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You know, I was going to post a question about this issue but noticed that a thread has already started...

Good to see that several people have already commented favorably on the Tice portfolio. ...

The trick is less about the gloves and keeping the head, neck and torso really warm. If these parts are slightly chilled, no glove is going to work. So, think about overdressing and have a layer...

I've been using a modified Gitzo 1228 and Acratech Ultimate for years and love the combination. total weight: 3lbs. 14 oz.

KEH has a big sale on Benro tripods, including carbon fiber ones. ...

An outside the box (pack) thought is using something like a bicycle messenger's satchel...

When traveling with the 4x5, a couple of lenses (with boards), filters and film holders, these work...

Hmm,

The AC adapter on my V750 purchased in the US and is rated 100-120v~50-60Hz. It does have the standard computer notebook plug tho.

Once, home, you would need to buy a transformer to step...

Hey Terry,

I, too, travel between the US and NZ, living part of the year in each country. I just arrived back in the US two days ago... Thankfully, I just missed the sub zero temps but more are...

Off to New Zealand....

It'll be full on summer and it's been hot lately..

Not sure what I'll focus on yet as I'm in scramble mode to get a lot of odds and ends done before leaving (not sure why...

Good on ya, Jim!

I've been very lucky both as a buyer and seller. What has helped me is communication, even during the auction.

I'll ask a bunch of questions when I'm buying. Many sellers,...

Bill,

It's been a few days and a weekend has gone past so you may have got this all figured out but here's another option: Take a visit to your local machinist.

I have an older survey tripod...

Thanks for the info, that price makes it more palatable so, I've ordered one.

Cheers,

Remote with LF: Mongolia and Antarctica

Cheers,

I concur with Mark Sawyer: He promotes himself as a technical expert.

I haven't been to the Luminous site for several years but for a different reason. I had been heavily using his site as a...

Matt,

I'm surprised that no one has has brought up the obvious of why you had such a big hassel: You were checking in on an international flight to the Republic of Texas...

I fly a chunk...

It's alive alright!

Wonderfully restored! Congrats and enjoy....

Cheers,

Second the Fulton book on scanning. I just couldn't get a grasp on it until I read that. I still refer to it.

Ditto on the Crumpler/Haynes book.

As for the Fraser/Blatner book. It depends on...

Ken,
To answer your question, I did have to tone the brightness of the LCD monitor as it was way brighter than the CRT.

The differences are in the colors for one. Even when I make the brightness...

Thanks Scott for this info..

Even tho I have an old card (nVidia GeForce 5200), with the new driver and the applet, I'm able to calibrate both monitors.

But, since I have two different...

Add my name to the huge list of people that have had problems with UPS with international shipments. I've been jammed by them everytime I had stuff shipped to me when I was in Nw Zealand.

USPS...

FWIW,

I travel quite a bit, too (Internationally) and will routinely have my film (no high ISO) x-rayed 6-8 times. 3-4 times unexposed and the same coming home (exposed) with no ill effects.
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Yeah, similar to Mark, I didn't take my 14mm or 800mm lenses (for 35mm) out until I had these quality lens caps made. I bought the 800mm and it cme without a cap and the cheesy bag/cover that Nikon...

With only two weeks, it's best to pick and visit only one island. Otherwise, you'll be spending all your time in the car. The islands are big enough that you can't cover too much ground in just two...

Given the supportive environment here, allow me to indulge just a bit and share with you what is, by far and away, the most rewarding time I've had with photography...

For the month of June I...

David,

You're not missing anything. That is the way to go.

If you have film shipped to you in NZ, the cutoff amount before customs picks up on it is $400 NZ (around $260 USD, if my math is...

I'm not going to bash Hurley for obvious reasons. I will add that his party was floating around in the Weddell Sea off of the Peninsula.
They never made it to the continent. As such, never had to...

Some good info here from others...

I worked in Antarctica during the last Austral spring/summer season and brought my 4x5 with me. In all honesty, it was brutal to take photos with it...
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RobC and I can't be related. I'm sure he's a lot smarter than I am....

Thanks for the input folks on the Sinaron!

As a check, anyone have a Nikon 75mm SW they're willing to unscrew the front...

I was cleaning a couple of my lenses and had them off of their respective shutters. When done, I had a shim lying on the table... I don't know which lens it belongs to: Nikon 75mm SW (1:4.5) or...

I also went the route of having my opthamologist (sp?) create a pair of glasses for looking at the gg. I can't remember now (Another by-product of advancing years) but I think I had them created...

I went digging through the archives on this but couldn't find the answer...

I prefer to travel really light. As such, I'm wanting to leave some shutters and lensboards at home. I am thinking of...

Hi David,

I just got back from Mongolia last week! I was there for the month of June. It was just and amazing, amazing trip.... Of course, we are all different and travel for different reasons,...