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  1. Re: Kodak 305mm f/2.5 Aero-Ektar, what do I do with this doorstop?

    I have a 300mm f/1.5 but I am not complaining...:rolleyes:
  2. Hensoldt-Walkar 400mm f/4 Ed.Liesegang Dusseldorf infor ?

    Hi all:

    I am wondering if you guys know more information/example made about this len as I tried to dig up more infor in Vade Mecum/interweb but don't have much further infor. I know this is some...
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    Re: Still-Life Images, 2012

    owl 4x5 caltar 210mm ambrotype reused dev
    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6933350124_4ff3f88e15.jpg
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    Re: please post your petzval shots

    4x5 ambrotype , re-used developer w/ old silver bath, made as a test shot for Pathe Freres Paris 200mm ~f/6.

    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/7075858213_9bc7bee3c9.jpg
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    Re: 4x5 lens that "swirls" ?

    you can get the speed graphic pacemaker, it has a built-in focal plane shutter. at least that's how i used my cinephors if needed for fast shutter speed. otherwise packard, "galli", or gravity...
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    Re: please post your petzval shots

    here's a 4x5 ambrotype made by Burke & James Ajax len shot on pacemaker speed graphic made with recent collodion batch. while there's no f-stop marking, i believe this len correlated well with a max...
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    Re: April 2012 Portraits

    4x5 ambrotype , Burke & James Ajax len, i should scan this as oppose to use a digital camera

    http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/7067286071_c8537c4388.jpg
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    Re: April 2012 Portraits

    4x5 ambrotype shot on speed graphic, caltar-s 210mm, fresh collodion with recently new silver bath, also developed in open tray.
    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/7060040987_c6b2c8f18c.jpg
  9. Re: Want advice on using Projector Lens as taking lens

    here's the Bausch and Lomb Cinephor 5 inches f/2 wide open on 4x5 wet plate. how come it aren't cheap on flee-bay anymore? i guess they got a wind of this one here on LF
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    Re: Another swirly lens question....

    it should cover 4x5 fine although due to larger image circle you might not see the swirling on 4x5. i just shot an 8 inches petzval cinema len on 4x5 on wet plate. don't forget taking into account of...
  11. Re: Want advice on using Projector Lens as taking lens

    I thought I want to contribute. Here's a wet plate 4x5 normal light night shot using 5 inches Luxtar Anastigmat f/3.5, and I took off the back tube for better coverage. pardon for my crappy digital...
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    Re: 4x5 lens that "swirls" ?

    jcoldslabs: while you are estimating the aperture remember it's for single but not combined 2 elements on the front unit, and it is usually slower than the calculated aperture based on my experience,...
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    Re: 4x5 lens that "swirls" ?

    GSX4: does it has a mark indicate f/1.4 on the barrel or are you guesstimating? I have a Cinephor 5.5 inches with unmarked f-stop that has a big front element but the back part is smaller and I think...
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    Re: 4x5 lens that "swirls" ?

    aha i seconded this by frank. that will certainly correct the optical aberration !
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    Re: 4x5 lens that "swirls" ?

    IMHO Helios' bokeh are unsightly compared to Noct's bokeh but i guess that's the len characteristics. There are plenty of lens that swirl ranging from 16mm to large format. There's a group on flickr...
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    Re: Hugo-Meyer: Is this any good ?

    aha thank for the smooth shipping Stefan. here's the Hugo mounted on the lensboard made my own $1.50 flange

    http://i.imgur.com/BnOrU.jpg
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    Re: post "in Galli style"

    here's one. made with Angenieux f/0.95 e-pl1


    http://i.imgur.com/jY0bG.jpg
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    Re: Hugo-Meyer: Is this any good ?

    Hi. Stefan (huge thanks :)) sold it to me and it is in my possession . Len is in great condition, as big as Wollensak 8x10 Portrait Series A although lighter. I checked on ground glass 8x10 and it...
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    Re: Dallmeyer 5A... teaser

    I'm drooling :-') wish Santa gives me a DallMeyer 5A some days so I can put it into good use. Anyway good luck with sell OldCrow :).......
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    Re: 8x10 camera manufacturer identity?

    aha, mine is in black Brian. it looks better than green IMHO :-)
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    Re: 8x10 camera manufacturer identity?

    thank you Jon. I looked up the catalog and it is similar to but identical, at any rate the Calumet's logo then is different than the Calumet's current logo so I surmise it probably is Calumet logo....
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    8x10 camera manufacturer identity?

    Hey all:

    I have an 8x10 metal camera with a round red logo with a "C" letter in the middle. So far there is no other name on the camera, and while waiting for the seller to get back possibly weeks...
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    Re: Pathe Freres Paris Petzval Len?

    Hi Rene:

    Hm so I guess the focal length might be different than the indicated focal length huh. No wonder my 200mm's image circle was a bit larger than I initially thought. Anyway I attached...
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    Re: Pathe Freres Paris Petzval Len?

    Thanks for the infor Steven. Anyway I have the 200mm and 125mm. I'll disassemble the len tonight and post some pictures. Post some pictures of your len Rene.

    I like the look of the len's picture...
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    Pathe Freres Paris Petzval Len?

    Hi all:

    I am just wondering if anyone has or use Pathe Freres Paris Len on Large Format, information, or having pictures taking with this len, since the information I found on the net is limited....
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