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    Re: A total new guy, digital convert?

    Three books you might look at as well. They were very helpful to me when I statrted 5 years ago.

    "Using the View Camera" by Steve Simmons
    "A User's Guide to the View Camera" by Jim Stone
    "Large...
  2. Advice for Pricing to Ad Production Agency

    Hi,

    I have worked with calendar, and textbook company photo editors for 35 years. This year is the first time to work with an ad agency.

    After the photos were submitted, selected by client,...
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    Re: Lone Pine / Whitney area shoot

    Try Google Earth, download it and type in Lone Pine, CA. Once it has zeroed in, move the scene around and lower your view to get a better altitude view. This can give you some ideas of the area and...
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    Re: Photo Ops for Charleston, SC & area

    Thanks all,
    I am well familiar with Brookgreen Gardens, but even better the Huntington Beach State Park. I photographed the recovery of the Park over a ten year period after Hurricane Hugh. The...
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    Photo Ops for Charleston, SC & area

    Hi All,

    I will have 3 days in Charleston, SC in mid-April [08]. Any hints about photo ops other than the historial downtown [that's a given]. Friends have given me details of the historical...
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    Re: Cleaning Glass of an Epson 4870

    Thanks Doug. I'm not sure I wish to open the whole scanner due to alignment of electrical parts and sensitivity of the ribbon wire.

    Marco,
    Have something to say means to be constructive about...
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    Cleaning Glass of an Epson 4870

    Hi All,

    Have noted several discussions about poorer quality scans as compared to first scans from Epson models. I've used a 4870 for 4-5 years, and have cleaned the exposed to the outside glass...
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    Ilford FP4+ VS. Other B/W

    Hi All,
    Having been out of B/W film use for sometime [15 + years], I do not find my old standbys on the market. Could someone compair IlfordFP4+ [grain, tone, contrast, etc. characteristics]...
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    Re: King's Canyon in July

    Be aware of the higher elevation and your bodies response. Give yourself a day or two of short tours in Sequoia N. P. to acclimate. Dizzyness, headache, nasuia, disorentation, and dehydration are...
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    Gitzo Tripod - Need Help on new purchase

    Thanks All,

    The really bad day stems from the fact that the Gitzo 320 and Kirk BH-1 ballhead were waiting to be put back in the car and was backed over by someone not looking to see if anyone was...
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    Gitzo Tripod - Need Help on new purchase

    Hi All,
    Help! After a very bad day I'm in need of a new Gitzo tripod. Having used the same Gitzo 320 since 1990, I need to know which of the new models is comparible to the 320. Cannot find my...
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    Future of BW chemicals and paper

    Hi,
    I'm exploring getting back into printing my own BW negs. {20 yrs no space available} I wonder with the threads I have seen, what the future of paper and chemicals is going to be over the next...
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    Photronic Densilator

    Hi,

    Can anyone tell me the function of a "Model CT-100 Photronic Densilator Enlarging system"?
    Is it the same as densitometer? It is being advertized as part of a D5XL Omega sale.

    Thanks, ...
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    looking for new tripod head

    Brian,

    I am selling my Bogen 3047 for the your price. Shipping is included in the price. E-mail me if your interested.
    Bob
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    Toyo 45AII quick release plate

    Casey,
    Kirk Enterprises makes a PZ - 32 which is a flat plate with a 1/4 - 20 in a long slot. They will add a second 1/4 -20 to the slot and send along a spacer to fill the second tripod hole...
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    B/W Flim processing in North Carolina

    I'm looking for a professioal processing lab in North Carolina for B/W 4x5 film. Recently moved to NC, and my old lab is taking to much time in shipping. Any suggestions for transparnecy as well...
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    Lens Comparison

    Thanks all! It is hard to rethink somethings I've grown so used to doing in 35mm and 645.

    Forgot about bellows extension. Yes the 90/f5.6 would be better, dah!

    Okay 250 it is.

    Thanks...
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    Lens Comparison

    Hi All,

    Thanks ahead for info.

    I want to buy another lens for my Toyo 45CF. Presently I'm using a 90/f5.6 and a 150/f5.6. I'm looking to go to 250/f6.3 Fujinon-w or a Nikon 210. My thinking...
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    Greeting card printing recommendations

    Mark,

    Office Depot carries their own brand of glossy 8 1/2 X 11 photopaper; it has no water mark on the back. Using Microsoft Publisher you can design a 5X7 card and print with crop marks. Cut...
  20. Thread: AKM Images

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    AKM Images

    Best way to check on a companies status is to find the state they operate out of, and contact the State Attorney General's office. They keep track of all businesses and registered complaints.
    ...
  21. Thread: scanners

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    scanners

    I have been using an Epson 4870 for a year and a half. It is great for b/w negs , color trans, and prints to 8X10. It has carriers for 35 mm slide, 35 mm neg, 120, and 4X5 as well as a white insert...
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    Is there a chemist in the house?

