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    Classifieds?

    Can we then just post any classified stuff on this forum? I have a Linhof system I'm trying to unload for someone else.
  2. Behind the lens filter placement

    Beware of behind the lens filters when using super wides. I have tried it with m y 47mm (use a roll film back) and any dust on the filter shows on film. I have h ad to go back to front mount with...
  3. Inconsistancies with Sekonic L-358 meter

    Once I "test in" an incident meter I would trust it 10 to 1 over a reflective me ter for most subjects. Visit this page on my web site where I discuss underexposure problems I have had w ith...
  4. Are back, base, and yaw-free movements more than a convenience?

    This thread seems to talk mostly about yaw-free or not. I personally think the a symmetrical movements vs. symmetrical movements as a more important feature. I was almost ready to buy a Horsemen...
  5. Nikkor-W 240/5.6 vs Schneider and Rodenstock

    I started with Schneider glass and eventually migrated to Nikon as I upgraded. I cannot tell the difference. Basically I bought whatever was available on the us ed market and Nikon always seemed to...
  6. Self-adhesive tape with metric markings?

    I use this very product. Try # 24LR "Table Measure Tapes" from www.southstarsupp ly.com. They have them that go left to right or right to left. They also stock Fairgate aluminum rulers in metric...
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    Nikkor Process lenses

    I use a Nikkor-M 300/9 with a Copal shutter for 4x5" copywork It is my undersand ing that the M series are short process lenses with a shutter and multicoating. My only concern with a traditional...
  8. Revolving back on the Toyo 45II worth extra weight?

    I used to own a Toyo with a revolving back. It has been many years, but as I rec all, with wide angle lenses and with serious shifts or rises the extra thickness caused some vignetting. I now shoot...
  9. The most comfortable backpacks for LF

    Robert, how tall are you? Tall (> 5'-11") may find many of the traditional photo packs too short when using the pack for many hours at a time. A taller frame enables the user to have a pair of...
  10. Photograph Painting and Art Work

    I meant UV strobe heads, which I thought Speedo called them CC heads?anyway I ha ve also used tungsten lights in the past put you have to somehow place the polarizer further away from the hot lamp....
  11. Photograph Painting and Art Work

    Short of writing a book, I would start with a 100mm macro lens, 1200 to 2400 wat t-seconds power pack with two color corrected heads and polarizers for each head (usually 12x12") and a polarizer...
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    Roll Film Holders

    I have posted this many times, but here goes again. Beware of Calumet old style C2 backs. Visit this link .
  13. Older Pentax honeywell 1/21 10-21 range

    I have this very meter. Mine is also for sell -- so send that one back and buy m ine WITH the manual! The L is for low light and provides a reading on the 3-9 sc ale (don't press this outdoors as it...
  14. Roll film backs for Tachihara, Wista, and other wooden fields

    Before you purchase a used Calumet roll film back, you may want to review <A HRE F="http://www.kinesisgear.com/opinion.html"> my comments</A>about the Calumet C2 backs.
  15. tall tripods: bogen 3036 vs. gitzo 1504 vs. ??

    I have a Sinar p and use the VERY STURDY and TALL Slik Professional Model 4. For a brief write-up on this read this link http://www.kinesisgear.com/ opinion.html. I affectionally call it my "Japanese...
  16. lightmeter discrepancies Seconic 508 vs Minolta

    Opps, I put the wrong URL on my previous post. I meant to post this page.
  17. lightmeter discrepancies Seconic 508 vs Minolta

    My guess is that the Minolta is right on and the Sekonic is off (uderexposing). Read this page on my site (Kinesis) for a write-up I did on this topic.
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    Carrying Arca/Gitzo

    You might post this in the Nature forum on photo.net.
  19. Roll Film Holders For Sinar F+?

