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Dang! I thought the SuperStore was my exclusive supplier.
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FPJ

My dial set Tessar 150mm takes a E39mm filter.

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Frank

Right.

Thank you.

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Is there a source for B&L 15/16" lens flanges?

Or is SK Grimes the likely fabricator of one for a 5x7 f18 Protar?

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Frank Johnston

Great! Economy of means.

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FPJ

The knob/screw clamps are universal should you choose to use one. 'not as convenient of course.

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Frank

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Thanks. The KT and GuoHua appear to be the same.

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Frank

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Thank you both. The dimensions of the KT 6x12?

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Frank

I have a question on the Guohua (KT) 6x12 back. What is the film aperture size? The Shen Hao is 55x110mm, a tad short of 6x12.

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Frank Johnston

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They also make small round containers for LTM lenses and small compur/copal shutter mounted lenses. Is there any truth to the outgassing being a problem?

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Frank

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It may be that the inner, larger of the concentric knobs on the focus carriages are too tight. Try loosing them a bit as Kerry mentioned.
Enjoy your camera.

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Frank

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A 90mm Tessar would cover 6x7cm, 100mm 6x9. There were wide Tessar lens but they were apparently not competive designs. I like the plastic 3d look of the Tessar. Perhaps a wide field ektar...

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I remember setting up my Arca for the first time 15 years ago-it took a half hour. It took an additional hour to become familiar with the controls-locked, unlocked etc. I then made a...

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The Arca is very straight forward and simple - but not compleatly intuitive. I have one caution: be sure the 8.5cm mounting block has the locking lever (it flips out and is adjustable) set...

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They assume prior experience with Meccano, Erector or Lego sets.
A description of the pieces is provided here

http://www.precisioncameraworks.com/Pages/arca_core.html

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Frank

5.4oz/144gm

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The folded rail is held together by a magnet. Pull the bars apart and straight out. The screw at the end will draw the two rails together. Reverse the screw motion to loosed and fold.
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54oz/144gm

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Frank Johnston

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/counting-ants.shtml

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The capacity is there if you look at firms such as RRS. If they made bellows frames and carriages they would be there as the other components are directed at at a larger market. ARCA Swiss...

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MR is making an argument for view cameras and carefull considered photographs. As many have noted the kit is elaborate. How big would a LF rig, with film holders (4), of 32lb be assuming a...

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As a matter of curiosity, I weighed my 21/32MP (Brownlow) Arca outfit - 6x9FC, binocular viewer, 20cm rail, Horseman back, 80mm Xenotar, all in noname pack + Gitzo 2220 with head - and it...

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As a matter of curiosity, I weighed my 21/32MP (Brownlow) Arca outfit - 6x9FC, binocular viewer, 20cm rail, Horseman back, 80mm Xenotar, all in noname pack + Gitzo 2220 with head - and it...

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I considered the M679 as well as the Arca which I did choose. Arcas of all sizes seem to be the most common monorail in field use-does the M679 venture outside as well or has it become a...

Hello: This may be of general interest:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/digital-view.shtml

I've been critical of my faithful Arca 6x9 as big-I've changed my mind!

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http://www.largeformatphotography.info/linhof/technika-23.html

Makes sense as they were Planar alternatives.

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Frank Johnston

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In your fortunate situation, I'd keep both. The Arca is the Meccano set of LF. Keeping it retains your format (8x10 to 6x9) and setup options.

Best to you
Frank Johnston

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/20/arts/design/20chan.html?8hpib=&pagewanted=print

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Will/is the 203mm f7.7 Ektar among them?

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Frank

Hello: I should read more carefully- try 1:75 and 1:100 dilutions.

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Frank

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Is this 4x5 film or larger? Try doubling the volume and 12-14 min at 1:50. Your 1:25 times might be increased by 1-2min.

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Frank Johnston

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You have received good advice. Max on RAM, wait for newer Intel machines, look for compatible hardware and Photoshop upgrade. My G3 iMac and Mini are at max RAM and perform well for 6x7 and...

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Tiffen does make a "true" UV filter.

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Frank

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This issue generates more heat than light.

I notice that all my lenses sport either a yellow or skylight filter as they, to my taste, give images that are truer to the subject. I am...

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I sat down to find this post after taking a series of still lifes in the evening window light. Portraiture in soft light?
You are lucky.

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Frank

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Mount Edith Cavell, Banff in the winter on a full moon.

'Best to you all in the New Year.

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Frank

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I have no direct experience to contribute but I expect that conversions for 4x5 Polaroid 545 film backs would be possible or have been done. Anyone with experience to contribute?

'Best...

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I find my 6x9 AS fc attracts curiosity and interested but never rude comment. This can be inconvenient given a need for concentration and vagaries of light. It also gives occasion for...

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A light blue lettering would do it!

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Frank

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Joined and started a thread. Any experience with legible film backings? Agfa? before I proceed by trial and error.

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Frank