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Probably in the genus Argiope. Hard to tell if it's a male (would have bulbs or "clubs" at the tips of the front pair of palps) or female (fairly straight palps). Argiope are large with bright...

Tri Tran - went to your site, love your work. Your Christmas present camera - 4x10 or 5x12? Your next production endevour, after the lenses?--alfredian

Mango Triples - the exposure is spot-on. Brutalism Architecture can be a challenge to photograph and you nailed it. Bottom does need a bit of work - edge of frame tends to need that. Thanks, alfredian

At this point I have at least a dozen of Zbima1's boards - for Kodak No. 2, 33A, Korona 4x5 & 7x17 the quality & appearance are great. Copal No. 3 shutters have that brass arc-screw at the back that...

I love old barns - both Maryland, where I now reside, and Western Upstate New York, where I grew up are full of them. One visually interesting aspect of these old-old buildings is the likelihood that...

Plus-X Pan, then Plus-X Professional ("PXP) were my main films in 35mm when I got into photography, Summer of 1969. The film we were "Supposed to like" was Tri-X (the good one), especially if...

ic-racer -- thanks, that's what is missing. I do have a Dremel but my depth perception is a bit dodgy for precision work after some retinal surgery 3 weeks ago. I'll keep it in mind - there are hobby...

Hello all - I had my first success in LF asking how to find a replacement front riser for my Toyo 45 from the Sixties. Going a bit further back in time I'm about to take the plunge on a Kodak No. 2-D...

I have one - Poilot 5x7. They hold 3+3 sheets, six total, loaded 3 per side. They work very well in JOBO 25xx drums and are my main way of doing 5x7 sheets.-alfredian

In the USA an outfit called "Zoro" (only one "R") has some liquid glues for sale - 4-6 oz. jar with a brush. They are the tamed-down version of classic VOC (volatile organic compound) solvent...

Great stuff - reminds me of where I grew up in Western NY on the Pennsy line - Allegany County, NY/Potter County, PA. We had mostly villages & "hamlets" (Albany recognizes hamlets). I drive up there...

I've done business with ULine & you can contact them and ask them just what particular plastic is used in the 1500' roll. They do state FDA & EPA approved - I'd put more weight on the FDA. Should...

I tend to buy decent, sturdy, reasonably-priced (okay, cheap) bags/packs on line and make interior padding/compartments from closed-cell packing/padding foam (scavenge from packages received or buy...

The "Texas Leica" Fuji 690 is amazing - large negative (relatively) even for 120 format, rangefinder focus, great optics. Hand-holdable, I have yet to use it on a tripod but will some day. I have...

Hello - welcome to "Vintage" large format - In the days of hand-craftsmanship, who needed standardization?! I have six wooden 8x10 holders that came with/fit a Kodak No.2 in 8x10. They are a...

I just developed a couple of batches of Ilford FP4+ (5x7) in Poilot 2550 drums w/their 5x7 spool (six in first batch, four just tonight). I used Rodinal 1:25 (12ml up to 300ml). Tap water to dilute,...

Oren - thanks for the rapid reply. I was basing my decision/assessment based on dimensions provided in Hugo Zhang's attached images (dimensions dubbed on by the sender) and my measurements of my...

A couple of bits of info to provide here - I just re-bellowed a Kodak Model 2 & have in hand a bunch of the Rittreck Hope Full/Whole Plate holders.. BUT they are too long in the locking-ridge...

I have always had excellent item quality & fantastic service from Japan - cameras, lenses, film holders - all great. One bit of (possibly urban mythology) is that if it comes into the USA via the...

If you need/want camera-grade leather or "leatherette" try cameraleather.com in Vermont, USA. He mainly sells pre-cut kits but will sell pieces of stock material for most things. Web site isn't as...

Thanks! I phoned them & the fellow said that sort of thing came through occasionally, nothing in hand right now. --alfredian

Thanks, probably phone them given that their "contact us" clicker left me with a pulsating black dot. No swirly thingy? Seriously, definitely a hit for me.-alfredian

Thanks, sent an email, hoping for the best!- alfredian

Thanks Oren & Two23. I put out a feeler to Hugo Zhang and will probably get a few Chamonix units. I can cut down film in the meantime. The whole Rittreck thing will be an exploration, now that I've...

My beginning with "Full Plate" format: bought a nice-looking Kodak Model 2 in (what I thought) was 8x10. Nope - "full plate". Needed a new bellows so I replaced it (some tribulation, but done). All...

Six inch square (wood) is the classic 6"x 6" Kodak lensboard for the Model 2 (or 2D) series. I have a 5x7, a Full plate and and 8x10 in Kodak No. 2 & they all take 6x6 boards. I've only tried wood,...

Two points here - most of my 4x5 wood cameras are Chamonix but I did buy a Shen Hao 45 HZX II from a Forum member for about US$750-850 or so. Excellent design & build, used it just this last week on...

U-Line warehouse/shipping products & gear outfit has excellent options. I bought a couple of cases of their "plank" packing material. This is "closed-cell" foam, not the usual pillow & sponge...

Back again - It's a Korona most likely, and the bellows are indeed right-way 'round. I have a pair of Korona 4x5s & they have rings on top - they hook onto a latch on the front riser. This is to (I...

I have a Korona 7x17 and this looks like another. I put a ruler to the screen and given that the lens boards are 5.25" square (or so) the rear ground glass is about 18" or so - too small for an 8x20,...

Looks like a Gundlach/Korona. Check out eBay - there is a 4x5 Gundlach up with the same metal top-bar with raised-ridge (for stability/nonbending). The nameplate on that one is small, held on w/2...

Congratulations Farid - did the refurbisher refinish the wood (looks like-new) or did the previous owners "keep it indoors"? I have a Korona 7x17 and it's lovely and I have some Kodak No.2 cams...

Lunch totes are the way to go - slightly insulated/padded, and about the right dimensions in the adult sizes (kiddie sizes are for 4x5). The Office De Pot here in Silver Spring has been peddling a...

Several times a day, often logged in all evening, checking the posted images, gear for sale. Occasional conversations re: gear & preferences. The occasional Whutizzit? query - alfredian

Well done & welcome aboard. As John Kasaian mentioned, adding B&W filters to your kit is a great addition to your analog tool kit. I carry Yellow, Orange, & Red filters (I favor Nikkor 52mm or B+W),...

Thanks for the excellent pics. The Chamonix 45F2 is my "snapshot" cam for the same reasons. On a carbon fiber tripod I can shift the whole rig one-handed to another viewpoint without dismantling...

I've been googling & searching this forum to no avail. Is there a source (website, or better yet, merchant) for brass and other (steel, leather, etc) parts/pieces for vintage (1800s - early 1900s)...

What luck! the 8x12 aspect ratio is the same 2x3 ratio as "full-frame" 35mm - 24x36mm. Now your friends look at your contact prints and ask you "so, you can still get film for your...

I have the CatLabs 8x10 reel, have yet to use it (no negs on hand). I have been using (2nd time tonight) the Poilot PL57 for some Ilford FP4. Today's run ended up with 2 negatives with scuffs/digs on...

Hello & Happy New Year - I've used JOBO 2840 tubes for my 8x10 & 4x10 negs - Kodak Tri-X 320 & Ilford FP4/HP5. I have used DDX (usually Rodinal) as well as Ilfosol. My only problems have been if/when...