polarizer and it does not exhibit a color cast. I'm pleased with its quality, but have...

I want to express my appreciation to Schneider Optics Customer Service and share my experience with others here on the forum.

I recently purchased a used Schneider Tele-Xenar 300mm f/5.5. I...

I use the Cokin P with my Rodenstock 75/6.8 (58mm filter size). I've not had problems with vignetting. But I shoot mostly landscape and generally don't use a lot of movement - small tilts and...

I'll just add my praise for Mr. Ritter. He not only fixed my Wista to better-than-new working condition, his price was very reasonable and less than I expected, the work was done in a timely manner,...

Hey Gary (and Eric), While not strictly LF, if nature is your thing, we've got quite a few LF folks, myself included, participating at colorado.naturephotographers.net. You're more than welcome to...

Don't crash... :-) I say this in jest because 3 years ago I took a pretty tough spill in the backcountry with a 35 lb. pack including LF gear and broke my shoulder. Nothing like the sharp snap of the...

I too, understand the underlying reasons for the new rules. But the implementation can often make you smile and shake your head.

I "donated" the 2.5" allen wrench, fitting my Kirk quick release...