Petzval Picture Post Thread

[domenico Foschi]

The tonalities, Jim, are precious, kind of icy just like her stare.

[Jim Galli]

Thanks Domenico. This film is some 18X24cm stuff that J&C was blowing out for a long time for like 10 cents a sheet because it was "defective". I've never found the defect and I wish I had bought 50 boxes of it instead of just 2. It is delicious.

[Jon Wilson]

Nice shot Jim....as always! BTW, the little petzval arrived today! "How sweeeeet it is!" Jon

[enochRoot]

got my little one today too! i think this is the one i've been looking for!

[gbogatko]

George-

Your bridge image is subtle and gorgeous. For my taste, this is a classic Petzval rendering, understated but of distinct character, not in-your-face.

Russ

Thanks russ!!

gb

[Tom Perkins]

This is my first exposure with an Eastman 2D and a Wollensack petzval, with the Packard shutter and lens from Jim in Tonopah. It is about an 8" lens and covers whole plate at infinity; covers 8x10 as here in close quarters.

[Joakim Ahnfelt]

Ok, after having looked at all this amazing pictures I have to ask the Stupid Question. How do you know if a lens is a Petzval?

[Jim Galli]

Ok, after having looked at all this amazing pictures I have to ask the Stupid Question. How do you know if a lens is a Petzval?

Petzvals are usually identified by having a cemented doublet up front, and 2 glasses with air space between at the rear. Normally long and narrowish compared to more modern designs, they cover only about 30 degrees.

[CCHarrison]

Joakim - read my Petval Lens Article

http://members.aol.com/summaron7/petzval.htm

Dan

[Joakim Ahnfelt]

Thanks Dan, will read it when i get home.