Show off your Large Format camera!

[Xipho]

Technika Triple 13x18 / 10x15 / 9x12 Linhof Technika II Models

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/436/32534623792_db2db481af_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RyYsaw)Linhof Technika II 13x18/10x15/9x12 (https://flic.kr/p/RyYsaw) by xipho68 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/xipho68/), auf Flickr

[IanG]

Technika Triple 13x18 / 10x15 / 9x12 Linhof Technika II Models

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I'm tempted to acquire a similar 13x18 Technika if I see it again for a 3rd time on Sunday it has a nice 210mm f4.5 Xenar (in a Compound).

Ian

[Xipho]

Mine also came with this Xenar 210/4,5 in Compound (bulit 1942). Here on the photo, a WW-Meyer Aristostigmat 120 ist mounted.
My 13x18 survived from end of WW2 to 2016 in east Germany (near Chemnitz). It was heavy used, I think in the 1950s/60s a GDR Pro was very happy to have this Technika..
I paid 300 Euros for a very dirty (cellar) camera/Bellows with pinholes/good working Compound an clean lens ... The bellows contained a lot of old dust/dirt but fortunately the storage was dirty, but dry...

The 9x12 was in much better shape, maybe it lived its whole life in/near Munich where it was built. Camera Munich, Shutter Munich, Lens Saalfeld near Jena...

[Xipho]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/271/31844383124_3ed15a7003_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QvYMEm)alte Plaubel Kamera 9x12 (https://flic.kr/p/QvYMEm) by xipho68 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/xipho68/), auf Flickr


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Another new 9x12, but only for the shelf (at least in the moment as the old compound shutter is stuck.

A very old Plaubel Camera with Plaubel Lens (Plaubel Doppel-Orthar F6 No 2 ). The body is also made by Plaubel, see plate in body.
2 scales for the convertible lens.Wooden camera with aluminium floor/door.

Plaubel was founded in Frankfurt in 1902 by Hugo Schrader (the first Makina was made 1912 btw)

The shutter is a early Compound, Alu finish, 1904-1909? http://www.earlyphotography.co.uk/site/entry_S47.html

[Ron (Netherlands)]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/271/31844383124_3ed15a7003_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QvYMEm)


at least in the moment as the old compound shutter is stuck.

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Indeed a very old Compound....If you don't get it fixed, you may send it in - would love to get my hands on that one
albeit only after my kitchen and bathroom have been rebuilt :-0

...and I like your carpet under the Technicas

[Xipho]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2015/32834749352_32e1756064_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/S2uF39)Ernemann HEAG II Ser. II (1918/19) (https://flic.kr/p/S2uF39) by xipho68 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/xipho68/), auf Flickr

Very nice Ernemann HEAG II Ser. 2 (1918 as I think) 9x12 Normalfalz Camera, found in its Birth City Dresden. Ernemann merged in 1926 with Ica to Zeiss Ikon.
The Camera is in very good shape, everything works except the fast 1/300s an the still existing orignal fix mounted cable release.
Body and back is made from wood, with nice details, the flatbed is steel.
Lens is a Ernemann Anastigmat 1.6,3/135mm Ernar (a strange Protar copy maybe, se my thread to this topic in "lenses") in a Ernemann Auto-Sektor ? shutter.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2328/32174608583_e73bc28a82.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R2ahbK)Ernemann HEAG II Ser. II (1918/19) (https://flic.kr/p/R2ahbK) by xipho68 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/xipho68/), auf Flickr

[Thom Bennett]

the KMV with Fuji 420mm L in Hattiesburg, MS

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[Luis-F-S]

Hey Thom, is that the 810? Where's the back? I've got some film coming in tomorrow for the V11!

[Thom Bennett]

Luis, yep that's the 8x10 from the back. I did not know you had a V11! What lenses do you have for it?

[Luis-F-S]

12 n 14 Dagors, 16.5, 19, 24, n. 30" Artars. Just got the V11 this past weekend there are photos of it in the ULF thread

[Jwheeler331]

My Whole Plate wet plate camera.


http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/8B976BA5-2A09-4142-A96F-4FA91EB0CB32.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/jwheeler331/media/8B976BA5-2A09-4142-A96F-4FA91EB0CB32.jpg.html)


http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/368C0C7F-A0CA-4E05-A0BF-9C8EA7E1ED10.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/jwheeler331/media/368C0C7F-A0CA-4E05-A0BF-9C8EA7E1ED10.jpg.html)

[Luis-F-S]

Nice camera J, you're in Pearl River, not too far from Madisonville. PM me, I'd like to get together and maybe learn something about wet plate! Luis

[linhofbiker]

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Linhof Kardan TE with 4x10 back from China. Since getting this I have also obtained a Linhof Kardan TL which is more substantial with its L-shaped standards. Need to adapt the 4x10 back to the TL and find a 5x7 back for the TL. Hope local machine shop will be able to make the part to slide on to the TL's dovetail track.

[Daniel Unkefer]

My Plaubel Automatic Makiflex (converted to Pecoflex) using the Plaubel Pecoflex adapter. Peco Jr front end basically.
Shown with the 360mm Schneider F5.5 Tele-Arton. This will be getting some use this year
This camera will shoot a 9x9cm image onto a 4x5" or 9x12cm sheet of film.
Shown with hacked Mamiya RB67 Stovepipe Viewfinder, which I prefer most of the time.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/475/32980243576_dcfa0cb516_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Sfmnpf)DSC05687 (https://flic.kr/p/Sfmnpf) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

[neil poulsen]

That's a neat setup. Is it a focal plan shutter? I don't see a shutter on the lens.

[Daniel Unkefer]

Yes it's focal plane. I've got three of these, been collecting the whole system for thirty five years.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7401/8912032859_b366b7814a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ezwuSX)A trio of Plaubel Makiflexes (https://flic.kr/p/ezwuSX) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

See my Makiflex thread over at APUG:

http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?threads/plaubel-makiflex-standard.69178/

[Planar 98]

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Svedosky 8x10

[Christopher Barrett]

putting the Arca to work on some still lifes in the studiohttps://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17159333_10211087632921781_7402349094319356489_o.jpg?oh=e123415c5c93d61b5e98147ad4c226b1&oe=596A5C70

[Richard Wasserman]

Nice to see the set up—I've enjoyed looking at this series. Will these be platinum prints?

[Christopher Barrett]

Once I feel like I have a final set of these... I'm sure I'll produce an edition of platinums. Those will come from various captures; digital, 4x5 and 8x10.

[Richard Wasserman]

Once I feel like I have a final set of these... I'm sure I'll produce an edition of platinums. Those will come from various captures; digital, 4x5 and 8x10.

Excellent, they'll be beautiful!

[konakoa]

My Titan 5x7 made by Mike Walker. It's really unique as this camera is made of ABS plastic and stainless steel. The back is fixed which I actually like and all movements are located on the front standard. I was astonished when I first handled this camera as it's exceedingly robust and solid. It locks down tight, it doesn't flex, nothing on it wiggles. There is nothing flimsy on this camera. It's built like a military tank! Where I want to be careful and protective of my wood large format cameras, this one seems to say 'go ahead, take me anywhere!' This 5x7 was modified by Mike to take Sinar lens boards as all my other large format cameras use those boards. This camera is a blast to use with a 180mm and my 400mm f/5.6!

[stawastawa]

That Titan is a slick piece of design. and well photographed by you, though I would add a bender photograph of some movements ;)
Classy that it comes with a screen protector.

[Jwheeler331]

My Vageeswari 10x12

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/BEDF0778-03CD-4EC5-B6D1-8EF66BD3DBAC.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/jwheeler331/media/BEDF0778-03CD-4EC5-B6D1-8EF66BD3DBAC.jpg.html)


http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/5403D799-EB99-40CE-9C54-8CE9DB97B737.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/jwheeler331/media/5403D799-EB99-40CE-9C54-8CE9DB97B737.jpg.html)

[konakoa]

A bender photograph Nicholas? How about this? :)

The camera has a bag bellows and 110mm lens here. Crazy enough, that lens still covers all of the ground glass as it sits in the photo.

[David Karp]

Nice camera. I have a 4x5 Titan SF and love it. Rock solid - even when extended all the way. Solid even when I cantilever the front so I can use a 450mm Fujinon! So well made. Delightful to use.

[stawastawa]

He he, In that bender the titan looks like I probably do most of the time when I am looking for the ground glass under the darkcloth.
"now I know there is a camera in here somewhere..."

[andrewch59]

My Vageeswari 10x12

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/BEDF0778-03CD-4EC5-B6D1-8EF66BD3DBAC.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/jwheeler331/media/BEDF0778-03CD-4EC5-B6D1-8EF66BD3DBAC.jpg.html)


http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/5403D799-EB99-40CE-9C54-8CE9DB97B737.jpg (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/jwheeler331/media/5403D799-EB99-40CE-9C54-8CE9DB97B737.jpg.html)

They are awesome light weight cameras, I have a user and two I am restoring. I can put my modified graflex roller blind shutter and a ross 3a portrait lens on the front and it takes great photos. I bought a piece of Perspex which I cut and bent with a heat gun to make a glass protector for the camera

[Jwheeler331]

They are awesome light weight cameras, I have a user and two I am restoring. I can put my modified graflex roller blind shutter and a ross 3a portrait lens on the front and it takes great photos. I bought a piece of Perspex which I cut and bent with a heat gun to make a glass protector for the camera

Very cool. I really like the camera. I may eventually try to come up with something to change out the tripod to a better one. Its sturdy when set on good ground like shown in my photo but I would like a much stronger one for different locations.

[andrewch59]

I took the tripod mounting ring out and put a piece of plywood circle in its place, I had soaked the plywood disk in linseed oil laced with anti-mold, which is a lot thinner than normal linseed oil and permeates, it really strengthens the wood. Then just screwed in a normal tripod fitting, its now used on my heavy manfrotto tripod and is very stable.