    The answer about using a small refrigerator is out of the question. Small home frig. for keeping colas and the like has a major flaw - it is not spark proof. Laboratory refrigerators have special...
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    Flim developing in North Carolina

    Hi,
    Thanks Herb, Bruce, and John. Color is my major concern, so JW sounds great. At Present I use KSK in Cleveland for color trans & BW. Dalmation in Greensboro does BW only. They are sort of a...
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    Flim developing in North Carolina

    Hi,

    I'm moving to North Carolina foot hills next month and will need a new developer for 35mm, 120, and 4X5 transparency/ BW film. Any suggestions for a GOOD lab in North Carolina. I know about...
  25. tripod legs and sea (salt) water (corrosion fear)

    Janko,
    My 20 year old Gitzo has had many ocean photo shoots in Maine to Florida. Shooting in tide pools, waves, salt marsh and mud flats. Do watch out for rouge waves. Follow Guy Boily's advice! ...
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    North Carolina large format groups

    Morning,

    After a recent trip to the Lenoir, NC area, my wife and I have decided to buy a home in the area. 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 45 min. to Grandfather Mt., Mt. Mitchel, 1 & 1/2...
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    Ideas for Bar Harbor Maine

    Chuck,

    Once you get to Bar Harbor [if flying into Bangor] rent a car. Get a copy of the tide tables to find out low tide for Otter Point sunrise. Look in Outdoor Photographer for the sunrise/set...
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    Internet Use Pricing

    Hi,

    Few weeks ago I ask for info from anyone on pricing work for website use. I appreciated the replies.

    Thought I would pass along what I found out froom three other working pros in scenic...
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    Print sleeves for negatives?

    Hi,
    Look at hte web site for "inkjetart.com", they have all types of sleeves. I have been very satisified with my 4x5's. They may be able to anser your question too.
    Bob
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    Pricing pic for web site use

    Thanks all.

    The company negotiated a mutually benefical price, copy line and encryption. It came out to be 15% high than my normal charge. i may have been to low since they did not blink at the...
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    Scenics in Ohio

    Scott,
    How about the Cuyahoga National Rec Area east of Cleveland and Akron. It is a riverine national park area.

    The Hocking Hills State Park is divided into five areas of great beauty. Look...
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    Pricing pic for web site use

    Morning All,

    Has anyone sold photos for use in a website. My client [Ad Ageny] has bought pictures for years for hard publications. Now they wish to purchase several for building their customers...
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    Danny Burk Workshops

    Gene,

    Danny may already be in the Smokies for his spring workshop, so try his website for info.
    www.dannyburk.com.
    Best wishes.
  34. LF capturing last images of Chicago Buildings

    If you want a town that really demolishes itself to fullfil its destiny, come to Parkersburg, WV. Built at the turn of 1800's as a second town below Marietta, OH [1st town in the then west] on the...
  35. Thread: Sinar lens

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    Sinar lens

    Thanks for all the replies and information. So being Rodenstock, I might assume that it is a quality lens. The camera was sold with a lens change from the kit [my choice] to a Nikon 150mm.
    It has...
  36. Thread: Sinar lens

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    Sinar lens

    Thanks,
    The lens is a Sinar Sinaron W, 90mm, 1:6.8, MC, 102 degrees, SN10764205.
    Hope that helps. I'm new to this format and not up to speed yet. I tried it on my Toyo 45CF, and it seems to...
  37. Thread: Sinar lens

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    Sinar lens

    Hi,
    What can you tell me about a Sinar f6.5 lens with a Copal O shutter. Most interested in quality of Sinar lenses as compared to other manufacturers.
    Thanks,
    Bob
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    Enlarger Lens

    Hi,
    My deceased father-in-law built and enlarger to handle 4x5, 645, and 35 mm negatives [B/W].
    The lenses he used are missing and I need to replace them.

    Reading the Darkroom Enlarger/Lens...
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    Going to Glacier NP end of June

    Don't just stop at Glacier, go on to Waterton. If your that close, why not take in two NP's [US & Canada]. Views are great.
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    Color Transparency Exposure

    Thanks All, Great suggestions. After 35 years working professionally in 35mm and 120 text, card, and calendar sales with Nikon and Bronica, it just seems strange that I cannot get trans with images...
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