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Forum: LF DIY (Do It Yourself)

- discussions of how to build, restore or repair large format cameras and equipment or accessories for handling large format negatives (4x5 and larger).

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: LF Pinhole - design and building

    Started by Barry Kirsten, 5-Feb-2017 22:39
    7 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 7
    19 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 101,797
    Tin Can
    5-Sep-2022, 07:55 Go to last post

  1. Building the "Sinar Norma Handy" camera!

    Started by Daniel Unkefer, 8-Jul-2017 05:36
    9 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 9
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 82
    • Views: 46,629
    Daniel Unkefer
    Yesterday, 09:53 Go to last post

  2. Linhof Technika V 13x18/5x7 covering and hood

    Started by s389, 11-Feb-2022 02:40
    5x7, leather, linhof
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 10,202
    Delfi_r
    15-Jun-2025, 06:52 Go to last post

  3. Seeking advice or someone in Toronto/Ontario to help build Mammoth film holder

    Started by Qeb, 9-Jun-2025 08:46
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 743
    Qeb
    13-Jun-2025, 06:44 Go to last post

  4. Syncho-Compur DIY Shutter Repair Question

    Started by jglavin, 9-Jun-2025 09:58
    diy, pallet, shutter repair, synchro-compur 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,108
    paulbarden
    13-Jun-2025, 05:46 Go to last post

  5. DIY Sinar Norma Handy 4x5 Photos

    Started by Daniel Unkefer, 9-Feb-2020 12:01
    4 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 4
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 41,856
    Daniel Unkefer
    12-Jun-2025, 14:12 Go to last post

  6. springs for ground glass spring back

    Started by jodyake, 7-Jun-2025 17:30
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,079
    jodyake
    9-Jun-2025, 15:42 Go to last post

  7. back bellows extension for the Toyo Field 4¾ x 6½

    Started by landstrykere, 31-May-2025 23:23
    • Replies: 3
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    landstrykere
    1-Jun-2025, 15:29 Go to last post

  8. Using a Mentor camera as a shutter

    Started by Laurent Laval, 25-Sep-2024 05:16
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 17,511
    Laurent Laval
    22-May-2025, 06:59 Go to last post

  9. Felt/velvet replacement on old metal single film holders

    Started by Simon Benton, 15-May-2025 10:39
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,221
    Eric James
    20-May-2025, 06:43 Go to last post

  10. Tachihara 4x5 Bellows Replacement

    Started by abrydg, 13-Jan-2022 16:47
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    bellows, repair, tachihara 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,822
    Vaughan
    27-Apr-2025, 19:59 Go to last post

  11. 5x7 back for the Toyo Field 4¾ x 6½

    Started by landstrykere, 26-Apr-2025 11:47
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,469
    Thad Gerheim
    27-Apr-2025, 06:48 Go to last post

  12. Industar 55U 140mm F/4.5 enlarging lens, conversion to shuttered lens for 4x5?

    Started by Wolfram M, 24-Apr-2025 17:35
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,452
    Wolfram M
    26-Apr-2025, 16:14 Go to last post

  13. Sanderson-style field camera

    Started by Eero, 22-Oct-2024 01:08
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    26 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,546
    Eero
    7-Apr-2025, 02:56 Go to last post

  14. Adhesive for bellows replacement

    Started by JohnF, 7-Mar-2025 07:57
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 15,261
    McSnood
    23-Mar-2025, 06:52 Go to last post

  15. Tutorial: convert regular cable release to work with Horseman/Seiko shutters

    Started by Jack_Luke, 20-Jan-2022 08:28
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,299
    landstrykere
    22-Mar-2025, 06:09 Go to last post

  16. 11x14 camera bellows build

    Started by taelove, 3-Mar-2025 08:39
    11x14 camera, diy 11x14 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Ron (Netherlands)
    16-Mar-2025, 16:15 Go to last post

  17. Fujinon Seiko Shutter Repair

    Started by Csholl, 8-Mar-2025 13:03
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,954
    Vaughan
    15-Mar-2025, 18:19 Go to last post

  18. camera 11x14 back build

    Started by taelove, 12-Mar-2025 01:05
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,626
    Duolab123
    14-Mar-2025, 23:15 Go to last post

  19. 11x14 film holder build

    Started by taelove, 17-Feb-2025 04:08
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    taelove
    3-Mar-2025, 07:58 Go to last post

  20. Question DIY Darkroom Easel Examples?

    Started by Thinh__Le, 19-Feb-2025 21:25
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    darkroom, diy, diy easel, easel 10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,622
    Mal Paso
    26-Feb-2025, 17:36 Go to last post

  21. Dry mount press -- and when it gives out?

    Started by Ulophot, 10-Dec-2024 07:44
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    1 2 3 ... 5
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
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    Chuck_4x5
    25-Feb-2025, 19:42 Go to last post

  22. How to lubricate NOS Sinar with stiff movements?

    Started by RTucker, 24-Feb-2025 12:41
    • Replies: 4
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    nolindan
    25-Feb-2025, 04:13 Go to last post

  23. do a basic motor and stand for rotation of drums, in 1 hour.

    Started by landstrykere, 27-Oct-2024 13:18
    • Replies: 5
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    landstrykere
    11-Feb-2025, 17:40 Go to last post

  24. Choosing the design of the most popular 8x10 lens board

    Started by RumBumBey, 25-Jan-2025 13:35
    8х10 lens board
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,167
    Vaughn
    7-Feb-2025, 15:38 Go to last post

  25. Exclamation Bausch&Lomb Unar 4.5 series 1b help

    Started by Leicanemo, 28-Nov-2024 19:01
    7 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 7
    aperture, b&l, iris, repair, unar 34 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 67
    • Views: 21,268
    cowanw
    30-Jan-2025, 13:20 Go to last post
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