[antonio.serralheiro]

VDS Camera 4x5 (new, 1 month)
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CAMBO SC 4x5
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MPP 4x5
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PRECISION 4x5 (pinhole) (new, 2 years)
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[antonio.serralheiro]

First time to post, images were rotated +90º... deleted message, edited pictures to -90º (to compensate???) and now they appeared as they were...

[IanG]

First time to post, images were rotated +90º... deleted message, edited pictures to -90º (to compensate???) and now they appeared as they were...

It's the EXIF data causing the issue, you need to remove it from the Image files.

Ian

[Steven Tribe]

Mine get regularly rotated 180 degrees!

[NCWetPlates]

My current 8X10.

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[simos]

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4x5 (9x12) 'point and shoot' camera.
Schneider-Kreuznach SA 65 mm f 8 Linhof Technika circa 1967.
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[stawastawa]

that is a neat design Simos. is it fixed focus I take it? did you form the copper yourself? just with a hammer or how does one do something like that?
Do you shoot it mostly hand held or with a tripod?

[simos]

that is a neat design Simos. is it fixed focus I take it? did you form the copper yourself? just with a hammer or how does one do something like that?
Do you shoot it mostly hand held or with a tripod?

Screen test is still in the stage, but yes, the focus is fixed.

I did everything myself, except, of course, the lens and the viewfinder, let alone cassettes.

And sorry my poor english. I write a little foreign sites.

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simos

[stawastawa]

Consider adding your location to your "about me" in your profile.

If you have a website or flickr with images let us know!

[jp]

From my outing today in the woods of Owls Head Maine.
Ries junior tripod with 3025 head, pre anniversary 4x5 speed graphic.
7.25 inch verito soft focus lens.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3848/33647872045_294cd746a4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Tgm95V)
My usual large format setup. (https://flic.kr/p/Tgm95V) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[bizarrius]

Finally i can post on this thread!
Arrived today. A Wista 45 DX Cherry wood like new in box with a kodak ektar f7.7 on prontor shutter and 2 holders.
The only "downside" is that the prontor shutter doesn't have an open shutter function so i have to lock it on B to focus etc. not even a T function. i don't really mind. i've been through toughest times. haha

Anyway a quick picture and im off to the fields to try it out!

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good to be one of you guys :D

[IanG]

Finally i can post on this thread!
Arrived today. A Wista 45 DX Cherry wood like new in box with a kodak ektar f7.7 on prontor shutter and 2 holders.
The only "downside" is that the prontor shutter doesn't have an open shutter function so i have to lock it on B to focus etc. not even a T function. i don't really mind. i've been through toughest times. haha

Anyway a quick picture and im off to the fields to try it out!

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good to be one of you guys :D

You need to look for a Compur #0 shutter but you'd have to make a new scale, I have the same lens in the Protor SVS which I used in Cyrrus 15 months aga :D. I also now have a very late US version in a Graphic Compur #1 and it is far quicker to use, they are very sharp lenses and so small and light.

You'll enjoy the Wista I've had mine for 30 years and they are great cameras to use.

Ian

[bizarrius]

You need to look for a Compur #0 shutter but you'd have to make a new scale, I have the same lens in the Protor SVS which I used in Cyrrus 15 months aga :D. I also now have a very late US version in a Graphic Compur #1 and it is far quicker to use, they are very sharp lenses and so small and light.

You'll enjoy the Wista I've had mine for 30 years and they are great cameras to use.

Ian

thank you very much but i don't think i wanna change anything on the lens. i'd rather spend money on a wider lens and some more sheet film . i am really excited to have started this journey. its like learning photography all over :)

[Pere Casals]

i am really excited to have started this journey. its like learning photography all over :)

There is a lot to enjoy about it !

I've also recently engaged LF, all I can say is that LF transforms how one thinks about photography.

Here you have Mr Adams, some 40 years after, remembering how he shot the Moonrise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pe9gsbSqLI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQT_rzI1Xdw&t=10s

[David Lobato]

At the just opened Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in NW Harris County Texas today. The Toyo 810M got a workout, and was a curiosity for several people walking by. With Fujinon 360mm lens.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Toyo%20810M%20IMG_1341%20800LFF.jpg

[rrunnertexas]

David, I can see why it would be curious. What a beauty!

[neil poulsen]

This is the 8x10 camera that I've decided to keep. It combines a Sinar P rear standard with a Sinar Norma clamp and front standard.

What I like about this camera is that the rear 8x10 Sinar P standard bearer was designed for copy work. It has no movements other than focus. At less than 12 lbs, this camera is lighter weight and not nearly as large or cumbersome as, say a standard Sinar P 8x10. Whatever configuration I might need involving rear movements can be duplicated using front movements alone. There's an ease of setup, efficiency, and elegance to this that I like.

The camera is limited to 24" extension, which also makes it more compact. This enables me to fit the camera onto a standard 6" Sinar rail for relatively easy backpacking. On the rare occasions where I might need a longer draw, I have a Norma accessory standard and an extra bellows that I can use. When needed (3rd photo), I can add two 6" extensions to the Norma risers that gives the camera virtually unlimited rise.

[Luis-F-S]

Wow, never seen a rear standard like that. I think I have all the parts for an 8x10 P, but I've never put it all together to use it! L

[Daniel Unkefer]

Here is my 8x10 Norma. Shown with Norma Shutter, Norma Pan/Tilt Head, Norma Bag Bellows, and front-mounted Norma 165mm Schneider Super Angulon and Foba C40 Norma Tripod.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34521427212_c1b3c65964_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UAxkAU)DSC05763 (https://flic.kr/p/UAxkAU) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

[lharby]

This is the 8x10 camera that I've decided to keep. It combines a Sinar P rear standard with a Sinar Norma clamp and front standard.

Neil, do you have a photo of the groundglass.

I really REALLY want to shoot 10x8 polaroid. But I have been told it's probably more cost effective to invest in an entire new system than purchase the tools necessary to adapt my set up (I have a Sinar F1 4x5)

[andrearch]

My first
Linhof Technikardan
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My second
Gibellini's Proxima Centauri
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[Chris7521]

My first and only 8x10. I refinished it a while back and pretty happy how it turned out.
I like the nikkor M 450 f9 pretty well too!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4202/34494069060_59a205c5c6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Uy87YC)IMG_1776 (https://flic.kr/p/Uy87YC) by Chris Badessa (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-chris_b/), on Flickr

[Luis-F-S]

Great Job Chris, looks just beautiful! Is the finish laquer or varnish? It's just great when people bring old Deardorffs back to life and they can be used for another 50 years! There's a reason why Deardorffs hold their value and it's not nostalgia. IMHO there isn't a new camera that can hold a candle to one!

[Chris7521]

Great Job Chris, looks just beautiful! Is the finish laquer or varnish? It's just great when people bring old Deardorffs back to life and they can be used for another 50 years! There's a reason why Deardorffs hold their value and it's not nostalgia. IMHO there isn't a new camera that can hold a candle to one!
Thanks, I used outdoor spar Urethane.

[andrewch59]

Here's a few that were dusted off and displayed
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[thafred]

Here is my Collection.

Graflex Anniversary Speed Graphic with RF coupled 165mm f2.7 Zeiss Tessar lens and with my lovely non descript Petzval lens (about 180mm not RF coupled obviously)
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Graflex Pacemaker Speed with Rangefinder-coupled 150mm f3.5 Xenar lens. Working Kalart Focuspot with LED flashlight. Its fun but I never shoot in complete darkness (laser focusing also available but its strongly advised to cover the eyepiece with tape!) The cameras rails have been blackened by factory, must have seen some service in the military. The Shutter was broken beyond my repair abilities so I tossed it out to save a few grams.
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My favourite hand held camera is the Bush Pressman 4x5. I have calibrated the Kalart (oh yea, I love those things!) to the wonderful Schneider Kreuznach Xenotar 135mm f3.5. perfect sharpness wide open and overall picture quality, it´s like a summicron in 4x5, awesome! I have a second lens board with my 90mm Super angulon MC, not coupled off course but nice to be able to use the cameras movements (it has plenty for such a small package!).
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[thafred]

Second part:

My DIY 4x5 camera with helical focus mount sporting a Schneider 65mm f8 lens.
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Shooting hand held 4x5 is fun and all but sometimes I just love the quietness of field camera work. My Shen Hao PTB Chamonix clone with bag bellows and 75mm f4.5 Nikon-SW lens. I mostly shoot the 75mm Nikon and a 150 APO Symmar with the Shen Hao, looking for a 115mm Grandagon or 120mm Schneider to complete the package.
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Theres photos made with all of the above on my Flickr (link below) if you are interested!

[formatoff]

Here is the last one made by me - 11x14 Deardorff/Cambo...

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[Dan Fromm]

I see that you hung a Sinar shutter in front of a Cambo front standard. Cute.

Pardon my ignorance. Where does the lens go?

[formatoff]

Dan,
I'm installing a lens on Sinar lens board and use it with Sinar shutter if a lens isn't huge.
For huge lenses I have the other solution.
In back of a Cambo front standard there is just the adapter for my bellows with wide front frame, not a second shutter.

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[formatoff]

"The Twins, 1952 and 1988 4x5 Specials, Ser 122 & 2204"


So beautiful twins!

[Luis-F-S]

"The Twins, 1952 and 1988 4x5 Specials, Ser 122 & 2204"
So beautiful twins!

In case you missed it.

