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    ADMIN: WHAT'S NEXT ON THE LF PAGE ?

    Some possible areas where little information is available on the web include studio lighting and setup techniques used in still life photography, ultra large format, alt processes.

    I like the...
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    Ilex shutter not triggred by cable release

    I had just the same problem on my recently accquired Ektar lens with an ILEX No.5 Universal Synchro Shutter. I bought a Saunders Cable Network brand cable (available from B&H) with an adjustable...
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    Ektar Commercial lenses

    Just for the benefit of the archives, I found that the Saunders Cable Network brand cable with adjustable throw works fine with this lens.
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    Arca Discovery Expansion

    Yes. Everything is compatible with the F line. It is an excellent value with great quality and can be customized to your needs at a later date. Swings, tilts, shifts and rise are all independently ...
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    Take a Dinosaur to Lunch

    Retro can be hip too! If you play electric guitar, notice the proliferation of boutique tube amp manufaturers and custom guitars. After a brief demise of the guitar in the 80s to digital keyboards,...
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    Degrees of movements

    Bernard: I find that I use the movements quite extensively for table top work. The movement I use the least is swing. Once you have used a view camera you find it quite difficult to go back to...
  7. Thread: Backpacks

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    Backpacks

    Can't say enough good things about the Kelty Redwing. The Kelty Redwing (large) is a superb panel loading technical pack that is wide and large enough to hold a 4x5 kit. It is available from REI...
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    Difference between 4x5 and 8x10 Colour prints.

    The cost of color materials and an enlarger in 8x10 is so high that most people consider it to be a contact print format for doing silver and platinum prints. Add to that the bulk, weight and...
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    Trends in Large Format Lenses and Cameras

    Thanks to the net sites such as this promote the use of large format. Sooner or later serious 35 mm shooters tend to investigate large format photography and some of them make the leap. The rewards...
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    Ektar Commercial lenses

    FWIW, the serial number starts with ES. So it was made in 1947. The first year they called it Commerical Ektar so I gather.
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    Ektar Commercial lenses

    Well, I checked carefully and nothing seems to be broken. There is only one lever which when pulled trips the shutter in addition to cable release socket, the flash sync socket and flash setting. ...
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    Ektar Commercial lenses

    I just got an Ektar Commercial 14" lens. A bit different in its interface from m y Rodenstock 210.

    1) There does not seem to be a lever to open the lens for focussing. How do I fo cus? Set it on...
  13. Suitable Bogen legset for black Calumet Orbit 8x10

    Just got into the 8x10 format with one of these beasts and a 14" Ektar Commercia l. What a joy this format is looking through such a large ground glass!

    It's crashingly obvious that I need some...
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    Cleaning Darkslide

    Dean: Unless you wanted your photos to stink... Sorry, couldn't resist.
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    Agfa Ansco 8x10 wood field specs

    For the benefit of the archives, here's what Richard Knoppow's reponse was to my question via private e-mail.

    Agfa/Ansco made several models but there are only two of real interest. They are...
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    Agfa Ansco 8x10 wood field specs

    Thanks Sean! If it's not a major hassle I would like those jpegs. I am also considering Calumet C1s. While having very good movements, they look quite hideous and heavy to me.
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    Agfa Ansco 8x10 wood field specs

    Just wondering if anyone out there could give me some specs on Agfa Ansco wooden 8x10 cameras. More specifically, what are the movements? I'm primarily interest ed in table top work.

    Thanks, Vinod
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    still life shooting technique

    As mentioned above, extreme backward tilt of the camera back.

    You can refer to The Photographer's Studio Manual (pg. 170) by Michael Freeman for an example.
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    Long exposure with Velvia

    I do mostly available light still life. So I end up with long exposures with Velvia. I've done exposures upto 4 minutes with no problems.
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    toyo 810m and schneider 480(6.8) s mc

    Intersting people work with an 8x10 includes Nicholas Nixon, Sally Mann, Jock Sturges. 4x5/8x10: Arnold Newman.
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    toyo 810m and schneider 480(6.8) s mc

    With my 4x5 and a 210 lens, f/16 will barely keep the human face in focus at close ranges of around 3-5 feet! Typical exposures indoors are between 1/8 and 1 second.

    With the 8x10 start thinking...
  22. Thread: Arca Discovery

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    Arca Discovery

    With the Kelty Redwing pack it is very easy to transport these cameras.
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    ballhead vs 3-way for 8x10 field

    3-way panheads are a much better choice. Bogen 3047 or one of their geared heads will work and are reasonably priced.
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    Exposure in low light.

    Did you try some Polaroid shots? I use Velvia @ 50 for still life using natural light and exposures are in the 2 - 4 min range. They come out just fine after I test exposure with Type 52 Polaroid....
  25. Exposing Polaroid Type 55 in Fuji Readyload Holder?

    I use my Polaroid 545i holder (bought new) with Type 52 and Fuji Quickloads. The results are razor sharp. Perhaps your holder is defective?
  26. Opinions on Nikkor W 210mm f/5.6 vs. Rodenstock APO Sironar S 210mm f/5.6

    If you look at the archives of this forum or the Usenet large format group you will find that most people agree that there will be hardly any difference between any of the current 210s in real life...
  27. Newbie for the 1st LF: I have been fed up, how about you!

    Hi Dongyun:

    If you are very serious about still-life you will be quite glad if you bought a monorail. The added benefit is learning the full set of movements and using them. I would consider an...
  28. Newbie for the 1st LF: I have been fed up, how about you!

    Large format is not nearly as intimidating as it might seem on the pages of a book such as Stroebel. The best thing you can do is get some Polaroid film and a camera and play with it. Movements can...
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    New to LF - dumb questions? but I don't know

    You should probably start by shooting a few boxes of Polaroids. Type 52 can give you beautiful black and white prints and instant gratification. For color, Fuji Quickload is a good option. It will ...
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    Availability of Tri-X sheet film

    It is listed in Toronto based Vistek's printed catalog. So you can try them. URL: http://www.vistek.net Toll free:1-800-561-1777

    Another place to look up is Toronto based EightElm Photo which is ...
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    field camera for landscape and portrait

    You probably also want to consider a nice used Sinar F/F+ instead of a Cadet. Midwest Photo seems to have a few Sinars in stock most of the time. This will last you a long time and you can recover...
  32. Edward Weston's still life work: How did he achieve such magnification?

    I recently purchased a copy of Edward Weston's Forms of Passion and was quite bl own away especially by the vegetable images. Some of them such as 'Onion Halved' are so detailed that I found it hard...
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    Manorail camera bag

    This is what I've done with my Arca Swiss. The case that came with it was bulky and cumbersome: Go to an outdoor store and buy a panel loading technical backback (>3500 cu in) and stuff it with...
  34. Setting up Arca Discovery with 6" rail for field use?

    Ellis:

    Yes. The camera does have its own case which is pretty good but rather bulky and not ergonomic. I am hoping to use a good outdoor backpack that I can customize. The camera does not come...
  35. Setting up Arca Discovery with 6" rail for field use?

    I came across an old thread in Dejanews which suggests the possibility of settin g up the Arca Discovery with a short rail for easier transport although exact de tails were not given.

    I would like...
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