F stop markings on lens board

[Alan Klein]

Anyone do this so you can see them better?

[BrianShaw]

Nope

[Keith Pitman]

No and never seen anyone else do it either.

[Two23]

No. Most lenses have the scale on the top and bottom of the barrel. If I have to I simply take the lens out and set it, then replace. Lenses often shift around a little on the board so I don't know how accurate marking the board would be.



Kent in SD

[Tin Can]

Not yet but I need to
Good idea!

Factory installed lenses and boards were pinned with a tiny screw so the lens could not rotate. However many have changed that on used lenses and lost the screw....

Copy cameras often had a huge f stop scale with long pointer

I have one!




Anyone do this so you can see them better?

[BrianShaw]

... but what I do use...

When shooting speed graphic handheld, using an Optar lens in Graphex shutter, is a Wollensak hood that also controls the aperture. Best invention ever for a LF press photographer!

[Tin Can]

Please show it and how it works!


... but what I do use...

When shooting speed graphic handheld, using an Optar lens in Graphex shutter, is a Wollensak hood that also controls the aperture. Best invention ever for a LF press photographer!

[Keith Pitman]

No. Most lenses have the scale on the top and bottom of the barrel. If I have to I simply take the lens out and set it, then replace. Lenses often shift around a little on the board so I don't know how accurate marking the board would be.

Kent in SD


Rather than taking the lens off the camera, I carry a dental mirror with the handle cut down. If I can’t see the scale, the mirror can.

[BrianShaw]

199398

[BrianShaw]

Please show it and how it works!

199399

[BrianShaw]

199400

[Tin Can]

Thanks Brian, does it enable autostop down?

Or just easier to see markings?

[BrianShaw]

Thanks Brian, does it enable autostop down?

Or just easier to see markings?

Nothing automatic... simply a mechanical transfer from shutter aperture indicator to a more prominent aperture indicator on the hood.

[Bob Salomon]

Anyone do this so you can see them better?

One of the features of the Linhof 001015 recessed Comfort Board.

[Tin Can]

Linhof Recessed Lensboard for Copal #0 Shutters


WOW! B&H and Linhof

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31360-REG/Linhof_001015_Recessed_Lensboard_with_Quicksocket.html


One of the features of the Linhof 001015 recessed Comfort Board.

[Bob Salomon]

Linhof Recessed Lensboard for Copal #0 Shutters


WOW! B&H and Linhof

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31360-REG/Linhof_001015_Recessed_Lensboard_with_Quicksocket.html

There are also other features of this board, like all controls adjustable from the front surface, no reaching into the recess. Flash contact moved to face front of board, new type cable release QS system. Aperture set on front face of board so is press focus.

[BrianShaw]

Didn’t Sinar have something functionally similar? My memory of that is hazy.

A great concept for studio!

[Tin Can]

Long wait for one, but it would fit a few of my cameras

Maybe a used one....


There are also other features of this board, like all controls adjustable from the front surface, no reaching into the recess. Flash contact moved to face front of board, new type cable release QS system. Aperture set on front face of board so is press focus.

[Bob Salomon]

Didn’t Sinar have something functionally similar? My memory of that is hazy.

A great concept for studio!

No.

[Corran]

Maybe a used one....

I've never seen one personally, but yes it would be nice.

$630 is straight up robbery, no matter where it's made...

[BrianShaw]

No.

This is what I seem to be recalling. Link for illustrative purposes only.

https://www.ebay.com/i/283604079271?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=283604079271&targetid=475515104141&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031159&poi=&campaignid=6469750489&mkgroupid=77932583899&rlsatarget=pla-475515104141&abcId=1141176&merchantid=113803736&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhbX065aG5wIVAo9bCh01VA7nEAQYBCABEgLKSPD_BwE

[Bob Salomon]

This is what I seem to be recalling. Link for illustrative purposes only.

https://www.ebay.com/i/283604079271?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=283604079271&targetid=475515104141&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031159&poi=&campaignid=6469750489&mkgroupid=77932583899&rlsatarget=pla-475515104141&abcId=1141176&merchantid=113803736&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhbX065aG5wIVAo9bCh01VA7nEAQYBCABEgLKSPD_BwE
Compur had scales readable from behind the camera for decades before this shutter. Any Compur shutter that has an exposed gear thread behind the shutter could accept accessory aperture setting sticks. Plaubel took it further and added a shutter control stick as well.

Later both of these add ones were available for Prontor Professional shutters.

But none of these features are what the Linhof Comfort Board offers.

The original Sinar Copal mechanical shutter had behind the lens aperture setting also.

[BrianShaw]

I always learn something interesting from you, Bob. :)

[Doremus Scudder]

... $630 is straight up robbery, no matter where it's made...

+1 I guess I'll just keep setting the aperture with the end of my cable release for my lenses mounted in recessed boards :)

Alan,

In response to your original question: I find that having a pair of reading glasses handy helps me read the aperture markings as well as the mm scale on the beds of my cameras. I focus roughly with 3-4x readers or a 4x clip-on over my regular glasses anyway, so I always have a pair at hand. The only real problem I have is when the camera is very high and I am using a lens in a recessed board, which prevents me from reading the aperture scale. In these cases, I usually just remove the lens from the camera, set everything and then remount it.

Best,

Doremus

[David Lindquist]

I've never seen one personally, but yes it would be nice.

$630 is straight up robbery, no matter where it's made...

Rather less from Linhof & Studio in England at £265 or about $358.25. After adding currency conversion charge on your credit card plus shipping still would be rather less and one might get it faster too. Still a rather pricey board.

David

[Alan Klein]

+1 I guess I'll just keep setting the aperture with the end of my cable release for my lenses mounted in recessed boards :)

Alan,

In response to your original question: I find that having a pair of reading glasses handy helps me read the aperture markings as well as the mm scale on the beds of my cameras. I focus roughly with 3-4x readers or a 4x clip-on over my regular glasses anyway, so I always have a pair at hand. The only real problem I have is when the camera is very high and I am using a lens in a recessed board, which prevents me from reading the aperture scale. In these cases, I usually just remove the lens from the camera, set everything and then remount it.

Best,

Doremus

I lowered my tripod about 2-3 inches. Of course I have to squat a little. But I still have problems. I tried magnifier glasses, They help. I'll have to work with it awhile to see what solution works for me. Thanks everyone.

[Doremus Scudder]

I lowered my tripod about 2-3 inches. Of course I have to squat a little. But I still have problems. I tried magnifier glasses, They help. I'll have to work with it awhile to see what solution works for me. Thanks everyone.

Tripod height should be determined by the subject, i.e., it's part of finding the right camera position for the shot. So, sometimes I have to squat, lie on the ground or climb up on whatever is handy. The real problem is getting the high point of view some subjects require. Tall tripods and a ladder are difficult to carry in the field. I've climbed up on top of my car on occasion (à la AA), but hiking out in the backcountry requires some creativity; setting up the tripod on boulders and climbing up on one yourself to view the gg, etc...

Have fun,

Doremus

[Jim Noel]

Isn't it amazing how many wonderfully helpful gadgets USED TO BE available?
I have dozens in my closet which are still working and useful. When I Take Them to camera shows, no one even looks at them, unless to smirk at the "old" stuff.