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Joanna,

The clouds on the right side of your first shot have a magenta cast to them. Is this due to the grad filter? I'm finding that even with the best glass grads, I'm getting this sort of cast,...

I've had decent results shooting a 75mm 4.5 Rodenstock Grandagon-N with my Phase digital back. You will need to do a lens cast calibration adjustment if stitching with that lens.

Imacon does 6x17.

Maybe Bender went on a bender!

The negative looks underexposed. Underexposed negative film scans poorly.

Kapture Group makes good sliding back adapters.

I ended up getting an 8x10 format set for my 4x5 Arca Swiss F-line camera. If you can swing the cost, Arca is a fantastic metal camera. It is a good compromise between weight and rigidity. Although...

I say go for it.

I got an 8x10 format set in the fall and have not shot 4x5 since. It's all big and heavy but the result is worth it.

Your girlfriend sounds at least as bad as a wife. Unless...

I agree with Lenny. There is no substitute for film real estate. For that reason I lug around an 8x10 camera. A consumer flatbed is just fine for a 1200 spi scan. If better is required, then it's...

Ebay gets their fees from the seller so they cater to and protect sellers. There is a fig leaf that they use to protect buyers but crooks remain out there as long as they pay their fees.

I've been using a D200 as a light meter for 8x10 since 8x10 instant film is long gone. Great results and it helps me document my exposures.

I just got my 210mm Super Angulon and I'm discovering the uses of a 500mm image circle. Used 50mm of rise with ease. The extra coverage is well worth the weight (at least for me).

I just found a 210mm F8 Super Angulon. This has to about the heaviest lens out there. I think it's the earlier single-coated version that weighs in at about 2.3kg. The final version exceeded 3kg. Who...

I junked my B9180 after paper feed failed (just out of warranty) and all HP would offer is to buy a refurbished unit from them. No thanks.

I offered the seller $200 for that lens last time around, since I needed the shutter more than anything else. He turned me down and re-listed at a higher price. Since the lens has marks on the glass,...

10-15 minutes is about right for the SCSI scanners. The new firewire X5 scans in about 1-2 minutes but costs a fortune.

If you ever want to get an 8x10 format set (like I did), having a 171mm front frame is a huge advantage. Lenses used for 8x10 tend to be big and heavy. The extra real estate with 171mm is very useful.

Sandy,

If I understand this correctly, you are using a 645 negative. The Epson does not look very good. However, I'm looking for a solution for scanning 8x10 Provia/Velvia. Wouldn't the paltry...

I just received a used lens from a dealer mounted in a Copal 1 shutter. When I grasp the front cell, there appears to be play in the shutter, with the front cell and speed ring moving slightly with...

I dragged my Arca 8x10 around yesterday on a great sunny day. I do use an Arca B1g ballhead and have a couple of heavier lenses. My most recent purchase (on its way) is a 155mm Grandagon-N. That will...

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Leaf is now owned by Kodak.

Your solution is good for 4x5, but there is nothing similar for 8x10.

All,

I've gotten used to using the reflex viewer with my Arca Swiss 6x9 and 4x5 cameras and can't seem to get by without them.

Now that I've purchased an 8x10 format set, I'd like to find a way...

The value proposition is a tough one. 30-40 grand is more dough than most of us could even consider. I'm still shooting with my 16MP P20.

With full-frame DSLR units going for $5-8k, and their high...

I just ordered one of these blocks from Robert White and received it in about a week. I don't know why it's so hard to get from US retailers.

None of the obvious things like spacing, mounting, etc. helped. I did note what appear to be tool marks on one of the front cell rings. My guess is that the seller tried a self-repair and when it...

I bought a 210mm Sironar-W on fleabay (I know, I know) and tried it today on my Arca Swiss 8x10. The lens focuses (with difficulty) in the middle of the ground glass, but beyond the center everything...

Hello All,

I am an Arca user with a 6x9 camera for digital use (Phase One) and a 4x5 format set to shoot 4x5 quickloads. If I'd like to shoot 8x10, then the only Arca solution seems to be an 8x10...

I think you need Color Exact 2.0 for OS9. I'm not sure where to find it. The T5000 is one of those Agfa scanners without 3rd party software options.

Kerry,

Do you know if the front frame of the bellows can be replaced with a new version by Arca or one of its repair agents?

I purchased an Arca F-classic 4x5 format set for 6x9 from a person on this forum. It arrived yesterday and the front frame of the 4x5/6x9 bellows will not fit any of my Arca 6x9 format frames. The...

Another vote for the Imacon. It will scan 6x12 and 6x18, along with 4x5. It is very easy to load and doesn't require glass holders or wet mounting. It may also be faster.

Has anyone found a way to install a cold shoe (flash shoe) to an Arca 6x9 F-line camera? I'd like to use one as an accessory mount.

Larry

From what I understand, the P21+ has microlenses, which are not optimal for view camera movements. If you want to do an apples-apples comparison, it should be the P25 vs. the Aptus 22. Both have...

You may have gotten a dud. I leave my B9180 on all the time and it has been a reliable workhorse. Their tech support is very poor.

I use an Arca-Swiss 6x9 F-Line Compact with a Phase P20 using a Kapture Group sliding back adapter. The shortest lens I can use with this camera kit is a 35mm Rodenstock HR. It's just a great...

I use a Phase One back on an Arca Swiss 4x5 camera with a sliding back adapter. Using a digital back requires much more precision on the camera side due to the critical nature of focus on a digital...

Lee has a slip-on filter holder that fits over the outside rim of some center filters. It has a 100mm opening with a special 10mm donut ring to reduce the opening to 90mm. I use it with the 67mm...

Can an Arca M-Line format frame be physically mounted to an F-Line function carrier? I understand that I would sacrifice rise/fall on that frame, but am wondering if they would physically fit.