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[Daniel Unkefer]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4231/35108770321_9511d16f70_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VurCfe)DSC05783 (https://flic.kr/p/VurCfe) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

My 5x7 Sinar Norma with Norma Shutter, Norma Automatic Cables, and Norma Automatic 360mm Symmar.
This lens has spring-loaded auto-aperture stop-down. Very very quick to operate.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4290/35197307256_974378036e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VCgpc7)002 (https://flic.kr/p/VCgpc7) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

One of my 4x5 Normas with 47mm F8 Super Angulon on Norma recessed board. Very nice for 2x3"/6x9cm film

Hardest item to find was the swiveling 90 degree cable release adapter.

In the lower left hand corner you can see my Norma 75mm F8 Super Angulon, on manually-operating Norma rabbit-ear board. This lens works with the Sinar Norma shutters and has the correct Schneider Center Filter for the 75mm F8 Very quick to use

[studio-lwp]

At the just opened Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in NW Harris County Texas today. The Toyo 810M got a workout, and was a curiosity for several people walking by. With Fujinon 360mm lens.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Toyo%20810M%20IMG_1341%20800LFF.jpg

Wow; the red bellows is a nice touch!

[georgl]

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[Dustyman]

Nice. Who did your bellows? Are you happy with it, and, if I may ask, what was the cost?
I have an 810MII that would look good in red.




At the just opened Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in NW Harris County Texas today. The Toyo 810M got a workout, and was a curiosity for several people walking by. With Fujinon 360mm lens.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55432652/Toyo%20810M%20IMG_1341%20800LFF.jpg

[stawastawa]

that is a fun and creative image. looks misty. I bet the neg looks lovely on a light table.

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[David Lobato]

Nice. Who did your bellows? Are you happy with it, and, if I may ask, what was the cost?
I have an 810MII that would look good in red.

The seller I bought it from had it made for him. Here is all the info I have. Red bellows is from Rudy, Ebay seller ecbuyonline2008.

[dodphotography]

Making some pictures up on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah NP. This Arca Swiss came to me recently, its a left handed conversion done by Jack Dykinga.

https://image.ibb.co/b3G6tQ/IMG_3614.jpg

[fj55mike]

I just bought this Deardorff V8 from Jake at Blue Moon in Portland. It's a late 1960's or early 1970's S/N 5138. Was used for many years by Oregon photographer Ron Cronin, and according to Jake it has been knocked off the tripod and into more than one bodies of water.

http://i.imgur.com/SfBiKeF.jpg

While it looks pretty rough, I spent a few hours cleaning things up and aside from some pinholes in the bellows it should be ready to go.

More pictures http://imgur.com/a/TzsTm

[Luis-F-S]

If you need a new bellows, I'd send yours to Custom Bellows, Keith does a great job. You can use some fine steel wool on the plating, looks like it's coming off already, or leave it as is. I also wouldn't use it on that Bogen quick release, unless you'd like it to meet some more bodies of water or worse! L

[unixrevolution]

Making some pictures up on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah NP. This Arca Swiss came to me recently, its a left handed conversion done by Jack Dykinga.



That's a lovely camera, and an even prettier view! I have been to Skyline Drive and it's gorgeous.

[bevansauks]

This is my camera. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My first ever 4x5, and my first time shooting large format in almost a decade. Intrepid Camera with Fujinon 210/5.6.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170628/ab9432a3ebdf83b52431434b447091f6.jpg


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[Milonian]

If you need a new bellows, I'd send yours to Custom Bellows, Keith does a great job. You can use some fine steel wool on the plating, looks like it's coming off already, or leave it as is. I also wouldn't use it on that Bogen quick release, unless you'd like it to meet some more bodies of water or worse! L

I'll second that - and a very nice man too.

[andrewch59]

This is my camera. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My first ever 4x5, and my first time shooting large format in almost a decade. Intrepid Camera with Fujinon 210/5.6.

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Congratulations! It looks great!

[oohsquirrel]

My unknown camera.166636

[David Lobato]

bevansauks, I like the FMJ paraphrasing

[oohsquirrel]

My unknown camera.166636

[studio-lwp]

I'm donating this SINAR P2 4x5 camera to a local college but I used it for a long time.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4262/35174697580_5881fafba5_b.jpg

[andrewch59]

Good on you! I think they would be fairly chuffed to get a fine piece of equipment like that.
You have a good heart!

[Paul Kinzer]

Here's my new to me Rittreck View 5x7 field camera. I've put some work into it (I replaced the bellows, made a 5x7 back for it, and also an adapter that allows me to use all my lenses on both this camera and My Graphics), and posted a thread in the DIY forum about them. Here, I'll just place some images of the completed camera.

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Above: The new blue bellows (from the excellent maker in Japan who call themselves Tokyophoto on eBay), and my DIY 5x7 back, made with a sheet of 3mm Aluminum and an old Burke and James 5x7 back.





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A front view, showing my 240 Symmar-S on the adapter board.






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A close-up of the adapter board.





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My widest lens for this camera, a 75mm f/8 Super Angulon, still reaches infinity focus, even though the adapter board necessitates that the lens rides about 1/2 inch further out from the camera. (By the way, this lens is one of those that came in the not-well-regarded Copal 00 shutter, but mine happens to be my most accurate LF shutter, and I have a Copal 0, 1, and 3, as well as two Seiko 0s.)

[Paul Kinzer]

Here are some more:

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The camera has lots of movements: front rise, fall, swing, and tilt; rear swing, tilt, and shift.




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A rear view of the back, showing the plywood ground glass protector I made.





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The back with protector removed.





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And, finally, my 4x5 Graflock reducing back' which I bought from someone here in order to use either 4x5 holders, or -- more likely -- my 6x12 rollfilm back.

To see the DIY thread, go here.http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?139937-Refurbished-Rittreck-View-5x7-Field-Camera

[Bill_1856]

Nice. Congratulations.

[stawastawa]

Very nice Paul. and I very much enjoy the color paint job details.

[Peter Collins]

well done!

[Paul Kinzer]

Thanks, everyone!

I found a mechanical problem with it last night, which I describe in the DIY thread (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?139937-Refurbished-Rittreck-View-5x7-Field-Camera). But I don't see it (yet, anyway) as a frustration, but as a challenge. If I cannot find a way to piece together the parts I need from stock hardware items, I know two machinists, and hope one of them will be able to make what I need. I like to tinker; it makes the things I use more my own, which, for me anyway, makes using them more fun to use, which means I use them more often. If any of that makes sense.

[Paul Kinzer]

I was able to fix it myself, and posted about it in the DIY forum thread!

[TrePiedi]

A couple weeks ago I took the plunge into LF photography. I've been shooting film since my high school photo class days in the late 90s. More recently I got into medium format when I purchased a Rolleiflex last year and have been having a lot of fun with that. My uncle is a photographer and shot LF professionally and as a fine artist for years, and so I always was curious to try LF myself. So a couple weeks ago I bought a 4x5 Wisner Expedition at B&H. The Expedition model is the same as their technical field model but is made of lighter weight material and weighs a couple pounds less. I haven't shot with it yet, as I'm still acquiring all the various lenses and gear that I will need. Later this month I will be at a family reunion with my uncle who is going to bring his Deardorff and give me some LF lessons. Here are some pics of the Wisner, including one taken next to a 5x7/4x5 Deardorff at B&H for comparison.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/E7113663-585F-4BEB-BCCD-B49C7DFB4DED_zpsgdujdstf.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/E7113663-585F-4BEB-BCCD-B49C7DFB4DED_zpsgdujdstf.jpg.html)


This is a 180mm lens that I'm going to return. I'm going to get a 150mm. I also picked up a 105mm for wide angle.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/A33D3175-39ED-4A50-A0F7-84DED50F14E5_zpsljyl5r0g.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/A33D3175-39ED-4A50-A0F7-84DED50F14E5_zpsljyl5r0g.jpg.html)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/E7EFFB18-03ED-4127-87C5-5DF25198862B_zpswjfidsml.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/E7EFFB18-03ED-4127-87C5-5DF25198862B_zpswjfidsml.jpg.html)

[David Schaller]

I have had a Wisner Technical for over fifteen years with no problems. I think you will like it.

[Niels PC]

Not a camera I own, but one which was lend to me, features in a small stop motion video I created. The dream of a Linhof Kardan Master GTL can be found here:

https://youtu.be/h_D526Eom6c

I'm also working on a series of taking pictures of large format cameras taking pictures. Not too original, I guess, but it's fun.

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[biedron]

I never seen a shot like this one - clever !

Bob

[Duolab123]

A couple weeks ago I took the plunge into LF photography. I've been shooting film since my high school photo class days in the late 90s. More recently I got into medium format when I purchased a Rolleiflex last year and have been having a lot of fun with that. My uncle is a photographer and shot LF professionally and as a fine artist for years, and so I always was curious to try LF myself. So a couple weeks ago I bought a 4x5 Wisner Expedition at B&H. The Expedition model is the same as their technical field model but is made of lighter weight material and weighs a couple pounds less. I haven't shot with it yet, as I'm still acquiring all the various lenses and gear that I will need. Later this month I will be at a family reunion with my uncle who is going to bring his Deardorff and give me some LF lessons. Here are some pics of the Wisner, including one taken next to a 5x7/4x5 Deardorff at B&H for comparison.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/E7113663-585F-4BEB-BCCD-B49C7DFB4DED_zpsgdujdstf.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/E7113663-585F-4BEB-BCCD-B49C7DFB4DED_zpsgdujdstf.jpg.html)


This is a 180mm lens that I'm going to return. I'm going to get a 150mm. I also picked up a 105mm for wide angle.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/A33D3175-39ED-4A50-A0F7-84DED50F14E5_zpsljyl5r0g.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/A33D3175-39ED-4A50-A0F7-84DED50F14E5_zpsljyl5r0g.jpg.html)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/E7EFFB18-03ED-4127-87C5-5DF25198862B_zpswjfidsml.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/E7EFFB18-03ED-4127-87C5-5DF25198862B_zpswjfidsml.jpg.html)

You might want to remind Uncle Deardorff
Definition of avuncular
1
: suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality avuncular indulgence.

