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I just bought the Chamonix 45f-2. Thanks for all the input. I consider this case closed. :)

I think I'll pull the trigger on the Chamonix. Beauty and weight seem to be winning out. Now I have to decide between the 45f-2 or the 45H-1. To be honest, it's hard to tell what the real differences...

Yes, I’ve seen them sold new. Not sure about the production part though.

Now if somehow I could get my wife to say this.

I was nearly burned when I bought my Sinar Norma from ebay but the seller was kind enough to send me a brand new one. Thankfully, because I don't...

I noticed that about the bellows as well. I did mention to the seller that if he decides to sell at a cheaper price without the accessories I would seriously consider it. We'll see what he says. An...

One thought I had is that if I buy the cheaper, used Toyo I could invest in some filters, which I need.

I hesitated posting this because there is so much information out there comparing different models. But without having anyone one else to really help sort this decision out I figured I'd come here.
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Bean Hollow State Beach in Pescadero, California
Sinar Norma 4x5
Kodak Ektar 100
Schneider Symmar S 210mm
Shot at f/32 for 8 seconds

I wish I'd composed the shot a little differently as the...

Learning that my lens adapter doesn't play so well with my 90mm (vignetting).

Sinar Norma 4x5, Super Angulon 90mm, Ektar 100, F/32 for 30 seconds
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Thanks. I really appreciate it. I'm only about a month into LF so I'm still trying to find my way into a comfortable routine. Enjoying the journey so far.

Barn on Stage Road in Pescadero, California
Sinar Norma 4x5 with Super Angulon 90mm plus Lee 23A red filter and soft ND grad. Ilford FP4+ in Pyrocat HD 1:1:100 for 20 minutes.
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So I think everything with my Sinar is in proper enough order for me to move forward with learning the ins and outs of LF. I exposed a few sheets the other day. Nothing spectacular as I just wanted...

Good to know!

Ok. I'll leave it extended overnight to see what happens.

My replacement bellows came in today. They appear to be brand new(!).

Question, is there a break in period with new bellows? I ask because when stretching them out to compare to the old ones in...

Talk about a lesson well learned! I definitely should have done this at the beginning. Fortunately I purchased from a great vendor over on the big auction site.

I agree that I have bee fortunate with this vendor. He responded this morning offering to send me either a replacement bellows and a few free film holders or to replace the Norma with my choice of a...

After getting my replacement lens I've decided to do a check of the bellows that came with my Norma. And wouldn't you know it, there are quite a few pinholes throughout on the folds and creases.
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Thanks for this. I'm so early into the LF game that I don't yet know how to read these tests. Hopefully I'll understand them sooner than later.

The replacement lens came today. The vendor included...

Jerry, you're right. I don't anticipate needing fast shutter speeds. But in the end I just wanted him to send me a lens that worked. It was a snap decision. In the end, when for a second time being...

For anyone following this thread I have an update on the malfunctioning lens.

The vendor first came back to me with two options:
1. They would send me a comparable lens and I would send the bad...

Thanks for this info Peter. I suppose I should have been more specific when stating the issue with the lens. By "slow" I mean it's malfunctioning. For instance, from speeds of 1/10 on down, the...

I burned two more frames this afternoon and developed them. I made sure to leave the shutter closed this time and I used my new batch of fixer.

Everything developed fine except for a couple of...

Ok, so I did that part right. Thanks!

I developed these after a long day and was really tired so I did some stuff out of order (I did stand method with Rodinal). Processing 4x5 is new to me and it's possible I didn't load the film onto...

Ok, so I went out for a test drive this afternoon with some HP5. Loading the film into the holders made me realize I should buy one of the changing tents. I have big hands so it was getting tight in...

Yes, thank you Jerry. I realized you had already answered this question for me on a previous post in this thread. But thanks again!

Ah, yes. That's right. I believe this answer was in fact answered for me earlier in this thread. Thanks for answering and jogging my memory!

Anyone know how I can find the thread size for the lens? For those keeping score at home, it's the Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar Convertible Lens 210mm/5.6 370mm/12.

My searching isn't really turning...

Thanks Roger. I've taken a closer look at it looks like only one is dried up. The other two are just moving really slow. Guess they may need replacing soon.

I'm aware of some of the threads...

The camera came today! I haven't had a chance to do a thorough inspection, but so far I've found that all but one of the spirit levels have dried up. And I will likely have to do some...

Could someone offer some recommendations for a decent darkcloth? I see a couple on Amazon but I'm not sure if they're adequate. I don't want to spend too much money, but something of relative quality...

Would this be an example of one of the sinar adapters?
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I have another question regarding my Norma and lenses/lens boards. I've searched the forum but the answer isn't perfectly clear to me. Probably due to me being a novice in this arena.

When buying...

Sounds like I have bit of research to do then as I'm hoping to use my existing filter kit.

Thanks, Jerry.

I have already invested in the Lee system for my Pentax 67. It sounds like you're saying I'll be able to use it (with proper adapters) on the Norma. Are their any limitations to using the Lee...

You folks have me really excited about this new photography journey I'm taking on. All this input is very much appreciated!

Ah, thanks for the explanation. I had no idea such lenses existed.

I wish I knew enough about LF and LF lenses to say I understand what you're saying about the 370, but I don't. Are in some way referring to the lens that comes with the set up I just bought? Please...

So why would someone replace the original screen with the Beattie? Brighter?