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    Compendium shade: camera or lens mounted ?

    Calumet's current catalog (page 116) shows a Multiclip for $13.95 (less elsewhere). Just clip the appropriate size black matte board in one end and clip the other to your front standard (top or...
  2. Thread: cambo sc

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    cambo sc

    I did chop a short Cambo monorail down from 11" to about 8" several years ago for better portability, but never tried to reconnect the severed piece. If you're using lenses 150mm or shorter at...
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    Packing an Arca Swiss FC

    Neil Poulson is exactly right. If you bought Lightware's new MF 2012 "carry-on case", you must only remove one 15cm section to pack the camera. I bought one 6 months ago and paid for it on the...
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    backpack for Arca Swiss F line

    Rai,

    You e-mailed me some time ago about packs for the ARCA-Swiss F-Line. I tried to e-mail you, unfortunately it kept coming back without delivery.

    If you own the field version with 30cm...
  5. Thread: Omega D-2

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    Omega D-2

    Dan,

    I agree with everything Peter Hughes says except the part about the Omegaron lens being "crap". Although my 150mm Omegaron isn't the same as the 135mm Omegaron, I have used the 150mm for...
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    Light leak using 545 on Wisner Tech-Field

    Jim,

    All 545 holders are not the same. Some have a locking lever on the roller cover which does not allow the holder to seat properly on some cameras...there just isn't enough clearance. Good...
  7. Thread: ARCA F line

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    ARCA F line

    Paul,

    Believe it or not, my ARCA-Swiss 4X5" F-line Field camera, three lenses and a 6X9 Horseman roll film back fit (tightly) into A Lowe Pro Orion AW fanny pack. You must either have the 30cm...
  8. Property releases needed for self-promo piece?

    Steve,

    No question about it. You need a property release. Why not use it as a door opener. Many people are flattered by a photographer's attention and will gladly sign a release in exchange for...
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    Arca Swiss - support nonexisting

    Andreas,

    Hang in there...it'll be worth the wait.

    Jim Blecha, an ARCA-Swiss owner
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    Large Format Club In Colorado?

    Michael,

    I don't recall hearing of any large format clubs along Colroado's front range, but if you want to e-mail me I have a flyer from the Colorado Council of Camera Clubs and I'll be happy to...
  11. Omega 4x5 glass carrier: is it anti-newton?

    I own the Omega 4X5 glass carrier with "anti-newton" glass and it is as you described. However, I gave up on using it years ago due to the difficulty of keeping so many surfaces dust-free AND...
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    Arca 10x8 Conversion

    Hi David,

    I can't answer your question, but you can request the new ARCA-Swiss catalog online at arca-swiss@swissonline.ch. They will e-mail you a large pdf file which is slow to print, but it's...
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    calumet 4x5 sc

    Tony,

    Your Calumet 4X5 SC is very similar to the 45NX. I own a Cambo 4X5SC whidh is very similar to the 45NX, but without calibration markings on the rail and on the rise & fall standards....
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    Repair of graphmatic

    David,

    If you can't straighten your septums, you might try e-bay. The prices are pretty steep though.
  15. What Cambo lens board for Angulon 90mm in Compur shutter?

    Gary,

    You'll need a recessed Cambo (Calumet) board drilled for the synchro compur (probably a "0")...especially if you don't have a bag bellows for the 45NX. Your movements will still be a...
  16. Resolution difference between Schneider 72mm XL f/5.6 and Schneider 75mm Super Angulon f/5.6

    Hi Edie,

    I own the Schneider 75mm SA f5.6 and it performs just fine for 4X5. Movements are ample for most architectural applications. I doubt there's any significant resolution difference.
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  17. Thread: GG masks

    by Jim Blecha
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    GG masks

    I often make GG masks from old scraps of matte board cut similarly to Robert Zeichner's response. If you are careful, you can cut the outside dimensions such that your masks can be held in by the...
  18. Need Professional Business Tools for Photographers

