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    Re: Quick Release for Gitzo G1570M

    Thanks everyone for their contributions!
    Wanted to just say I ended up getting a smallrig quickrelease https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-arca-swiss-quick-release-baseplate-pack-1817.html
    More...
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    Re: Quick Release for Gitzo G1570M

    Thanks guys!
    I kind of like the Kessler Crane Kwik Release.
    Another option I "self suggest" is cutting the back of the G1570M base plate so I could leave screwed on the 2 screws and slide them in...
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    Quick Release for Gitzo G1570M

    Hi all,
    I am the happy user of a Chamonix 810v and a Gitzo G1570M low profile head.
    The only thing I am not happy with is having to screw it everytime.
    I use 2 screws as I think they give...
  4. Re: Schneider 180mm f5.6 Macro Symmar HM lens

    Thanks Dan. Apparently it can be used on 8x10 only for 1:1, 2:1, 4:1 Magnification Ratios...
  5. Re: Schneider 180mm f5.6 Macro Symmar HM lens

    Have you tested your statement on this lens?

    I am considering to buy it although it's quite an investment because at 180mm it would make a great wide angle on 8x10 with its huge coverage. Then I...
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    Re: Precision bubble level

    I would use an external bubble level only for crucial shots. This thread starts with an issue I had and it has more to do with tripod legs levelling than camera levelling.
    The situation is a...
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    Re: Precision bubble level

    But it depends whether the bubble level was placed correctly. If it has an inclination with the plane you are trying to level (which is the case I think with cheap levels generally placed on...
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    Precision bubble level

    Hi all,
    I am looking for a precision bubble level as I realised my bubble levels on my manfrotto 055 legs as well as Chamonix view Camera are not quite precise.
    I was thinking at this:
    ...
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    Re: Sticky Sheets

    What?
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    sticky sheets

    Hi all,
    I bought a pack of 8x10 sheets Ilford Delta 100 expired in 1999. The sheets are like glued to each other in one block. I had to force quite a bit to separate some of them.
    Has this ever...
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    Re: 75mm lens vignetting

    You mean to not use much rise/fall/shift of the front standard, I guess
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    Re: 75mm Congo

    Hi all,
    thanks everyone for the responses.
    This is the image where the effect is stronger:
    167665
    I did not use any filter at all and it was shot at f/22
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    Re: 75mm lens vignetting

    I refer to light fall-off so #1.
    I shoot at f/22. Shall I stop down even further?
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    Re: 75mm lens vignetting

    The reason I excluded the 72 XL is it is huge and heavy.
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    75mm lens vignetting

    Hi all,
    I own a Schneider Super Angulon 75mm f/5.6 which I use on my 4x5 camera.
    Only lately I started photographing also in colour and noticed quite a bit of vignetting at f/22.
    Can anyone...
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    It must be amazing but looks too heavy


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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    Sorry being at work I had not seen that. But now I have!
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    and I am actually your neighbour. I know Manfrotto bought Gitzo. I am keen to try the Gitzo low profile series 5 head although the idea to screw everytime the camera to the tripod head is not...
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    Thanks Neil!
    Your experience is very precious!
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    Thanks Peter, I want to try the Gitzo Series 5 low-profile as it looks solid and not that different in terms of workflow to the Manfrotto 410 I used up until now
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    Thanks Keith, I have considered it but it is too expensive (at least Euro 400) and it just(!) supports up to 7.5kgs. My setup is slightly lighter. This tells me it is not stable enough if I compare...
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    Exactly so I am leaning towards a levelling base + a basic panoramic head.
    Any experience with this setup? (possibly from 8x10 users)
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    Re: Tripod head for 8x10

    Thanks!
    I just realised though that even the FLM FTR ballheads are not really 3 way ballheads...you can lock tilt but not in 2 directions
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    Tripod head for 8x10

    Hi all, I just got an 8x10 field camera. It weighs about 4kg.
    My tripod is a Manfrotto 055 and it's ok.
    But the problem is my 410 Junior head isn't.
    It shakes quite a bit.
    I was thinking of...
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    Re: 300mm lens choice for 8x10

    Coolio mr. pfsuorio
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    Re: 300mm lens choice for 8x10

    Thanks Pfsor for your answer. I meant to ask: "since Nikon has conservative specs about coverage and Fuji hasn't. Is there somebody who tried both lenses and can tell me how actually coverage differs...
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    Re: 300mm lens choice for 8x10

    OK so we know Nikkor has conservative coverage specs but how different is coverage between Fujinon C 300m f/8.5 and Nikkor M 300 f/9?
    I mean in the field not in the figures I can read in the specs....
  28. Re: World Press Photo awards to large format shooters

    Alexander Gronsky
    https://www.worldpressphoto.org/collection/photo/2012/daily-life/alexander-gronsky/06
  29. Re: World Press Photo awards to large format shooters

    Thanks and it is actually this year! :-D
  30. World Press Photo awards to large format shooters

    out of curiosity: do you know of any photographer awarded any prize in world press photo with an image shot in large format?
    We just found this...
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    Re: Shen Hao FCL-810A In The House!!

    After a few years if not a decade of usage I wanted to know what your experience was.
    I have also a special question regarding the front standard. Does it allow to operate independently on rise/fall...
  32. Need advice shopping for an 8x10 camera

    Hi all,
    after a few years shooting 4x5 with a chamonix view camera (045F1) I am now looking to buy a 8x10.
    It should still be a field camera but I have a requirement on the front standard. I am...
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    Re: Best tripod head for 4x5 camera?

    I also use a Manfrotto 410 and find it great!
  34. Re: Share your ultimate v700 B&W 4x5 workflow!

    I use more or less the workflow specified in http://www.photographersgarden.com/storage/Vuescan_Nikon_LS8000_linear_scan_english.pdf

    Difference being I don't set autofocus (as you can't on Epson...
  35. Re: Share your ultimate v700 B&W 4x5 workflow!

    sorry I meant 1GB file!
  36. Re: Share your ultimate v700 B&W 4x5 workflow!

    Interesting post.
    I just changed computer so ignore what my previous settings were.
    I'm using vuescan. Yesterday I did a 4x5 BW neg scan at 2400dpi, 24bit colour(maybe 48? can't remember exactly)...
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    Re: spotmeter for night photography

    thanks!
    It is clear now. I hadn't thought of it.
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    Re: spotmeter for night photography

    I am actually seriously wondering what those EV values mean.

    Please read this extracted from the Minolta SpotMeter F:
    Measuring Range at ISO 100:
    Ambient: EV 1.0 to 22.5
    Digital...
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    spotmeter for night photography

    Hi guys,
    I have a Sekonic L-508 which I find very good but when the night time comes....it does not get to measure low values as I'd wish.
    By reading the specs:
    Measuring range: Reflected light EV...
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    Re: Tall tripod

    I ended up getting the MT055XPRO3. Thanks everyone for their thoughts :-)
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