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    Re: Sinar Norma upgrades and other questions

    Another quick way to put a bandaid on this situation is to remove and clean the frame as Leonard describes (but skip the step of adding grease) and then spray a light coat of silicone lubricant onto...
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    Re: Sinar Norma CLA Video Guide now available

    Hi folks!

    The Sinar Norma CLA Video Guide is now free: http://www.philipmorgan.net/sinar-cla-video-guide/

    Read about why it's free now here:...
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    Re: Open source f/stop enlarger timer

    Thanks for that information, Nicholas!
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    Re: Open source f/stop enlarger timer

    True, and I can't really tell from the data sheets I'm seeing whether the less expensive solenoid valves offer variable flow rates or just a simple on/off. I imagine a good used Hass Intellifaucet...
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    Re: Open source f/stop enlarger timer

    Could Arduino be used to make a DIY temperature-controlled faucet similar in function to the Hass Intellifaucet?
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    Re: hex rods and lens shades for Sinar Norma

    A description of the lightweight, compact Linhof shade I adapted to my Norma can be found here: http://www.philipmorgan.net/2010/04/05/a-new-compendium-for-my-sinar-norma/

    It's a bit of work, but...
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    Re: Sinar Norma questions

    I've heard the camera was named after the designer's daughter.
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    Re: Lubricant for tripod heads

    If you're going to lubricate something like your Sinar Pan-Tilt head, clean the area with spray electronics cleaner or acetone and use the smallest possible amount of molybdenum disulfide grease....
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    Re: Post Photos of YOURSELF with your camera

    Me, making a photograph in Glacier, NP with my Sinar Norma.

    http://philipmorgan.net/miscphotos/philipwithnorma.jpg
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    Re: Pics of famous LF photogs with their gear

    It's a Sinar Norma, modified with custom compendium shade and in-camera flocking to reduce camera flare.
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    Re: Pics of famous LF photogs with their gear

    http://philipmorgan.net/miscphotos/MABWithSinar.JPG

    Manuel Alvarez Bravo with Sinar P and Linhof Twin-Shank tripod.
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    Re: Sinar Norma Problem

    Ah... I'm guessing here, but I imagine that means the existing grease in the camera probably dried up, especially if it's been a while since the camera was lubed, or if it was lubed with the wrong...
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    Re: Sinar Norma Problem

    Stephane, what do you think was causing the stiffness in the first place? Was it exposure to salt water, sand, or something else?
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    Re: Sinar Norma Problem

    This is an interesting discussion, and coincides strangely with a dream I had early this morning, in which I used the correct grease on a Norma I have been working on, but the grease performed...
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    Re: Show your bag

    I bet it could! :)
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    Re: Evenness of paper drum development?

    Thanks for those thoughts! It seems like the evidence against using a drum to develop 20x24 FB paper is mounting...

    --Philip.
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    Re: Evenness of paper drum development?

    That's very helpful information, Robert. Thank you!
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    Re: Evenness of paper drum development?

    Thanks for the replies so far.

    I actually try to develop all my B&W paper to completion using a compensating development timer, so I don't avail myself of development by inspection when developing...
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    Evenness of paper drum development?

    I'm interested in getting a used Unicolor drum (and motor base) to develop 20x24 fiber-base paper. It seems that this combination would actually cost less than four good quality 20x24 trays.

    My...
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    Re: Tray racks?

    Here's how I made a tray ladder for little money: http://www.philipmorgan.net/2009/01/16/diy-16x20-tray-ladder/

    It wasn't perfect, but it was easy to make and cheap!
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    Re: I like my Linhof Twin Shank tripod

    It appears that Manuel Alvarez Bravo was a fan of this tripod too!

    http://philipmorgan.net/misc/mab-gear.jpg
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    Re: I like my Linhof Twin Shank tripod

    Thanks Richard! I do love my Norma and Twin Shank tripod.