    I have a review posted on my site about the Calumet "C2" backs (not the newer C2 N backs) at http://www.kinesisgear.com/opinion.html.
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    Best Color Negative Film

    As far as fine grain goes I would try Konica Impresa-50 120 Professional Color P rint Film (ISO-50). I have heard that it has more shadow detail and is less contrasty than the Agfa "low ISO"...
  21. calibration drift in Sekonic L-608 light meter

    Opps, wrong link in my previous post. I meant to post this link.
  22. calibration drift in Sekonic L-608 light meter

    I own the L-508 which is very similar to the 608 and in the several years I have owne this meter have not found any drift, only consistent underexposeure. Visit this link for my info on t he 508....
  23. slide in roll film holder and technikardan S 45

    Actually Bob, the Toyo slide in holder IS thicker than the Polaroid pack film ba ck (# 550) as I have this two of these backs. It works fine (yet snug) in a Sina r, but as I mentioned above the Toyo...
  24. Reccomendations for *second* lens for architecture

    The general rule for interiors is "use the longest lens you can get away with" t o minimize distoration. Of course there are occasions where you have no choice a nd need the wider lens. I would go...
  25. slide in roll film holder and technikardan S 45

    The Toyo is a good model, however with my Sinar back it is too thick, but just b arely. Check the manuf. specs or compare your camera to a friends Sinar. I have two of the Calumet models, but they...
  26. THE FUTURE OF THIS FORUM - PLEASE READ

    photo.net is my vote. I had posted previously why this wasn't part of that forum anyway. The format of the public groups like Yahoo or Google are very cumbersome to use.
  27. Can gelatin filters be used with the standard Lee filter holder?

    I have made a home-made plastic "step down holder" which allows me to insert 75m mx75mm gels in my 100mmx100mm Lee holder. I put them in a metal Kodak snap apart filter frame first. I also use the...
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    Rock-solid Studio Tripod?

    I have a Sinar p and use the Slik Professional 4. A tank which is great where we ight is not an issue. Geared column, 4 extensions, leg spread etc. I call it my Japanese Gitzo. Gitzo quality at half...
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    Horseman Sinar compatibility

    I have also found that Horseman boards fit my Sinar p. Didn't Horseman copy the Sinar board design on purpose? To make them somewhat compatible?
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    Gexar backpacks?

    Paul, I haven't seen the Gexar in person, but check out our new pack called Journeyman at http://www.kinesisgear.com/p.html.
  31. Film Flatness - when does it matter?

    I have experienced film flatness problems with roll-film backs. I do not have sa mples posted on my site, but the thickness of 4 layers of gaffer tape was enough to to ruin some architectural jobs...
  32. 6x12 120 back - won't fit! Any alternative suggestions please?

    I have posted some information about problems with Calumet roll film backs. Visi t this link on my site http://www.kinesisgear.com/opinion.html
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    PROVIA 100F

    Most color neg films still exhibit receprocity at 1 second or longer, but as men tioned above, the newer reversal films are different. Trust the specs.
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    Roll fim backs for Toyo 4x5

    Here is the link to which I previously referred http://www.kinesisgear.com/opini on.html (it somehow didn't translate in my last post).
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    Roll fim backs for Toyo 4x5

    Visit this link on my site about Calumet backs <http://www.kinesisgear.com/opini on.html>. I also noticed a thread today on PDN tech talk <http://www.pdn-...
  36. Using enlarger to make internegative?

    I tried to make my own 35mm to 4x5" (using an enlarger) and 35mm to 6x7cm (usin g a view camera/roll film back) internegatives (not positives like you want) with T-MAX 100. The results were...
  37. Lee w/a adapter on Schneider SS 110 XL

    Bill, the step-up ring may still vignette because of the thickness of two rings. I have the Lee system, but NOT the special WA adapters. I have found with the regular adapters and super wide angles...
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    Polaroid 550 holder

    I have two of the 550s. They only take pack film. Just open the box and shove it in with the opening of the film toward the dark slide on the back. I suspect th at Polaroid has made them so they...
  39. 6x12 FIlm backs for 4x5 field camera

    The Calumet 6x12 back has had severe problems. I would not purchase this brand 2 nd hand. For more info on this topic visit this link on my site at http:// www.kinesisgear.com/opinion.html#calumet
  40. Calumet C-2 and C-2-N film holders

    Several of you have e-mailed my directly regarding "how to fix your back with ga ffer's tape." I just posted a page with pix on it for your enjoyment. It is at: <...
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