[xkaes]

TOKO FL-452 with Fish Eye Mamiya-Sekor C 37mm f4.5

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www.subclub.org/fujinon/gonefishin.pdf (http://www.subclub.org/fujinon/gonefishin.pdf)

[unixrevolution]

TOKO FL-452 with Fish Eye Mamiya-Sekor C 37mm f4.5

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www.subclub.org/fujinon/gonefishin.pdf (http://www.subclub.org/fujinon/gonefishin.pdf)

Looks like the same Toko I have :)

Do you have problems with focus creep with the camera pointed downwards?

[Rich14]

[QUOTE=TrePiedi;1397774]A couple weeks ago I took the plunge into LF photography. I've been shooting film since my high school photo class days in the late 90s. More recently I got into medium format when I purchased a Rolleiflex last year and have been having a lot of fun with that. My uncle is a photographer and shot LF professionally and as a fine artist for years, and so I always was curious to try LF myself. So a couple weeks ago I bought a 4x5 Wisner Expedition at B&H. The Expedition model is the same as their technical field model but is made of lighter weight material and weighs a couple pounds less. I haven't shot with it yet, as I'm still acquiring all the various lenses and gear that I will need. Later this month I will be at a family reunion with my uncle who is going to bring his Deardorff and give me some LF lessons. Here are some pics of the Wisner, including one taken next to a 5x7/4x5 Deardorff at B&H for comparison.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/E7113663-585F-4BEB-BCCD-B49C7DFB4DED_zpsgdujdstf.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/E7113663-585F-4BEB-BCCD-B49C7DFB4DED_zpsgdujdstf.jpg.html)


This is a 180mm lens that I'm going to return. I'm going to get a 150mm. I also picked up a 105mm for wide angle.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/fotografiamia/A33D3175-39ED-4A50-A0F7-84DED50F14E5_zpsljyl5r0g.jpg (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/fotografiamia/media/A33D3175-39ED-4A50-A0F7-84DED50F14E5_zpsljyl5r0g.jpg.html)



That camera is one handsome piece of equipment.

[xkaes]

Looks like the same Toko I have :)

Do you have problems with focus creep with the camera pointed downwards?

No problem with focus creep -- as long as everything is locked down. However, it is a heavy lens -- and I mean heavy -- much like my Fujinon T 600mm f12. They both cause the front standard to bend forward a little. All I need to do is tilt the front standard a little backwards. Problem solved.

[Yuval]

Wista M450 Mark-1 produced in 1978, and to the bottom right, a skeleton of a Linhof Kardan Color 5x7 Mark-2 produced in 1959

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[Pawlowski6132]

Calumet 8x10, sitting on Monfrotto 400 and then on a Majestic/Zone VI combo.

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[Ray Van Nes]

Here is a rare bird or so I am told. It is a 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 Toyo View with a 5 x7 back. Another rarity is the lens board adapter which takes Linhof boards. Here shown with my 8 1/4" Wollensak Graphic Raptar and new red bellows.
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[neil poulsen]

I’m kind of a latecomer to a Sinar F camera. They’ve intrigued me in the past. But their 12” base rail makes it cumbersome to fit them into a backpack.

Experimenting with a Sinar Norma system I purchased last year, it occurred to me how a 6” extension rail could be customized as a base rail. It turns out that this customized rail is idea for use with a Sinar F camera. The combined system is one that I really enjoy using.

The following link shows how this can be done.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?131276-Sinar-F-Norma-Hybrid-Camera

The customization immobilizes the red knob, and that makes it easy to attach additional Sinar extensions in the normal fashion. As the second photo shows, the 6” base rail is long enough to hold the clamp and both the front and rear standards. The combination can be easily stowed in a backpack. See the fifth photo in the next post.

Adding a Manfrotto hexagonal, quick release plate to the clamp, set up is a simple matter of removing the camera from the backpack and placing it on the tripod head. I keep three additional 6” extensions rails in the back, and that enables me to assemble a combined rail of 24”.

There are two other customizations that I’ve included with this kit. Described in the following link . . .

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?136313-Sinar-Elephant-Ears-Bag(gy)-Bellows

I reduced the size of the bag bellows. In my view, Sinar bag bellows have too much bellows material. This seems at odds with the fact that the bag bellows was designed for short focal length lenses. (?) Removing some of the material makes it easier to store the camera with the bag bellows attached. Even without this extra material, I can still use my bag bellows with a 180mm lens. It’s rare that I ever have to change back and forth.

Seen in the fourth photo, the third customization that I’ve included with this kit is a compendium lenshood that I made by combining a portion of a Toyo hood with a Sinar Norma, intermediate standard. See the following link.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?130361-Compendium-Bellows-Lenshood-for-Sinar-Norma-Cameras&highlight=compendium

I like this hood, because it’s independent of the front standard that holds the lens. As long as the lens is mounted on a flat lensboard, this hood is compact enough to use with a 75mm lens. It’s also easy to move back and forth as one makes adjustments to, or recocks the lens.

I’ll add one more quick detail. I do not like the more recent, tall Sinar clamps, which I believe can amplify tuning fork vibrations. Instead, I was able to find an early, low-profile Sinar clamp. Much better, and more convenient in my opinion.

As I indicated, I enjoy using this camera. Especially the 6” base rail, and I think the other customizations as well, turn this inexpensive Sinar F camera into a very effective and usable tool.

[neil poulsen]

Photo showing camera stored in a backpack. The bag bellows is on the camera.

[martinf5]

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my third trial, Chamonix 45N2 in the field

trial one and two ended up in selling all the gear.

[Yuval]

For your third trial : If you are after hyper-resolution sharp pictures, I would advise having good, sharp lenses first, such as Voigtlander "Heliar", Rodenstock "Ronar", or Schneider "Symmar".

Using a hi-res lens, I would advise using Kodakchrome (or similar) transparancy cut-sheet as a source for high-resolution scanning via machines such as the Epson V810 which can yield sharp transparencey-film scans upto 200 megapixel (depending on sharpness and size of the film scanned.

Obviousely, once scanned, the film-tranperency can be used for chemical paper-printing, at wgich stage, it is likely to collect micro-scratches, and thus is no longer suitable for scanning.

[Jac@stafford.net]

[...] Using a hi-res lens, I would advise using Kodakchrome (or similar)

Yes indeed. I've been wondering what to do with all that 4x5 Kodachrome film.

And for 'hi-res', I add another of discouraging comment - don't go overboard and get some kind of process or enlarging lens that is hard to focus (for me), and does not necessarily yield the resolution usually published except at rather short ranges. Really, I have not found a reasonably priced modern lens that has disappointed me, and I have gone overboard to my chagrin.

[Dan Fromm]

[QUOTE=Yuval;1402384Using a hi-res lens, I would advise using Kodakchrome (or similar) transparancy cut-sheet as a source for high-resolution scanning via machines such as the Epson V810 which can yield sharp transparencey-film scans upto 200 megapixel (depending on sharpness and size of the film scanned.QUOTE]

Kodachrome? What's that? Ain't no mo' Kodachrome. LF Kodachrome was discontinued around 1951.

[Yuval]

Kodakchrome (or similar) transparency - any transparency cut-film, such as http://www.ebay.com/itm/263086933501

[martinf5]

I don't need high res and pin sharp, it's more and more the art of photography

love this one so much:

oak-in-fog (https://www.raybidegain.com/shop/oak-in-fog)

[dodphotography]

https://preview.ibb.co/if2Rba/image1_3.jpg

[Yuval]

Martin, "oak-in-fog" (link) is not accessible when I try to open it - was it tagged "private" ?

Do you develop the film and then scan, or directly print on paper via an enlarger ?

[Jim Andrada]

My "New" (to me) Kodak 2d 5 x 7 that I picked up from another forum member. It seems happy enough in its new home in the Sonoran desert.

Set up with a 480mm Apo-Ronar and front mounted Luc shutter.

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In the field - actually just at the end of my street.

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And the result. Shot on Portra 160 with the 480 Apo-Ronar, which scanned surprisingly well on the IQsmart 2

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I'm just finishing up an adapter that will let me mount lenses in Technika boards on the 2D.

[Kirk Gittings]

Phillips 4x5 210 Symar, Malpais National Monument NM

https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20769953_10213980530497321_4305468713756848386_n.jpg?oh=56cef6abfaa026038250c3bde864a1b7&oe=5A3681F2

[martinf5]

https://preview.ibb.co/if2Rba/image1_3.jpg

oh that's awesome!

[martinf5]

Martin, "oak-in-fog" (link) is not accessible when I try to open it - was it tagged "private" ?

Do you develop the film and then scan, or directly print on paper via an enlarger ?

Thanks for asking,
oak in fog can be found on Ray Bidegain webpage,
I print in my own darkroom with a Fujimoto 4x5" enlarger,
don't have scanner yet.

[dodphotography]

oh that's awesome!

I never thought of throwing a 5.6 plasmat on a 4x5 but this len was given to me as a barter for me selling other items / my time for a close friend.

I shot 810 all through graduate school but after I wrapped up my degree the cost of the format was too much for me to maintain what I thought was a productive amount of work.

[Corran]

Set up the 4x5 Mercury yesterday with my 47mm XL. I needed another front panel so I didn't have to switch out parts with the 2x3 Mercury. Also pictured is the 38mm XL that I can swap on easily by screwing the helical all the way out and switching lenses (that sounds mildly dangerous but the helical is no where close to coming out even when focused down to inches away), as well as my Horseman 6x12 back for panoramic images.

This whole setup is super lightweight, cheap, and effective. It's all 3D printed materials. Finally have a "P&S" type camera for my 47mm - now I just need to go use it :).

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/Mercury-47-38.jpg

[Nimrod]

Very nice!

[AlexGard]

Tachihara 8x10
Korona 12x20
Chamonix 11x14
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/10540b80be65c865c16d8873ffbf34f8.jpg

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[dodphotography]

Set up the 4x5 Mercury yesterday with my 47mm XL. I needed another front panel so I didn't have to switch out parts with the 2x3 Mercury. Also pictured is the 38mm XL that I can swap on easily by screwing the helical all the way out and switching lenses (that sounds mildly dangerous but the helical is no where close to coming out even when focused down to inches away), as well as my Horseman 6x12 back for panoramic images.

This whole setup is super lightweight, cheap, and effective. It's all 3D printed materials. Finally have a "P&S" type camera for my 47mm - now I just need to go use it :).

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/Mercury-47-38.jpg

That's awesome!


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[andrewch59]

Tachihara 8x10
Korona 12x20
Chamonix 11x14
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I think I am having a bout of camera envy!

[matts]

He all!

Here is my relatively new Chamonix 045H-1. I absolutely adore this camera! Functions just as I want, and looks pretty darn nice if you ask me!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2xxNGVC/0/258f72dd/L/i-2xxNGVC-L.jpg

[ndwgolf]

He all!

Here is my relatively new Chamonix 045H-1. I absolutely adore this camera! Functions just as I want, and looks pretty darn nice if you ask me!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2xxNGVC/0/258f72dd/L/i-2xxNGVC-L.jpgFantastic...........same as I am getting

[matts]

Fantastic...........same as I am getting

I tell you it is so nice! I am really enjoying it! Can't wait to hear how you like it.

[john borrelli]

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This is my 4X5 Wisner Pocket Expedition. I think this is one of the best looking versions of this camera. It is really something to see in person. All the best to everyone, John

[Jac@stafford.net]

Corran - are you using the schneider iiic center filter?

[Corran]

I only have a IIIb which I share between the 47 and 58. I would buy a IIIc if one popped up cheaply but it hasn't been a real concern. The leftover vignetting hasn't upset me that much (though it is noticeable on slides).

[Jac@stafford.net]

I only have a IIIb which I share between the 47 and 58. I would buy a IIIc if one popped up cheaply but it hasn't been a real concern. The leftover vignetting hasn't upset me that much (though it is noticeable on slides).

Good point. Keep in mind that to work properly with a center filter, the lens must be stopped down, usually to f/22.
Best of luck.
.

[paulbarden]

Me with my Deardorff in the Marys River yesterday evening, working on my "Roots" series. The lens is a Schneider Symmar-S 240mm. I was shooting Bergger Pancro 400, with one sheet of HP5+ to compare characteristics of the two films. (The first image selected from last night's work can be seen here (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4334/36431633823_55ac764bec_h.jpg) This image is from the Pancro 400)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4372/36844589920_04d3b716ae_b.jpg

[martinf5]

lucky you, great stuff.

[stawastawa]

detail:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/37082847212_21d3eb2d24_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YuThwG)

[chassis]

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Toyo 45AII in portrait configuration with Nikkor W 300/5.6, extension back and PocketWizard.

[Nedim]

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Anyone give some information about this camera??

[Nedim]

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[Steven Tribe]

Need a bit more description and text on the lens/Filter (?).

It is a German Camera and it has a (very advanced for its era!) German shutter, but with a T,T & H (UK) lens - probably a triplet. Looks like the 9x12cm size.

[Nedim]

Good afternoon Steven
Firstly thank you for your reply and information you asked is bellowed.
Taylor Taylor & Hobson Ltd Cooke lens H.D Taylor's patents May 28 1895 September 22 1896
4x5 inches Series III. Eq focus 6.3 inches No 18566 Leicester London & New York
This is encrypted on the lens.
Thanks again in advance for your help
Kind regards
Nedim

[Steven Tribe]

Probably from around 1905. The Shutter is from that period and the series 3 Cooke triplet was becoming a very popular lens. The extension rails are quite narrow, which was great for the early RR lenses (F8) and just about OK for the early anstigmatics. Then the Tessar came along with an F4.5 which needed wider lens mounts and, therefore, wider rail tracks.

There were "no name" cameras, but there may be a name somewhere on the camera - often embossed on the leather cover Handle or back.

There should be a focussing scale on the left-hand side of the camera and "stop" positions. IT may even match the lens which is currently mounted! If you don't have plate/plate holders, these are available - but there are a number of styles.

Plenty of these lightweight cameras are still in use, along with the larger size 13x18cm.
Film and Paper are readily available from Germany at fair prices.

[Nedim]

Thank you and I got a name for camera is Glunz Hannover, I find this camera and more with few camcorders on my loft. I have been living here over ten years and never realised. They were really hidden in the corner. I might try to use them but seems like I got lots to learn.

[Yuval]

My old M450 all dressed up with it's newly acquired wide-angle kit :

an adaptable recessed lens-plate, and a bag-bellows :

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4387/37150983432_70bce8017e_o.jpg

[-88-]

My new baby W.Butcher&Sons half plate camera

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[Marc Akemann]

This was recently photographed for a conversation regarding my last Polaroid item I have. A box of Polaroid Type 55 that I'll soon be shooting with my Plaubel Peco Universal III 4x5. My comment also included a short story of how I obtained the camera. I won't bore you with all of that but I will say that there's a very good chance that two hall-of-fame photographers owned this camera. Walter E. Bennett, the first salaried photographer for "Time" magazine. His personal decals of his signature were on many of the items I bought, and, the signature matched the Wally Bennett who covered the White House (for "Time") during the 60s & 70s.

The other photog who probably owned this camera was “Life” magazine photographer Frank J. Scherschel who covered WWII and is famous for his color images from that time. The person I bought this from found the camera, 2 lenses, holders, etc., in a case at an estate sale in Baraboo, Wisconsin from a camera store that was going out of business due to the passing of the owner...Frank J. Scherschel.
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[Corran]

My Wehman "swiss-cheese" model perched on the edge of a smaller fall, waiting for a patch of sun in my composition to move. Using my Graphic Kowa 210mm here:

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/wehmanraven.jpg

The resultant image:

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/ravencliffs810-8599_stitchsss.jpg

[Patrick13]

The working end of the Ansco 8x10 I'm going to be gluing back together again: 171119

Pics of the other side once the frame is stable.

[dodphotography]

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[Corran]

One of the rare times that I've followed the adage of "Anything more than 500 yards from the car just isn't photogenic" (Edward Weston, or maybe Brett?).
However I had just gotten back from a 2-mile hike so maybe not :).
Also, one of the few times I've used the 450M on my 8x10. Developing 6 sheets tonight.

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/4502c.jpg

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/38784624501_41dff54a82_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/226gkCr)Completed XL Grip Sinar Handy (https://flic.kr/p/226gkCr) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Sinar Handy camera made from Norma parts. 65mm f8 Super Angulon and original Norma Schneider lens cone with original focusing helical. The viewfinder is for the 43mm for the Mamiya 7.

[neil poulsen]

My new baby W.Butcher&Sons half plate camera


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/37259010351_93757effa0_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YLsaGc)W.Butcher & Sons half plate. (https://flic.kr/p/YLsaGc) by Jukka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jalakanen/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36589583483_7c3e6fa7bf_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XKibpD)W.Butcher & Sons half plate. (https://flic.kr/p/XKibpD) by Jukka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jalakanen/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/37401395335_11af64df40_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YZ2VMH)W.Butcher & Sons half plate. (https://flic.kr/p/YZ2VMH) by Jukka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jalakanen/), on Flickr


Outstanding!

[John Earley]

I recently received this Burke & James Grover 4x5? monorail in poor condition. In addition to being covered in mold, dust, dirt and nicotine, it had the front of the bellows separated from the front and the back of the camera was missing. The front and back movements were also frozen in place.

ETA After a bit of investigation it turns out that this B&J camera is really a 5x7. I need to make or buy a proper 5x7 back for it now.

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After much cleaning, adjusting and grafting a Calumet C-400 rotating back to the camera.
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[John Earley]

Some 9x12cm cameras
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[Ron (Netherlands)]

Some 9x12cm cameras

Very nice and still in great shape. I see the second is a ZI; what are the first and third one?
Shot any pictures with these?

[John Earley]

The one on the left is an Ihagee Patent Duplex #720 with a Xenar 13.5cm/4.5 in a Deckel Compur:
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Middle is a Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/7 with a Zeiss Tessar 13.5cm/4.5
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On the right is a Zeiss Ikon Taxo 126/7 with a Novar Anistigmat 13.5cm/6.3 in a Darval shutter that is like new in the box with 5 metal film packs in wrapers. Also there is a Taxo-Cameras directions sheet by Zeiss Ikon AG. Dresden, a ZI exposure table, a Rx sheet by Arthur Rattenni M.D. Providence RI for Super-XX Panchromatic and some 9x12 Ektachromes.
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I've used the Maximar and the Ihagee but I haven't used the Taxo yet.

[Yuval]

Collecting Kardan Color parts on Ebay, each part at a time for the last five years or so, I managed to assemble a simple configuration of a duplex 8x10.

The tripod and the tilt-swing head, were there long before.

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[Tin Can]

Nice work! I see you have the 3 part rail which is hard to find. I also have a couple of these fantastic cameras.


Collecting Kardan Color parts on Ebay, each part at a time for the last five years or so, I managed to assemble a simple configuration of a duplex 8x10.

The tripod and the tilt-swing head, were there long before.

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[Yuval]

Nice work! I see you have the 3 part rail which is hard to find. I also have a couple of these fantastic cameras.

Thanks Moe. The long monorail is essential for using my (other) 42" bellows with long lenses such as the Fujinon EBC T 400mm/f8 or the T 600mm/f12.