    Cheers,
    --Philip.
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    Re: I like my Linhof Twin Shank tripod

    Thanks Vaughn. I carry the tripod cradled in my arms in front of me because my huge camera case goes on shoulders traps behind me (and my shoulders are whimpering under the load as it is), so I don't...
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    Re: I like my Linhof Twin Shank tripod

    Rigidity is decreased, while ability to set up the tripod on uneven terrain, and set it up much lower to the ground is increased. The only situation where I feel like this tradeoff is not entirely...
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    I like my Linhof Twin Shank tripod

    I thought it might be fun to sing the praises of this seemingly little-known tripod.

    The Linhof Twin Shank tripod is, for me, an excellent companion to my Sinar Norma 4x5 camera. It has a very...
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    Re: Beseler motor 45VXL alignment - need help

    I have this same enlarger, but haven't had the problems you described. I did unintentionally strip the teeth on the elevation motor gear, so I can tell you from experience that alignment of the motor...
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    Re: Show your bag

    Ha! Looks like one, doesn't it. It's just a latex tubing headstrap, to keep the binocular viewer firmly on my face when in use.

    I've heard Angry Birds is highly addictive. I'm trying to stay clear...
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    Re: Show your bag

    I'll show my "bag", even though I'm afraid it'll get laughed at for being strange! <grin>

    Inside the case:


    Sinar Norma 4x5 with custom compendium shade (a Linhof shade adapted to fit the...
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    Re: Show Off Your Setup

    http://philipmorgan.net/miscphotos/NormaStillLifeSetup.jpg

    My Sinar Norma set up to photograph still life. The softbox to the right of the camera is a homemade unit with two Interfit 150w...
  30. Re: Filter factors for Cokin P001, P002, P003, P004?

    Even B+W provides filter factors that, in my experience, are wildly unrealistic (erring on the side of underexposure) for orange and red filters. Testing can take very little time, and provide much...
  31. Re: Filter factors for Cokin P001, P002, P003, P004?

    I've actually tested my Cokin filters with FP4+. Here are my results: http://www.philipmorgan.net/2008/11/12/filter-factors-for-cokin-filters-with-fp4/
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    Re: Sinar Norma CLA Video Guide now available

    Just a quick update to let folks know that the DVD version is now available. Again, the link is: http://www.philipmorgan.net/purchase-sinar-norma-cla-guide-video-companion/
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    Re: DIY slosher or Orbital tank?

    Another easy DIY approach is to glue multiple 5x7 trays into a larger tray. You put the chemicals and the film to be developed into the 5x7 trays, and you agitate the larger tray (which of course...
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    Re: Sinar Norma CLA Video Guide now available

    Thanks for letting me know about that issue Will. What browser are you using?

    I've updated the site so that the sample chapter works better with Firefox and Internet Explorer. It's really...
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    Sinar Norma CLA Video Guide now available

    I’ve just put the finishing touches on the Sinar Norma CLA Video Guide, and it’s now available for purchase. The video guide contains two-camera High Definition footage of how-to and why-to...
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    Re: Building a Vacuum Easel

    Your observation is correct. I patterned my design on a smaller Kostiner vacuum easel, which uses the same design where a small percentage of the paper's surface is exposed directly to the vacuum.
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    Re: Building a Vacuum Easel

    Thanks for all the interesting improvement ideas Harold!

    I am interested in seeing if my two-ply easel swells and bows. It may, and if it does I'll report back here. It's about to get rainy in the...
  38. Re: Aftermarket Linhof and Sinar lens boards, do you trust it?

    I have used the Jinfinance Sinar --> Technika adapter board and their Technika boards, and I've found them to be a good value, well machined, and just perfect for my needs.
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    Re: Building a Vacuum Easel

    I got the perforated metal at OnlineMetals.com. Here's the exact item I used: http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=13526&step=4&id=1004&top_cat=849

    I had the folks at OnlineMetals do the...
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    Re: Building a Vacuum Easel

    Thanks for those thoughts John.
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