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    Re: suggestions for 16x20 film holder bag

    Try Alan Brubaker at http://filmholders.com/. Alan is well known for his film holders, and many years ago he made these Film Holder bags. Not sure he still has his source, but would be worth making a...
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    Re: 8x10 negative from digital file

    Try Cox B&W Lab in Sacramento. They have an LVT printer... http://www.coxblackandwhitelab.com/

    Steve
  3. Thread: Rip

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    Re: Rip

    So sad to hear the sad news about Davidjohn. Our photo community has lost another visionary.

    Prayers and thoughts for his family...

    Steve
  4. Re: I'm curious, how many of you run your own darkroom for printing and enlargement?

    Darkroom... to be more precise in the process of building a new one since I moved. Image making is on hiatus for another couple of months.

    Steve
  5. Re: The LF Camera you have owned the longest and still do.

    Canham 45DLC - bought new in 1998... I believe it was from Keith's 2nd batch. Bought from the F-Stops here. Still have it - but I have added some others since then. The 5x7MQC I bought used on ePay...
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    Re: Photographs of Windows

    Two windows photographed at Gladding McBean. The old windows in this old factory have layers of clay dust, dirt, etc... that have accumulated over a long period of time (many decades) -0 these two...
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    Re: Gum-Platinum Exhibition in Yosemite

    Most Excellent Kerik! Congrats on the show, the sale - may there be many, many more!!!

    Steve
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    Re: What Size Mat for 7x17

    Another vote for 14x24... just feels right to me...

    Steve
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    Re: Blurb book authors come forward

    I did a Blurb book about 1 year ago. Original Phots were from either my 4x5 (& 6x12) and a Hasselblad SWC. Finished silver prints were then 'copied' using a digital camera.

    Quality was okay - but...
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    Re: July Portraits

    Kerik,

    Saw the photos and read the blog... all we can say is WOW. Joy and I were moved by your story and also by the strength that you and yours family demonstrated. Naturally we send our best...
  11. Re: Durst L1840 Enlarger 8x10 10x10--Everything you wanted to know...

    That's awesome... order placed!

    Thanks a million!
    Steve
  12. Re: Durst L1840 Enlarger 8x10 10x10--Everything you wanted to know...

    My bulbs are not working either... where did you get the bulbs... auto parts store?

    Steve
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    Re: post "doorways/entrances"

    "Manhattan"

    Nevada that is... Almost the same photo:

    http://nieslony.net/images/Images%20-%20West/West%20-%20Abandoned%20Bank%20Vault.htm

    Mine was done with a Korona 7x11 in 2001... small...
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    Re: Any in Sacramento?

    There are several LF photogrpahers in the Sac area.

    Try going to Viewpoint... a local non-profit Photography gallery with workshops etc... www.viewpointgallery.org

    Saturday is their print...
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    Re: Post your trains!

    One More from Sacramento (7x11) and two from Ely, Nv (6x12)
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    Re: Post your trains!

    Graffitti on Boxcar - 8x10 Canham and 24" Artar:
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    Re: Post your trains!

    a few from the Sacramento Railyard...
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    Re: Post your trains!

    First image was taken with a 7x11 (Korona)- Ely, Nv
    Second Image was taken with a Korona 5x12 - Laws, Ca
    Third Image was taken with a Seneca WPF - Laws, Ca

    I have others but need to resize...
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    Which Lenses would you buy for 12x20

    355 G- Cloaron

    450 Nikkor M

    24"/610mm Red Dot Artar

    355 has little room for movement, while the 450 has more and the 610 has plenty. I have a 30" RD Artar that I would like to get mounted in...
  20. 7x17, shorter versus longer lenses, perspective

    I think the peculiarities is really dependant on what you are shooting. When I first got into 7x17 I was after the big vista, and was on a search for wider and wider lenses. What I found as I shot...
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    Lens length preferences in 7x17 format?

    My basic 7x17 kit consists of a 355 G Claron, 450 Nikkor M and a 24" RD Artar (aluminum). This kit works for 7x17 and 12x20.

    I can then suplement (depending on where I am going) one or more of 3...
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    Good B&W Labs?

