Cool, thanks. I sent them request for a quote a bit ago, but havent heard anything. Keep thinking about build up camera for dryplate-ing ;)
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Cool, thanks. I sent them request for a quote a bit ago, but havent heard anything. Keep thinking about build up camera for dryplate-ing ;)
The one thing about Custom Bellows that was not to my liking was the lack of communication. Work was excellent, though.
That sounds like a very reasonable price, considering what is offered on eBay.
Thanks for the info, I will consider old English craftsmanship.
I always liked their hand built motorcycles.
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Originally Posted by Jim Fitzgerald
I made a bellows for my 14x17. That way I saved a ton of money for film.
Andrew I wish I had that ability and the space to do it! I know my limits. You are right though, you have extra $$$ for film which is not cheap. I got lucky and managed 90 sheets of Bergger 200 and 500 sheets of x-ray film. I think I'm set for life in that format!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew O'Neill
Luckily I have a lot of space at the school I teach at. I wouldn't recommend it for the short-tempered or impatient sole. If I had a lot of money, I would have paid to get it made. The secret is to practice a lot with paper models. Even after that, my bellows is pretty ugly, but does the job.
Since I am often limited to studio, for a variety of reasons, I may build a camera that is mostly a large cone, with an existing bellows added for focus. I used to build sculpture and geodesic boats, a camera will not be that different.
Soon I will need advice on which lens to focus on. (pun intended) I have a few that may work with ULF format.
What format?
and how close?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew O'Neill
I will list my lenses later and see what is good.
I just got an email about a new Chicago co-op which claims scanning to 16X20, so maybe that is what Ii want. I also just scored plenty of 16X20 dry mount tissue.
http://latitudechicago.org/