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    age of Rodenstock lens?

    Thanks all for responding. I did not find a list posted anywhere, but I emailed Badgergraphics (second response) with serial number and they wrote back quickly with approximate age of lens (within...
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    age of Rodenstock lens?

    Anyone know an online source to find age of Rodenstock lenses? Tried the Rodenst ock sites but didn't see anything. Have serial number.
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    flat field (symetrical)lenses and focus

    I recently got into a "discussion" with my photo professor about flat field lens es, specifically the G Clarons. I have a 150 Claron, and when I researched flat field lenses before I bought it the...
  4. i'm accessorizing. do i go for a real fresnel lens or will a cheap immitation work

    Get a Linhoff Super Screen. It is a plastic screen that replaces the GG. I have one and it works well. Wide open I can see corner to corner. It takes a liitle more care in focusing than the GG, but...
  5. Compare Kodak and Other Developers for Sheet Films

    Know Thy Developer/Know Thy Film. Most of the major developers will work with most of the major films. It is a matter of following mfgs instructions at first, getting some consistent normal...
  6. new 150mm flat-field lens or general purpose lens: which is most versatile for my needs?

    I have a 150 G Claron and find it an excellent all around lens. I shoot a lot of flat surfaces also, but mostly in the field (vine covered walls, sides of barns, etc.). It works well at all...
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    Will Digital Make LF obsolete?

    No.
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    Focusing Screens

    I have a Linhoff Super Screen in my Busch Pressman. It replaces the ground glass and costs $75.00. You can get one from B&H or Adorama.I don't know if it will fit in your Graphic, but they will be...
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    OOPS!!Dropped my spotmeter

    Thanks all for response. The meter I broke is a Soligor Spot Sensor II. I bought it as used but it had never been out of the box, so it is in good condition (except for the damage I caused). I...
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    OOPS!!Dropped my spotmeter

    Dropped my spot meter (it's fried). Looking at a Pentax digital 1 degree. Read o ne ad that said it was an ambient spot. Is this so? Doesn't make sense to me. Se ems to defeat purpose of spot meter...
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    zone dial or zone system wheel

    http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~qtluong/photography/lf/zswheel.pdf Free zone wheel. PDF file. Downlaod, cut and paste.
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    spotting negatives

    The people who make Spottone also make a product called Spotoff. Essentially it's a bleaching agent. Haven't used it but am going to try it. Light Impressions (www.lightimpressionsdirect.com) sells...
  13. How to protect framed prints from humidity

    Use a dehumidifier in area where prints hang or pack back of frame with packages of dehumidifying crystals. If not practical, you will probably have to get a dry mount press and dry mount all your...
  14. How to use light meter of 35mm camera to determine exposure for LF camera

    If your camera's meter dosen't have a good spot option (1 degree) get a gray card (B&H carries them, around $5.00, with instructions)and turn your camera's reflective meter into an ambient meter...
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    process lens?

    Am considering purchase of Rodenstock 150mm f9 Gerogon process(flat field) lens in bbl for b&w 4x5 landscape, flat surface and close up work. Also may try to do uble as enlarging lens. Will lens...
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    spotting negatives

    Thanks all for info. Will expirement with suggestions. Errata, I have been using red opaque, not red ocher as stated in question.
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    spotting negatives

    Some negs, no matter how careful I am about cleaning holders, wind up getting du st on them before their exposed (black spots in print). I have been using red oc her and the finest brush I can get to...
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    Dim Gound Glass Image

    Get a Linhoff superscreen. Replaces ground glass. Very bright, can see corner to corner. Only difference from GG is they are a bit harder to focus. Image does not snap into focus like with GG, but...
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    cheap metal 4X5 Field Body

    I have a Busch Pressman model D. All metal body, compact and fairly light when stripped of rangefinder, sportsfinder, etc. Very rugged and solidly built. Rotating back, drop bed, tilt pivot at...
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    Repro versus normal lenses

    Some LF people I know use reproduction (flat field lenses) instead of normal len ses. they say it eliminates problem of lens curvature causing out of focus at co rners. Any experience out there? Can...
  21. Vignetting problem - Schneider 100mm F5.6 Symmar

    Thanks for info. Should have checked coverage before buying, but it was sold as 4x5 lens. Anyone interested in a good medium format lens?
  22. Vignetting problem - Schneider 100mm F5.6 Symmar

    I have a Schneider 100mm F5.6 Symmar. Am having a problem with vignetting at inf inity. I thought this lens had enough coverage for 4x5. Does anyone have a sugge stion.
  23. Schneider Symmar 100 F/5.6 convert. 175(circa 1965)

    Considering Schneider Symmar 100 F/5.6 convertable to 175, made in 1965. For 4x5 . Any experience?
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