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    Re: OS X Leopard - Compatiblity Issues ?

    I installed it - absolutely no problems (at this stage) - CS3,Epson scan, epson 2100 and MS Office all work perfectly.
    John
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    Re: Getting it on the airlines

    I have a similar MT outfit. About 12 months ago after a fair bit of research I bought a Photobackpacker Kelty 3100 pack,with the camera case and lens cases.
    For many reasons it has turned out to...
  3. Re: E6 chemicals: unhealthy for home processing?

    Niubi,
    The cost of developing E6 in Adelaide forced me to start home developing.
    I have a few reservations about the safety of the solutions, thus I am careful to avoid contact with the skin. I do...
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    Re: Sinar reflex viewer

    Steven,
    I use a Sinar reflex viewer with my Technika (custom adapter).
    I think that there are two strengths available in the lens, I recall that the 2X is the stronger of the two. I find it to be...
  5. Re: WOW -Get yourself a great Christmas Present Nikon 120 Macro

    Thanks Ted,
    Just ordered one to be shipped to Oz, I would hate to think hiow much it would cost here.
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    Re: Chemistry question Potassium Bromide?

    Steve,
    Potassium Bromide
    Try Ace Chemicals, Mooringie Ave.,Camden Park - if they can't help give me a ring,( Quinn J.A. in Business section of phone Book) and I may be able to locate some for you. ...
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    Re: New Zealand advice and locations

    Jon,
    I spent two weeks in NZ last April. We spent all the time in the bottom half of the South Island ( between Christchurch and Milford Sound)-and the 2 weeks were not nearly enough time. We drove...
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    Re: New Zealand Locations

    Howard,
    Last April I had planned to go to Nepal to do some hiking and photography, due to the civil unrest there I decided to cancel and as I had the time available to go to New Zealand instead.
    I...
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    Re: mail order film

    Brent,
    For the last 3 years I have purchased nearly all my film from B and H in New York. I have it shipped to Adelaide by FedEx or US mail. It usually takes about five days toget to me and has...
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    Re: New moderator: Ted Harris

    Ted,
    Have found your posts helpfull. I like this "new" forum.
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    Ordering/Shipping Sheet Film Overseas

    I buy all my film fron B and H and have it shipped to Australia (UPS or FedEx) I have never had a problem. It comes quicker than I can obtain in in my home town, and is significantly cheaper.
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    Shutter CLA in Australia..

    Hi Enrique,
    Charles Bridgwood in Adelaide should be able to help you. His work is excellent, but demand for his services leads to a bit of a delay.
    If you are interested will send you contact...
  13. Thread: ROLL CALL

    by John Quinn
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    ROLL CALL

    I log in every day. I have learnt a lot from this forum
  14. Looking for carborundum compound in Australia

    Justin, Valve grinding paste is readily available in Auto spare shops in Adelaide. If you can't get it in your locality contact me "off forum" and I will buy some more and post it t you.
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    50 sheet packs of Velvia in Australia?

    Graeme, Adelaide's leading professional dealer no longer stocks any LF film. Sign of the times. They get it in for me at a few days notice. I pay about $A53 per 10 pack of Velvia 100. The last time...
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    Gnass Gear Cases

    Thanks Mark. I E-mailed Justin re Camera case, got a response within hours and he will ship it on 9th. John Quinn
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    Gnass Gear Cases

    After reading about GnassGear in a Jack Dykinga book, two weeks ago I ordered 2 lens cases and a couple of their film holders. They arrived last week and I was very pleased with the design and...
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    how old are we?

    I am 57. I started in photography about 1963 with a Fujica Half frame and I have steadily moved up in format size over the years. I absolutely love LF. I log onto this page several times a week -...
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    Optical conundrum for advanced puzzlers

    Nathan, I understand the Rock is once again open to climbers -so don't miss it. It was only closed for a short time. Jennifer is right , it will be very cold at night despite the hot days (desert...
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    LF film sources in Australia

    Andrew, I have found Velvia and various Ektachromes readily available in 4x5. I got a bit tired of paying $A50 per 10 sheets of Velvia, so I thought that I would try to buy from USA, I ordered 10...
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    Roll Film Holders

    Jack I use a Sinar Zoom back with a technika. I purchased it second hand - was expensive $A1500 ( about $US2500) - I had concerns about how flat it held the film in comparison with 4 x 5 sheets -...
  22. Thread: Lens Cases

    by John Quinn
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    Lens Cases

    Michael, I have had a similar problem and I looked for some similar boxes,but I was not able to find anything suitable. I had previously made bags for each of my lenses using what we call...
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    Tripod head for Linhof TK45S

    I use the Gitzo 1227/g1377 combination with a Master Technika - it seems to carry that weight quite well.
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    Tripod head for Linhof TK45S

    Gitzo G1377M seems to work well with my Gitzo G1227 - quite stable and not too heavy to carry. Beautifully made and a pleasure to use.
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    Opinions on Epson Expression 1600 Scanner

    I have been looking for an affordable scanner to enable me to scan 4X5 trannys s uitably for printing up to A3 size on my inkjet (Epson 1270 at 300 DPI).I have r ecently read of the Epson Expression...
  26. Should the LF page be part of photo.net? Comments

    No. Love it as it is
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    Viewing bellows or Reflex viewer?

    Hi Yaakov I can appreciate your problem in that I have very similar difficulties in the hot and dry areas north of my home in Adelaide, South Australia. My solution is to use a specially made...
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    Badger Graphics

    Could someone please E-Mail the the address of Badger Graphics. I am looking for a reliable place in the US to purchase photo gear from.(By mail order) I am new to LF,and I have found this site to...
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