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Unfortunately, it looks like I only have one half of the 2009 adapter plate. I'd like to handle at the minimum 4x5, but ideally all formats to have my options covered. Sadly, I am having issues with...

Understood! This is a real shame. It seems difficult to source and purchase a 2009 adapter...Out of curiosity, would a 504 negative carrier work instead or does that only fit the 504 heads? I see one...

Thanks for getting back to me! This is the carrier I have: 218616 I also have this insert negative mask: 218617 This is the negative mask inside the 4x5 insert inside the master negative carrier....

Hey all,

Recently posted a thread about my saunders 4500-II, but I also own a DeVere 5108. I've gotten it up and running, but could use a little primer on the master carrier system.

- What's...

- That's really disconcerting! I'm curious to know how to differentiate the 4x5 mixing box from the 6x7 mixing box then? When I was looking at the box, it did strike me as unprofessional because the...

Before I consider stripping my medium format box...what do you guys think of the condition of the box? I'm attaching an image of the inside. It seems that the yellow-ing is actually just the masking...

Thanks! I actually visited B&H on Tuesday and unfortunately, it's on back order. I hope to see one soon!

Unfortunately not so far...been looking on Craigslist, LF Forum, Phototrio, Ebay and KHB. I contacted KHB, but unfortunately they are out of stock. In terms of ebay, they're selling the entire unit...

Hi! Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it.

1. I doubled checked the negative stage plate - the masking attachment is wide open.
2. I pulled out the diffusion box and it looks like to...

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Hi fellow LF Community!

I've been trying to troubleshoot my Saunders/LPL 4500-II set up - it may be a simple solution, but I've been unfortunately stumped for the last couple of days! Had no issue...

Thanks for your help. Somehow, the assembly itself shook loose and was not in the guides. I reset the fuse and it reheats fine now. Appreciate everyone's advice!

So, today I set up the Jobo CPP2 for use and discovered the heating element is not working. I was under the impression that if the pump was working, then the heating element would heat...

OK - was it hard to install? Was it this one by chance? -...

Hi - did you end up purchasing the bellows from the seller based in HK? I'm interested in purchasing as well, but he hasn't gotten back to me when I messaged him with questions. It's strange because...

BTW - Any recommendations regarding brands from Rodagon vs Componon S etc? What's usually the price range for one?

Haven't compared a 300mm to a 240mm so I wasn't entirely sure whether or not there was any discernible differences between the two in particular when printing less than a 4x magnification.

Having...

To follow up on your comment - in your experience from making 11x14 prints or 16x20 prints and up to 28" x 35" with the 240mm Rodagon or Componon-S is more or less comparable with the 300mm? I'd...

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I have a DeVere 5108 and am looking to purchase an enlarging lens for it. I've been looking at past posts about recommended lenses, but had a few questions I hoped to clear up.

Firstly,...

I have a DeVere 5108 with a color head. Looking over the manual and over the internet, I haven't seen anyone really mention whether or not there was a condenser head ever made for this enlarger. I...

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I was shooting on location and left some of my film holders with film inside in the car. When I came back (probably 8+ hours later), I realized that some of the plastic darkslides (I have a...

From numerous sources, it's my understanding that Karsh did use a 14" Commerical Ektar. However, more than anything his direction, lighting and printing are world class. I saw his prints at the Swann...

Thanks for your advice. It's always tricky to sort through all the information on the Internet as much of the user experience is conflicting. Of course, it's best to try and see for yourself/myself,...

Thanks for all the positive responses! It's been very helpful to me as I sort through all the information available to me on the internet. For my series - I know I'll be making contact prints and...

Regarding the 14inch commercial ektar, you would have to mount your own shutter usually right? Sounds like a great lens and it fits the focal length I like, but mounting on your shutter might put me...

Thanks for getting back to me!

How would you say the Tessars do in general with both H&S photographs versus a 3/4 body portrait? Another way of phrasing this question would be, is it suitably...

Thanks for getting back to me. Just to confirm - the 360mm Sinaron S = 360mm Sironar - N = 360mm APO-Sironar-N = 360 Caltar II-N.

However, the Caltar II-S = Schneider Symmar? Also, how is the 360...

Hi Large Format Community!

I've been testing focal lengths for a portrait documentary series I've been working on - 300mm Fuji W, 360 Sinaron-S, 450 Nikor M and 600 Fuji C so far. I've also built...

Hi all,

Any place to rent 8x10 lenses besides Fotocare and K&M in NYC? I'm based in the area and am looking to rent various lenses for testing. I'm currently using a Calumet C1. Also should...

Awesome - Thanks for recommending that! I don't have many hands on deck so having a reflector that can attach to a light stand is great!

Quick question - anyone out there shoot with a Calumet 8x...

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Thanks for getting back to me. The replies have been helpful in their critique. I'd also like to add a few points. I'm building the 12x12 because I need the size for the subject matter....

Hi all - I’m a documentary photographer who’s working on a portraits series in which I would like to create portraits in look/style of Peter Lindbergh (via the ones shot in the cage), but also...

I picked up a film dryer recently. I don't have much dust in my darkroom which helps, but usually run the film dryer on low heat for about 20 odd minutes. I use bulldog clips to hang them up and...

Hi - if someone could also PM me a PDF copy of the DeVere 5108 manual...that would be great as well! Thanks all.