    Michael,

    While the price of the software (free) is right, you often get what you paid for..... I use a program called INVIEW available from hindsightltd.com. It's a little expensive for starting...
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    Sinar Multi-format rollfilm back questions

    Carrying one each of the 6X7cm and 6X12cm Horseman backs would be about the same weight as the Sinar Zoom II, they would be bulkier and require a graflock back with removable ground glass. A...
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    Arca-Swiss 45 Field

    Glenn...I would agree with the ARCA-Swiss customer svc dept on the weight being just under 6 pounds. Unless you plan to use lenses longer than 210mm or extreme closeups, you might just consider the...
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    Wide Angle Lens for Arca 23

    Mark,

    To answer your real question about using wide angle lenses on the ARCA-Swiss 2X3 view camera, I use the 47mm with only a 7mm recessed board on a current 4X5 F-Line "field" with WA bellows...
  22. Tripod for Arca-Swiss Discovery (already asked on photo.net)

    Josh, I used a Bogen 3001 with 3029 head (no quick release) with an Arca- Swis F-line "field" version for a week in the Grand Canyon this summer with no problem. The tripod is small, light, cheap...
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    Horseman 2X converter for 150mm lenses?

    I have seen the Horseman 2X converter in catalogs and at some camera swaps. Has anyone used this item? Was it sharp? Was the illumination even?
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    Arca-Swiss Catalogue

    You might want to e-mail Arca-Swiss: customer service/Kurt <arca-swiss@swissonline.ch>.

    I just received a note from him that a new printed catalog is due out in about 4 weeks, but I opted for...
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    Mounting filters on wide-angle lenses

    If you decide to use the Calumet rear element filter holder, you'll only need to buy one if you apply sticky velcro to the holder's feet and the back of each lensboard. You can then move the holder...
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    75mm super angulon lens

    Chet, I suspect you'll be OK with the 75mm super Angulon which has plenty of coverage for 4X5. You can determine this lenses' age by consulting Schneider's page at schneideoptics.com. For the price...
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    Multi exposure on LF - avoiding movement?

    Bill, are you sure that nothing on the camera is moving? I have found that small amounts of play in lensboards and rotating backs on my older Cambo can sometimes cause registration problems on...
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    What is the story with center filters?

    Chris,

    Ellis is correct about the difference in lens design (35mm retrofocus design vs 4X5 non-retrofocus design) having an effect on light fall off. The rear lens ele ment of a wide angle LF lens...
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    90mm f8 Super Angulons - differences

    I own and use 2 Schneider 90mm f8 Super Angulons on a regular basis and the only difference I can see is that the new MC version has less tendency to flare than the older SC (single coated, 70's?)...
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    grafmatic film holder

    If you haven't already found the Graflex page, look in their FAQ section under a ccessories/grafmatic backs. There are operating and loading instructions. Try gr aflex.org. The backs I own work great.
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    Schneider Symmar lens specs

    I once owned a 210/370mm convertible Schneider Symmar lens and recently traded i t for the newer version 210mm Symmar. As a 210mm it was OK, but you must underst and it was about 30 yrs old and had...
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    Cambo SC production range, portability

    I have owned a Cambo SC and used it extensively for over 5 years. I purchased it used and it was about 3-4 yrs old then. It's basically the same as the Calumet 45NX which is still sold today....
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    E-6 Processed Film stability

    According to Henry Wilhelm's 1993 book, THE PERMANENCE AND CARE OF COLOR PHOTOGR APHS, Fujichrome Velvia is one of the longest lasting after the Kodachromes. Wil helm's book goes into great detail...
  34. Doctor lens/LensHoods/Groundglass Protector/Sratched lens

    On lens shades, I agree with Peter Hughes. Even though I own one for my Cambo 4X 5, I most often use pieces of black matte board attached with to the lensboard w ith sticky velcro. Bend the board...
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    light falloff with wide angle lenses

    I rented and used the Nikkor 65mm f4 lens several years ago for some architectur al work and it performed OK, but you'll probably see falloff with any LF wideang le. I know you don't want to use a...
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