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Over the past two decades I've noticed warning signs about mountain lions at National Forest/Parks trailheads. A ranger I asked told me it was for...

I have been using the Gralab but wonder if there si a more accurate and reliable alternative ? What is your experience?

I'm just curious. Clyde Butcher and Christopher Burkett make very large prints. Michael Kenna prints 7" square, some folks make 4x5 contact prints....

It’s a jungle down there. Especially if you get close to creatures – like this menacing spider: Nikon FM3a (hand-held) Tamron...

Sometimes I come across Ansel Adams images I’ve never seen. Often, they’re not from his landscape portfolio, but from his client portfolio, like...

8x10 Sinar Norma Long Apo Ronar 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr I've been configuring this 8x10 Sinar Norma to use out in the field for up to 4x...

Currently I am trying to fabricate a divided multi sectional insert for my Granite Gear bag to hold an 11x14 Chamonix and more. Am using cut up Husky...

OK, call me crazy now and move on. My ailment has taken its toll on my strength. I enjoy short hikes with a camera and tripod, but the weight...

Not wanting to hijack a parallel thread, what are ways to dodge and burn a contact print? I have trouble seeing details on the negative well enough...

Arca Swiss owners aren’t very vocal across the internet. I figured I’d lend a hand and help any potential buyers / existing users with a carry...

I was loading my recently dried 8x10 negatives into the negative preservers and I was having a little fit. Half of them were backwards. WTF? Turns...

Apparently a neck tie helps, somehow.

Would it be a simple trapezoid with flat faces?

ALL the condensers (many new) ALL the accessories, plus a Cold Light, extension, timer and lenses. The whole shebang! What do I do? It is very...

Hi, I have been shooting landscapes and portraits using my 8x10 camera for two years now and consider myself still on the learning curve. I would...

Twin Lens 4x5 Sinar Norma 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr This was fun to configure and will be useful for 4x5 portraiture. This time it's two 240mm...

Have been curious about the Apo-Symmar "L" line of lenses...but cannot seem to find much experienced-based info. on them...how they perform,...

I am about to print my first 4x5 negatives and some of them I would like to print on larger fiber based paper at 50,8x61cm (20x24“) and some using RC...

Curious, has anyone done any external painting or staining? The 4x5 black edition looks pretty nice (as I recall that's moreso 3D printed and...

I am thinking back to the Agfa era when graded paper in fibre based, even double weight , was readily available. What is the equivalent now for...

Norma Instant Operation by Nokton48, on Flickr I'm like a kid playing with my box of incredibly expensive tinker toys, building all kinds of...

Disclaimer: I am a newbie, who's just learning the ropes. This forum, the post here and the knowledge within them have been an invaluable learning...

Hi, Does anyone know of a good source to find 2mm foam I could use to make light seals for my Wista 45d 4x5 camera? I've looked around for...

Hey all, I'm Rob a long time lukrer and first time poster living in England. Have been shooting film for a fair few years but that was largely...