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    Precarious Perches

    Twice, I have lost camera and tripod over the edge of a cliff. One went into the water and was never seen again and the other came apart very impressively on the bare rocks several hundred feet...
  2. Compatibility of metal field cameras and C-2N roll film holder

    I am interested in getting a metal field camera. Looking at the specs, I see several that would work for me. In particular, I like the Wista’s, Toyo’s and Horseman, in that order. However, there...
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    How do you adjust focus for infrared film?

    I don’t make any focus adjustment when shooting LF infrared. This is especially true if you are shooting through a dark red filter, like a number 29, because much of the light that is getting...
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    Convenience in the Field

    Nothing further to add about tripods but I will offer a few ideas that may or may not be useful to others.

    1. A photographers vest, the ones with numerous pockets, can help save time if you...
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    Is there any real utility to ULF?

    Let me start by saying that I would love to have an ULF camera, especially a 12x20 or 7x17 or any of the Cirkut cameras. However, I’m having a hard time justifying the cost of the camera plus...
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    Extended Camping Photography Trip

    Don,

    QT is right on with his points about the value of a GPS unit. It's worth emphasiszing again, though, that they can be very valuable for finding your way back after dark. Especially if, like...
  7. All-Ttime Funniest Comment You've Gotten While Shooting

    A while back I was hiking along the top of a canyon with my wife when we came across an abandoned stream gage mounted on a platform that was hung from the side of a cliff and accessed by an old...
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    Virtual Wide Angle Lens

    Wow, what a great product! I think I want one, but I have a few questions first: Will I need a bag bellows or recessed lens board? What about a center filter? When the major manufacturers steal...
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    Komura 75mm f6.3

    Just guessing, maybe 10 to 15mm. I use the lens mostly for landscapes and find that I don't usually need a lot of shift or tilt at this focal length. If I can figure out how to do it, I will try...
  10. How Do You Cut Cost With Your LF Photography?

    Like a lot of people on this forum I am somewhat of an equipment junkie and I ow n a variety of 35mm, medium format and LF equipment. Because of other comittmen ts, I have recently had less money to...
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    Komura 75mm f6.3

    I have this lens and I like it. I have never tried to measure the coverage but at f22 (which is what I use it at most of the time)it does cover 4x5 with a little bit of movement. I just recently...
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    Info. for trip to 4 corners

    I live in the 4-corners region and, for what it's worth, can suggest the following. Take the Nikon and the Pentax and leave the 4x5 at home. If you have never been to this area before think of this...
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    Komura w.a. lenses

    I have had this lens for about a year and I am happy with it. I have used it mostly with B&W and B&W infrared film. Your results may be less satisfying if you plan on shooting a lot of chrome. ...
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    Quality of four part E-6 kits?

    I can't provide any detailed technical analysis of the 4 part developers, but since nobody else seems have any advice I can offer the following. I use the Tetenal E-6 kits with good success. I ...
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    I would like to purchase an 8x10

    I too am from a small Arizona town and have to travel to Phoenix for LF support. My vote is also for Rod Klukas at Photomark. By far the best place to go to talk with knowledgable people and try...
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    questions concerning infrared film

    I have a project that I would like to do using infrared, black and white film wh ich I would shoot, mostly outdoors, through a dark red filter (Tiffen # 29 I bel ieve). I started working on the...
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    Which lens most like 24mm in 35mm format?

    I have to disagree somewhat with the answers above. I think the 90mm is more equivalent to the 24mm than the 75mm is. There always seemed to me to be more to lens equivalency and aspect ratio...
  18. Problem developing 4x5 sheets in Jobo processor

    Not long ago I bought a Jobo CPA-2 processor and have been developing 4x5 sheets in the 2500 series drum. Recently, I have had problems with undeveloped "blotc hes", especially near the edges of the...
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