The bellows shown above is the standard 24" bellows.

So basically, with the 42" bellows, I don't really need a Triplex configuration.

However, turning this assembly into a Triplex configuration is relatively easy now, since all it takes is the addition of a 5x7 front standard and a short 5x7 bellows, which are part of my existing 5x7 camera which was bought as a whole, complete with a recessed lens-plate and compendium.

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[NorbertNL]

Linhof Master Technika Classic and Rodenstock Apo-Sironar S 180mm f/5.6, quickly shot with an iPad:


https://abload.de/img/steinkamp_linhofmtc_i5nsj0.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=steinkamp_linhofmtc_i5nsj0.jpg)


Usually I attach it to a Gitzo Traveller 2 and Markins Traveller Q3 Head with Arca-compatible plate, which is a fine combination for hiking and cycling.

[Andrew O'Neill]

8x10 Canham Light Weight, with bag bellows attached to accommodate 120mm Nikkor.

[Tin Can]

Here's my triple with Kodak 405 and Packard shutter. I am the Midwest USA, where are you?

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1466/26109802361_7cb443f0b7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FMeyAe)Linhof Kodak 405 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/FMeyAe) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr



Thanks Moe. The long monorail is essential for using my (other) 42" bellows with long lenses such as the Fujinon EBC T 400mm/f8 or the T 600mm/f12.

The bellows shown above is the standard 24" bellows.

So basically, with the 42" bellows, I don't really need a Triplex configuration.

However, turning this assembly into a Triplex configuration is relatively easy now, since all it takes is the addition of a 5x7 front standard and a short 5x7 bellows, which are part of my existing 5x7 camera which was bought as a whole, complete with a recessed lens-plate and compendium.

[durr3]

Deardorff 4x5 Special

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[Yuval]

What a beast ! - It looks so graceful from that angle.

I'm in Haifa, Israel.

[Tin Can]

Good to meet you.

I tame it with the Linhof Geared Dolly. Big wheels and stronger than the tripod!



What a beast ! - It looks so graceful from that angle.

I'm in Haifa, Israel.

[JoshuOne]

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My Arcablad...

Arca Swiss F-Metric Field camera with Hasselblad film back...
I hardly ever shoot this way, but I was showing it in this configuration and thought it would be interesting for this thread.

[neil poulsen]

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My Arcablad...

Arca Swiss F-Metric Field camera with Hasselblad film back...
I hardly ever shoot this way, but I was showing it in this configuration and thought it would be interesting for this thread.

Interesting indeed. It looks like you're using ine of the Chinese reduction lens boards? If so, have you tried it with the g.g., or with the 6x9 film holder?

Have you tried using the metric front function carrier w/an F rear carrier? It helps to obtain more rise on the front. Even better, I've been using an Oswald era "A" carrier, which adds 8mm to front rise. (For 4x5.). No rear tilt. But w/ 2 inches of front rise, it's not a loss.

Anyway, I thought that I would comment.

[dodphotography]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/e3acf4ef98ebabae719a1800a2394a61.jpg


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[Yuval]

Good to meet you.

I tame it with the Linhof Geared Dolly. Big wheels and stronger than the tripod!

It looks like your 8x10 is the earlier MK2 machine (1957-1959 ?) equipped with geared lift (for Rise and Fall movements).

Later MK3 machines did not - I have no idea why Linhof omitted such feature, for such heavy gear

[Tin Can]

Ha! I thought the geared rise was new and improved...

I have a couple geared rise standards. They lost parts and screws prior to my stewardship. Perhaps shipping vibration. Parts are impossible to find for these years. I bought single standards for parts. Knobs are a weak point.

Beware of the tripod foot as I see them as under-engineered or is it over-engineered. They break and nobody seems to have a spare. A better one could be machined easily. My first one had a very long chrome rail with bad rust, I almost made a new one, but found the superior triple rail.

Today I have NOS 5X7 mit Linhof case. First session in new studio.

iPhone SE capture, edit in iOS11.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4645/27421922399_bcbc2e20d3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HMbwav)Linhof 5X7 Case (https://flic.kr/p/HMbwav) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr


It looks like your 8x10 is the earlier MK2 machine (1957-1959 ?) equipped with geared lift (for Rise and Fall movements).

Later MK3 machines did not - I have no idea why Linhof omitted such feature, for such heavy gear

[DrTang]

Brand 17 4x5 Camera

https://flic.kr/p/22Gh4Pb

[Tin Can]

Brand 17 4x5 Camera

https://flic.kr/p/22Gh4Pb

nsfw

[axs810]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/e3acf4ef98ebabae719a1800a2394a61.jpg


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How do you like the Chamonix H-1? Is it pretty sturdy?

[Daniel Unkefer]

Sinar Handy made by me with Norma and other parts.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4636/27468791959_0d875031aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HRjJRn)Norma Sinar Handy Final Version (https://flic.kr/p/HRjJRn) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

[Daniel Unkefer]

Plaubel Peco Profia Camera Stand in my studio. One of these days I am going to finish off this space.

Every studio needs a camera stand.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35138517615_8cc5dbf893_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Vx565B)DSC05778 (https://flic.kr/p/Vx565B) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

[Yuval]

Ha! I thought the geared rise was new and improved...

I have a couple geared rise standards. They lost parts and screws prior to my stewardship. Perhaps shipping vibration. Parts are impossible to find for these years. I bought single standards for parts. Knobs are a weak point.

Beware of the tripod foot as I see them as under-engineered or is it over-engineered. They break and nobody seems to have a spare. A better one could be machined easily. My first one had a very long chrome rail with bad rust, I almost made a new one, but found the superior triple rail.

Today I have NOS 5X7 mit Linhof case. First session in new studio.

iPhone SE capture, edit in iOS11.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4645/27421922399_bcbc2e20d3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HMbwav)Linhof 5X7 Case (https://flic.kr/p/HMbwav) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

Tha't an absolute beauty. The main tripod column seem floating on top of the dolly. I now understand your earlier comment on the dolly.

[fotopfw]

Sinar P2, I have the P2 8x10" also, for each format 4 lenses.
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[Fred L]

This was shot not long after I got the Canham 5x7 from a member here. There's way more snow now than in this photo. Fuji 210 5.6 (inside lettering)

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[jp]

My camera and tripod were itching to go for a walk today. I shot 10 sheets of tmy2 with the speed graphic (what I brought), 1 roll in the rolleiflex, and a handful on my cell phone after the Rolleiflex ran out of film and it was too cold to change it.

It was 0f and windy most of the day, meaning a -20 windchill. Wind slowed down a little at the end of the day and I was glad to get out and get fresh air. It was unpleasant for the first 10 minutes till I get the blood flowing with exercise, and then it was a pleasant winter afternoon shooting and hiking.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/25567217438_4346603cd0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EXhEZL)
Afternoon walk to the beach with my speed graphic and tripod (https://flic.kr/p/EXhEZL) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

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[rbiemer]

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In my old kitchen, shortly after I got the Intrepid 4x5.

Rob

[Yuval]

A 60 years-old Linhof brochure, showing off their new upcoming 'Mark-3' Kardan Color 8x10'' Triplex Configuration (the whole system is highly modular allowing the mix of parts from differetnt models) - A West-German print advert, Munich, June 1959.

Moe, please note the different design of the knobs - compared to the traditional Faucet-Type knobs (which I prefered most).

Unlike the older type, the newly designed knobs could not be taken apart from the machine, as they all had a locking-pin, near the knob's neck.

This is brobably done to prevent a known occurence of knobs cracking or shattering if loosen away from their fixture and falling of a hard surface.

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A high-resolution image of this print can be downloaded from :
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/433/31129908174_3acfb65519_o.jpg

[Tin Can]

Yuval,

I have 1962 and 1966 Linhof full catalogs. 1957 is online. I tried to find a Gigant studio stand for a while. I think they are all scrapped as they were electrical hydraulic and that stuff always fails, making the thing worthless. Except now...

Here are some of my Linhof lensboard mods. I have plenty of lensboards!

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?118304-Packard-shutters-and-mounting-big-lenses-to-modern-cameras&p=1193360&viewfull=1#post1193360

Dustyman has one http://dustyman.com/post/123150642137/linhof-kardan-color-8x10-camera

Here's my first one in my old studio. https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/linhof-kardan-color-8x10-just-obtained-first-day.96541/

Here's the first iteration, a prototype, maybe on 1 or 3 made. I have seen it in an old movie. Perhaps 'Funny Face' Audry Hepburn. I may have the wrong movie.

Bob Saloman a member here and former Linhof rep says the First Linhof Kardan Color 8X10 was too costly to manufacture. Notice the ball gimbal on the standard to rail connections. They can move in a very interesting way.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4732/38573259325_d33536c476_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g)Linhof 8X10 Prototype (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[tgtaylor]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4645/24654307737_3067602f22_c.jpg

This is a picture of my Toyo 810MII camera. Since it was taken I had SK Grimes mount the 610 Apo-Nikkor in an Ilex 5 shutter that I purchased from a forum member and replaced the two rail endcaps with new ones obtained from Toyo. Even if I end-up not taking a picture, it's a beautiful camera to look at.

Note: Picture taken with the rear lenscap in place.

Thomas

[Yuval]

Yuval,

I have 1962 and 1966 Linhof full catalogs. 1957 is online. I tried to find a Gigant studio stand for a while. I think they are all scrapped as they were electrical hydraulic and that stuff always fails, making the thing worthless. Except now...

Here are some of my Linhof lensboard mods. I have plenty of lensboards!

