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  1. monorail for field talk me into or out of arca

    As long as you aren't carrying the camera for substantial distances, go for it. I purchased a used Arca Swiss Discovery after owning several field cameras (metal and wood). It is by far my favorite...
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    ROLL CALL

    Yeah, I'm here.

    --John
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    Toho users - convince me!

    I am a part of the "anti-Toho" crowd. Got the camera, but
    didn't like the awkward shifting between horizontal and vertical.
    The ground glass needs to be replaced with a Maxwell screen.
    What...
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    Gnass won't deliver

    I don't think any additional information is being exchanged at this point.
    Bottom line:

    1) Gnass makes great products
    2) Some purchases experience substantial delays in shipping and...
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    Gnass won't deliver

    Same experience, had to call him 3-4 times. Always seemed disorganized, but very pleasant. Apologetic, seemed genuine. He just had trouble following through--reason unknown. Bottom line is that...
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    Drum Scan 4X5 to 200 MB or 300 MB?

    Thanks for the responses. What is the "11 micron minimum aperture limitation of the Tango" and how does it affect sharpness? Are you suggesting that another drum scanner is better (not just...
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    Drum Scan 4X5 to 200 MB or 300 MB?

    I have been getting 300 MB drum scans of color 4X5 transparencies (Astia 100F, Velvia 100F) at West Coast Imaging. Recently I have seen some discussions about the amount of information in a 4X5...
  8. Flying with Arca Swiss Discovery and Gitzo 1325

    Just a follow-up post after our trip. Quickloads were graciously hand inspected (swab for explosive residue) at both Boston and Los Angeles. The sealed boxes were opened first, but the sealed...
  9. Flying with Arca Swiss Discovery and Gitzo 1325

    Thanks to all who replied with specific info about what has worked OK when flying with LF camera. A special thanks to Ted Harris, who sent me several emails re: Fall color in New Hampshire and spoke...
  10. Flying with Arca Swiss Discovery and Gitzo 1325

    In two days I will be going to Maine/Vermont area to shoot fall color. The maze of regulations has me a bit confused. I would like to take as carry-on luggage my Gitzo 1325 with ballhead and my...
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    Arca-Swiss or Shen-Hao

    I think the Arca Swiss Discovery is a pain in the ass to lug around outdoors, but once I get to the location, I am glad I brought it. Having owned a Toho, Tachihara, and Wista DXII (which I still...
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    more about printing big and 4 x 5

    Have you compared the Chromira prints to lightjet prints (e.g., from Calypso Imaging)? I am interested in any differences between the two printers. I imagine that the results are fairly similar but...
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    Poor Mans 4X10

    Well, since I already have the computer and use digital for printing from color transparencies, the cost to me is:

    1) Panotools - free 2) PTGUI - $55

    "Poor man" was meant as a cheap alternative...
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    Poor Mans 4X10

    I thought others might be want to hear about an interesting approach to LARGE panorama creation I ran across by accident. When I got my 4X5 transparencies back after a recent trip to death valley,...
  15. the new Astia 100F-- anyone tried it?

    On a recent trip to Mono Lake/Death Valey I shot Astia 100F along with Velvia 100F in 4X5 (same setup so I could compare). Shooting was early or late in the day when contrast was low. The shots...
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    Ebony Counterpoint

    I haven't owned an Ebony, but did consider buying one. When I first got into LF I did not know how different the "personality" of each camera was. Consequently, I have owned 5 cameras in the...
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    How to Store Arca Swiss Bag Bellows?

    Thank you! The exact information I was looking for. Will have a go at folding the bellows tonite.

    --John
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    How to Store Arca Swiss Bag Bellows?

    I just purchased the synthetic bag bellows for my Arca Swiss Discovery to use with my 90 mm lens (and soon to be purchased 75 mm lens). When I got the bellows, they were neatly folded up into a...
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    Multifocus viewfinder

    Yes, it is expensive. However, having tried the frame with cutout I find this to be far superior. I used the Linhof for the first time on a recent trip to Mono Lake/Death Valley. It really helped...
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    Filter Questions

    Dan,

    Thanks for the input. Is that the 105 mm polarizer you are using with the ND grads (and is that the size one has to have to use the combo)? Can the Lee hood be used on top of this combo, or...
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    Filter Questions

    I have been shooting landscapes on color transparency film without filters and have run into situations where I would like to use a polarizer, a warming filter, or graduated neutral density filter. ...
  22. Compendium Shade for Arca Swiss Discovery?

    How would one use graduated neutral density filters with the Canham hood? Some sort of separate filter holder?
  23. Compendium Shade for Arca Swiss Discovery?

    Badger Graphic confirms that the Canham hood will work with the Arca Swiss Discovery. Anyone have any experience using this hood? How does it compare to the stock Arca compendium?
  24. Compendium Shade for Arca Swiss Discovery?

    I purchased a used Arca Swiss Discovery recently. It is a very fine camera and a pleasure to use in the field (although more of a hassle to schlep around than my Wista DXII). I would like to get a...
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    Toyo Folding Focusing Hood

    You might try www.keh.com or www.midwestphoto.com to see if they have one used. If it isn't listed, the large format guy at Midwest Photo (name escapes me at the moment) may still be able to find...
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    Tips to Speed LF Landscape Setup

    Richard, thank you for these words of wisdom. One question: when you say "use cameras like a Linhof" what specifically are you referring to? What brands and models fit into this category?

    --John
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    Tips to Speed LF Landscape Setup

    Thanks for all who offered suggestions. As far as LF being a "contemplative, slow-paced process", I believe that is up to the individual (see this thread:...
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    Tips to Speed LF Landscape Setup

    Well, it happened again--I missed the best light. I was up at Convict Lake in the Eastern Sierra, nice light, but cloudy and changing fast. My friend gets a perfect composition and perfect light...
  29. Fraud--beware Shawn Cain aka @eBay "iwantstuff88"

    Have you taken the steps from their fraud prevention program?

    http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/fpp.html?ssPageName=STRK:SRVC:030

    If it hasn't been more than 90 days, you can get all but $25...
  30. Initial Report: Maxwell Screen on Wista DX II

    The fresnel was engraved with "Wista", so I am sure it was the stock screen.
  31. Initial Report: Maxwell Screen on Wista DX II

    My Wista was purchased used, but was bought new in July, 1999 by the person who sold it to me. My Wista had two parts, a sandwich part which is GG and fresnel screen, and a clear cover glass. The...
  32. Initial Report: Maxwell Screen on Wista DX II

    No, I don't. I told Bill that I wanted to use lenses from 90 to 300 mm. My understanding is that he has a "standard" screen that is set to handle that range, but you can get other screens to meet...
  33. Initial Report: Maxwell Screen on Wista DX II

    In the spirit of giving back to the large format community, I am posting my experience installing a custom focusing screen from Maxwell Precision Optics. I was unhappy with the Wista stock screen...
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