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- 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
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    • Replies: 66
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    Tin Can
    5-Sep-2022, 07:55 Go to last post

  1. Repairing bellows with fabric paint

    Started by dimento, 13-Sep-2024 02:49
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    • Replies: 13
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    diversey
    16-Sep-2024, 17:38 Go to last post

  2. 'Journey' in trying to build a 1850 sliding box camera

    Started by Ron (Netherlands), 30-Jul-2021 08:12
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    • Replies: 36
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    notorius
    16-Sep-2024, 00:11 Go to last post

  3. Bellows Material

    Started by mit nitram, 29-Oct-2019 05:02
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    1 Attachment(s)
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    Failagogy
    14-Sep-2024, 21:38 Go to last post

  4. Removing old Fidelity 5x7 baffle cover--RIVETS!--any Suggestions?

    Started by Michael Roberts, 10-Sep-2024 05:48
    • Replies: 8
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    Michael Roberts
    13-Sep-2024, 18:38 Go to last post

  5. KISS Grafmatic (4x5) lens board hack .

    Started by landstrykere, 8-Sep-2024 12:55
    • Replies: 2
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    landstrykere
    10-Sep-2024, 13:07 Go to last post

  6. Ant tips on 'reforming' Arca leather bellows?

    Started by pgk, 6-Sep-2024 04:43
    • Replies: 1
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    Mark Sampson
    6-Sep-2024, 11:08 Go to last post

  7. Extended bellows for macro

    Started by younghoon Kil, 30-Aug-2024 22:18
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    • Replies: 12
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    xkaes
    1-Sep-2024, 09:09 Go to last post

  8. Grafmatic 45 handle repair

    Started by landstrykere, 29-Aug-2024 13:27
    • Replies: 7
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    landstrykere
    31-Aug-2024, 03:39 Go to last post

  9. Automatic Welding glass / lens as focal plane shutter??

    Started by Morten, 19-Aug-2024 12:31
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    jnantz
    29-Aug-2024, 06:11 Go to last post

  10. Korona 8x10 back metal fittings / metal for spring backs

    Started by pjd, 1-Aug-2024 00:53
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    • Replies: 5
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    wayne77
    28-Aug-2024, 13:29 Go to last post

  11. Open Source 3d printing dev drum for 4x5 and 8x10 film

    Started by rayfor, 4-May-2024 08:02
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,792
    Failagogy
    27-Aug-2024, 11:53 Go to last post

  12. Graflex bagmag restoration manual

    Started by Bolshoi, 29-Nov-2019 06:07
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    • Replies: 20
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    HCompton79
    25-Aug-2024, 16:33 Go to last post

  13. spring steel for camera back?

    Started by Curtis Nelson, 2-Feb-2016 18:35
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    Jim Jones
    25-Aug-2024, 15:19 Go to last post

  14. Stubborn wood screws

    Started by MadJake, 22-May-2024 12:23
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    Reinhold Schable
    20-Aug-2024, 07:25 Go to last post

  15. No 4 ACME Does Not Cock

    Started by diversey, 11-Aug-2024 04:23
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    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,782
    BrianShaw
    14-Aug-2024, 07:34 Go to last post

  16. Plywood and foam core 4x5

    Started by plywood, 1-Aug-2024 13:08
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    Tin Can
    6-Aug-2024, 10:40 Go to last post

  17. Plate holders of a Ernemann Klapp-Camera 13x18

    Started by Rosoi Vlad, 3-May-2024 13:03
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    Rosoi Vlad
    3-Aug-2024, 16:53 Go to last post

  18. Question Advice on Cleaning a lens from 1850 (approx)

    Started by johnwsheldon, 29-Jun-2023 08:36
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    1 2
    petzval, voigtlander 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
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    johnwsheldon
    29-Jul-2024, 19:24 Go to last post

  19. DIY Sinar Norma Handy 4x5 Photos

    Started by Daniel Unkefer, 9-Feb-2020 12:01
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 15,902
    Daniel Unkefer
    27-Jul-2024, 07:18 Go to last post

  20. Servicing a big Voigtländer Heliar

    Started by Steven Tribe, 18-May-2014 03:35
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    dahlen59
    23-Jul-2024, 13:05 Go to last post

  21. Extension tube for a 13x18cm/5x7" in 30mn

    Started by landstrykere, 20-Jul-2024 12:11
    • Replies: 2
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    David Lindquist
    20-Jul-2024, 13:04 Go to last post

  22. DIY Bi-post Connector

    Started by alt.kafka, 7-Oct-2023 14:14
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
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    frankrbrown
    15-Jul-2024, 23:21 Go to last post

  23. Repolishing old lenses with fungus, balsam separation

    Started by kfed1984, 11-Apr-2024 14:51
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    21 Attachment(s)
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    Myriophyllum
    5-Jul-2024, 16:49 Go to last post

  24. Thornton Pickard roller-blind shutter queries

    Started by peter brooks, 25-Jun-2024 00:26
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    • Replies: 22
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    peter brooks
    30-Jun-2024, 23:56 Go to last post

  25. DIY Drop Shutters with Plans

    Started by Tin Can, 25-Jun-2024 05:15
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,558
    BrianShaw
    25-Jun-2024, 09:10 Go to last post
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