Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 52

Thread: Hello from Texas

  1. #1
    Random Pixel Generator
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Weimar, TX
    Posts
    316

    Hello from Texas

    I've had a Linoff Master Technika for a few years and I'm hoping to actually use it one of these days So I Googled large format forum and look what I found

    Every time I drag it out and put it on the tripod my mind goes blank. I stare at my polaroid film, scratch my head, look at the sheet film box... back at the film holder... fold it back up and go shoot with my DSLR's Don't get me wrong... I love my DSLR's and wouldn't give them up for anything... but I want to shoot big sheets of film dangit... Maybe if I spend some time on this site I'll figure out how to at least put film in the thing

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Memphis, TN
    Posts
    392

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Welcome to the forum. I'm Northeast of you in Memphis so I can't be of any hands on help, but there are a number of Texans here and on apug. Feel free to ask questions.

    BTW I had to google Weimar to see where it is in Texas. Turns out I've been thru there a few times on I-10 and didn't notice.
    Ron McElroy
    Memphis

  3. #3
    Random Pixel Generator
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Weimar, TX
    Posts
    316

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Quote Originally Posted by Ron McElroy View Post
    Welcome to the forum. I'm Northeast of you in Memphis so I can't be of any hands on help, but there are a number of Texans here and on apug. Feel free to ask questions.

    BTW I had to google Weimar to see where it is in Texas. Turns out I've been thru there a few times on I-10 and didn't notice.
    Thanks Ron,

    Yeah... I live south of IH10 between Weimar and Schulenburg and neither are notable unless you need fuel or food Well... that's not fair... Weimar has an old school meat market and they make some very good steaks. Schulenburg has pretty good BBQ.

    I just came back in from diddling with the Linof. My biggest issue for now is how to load the Polaroid film and then what to do with it once I expose it. I want to practice with the polaroid film and then load "for real" film after I've got focusing and setup down. Later I'll have to get some help loading film and all that.

    Thanks for the welcome.

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Gulfport, MS, USA
    Posts
    873

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Welcome to group therepy! If you go to the home page of this site, you'll find a lot of answers to the basic questions; anything you don't find there you can get many opinions on here!!!

  5. #5
    Random Pixel Generator
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Weimar, TX
    Posts
    316

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Thanks Vick. I started there but I didn't see what I needed in specific enough form. At least none that I can find. I'm somewhat used to CM500's but the Linof is another thing. I'll slow down and have another look

    Thanks again...

  6. #6
    brian mcweeney's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Fort Worth
    Posts
    198

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Hi Michael! Welcome from one of the other Texans on this forum. "Polaroid" isn't the same anymore, it's Fuji now and only the pack film version, the 545? single sheet one has no "film" available anymore. There really is a lot of of good info from good people here on this forum.

  7. #7

    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    789

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Michael,

    A hardy howdy from Converse, TX!! I'm about 60 miles to your west so you if you squint hard enough on a clear day you might see me wave to you.

    Mike

  8. #8
    Glenn Mellen
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Southlake, Texas
    Posts
    207

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Hey Michael... you're not alone in Texas... there's a goodly handful of us shooting large format film cameras in the Republic. I also shoot a Linhof Master Technika and live near Fort Worth.

    Ever since my "conversion" a couple of years ago I haven't used my other systems (35mm film, Medium format film, or digital)... they don't provide the Fun Factor OR the great big ol' pieces of film the Linhof does..... Yes indeed, size does indeed matter!!!

    Glenn

  9. #9
    Random Pixel Generator
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Weimar, TX
    Posts
    316

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Thanks Brian,

    I've got two boxes of Polaroid 55 ISO 50 B&W film, two 545i film holders, and one Fujifilm Quickloader. Surely some of that can be used? If not I've got a great way to look at the world upside down

  10. #10

    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    789

    Re: Hello from Texas

    Michael,

    Not to argue with your intended methods but why are you only considering Polaroid film? Why not shoot sheet film or, if you'd rather not, then buy a roll fill holder and shoot 120? You can get some spectacular results with 6x12cm and is easy to load and shoot.

    Mike

Similar Threads

  1. Hello from East Texas
    By iozone in forum Introductions
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 9-Feb-2009, 08:50
  2. Texas Church Project - 2 exhibitions in early 09
    By bigdog in forum Announcements
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 4-Jan-2009, 08:36
  3. Texas Church Project Show
    By Jeremy Moore in forum Announcements
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: 22-May-2008, 06:21
  4. Texas - central or west
    By Joe Forks in forum Groups & Meetings
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 8-Jun-2007, 07:56

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •