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It looks like the Svedovsky accepts it, so I will give it a try in combination with the Iris lens board from chamonix. Like this I could have a...

Here's a DIY 5x7 conversion kit that I just made for my Toho FC-45X monorail, with all parts bought off new off the Internet except the custom...

Thanks for all the help everyone! Going to take a look at the V35 tomorrow. Asking price is only $200.

Fuji G617, Kodak Portra:

Mainly, it needs to be complete... 40mm Focomat Leica lens, proper negative carrier, color module (the thing in the back with the color or MG knobs),...

I just measured the image area of one of my 'half-frame' 11x14s...close enough to 5" x 13.5". I find it best to compose the image on the upper...

What did James Russell Lowell say about Poe . . . something like, three-fifths genius, and two-fifths shear fudge? :) I learned the Zone System by...

Dang, my 7 lb tripod is my light one (for LF)! If your present pod has served you well, the increased capacity of your choices should serve you...

I recommend a Feisol tripod, like a CT-3372. Or even better, a CT-3372LV with longer legs . . . ...

A center ND doesn't stop falloff from occurring, it just darkens the middle to even out the exposure. It should have the same effect regardless of...

Kent, I have one. It's a good tripod, but it's not tall enough for the original poster.

Thanks Fred! It sounds like you have experience with the V35. I found a really good deal on one ($200) but want to determine the pitfalls to look...

Wonderful! Do any of you have experience with a V35? Want to make sure I'm not buying a dud.

Union Station, Denver, CO circa 1985

ROC FP Palestine Cleaners by rrunnertexas, on Flickr ROC full plate - abandoned dry cleaners building, Palestine, Texas.

Yes, Tin Can.... Back to the Future. Hasn't anyone besides me noticed how the wacko scientist in that movie strongly resembled Minor White? And...

ROC FP Protar Canyon Lake Trees by rrunnertexas, on Flickr Rochester Universal full plate at waters edge.... Canyon Lake, Texas

The official Wratten filter publication broke down the specific nature for fade risk of every single filter number with respect to three different...

Look for a used Gitzo 1325. It will do what you want and used ones are a helluva of a value. I ve had one since 2006. It's never failed and even...

This. You absolutely can use a 35-format enlarger as an illumination source for contact printing. The enlarger format is irrelevant - all the...

Thanks h2oman and Austin! The pinhole image is a bit creepy and evocative of the "Wind Mountain" moniker for sure.

I have the same enlarger as well and it's not a problem I've encountered. The light will be even across the frame so I don't why you need to worry...

Thank you.

The board on the bottom of enlarger (where the easel goes) is the baseboard... The light should cover the contact print area well, but should not be...