    Kirk,

    You may wish to try Cox B&W Labs in the Sacramento Area. He does a lot of work for the State Library etc... Jeff is a real good guy. If you speak with him tell him one of his 'camping...
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    SF Photo Galleries

    If you go out to the Sacramento - you should check out Viewpoint Photographic Art Center.

    http://www.viewpointgallery.org/

    While not exclusively traditional, a sizeable chunk of work will be...
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    7x17 lenses?

    My 7x17 'kit' is lenses that I have that I have used successfully with my 7x17:

    210 f9 Computar - Limited to no movements - focus on outside and stop down to get focus
    240 f9...
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    film larger than5x7

    I second or third the call to keep Photo Warehouse loaded with master rolls of FP4 and HP5. I shoot lots of odd sizes, 6.5x8.5, 5x12, 4x10, 7x11, 7x17 etc... and have alsways found it easy to deal...
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    jobo 12x20 sheet film inserts

    I use the Jobo system for 12x20 and 7x17.

    As described.... the insert is a clear plastic sheet, with bumps and then little buttons on top of the bumps. The pattern of the bumps/buttons surrounds...
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    Lens shade for ULF lens

    The Lee Filter and Wide shade system.

    I would use a step up ring ont he front of each lens so that you use a wider Lee Adaptor. This will reduce the likelihood of vignetting. When I bought my 355...
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    northern california

    Arthur,

    You will need to check Weather.com as at this time of year the weather is very unpredictable. It can vacilate between clear blue skys with strong sun, to hazy days, to thick fog to heavy...
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    11x14 Camera recommendation?

    As a user of Keith Canham's cameras, including a 12x20 and 7x17 (same as Clay) - I would recommend a Canham whole heartedly.

    Keith's cameras balance the need for sturdiness and weight... and you...
  30. How many 4X10 photographers are out there?

    I am sorry to say that I do not believe that Jay has a website - hence th suggestion that you check out a copy of the book Open Country.

    Steve
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    8.5 x 6.5 format

    As the folks above have stated... this is a nice size. Large enough for contacts and the camera is smaller and more portable then an 8x10. Since you are likely to contact print - many good coverage...
  32. Which lenses would do you have for 4X10 and why?

    A 90mm Super Angulon XL (the big one) just covers 4x10 if you want to go real wide.

    110 Super Symmar XL
    150 Super Symmar XL
    240 Sironar
    300 Nikkor M

    I have tried a 180 Sironar S and it's...
  33. How many 4X10 photographers are out there?

    I shoot with a dedicated 4x10 camera. I have printed them exclusively on silver (though pt/pd will occur in the future) - both as contact prints and as enlargements. I love how handy the camera is -...
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    Excellent day at Mare Island

    I would like to concur with the sentiments of the participants this past weekend - particulalry a big Thank You to Will for getting the ball rolling ont his event.

    Steve
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    Mare Island Outing

    William,

    I am planning to make the trip down from Sacramento. See you then!

    Steve
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    Mare Island access?

    John,

    Please count me in as well - I have a conflict on the 14th (Sunday) though :-(

    I am open to any part of the day or all day - Lunch at the Golf Club sounds fine to me as well.

    Steve
  37. Handling sheet film (loading/unloading holders)

    Kodak Dental Film clips are great for hanging film to dry. They are used to hold x-ray films.

    Only one point of contact and it is very easy to place this in one corner of the film where you only...
  38. Any LF users in the Sacramento, CA area?

    Darin, As stated above - Sacramento Valley Photographic Arts Center is where you will come in contact with LF users (among other types as well). Many are well known, quite capable with varying...
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    What Lenses for ULF Photography?

    Sandy,

    I shoot many formats, and someother 'odd size' formats (7x11, 5x12 and 6.5x8.5) - but since you asked about ULF here goes...

    7x17 210/f9 Computar (covers with slight movement) ...
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    Hung Out to Dry

    Another option is to purchase Kodak Dental Clips. These are small clips that leave (only) one small impression in the film. This clip can be put in a corner where there is not image and the the small...
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