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It's not distortion folks! Curved lines are distortion. That's just the way a wide angle lens "sees". Either you want the wide angle view or not. If you want it, live with the look.

It depends on the physical obstructions to the light path caused by the lens barrel.

I believe that Gil is thinking about the aperture - that placement is critical.

"A $400.00 Crown Graphic that needs shutter work and other maintenance can easilly become a $800.00 Crown Graphic. It's still a 40 year old camera, with limited movements and older optics. "
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"why do I keep my eyes tightly closed when I'm loading film holders in the darkroom? "

Cuz when you try do it with your eyes open, you get a hand-"eye" dissconnect - since your eyes are open,...

"I missed getting it but..."

Don't forget keh (www.keh.com). They usually have one or two (or more) 90mm SAs for around $400. I recently bought a black barreled non-MC one in great condition...

Don't mistake angle of coverage for angle of view.

If I'm not mistaken, the image circle is directly proportional to the angle of coverage --> if the image cirle covers the format, the angle of ...

Any word on US dealers?

I've heard that the 30omm version of this lens will screw into a Copal#3

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"I think most folks find 8x10 contact prints made with extreme (and not-so-extreme) WA lenses less than satisfying because there is so much information on the relatively small 8x10 contact print....

Eric and David are correct.

Anything in the 200mm range with big coverage is gonna cost big bucks! I don?t know what your budget is, but about the best that I?ve seen, with a LOT of coverage is...

I had the same problem with some old 5x7 holders a while back. The original tape looks like what a bookbinder would use on the spines of old books. Not being able to find any (I didn?t look too...

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Is there a f-10 G-Claron? I though this lens was a f-9.

I'd just look for another lens.....for my piece of mind. Unless the price were LOW.

Where can I find a 90mm rangefinger cam for a Super Speed Graphic?

Can you print 6x9? If so, go w/a 6x9 back and a 65mm Super Angulon - this is the same as a 28mm field of view in the 35mm format. You can find the 65mm SA used from $350.00 and up.

...sorry for the double negative...

Yep, but doesn't not mean that it will cover.

Does anyone know of any 10?-14? barrel/process lenses that are a direct fit (i.e . just screw in - no machining necessary) in an Ilex/Acme #3 shutter? I?ve seen 12? Artars mounted in these shutter,...

"What's B & T by the way?"

Bulb & Time settings.

I'm interested also....live in Fremont, work in The City - 4x5, 5x7, 8x10.

The slow speed gears are probably dirty/gummed up. Try cleaning it. This was the case with all of the older shutters that I've run across that were firing at the same speed. I have no issues...

While not LA proper, try Wester Bellows. Great work, takes a little while: Western Bellows Company 9340 7th Street Suite G Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 980 0606

Sean and I met when I was working in Chicago. Great guy, but ditto on "no dates"! :-)

"rendering images equal to any film-based effort. "

Yeah, but I'm sure they weren't considering LF...as most people don't.

Theses look good. Don't know how much they will cost, but a $500 8x10 field would be nice! Maybe Freestyle in Hollywood will carry them. Let us know if you find more info.

For the longer, try a 12-19-24 Turner Reich triple convertible. They can be had for less than $300 in shutter - sometimes much less, Ive purchase two very nice ones for around $150. Or you...

"4x simply isn't a test." It's a test if it satisfies his needs.

I actually considered using a pair or medical magnifier glasses that a dentist friend of mine uses... that is until I fount out that they were many hundreds of dollars per pair. I guess it will...

For the most part, these are high quality process lenses that were used in graphic arts reproduction cameras in the printing industry. Why use in barrel? #1. Mostly because its expensive to get...

As fun/hobby or as the main photographer?? To each his own, but no way would I try LF at a wedding as the main photog. You could get great images, but who's gonna want to wait around and pose...

How bout just being careful?!? Three filters??? C'mom.

"Unless somebody know of a secret lever, sure, set it on T for focussing"

There is no "secret lever" - just a lever in very plain view, if it is mounted in an Ilex #5 like mine is. If you don't...

Nope. It means that the lens is mounted in a mount that focuses like a traditional 35mm SLR or rangefinder lens. Specifically, you turn a ring on the mount and the lens moves in and out to focus....

Hello all.

First, kudos to Mr. Grimes for doing a great job of mounting my JML 210mm f8 len s into an Ilex #4 shutter for me. See - ...

I had this camera for a little while. I used it with a 65 Angulon. It covered - just, and was slightly softer at the edges. If it was me, I'd get a 65mm f8 Super Angulon and not worry about the...

I've seen these cells in a Copal #3S. Make sure before you buy a #3.

Depends on the shutter.

Ive personally clean up:

A Rapax for a 135mm on my Crown Graphic (not closing all the way on the slow speeds  cleaning of the slow speed gears)

An Ilex #3 (firing...