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?118304-Packard-shutters-and-mounting-big-lenses-to-modern-cameras&p=1193360&viewfull=1#post1193360

Dustyman has one http://dustyman.com/post/123150642137/linhof-kardan-color-8x10-camera

Here's my first one in my old studio. https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/linhof-kardan-color-8x10-just-obtained-first-day.96541/

Here's the first iteration, a prototype, maybe on 1 or 3 made. I have seen it in an old movie. Perhaps 'Funny Face' Audry Hepburn. I may have the wrong movie.

Bob Saloman a member here and former Linhof rep says the First Linhof Kardan Color 8X10 was too costly to manufacture. Notice the ball gimbal on the standard to rail connections. They can move in a very interesting way.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4732/38573259325_d33536c476_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g)Linhof 8X10 Prototype (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

I saw a Gigant on sale on Ebay Germany for 175 Euro about two weeks ago. Not all Ebay Germany's listings will appear on Ebay global, because those listings which will not ship (only collected locally) are pointless to publish outside Ebay Germany, and most Ebay Germany listings will only ship inside Germany but not abroad.

Shipping such a monstrum is a whole new opera.

There are of course, all kinds of active web-auctions in which you sort out by wise Google search-phrase.

Next time I'll see a Gigant on auction or on sale, I will send you the link on private mail.

The best way to collect Linhof parts is to actually go to Germany and look up into the local market.

[Yuval]

Yuval,

Notice the ball gimbal on the standard to rail connections. They can move in a very interesting way.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4732/38573259325_d33536c476_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g)Linhof 8X10 Prototype (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

I've seen this weird contraption before, on picture and also as parts for sale about 5 years ago on Ebay. The monorail, The back-standard without the plate-carriage, and the front-standard. No bellows, no monorail-clamp, but the maim members were there.

Not as if I would consider it back-then, the Kardan Color 5x7 and 8x10 is a fully integrated one-solution system, allowing you to exchange parts between different models of the system - they produced 5 or 6 marks to the system.

The ball joints is an ingenious idea : it allows you to combine 'tilt' and 'swing' and 'revolve' free-movement, before locking into position.

Kardan Bi series allows you to tilt the standards at their base, but even that is far from the 3 axis movement of a ball-joint.

[John Layton]

I remember the first 8x10 camera that I built many years ago...with both front and rear standards affixed onto ball heads which were attached to split blocks which slid on dual rails (aluminum closet poles), with a third sliding/locking split block positioned in between which was the tripod mount. Very simple and efficient...but "zeroing out" movements could be a bit iffy!

[Tin Can]

Yuval,

I saw that Ball Joint Linhof on eBay. It was in such poor condition, I considered it a no go for any restoration.

A trip to Germany would be interesting, but it could take years to uncover a Gigant.

Not enough time and money. Anywhere in NA is my only option.

I have a large cargo trailer...

[Yuval]

Yuval,

I have 1962 and 1966 Linhof full catalogs. 1957 is online. I tried to find a Gigant studio stand for a while. I think they are all scrapped as they were electrical hydraulic and that stuff always fails, making the thing worthless. Except now...

Here are some of my Linhof lensboard mods. I have plenty of lensboards!

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?118304-Packard-shutters-and-mounting-big-lenses-to-modern-cameras&p=1193360&viewfull=1#post1193360

Dustyman has one http://dustyman.com/post/123150642137/linhof-kardan-color-8x10-camera

Here's my first one in my old studio. https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/linhof-kardan-color-8x10-just-obtained-first-day.96541/

Here's the first iteration, a prototype, maybe on 1 or 3 made. I have seen it in an old movie. Perhaps 'Funny Face' Audry Hepburn. I may have the wrong movie.

Bob Saloman a member here and former Linhof rep says the First Linhof Kardan Color 8X10 was too costly to manufacture. Notice the ball gimbal on the standard to rail connections. They can move in a very interesting way.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4732/38573259325_d33536c476_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g)Linhof 8X10 Prototype (https://flic.kr/p/21LA38g) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

Where's the Swing Movement for each standard ?

I look into this picture, and besides that marvelous Ball Gimbal, I cannot see any Swing mechanism built into the bottom of the standards.

Does it make sense that such configuration does not include Swing, or is it that aformentioned Ball Joints were supposed to provide proper Swing range ?

[Tin Can]

Correction. The front has same movements as rear with swing zero lock and shift.


The rear has shift and swing with a zero lock?. The front has shift only. Can't tell if the axis tilts have the zero locks mine have.

Middle has shift and a different pedestal as it has no ball gimbal.


Where's the Swing Movement for each standard ?

I look into this picture, and besides that marvelous Ball Gimbal, I cannot see any Swing mechanism built into the bottom of the standards.

Does it make sense that such configuration does not include Swing, or is it that aformentioned Ball Joints were supposed to provide proper Swing range ?

[Yuval]

Correction. The front has same movements as rear with swing zero lock and shift.


The rear has shift and swing with a zero lock?. The front has shift only. Can't tell if the axis tilts have the zero locks mine have.

Middle has shift and a different pedestal as it has no ball gimbal.

Thanks.

Have you ever seen that model up close ?

[Tin Can]

Thanks.

Have you ever seen that model up close ?

No, but I compared with my gear.

[Bill Poole]

New-to-me Walker Titan SF number 0057, taking the air at Moss Beach, California. Bought last month from a member on this board. Getting back into LF after selling all my gear a few years ago.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4761/38965628094_8bfde2948d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22ng2G3)APC_0229 (https://flic.kr/p/22ng2G3) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

[David Karp]

Love the Titan SF. I have one too, about the same vintage. Mine is # 81. This one has the original style knobs. Later, they were black. That camera is like a rock. Super rigid. You can use a 450mm lens with it if you use forward base tilt and backward axis tilt. Works great and still rigid. And after a day near the ocean you can take off the lens and bellows and give it a bath in the sink to get the salt off of it!

[Bill Poole]

Love the Titan SF. I have one too, about the same vintage. Mine is # 81. This one has the original style knobs. Later, they were black. That camera is like a rock. Super rigid. You can use a 450mm lens with it if you use forward base tilt and backward axis tilt. Works great and still rigid. And after a day near the ocean you can take off the lens and bellows and give it a bath in the sink to get the salt off of it!

Good to hear, Dave. Thanks.

[MAubrey]

In fits and starts over the past two years, I've finally finished building this 11x14:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4656/39002836194_5c6835488c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22qxJn1)
Homemade 11x14 Camera (https://flic.kr/p/22qxJn1) by Mike Aubrey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/50635732@N02/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

Looks great. Like the lens too.

I suppose the blue Karmann Ghia roadster is not yours. Had a black once.

[MAubrey]

Looks great. Like the lens too.

I suppose the blue Karmann Ghia roadster is not yours. Had a black once.

Ah...sadly not. I have a lame Prius instead. I must be content with photographing classics instead.

[John Earley]

Tachihara Hope 4x5
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[John Earley]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4708/39282996294_410b586260_o.jpg

[Ron Stowell]

I will no longer listen to my
wife complain about the
# of cameras I own!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Here is a 2018 group shot that I decided to do. Got the whole family together!

[Pere Casals]

Jim, rather than photo gear, this looks 1st Armoured Division :)

Really nice cameras !! I guess all but one were made by you ...

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Yes, these are all my creations except the 11x14 Century 8A on the right. I use them all!

[hsandler]

My Crown Graphic with frankenflash

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/39094376191_97f1e5d117_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22yCU1P)Crown Graphic Still Life (https://flic.kr/p/22yCU1P) by Howard Sandler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hsandler/), on Flickr

[DrTang]

Brand New (to me) today: Keith Camera Company 4x5 Twin Lens Reflex

from an estate sale


https://flic.kr/p/22QGsTV

https://flic.kr/p/G5cABh

https://flic.kr/p/ExVx9e

[Jim Fitzgerald]

The horizontal 20x24 with 14x17 reducing back with matching tripod.

[Tin Can]

The horizontal 20x24 with 14x17 reducing back with matching tripod.

Very nice Jim. Did you make the tripod too?

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Very nice Jim. Did you make the tripod too?

Randy, yes I made the tripod. It is a cam-lock design that works great. It is a beast that come in at 16lbs.

[Tin Can]

Your tripod is nicely proportioned to your huge 20X24. Really fools my eye.

As we used to say, Cool!

[Torlief]

Really loving my Chamonix Alpinist and FLM tripod. Spent yesterday walking around my neighborhood for my first proper test shoot. 12 negs to process hopefully soon!
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[Torlief]

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[Ari]

Like!
Glad the travel tripod kit is working for you, and the Alpinist looks spectacular!

[Torlief]

Thank you so much for your help selecting a tripod and head Ari. A real pleasure doing business with you. And also thanks to Hugo who was nothing but helpful as I was trying to decide on what camera to buy. So glad I selected this combo. A true lightweight wonder!

[SoulfulRecover]

Finally got my lens board back from being cut out to fit the Kodak Commercial Ektar

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[Yuval]

It is very similar in design and construction to my Wista M450

[Yuval]

I love the creative spirit - what a beautiful assembly

[SoulfulRecover]

I love the creative spirit - what a beautiful assembly


Thank you! It’s been a fun build. I just need to get a fresnel now and make a cold shoe holder for my wireless strobe trigger. I’m hoping to shoot next weekend finally.

[Dan Fromm]

Thank you! It’s been a fun build. I just need to get a fresnel now and make a cold shoe holder for my wireless strobe trigger. I’m hoping to shoot next weekend finally.

Not to be a complete idiot, but what did you build? I ask because y'r post #3460 above shows what looks like a bog standard Calumet badged Cambo SC. Good camera well-worth showing off but pretty much as delivered. What did I miss?

I suppose I should post some pix of SC, which is somewhat modified.

[SoulfulRecover]

Not to be a complete idiot, but what did you build? I ask because y'r post #3460 above shows what looks like a bog standard Calumet badged Cambo SC. Good camera well-worth showing off but pretty much as delivered. What did I miss?

