John:
I built an 11x14 Pinhole several years ago as a bridge to larger format cameras. My 11x14 pinhole has a focal length of about 5" and uses a .016" pinhole. This arrangment covers 11x14...
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John:
I built an 11x14 Pinhole several years ago as a bridge to larger format cameras. My 11x14 pinhole has a focal length of about 5" and uses a .016" pinhole. This arrangment covers 11x14...
Bill:
I bought my C-1 about 7 years ago for a little over $600. The camera came with a 300mm/500mm Schneider Convertible Symmar. It also has a 4x5 reduction back. The Schneider is fairly sharp...
Joe:
You can use wood, metal, or plastic. Wood is probably easier to cut, drill, and finish but may be subject to warping. To help overcome this problem, I use 1/8 sheets of plywood which are...
Andre:
For storage purposes I normally use Visual Systems Tru Core Drop-Front boxes in 8x10 (8 1/2 x 10 1/2) and 11x14 (11 1/4 x 15). The boxes come in 1 1/2" and 3" depths and cost about $8-10...
Wooden's Large Format Optical Reference Manual lists a 12" f4.5 Ross Xpress and indicates that it covers 8x10 with an angle of view of 58 degrees. There is no listing for a 12" f4 Wide Angle...
Kevin:
Take a look at Stephen Shuart's site (http://www.stephenshuart.com) and Pacific Rim (http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/catalog/menu.htm). Both of these sites have a fairly extensive list of...
Emile:
Take a look at Jay Bender's site. He sells a modified slide for a standard 8x10 filmholder which allows you to shoot two 4x10 shots on a single sheet of 8x10 film. The slide lists for...
Jonathan:
I use the Bogen 3057 on a Bogen heavy duty tripod (3058?) with a geared center post. The head supports an old metal Calumet C-1 which is probably one of the heavier 8x10's. The head is...
Mike:
Here is a simple method that avoids the precision routing step. Purchase a sheet of 1/8 inch plywood available from Woodcraft.com in walnut, cherry, birch etc. Using an exacto knife, cut a...
Dick:
You might try hooking up with some area LF shooters through one of Clyde Butcher's workshops. His web page can be found at http://www.clydebutcher.com.
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You might take a look at Roger Hicks' book on hollywood glamour. I believe he discusses lighting setups including Hurrell's. Also take a look at Mark Vierra's (sp.?) book on Hurrell and his view...
Take a look at the following link:
http://www.photocourse.com/12/12-03.htm
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David:
I would try to avoid a "destination-based" trip. Instead, focus on a specific type of subject matter or, more broadly, some type of concept or theme. Then let the concept drive your...
Scott:
First, take a look at the following article on the LF homepage. It covers B&J view cameras but the same issues will apply to Deardorff.
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Gavin:
Take a look at the Hicks/Schultz Pro Lighting book series. Each book covers a specific type of subject matter ranging from portraits to food shots. The books are well illustrated and...
Andy:
Dan Burkholder has his own site which, among other things, provides a table of contents for his book on digital negatives (see http://www.danburkholder.com/).
I have used digital output...
Bill:
If you break alot of glass or are inclined towards DIY, take a look at the following web page. This site discusses how to grind your own glass.
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Bill:
Take a look at the following page. This particular hand-built camera uses two 65mm Super Angulons, although they are not mounted on a LF lenseboard and camera.
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Charlie:
I use a Fuji 6x9 with the 65mm lens and a 6x7 with a 90mm lens. The cameras are solid and produce nice sharp negatives. I use the 6x7 as a general purpose camera and the 6x9 primarily...
Peter:
Take a look at the following site which lists test resolution data for the Fujinon 210 W along with the 210 Nikor, Rodenstock and Schneider:
http://hevanet.com/cperez/testing.html
I...
If you can locate a copy of "Beyond the Zone System," Phil Davis includes plans for a modified Pentax spotmeter. The modifications he outlines are meant to convert the spotmeter so that it...
Russell:
The price difference is partially due to the age of the lenses. Ilex produced lenses until they were aquired by Egleet in 1963. (For a brief history of Ilex and other Rochester lens...
Ben:
There are any number of alternative packs, bags, and carrying cases that will cost less than a dedicated camera bag made specifically for large format. If you use several cameras (4x5,...
Alan:
I would buy black maple hardwood frames (Style 5900) from Daniel Smith. The cost should be about $23 for 2-14" and 2-18" framing strips. The framing strips are joined with wood glue and a...
James:
Lens and Repro has an 8x20 Gundlach for $1,700 listed on their web site. You might also try looking at Midwest Photo which lists an 11x14 Korona for just over $1,000.
Gundlach Korona...
Alex:
Gundlach-Manhattan made a large number of lenses which were convertible, meaning that the focal length of the lens (12", 18", 30") changed when parts of the lens were removed. Thus, the...
Scott:
I would add the backing board for greater strength, particularly if you plan to ship the prints to a customer or gallery. The backing board will also keep the Nielson metal mounting clips...
At some level, there are real differences between different types of woods. According to Wisner, for example, American Black Cherry and Honduran Mahogany have the best shrink ratios as well as...
As Matt noted above, check out the following web page describing how to refinish an 8x10 B&J:
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~qtluong/photography/lf/burke-james/restore 8x10.html
If you don't want...
Ken:
Cyanotype and Van Dyke Brown are probably the most basic alternative processes. Of the two, Van Dyke Brown is slightly more involved since the prints have to be fixed. Cyanotypes are simply...
Clark:
Composing cards are a rough aid that allows you to determine camera position with a given lens and format. When you need to be exact, use the groundglass or one of those expensive...
Nick:
The technical data listed on the Midwest Photo web site confirms that the minimum extension on the Tachihara Triple Extension 8x10 is 135mm. (Specifically, they indicate that the...
The effect of airport x-rays on film is an age-old question. Interestingly, however, I've never seen any testing or controlled experiments to fully examine the effect of x-rays on specific types of...
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Steve:
For about $45 you could have a flange made by SK Grimes. It might seem odd to spend more than the cost of your lens, but it's probably the best solution.
If you don't like that...
Ilford's data sheets suggest sulfide-based toners including Kodak Brown toner. Data sheets for Ilford papers are available as PDF files from http://www.ilford.com. Ilford also makes a multigrade...
Try the B&H site (http://www.bhphotovideo.com). Enter "gray card" in the search field and you should see cards from Kodak, Delta, Sekonic, etc. The prices range from $1.95 to about $30 depending on...
Steve:
You may have more lens choices if you opt for a 210mm lens. A 210mm would be slightly longer than 180mm but would still be considered a "normal" focal length lens for 5x7. Many 210mm...
The following site sells tripod plans. It may be the site you noted in your post but I?ll pass it along anyway:
http://www.1-offwooddesigns.tierranet.com/Plan%206.htm
You should also look at...
You will save some money buy using Light Impressions Exeter board versus Westminister (about $12 on a 25 sheet package of 16x20/4 ply). You can spend even less buy purchasing full-size (32x40)...