I suppose I should post some pix of SC, which is somewhat modified.

Maybe "build" is the incorrect term for this forum? I'm use to Jeep forums where replacing stock parts is called a build even if its minimal.

So far on the Cambo, I replaced the standard ground glass for a brighter screen, cut a few lens boards for various lenses that I don't believe came standard with a Cambo, attached a tape measure along the rail for easy bellows measurements. Soon to add a cold shoe, Fresnel screen, and make a single cord for my wireless trigger instead of using three different connectors. I didn't make any of the pieces by hand but they've been replaced or pieced together. It's been fun either way :)

[Dan Fromm]

Thanks for the clarification.

FWIW, new view cameras are usually sold without lenses and lens boards. They're normally sold with backs, and the backs usually contain a focusing panel. The purchaser supplies both. Used cameras are often sold fully equipped and ready to use.

When your fresnel arrives, make sure to put it behind the ground glass. That's between the gg and you. If you put it in front of the gg, the gg will be out of register with the film holder, not a good thing.

[SoulfulRecover]

Thanks for the clarification.

FWIW, new view cameras are usually sold without lenses and lens boards. They're normally sold with backs, and the backs usually contain a focusing panel. The purchaser supplies both. Used cameras are often sold fully equipped and ready to use.

When your fresnel arrives, make sure to put it behind the ground glass. That's between the gg and you. If you put it in front of the gg, the gg will be out of register with the film holder, not a good thing.

Great to know, thank you!

[Daniel Unkefer]

Final version of my "Sinar Norma Handy" built from Norma original parts plus some others of my own creation. Took it to the local botanical "crystal palace" a month ago and fired off eighteen sheets in an afternoon. Indeed very "handy". They named it right.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4692/39396426651_b3262020f7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/232jZ6n)Sinar Handy with Strap and Cable Extension (https://flic.kr/p/232jZ6n) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

This camera attracts a lot of attention when I go out with it.

[Howard Tanger]

My wife and I were in Ottawa the first week of January 2003; -40 degrees. Brrrrrrr, very, very cold for a native Southern Californian. We were there 5 days; business trip for the wife, lucky me, I was able to accompany her. Howard Tanger

[JWilli]

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[Steven Ruttenberg]

Chamonix 45H-1 zeroed to provide rear rise/fall, not just rise.


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[Ray Van Nes]

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Here is my " new" Seneca 5 x12 - almost. It is new as I just finished building it. It is a "Seneca - almost" as I used hardware from a Seneca 5 x 7 mostly. The springs are Deardorff. Seneca never made this format so I believe it is the only 5 x12 Seneca.

[ryanmills]

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8x10 Kodak Master View. At its age it could use a new set of hips but its my main camera and I love it.

[Andrew Plume]

You have a couple of really enthusiastic assistants there Ryan, thx for posting the camera too

regards

Andrew

[younghoon Kil]

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Chamonix 045N-2, Schneider Apo-Tele-Xenar 5.6/400mm Compact MRC.

[MAubrey]

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Chamonix 045N-2, Schneider Apo-Tele-Xenar 5.6/400mm Compact MRC.

Wow, what a combo! Gorgeous.

[matthewsommer]

Horseman 8x10 with Schneider Kreuznach Symmar-S 5.6/300mm

[Tin Can]

Good to see an 8X10 Horseman. Looks like you have the early back.

The expandable rail is very useful. I sold my Sinar set to concentrate on Horseman.

That said, a Sinar Shutter fits right on any Horseman Rail camera, but without the Sinar DDS trick.

[Michael Roberts]

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Here is my " new" Seneca 5 x12 - almost. It is new as I just finished building it. It is a "Seneca - almost" as I used hardware from a Seneca 5 x 7 mostly. The springs are Deardorff. Seneca never made this format so I believe it is the only 5 x12 Seneca.

This looks great, Ray! Please post a few more photos. Also, how did you ever find 5x12 holders??

[Michael Kadillak]

This looks great, Ray! Please post a few more photos. Also, how did you ever find 5x12 holders??

Looks pretty sweet! Cant wait to see it in the field.

[George E. Sheils]

[HTML]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/906/39793928200_8b445249d6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23Cshsm)Walker Titan XL 4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/23Cshsm) by George Sheils (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seoirseosial/), on Flickr/HTML]


Mike Walker put this camera together for me last week.
A brand new Walker Titan XL 4x5.
I'm itching to get out and use it.
The lens is a 90mm Schneider Angulon f5.6 (new to me). :)

[Graham Patterson]

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My Intrepid 8x10. The back has been removed so I can insert my own 4x10 masking panel. It fits between the bellows and the back. In theory I could also do 5x8. It all depends if the film holder is inserted parallel or at right angles to the mask long axis.

[Ray Van Nes]

Thank you. I commissioned them from Chamonix. They have the best price and they are great holders.

[Thom Bennett]

Working on a commission with the 7x17 Korona.

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[Old_Dick]

Thom, that is so cool. Wonderful capture.

[John Earley]

This picture shows a B&J 4x5 and a Calumet Green Monster 8x10 along with other 'junk' in a corner of my studio back in about 1974.https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/16413698832_a2d750fc3d_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r1quPs)Corner of my 70's studio (https://flic.kr/p/r1quPs) by JOHN EARLEY (https://www.flickr.com/photos/127392576@N03/), on Flickr
I wish I still had them.

[Duolab123]

Working on a commission with the 7x17 Korona.

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Awesome!

[MikeMGB]

Here's one of mine, a Gundlach 5x7 from about 1926. I bought it last year missing a few pieces. I have used it a few times with a home made 4x5 back but this evening I finished putting it together with a 210mm lens and an original back. I hope to get it out over the weekend to run a few sheets through it.

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[Andrew Plume]

.............oooh nice air release

Andrew

[MikeMGB]

.............oooh nice air release

Andrew

Blood pressure bulb and some medical tubing....

[pchaplo]

Just got my first Crown (from fellow member Rayograph). Super clean viewfinder and rangefinder. I’m going to take it along on some of my aerial jaunts and take a few snaps from the air! Excited!

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[pchaplo]

My workshorse camera is a Horseman 45 LE. Locks down right; quality build. Standard and bag bellows. Array of Schneider XL lenses from 58mm-150mm, and a Nikkor 300M. Love the gear-driven rise and fall in front and rear standards. My first 4x5 and I still shoot 50-70 sheets HP5+ a month with it, doing HABS/HAER.

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[Jac@stafford.net]

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note snake boots-this is Texas!

Very smart!

A snake bite can ruin your day. We had a rash of copperheads and timber rattlers in the NE. We didn't even keep track of all the kids bit by copperheads. None died, but you know it was usually painful. Never knew of anyone bit by a timber rattler.

[Tin Can]

Very smart!

A snake bite can ruin your day. We had a rash of copperheads and timber rattlers in the NE. We didn't even keep track of all the kids bit by copperheads. None died, but you know it was painful. Never knew of anyone bit by a timber rattler.

Jac, where is the NE? Do you mean the Boundary Waters?

Chicago area Des Plaines River had a lot of poisonous snakes, they cleared them by bounty in 1920 I thought. But never got them all it seems. http://www.wheelinghistoricalsociety.com/album5/Albump1.htm

Southern Illinois they are a protected species. I have stepped right over one sleeping in a coil on a warm rock on a cold day. We close a road for them. http://thesouthern.com/news/local/environment/shawnee-forest-s-snake-road-closes-today-to-protect-endangered/article_d35bd734-20a6-11e8-ad33-1771b87b0cd3.html#3

[pchaplo]

My boots say “95 of snake bites are below the knee.” I hope the Texas rattlers have read that.

My co-worker got bit by a diamondback. He panicked and ran (probably the worst thing you can do). Then he had an allergic reaction to the anti-venom, which is made with horse serum. After he survived, I kidded him about how anything horse-related could disagree with him bc he was a bona-fide cowboy.

I also carry an Extractor snake bite kit, which some debate if it’s effective at all. Some jobs I walk 10 miles across rattlesnake country, and do my best to avoid the rocks and brush piles. Local K-9 search and rescue team here have their dogs injected with anti-venom and give the dog ten (10) Benadryl 25mg capsules if they get bit in the field. So I carry Benadryl too bc if it’s good enough for a dog...

[Jac@stafford.net]

Jac, where is the NE? Do you mean the Boundary Waters?

Sorry I was not clear. I'm originally from Rhode Island (RI) and North-East means to me the New England states above RI, and from my experience Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and up-state New York. The copperhead experiences were in rural Connecticut - an area no longer rural. You've seen the depressing change, too.

[Jac@stafford.net]

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I also carry an Extractor snake bite kit

In the early Fifties our snake kit was a tourniquet, a pointed razor and rubber suction cups. The only use my peers found found for them was sucking out pimples.

When it came to copperhead bites the advice was, "Just walk it off."

[pchaplo]

I just finished a HAER job in Louisiana with airboat access and 4x5 setups the marsh. Big fat water moccasins abounding. I was wearing waders with strap-on snake guards. Priceless. I look carefully as I walk.

[pchaplo]

Maybe Oren can start a snake safety thread.

[studio-lwp]

Nothing too special about this one but she's mine and has been since the 90's.


https://youtu.be/daNR5ospgl0

[David Lobato]

Out yesterday in Baltimore with my 8x10 Conley.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/867/41896989432_28c5f52d2e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Qi2hL)Conley 8x10 Herring Run IMG_5264 (https://flic.kr/p/26Qi2hL) by blazingshutters (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55571025@N03/), on Flickr

[MikeMGB]

I just built a lens board for my Rochester 8x10. The lens is a Gundlach Radar 12" on a Wollensak Betax No5 shutter, I had to drill a 4 5/8" hole for it. I have 4 plate holders for this camera so I intend buying some dry plates to shoot.

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