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The line -- "To Pete Andrews: The plastic / bakelite parts of my Grafmatics do not provide, or shall I say, are responsible for, the Grafmatic's dimensional stability." should read...

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To Pete Andrews: The plastic / bakelite parts of my Grafmatics do not provide, or shall I say, are responsible for, the Grafmatic's dimensional stability. I have a large number of...

In addition to the comments above, a cone or other extension is often used in macro photography to give you more bellows extension and there for greater magnificaton.

I am a user, admirerer, and sometimes repairer of the ORIGINAL GRAFLEX GRAFMATIC. While not the lightest design being made of heavy gauge sheet steel, they are nearly indestructible in normal use...

Question for Bob S.

Does the 480 APO Ronar in barrel mount directly into a Copal #3 or does it need to be custom fitted, a la Steve Grimes? Same question for ZEISS APO-TESSAR 450mm or...

OK, here is my report back -- so far. I took the advice of one poster above and went to an RV place and asked for a refrigerator level. They had them, and gave me an extra discount on an already ...

Everybody, thanks for the help. I'll report back when I find the one that works best.

TIA

Oh, yeah, a Schneider Super-Angulon 90mm f8 also. It's pretty big glass as well.

TIA

Thanks everyone, your ideas and pointers are all very helpful. One last question: What is the maximum lens diameter / shutter size that could be used on the Toho? I realize that in backpacking I...

Ok, I was looking to add some bubble levels to cameras and tripods that didn't h ave them, hey maybe even my enlargers. I wanted something nice looking that had a waterproof and durable sticky back...

Thanks everyone for your great and helpful answers. Kerry, yes, I did go and check your site and it was one of the biggest reasons that I have such a strong interest in the Toho. I actually sent...

I read the Toho (NOT Toyo) reports earlier and just wanted to know if there was any follow up reports from actual Toho users -- My goal is to find a 4x5 versati le enough for studio and lightweight...

I have an APO Nikkor 480 f9 also that I am planning to mount/use but just haven't quite figured out what/how yet. However, I'm curious about mounting it on a Copal 3 as I have seen some sold already...

Given the following: 1. only a few years LF experience 2. I am not a math / optics genius 3. I don't have a million dollar optics lab ----

How can I reasonably and tolerably accurately calibrate...

This will cover 4x5 with very little movements. It's semi-wide on a 4x5. Very sharp lens! One of the best ektars. Shade it well. Should do fine for landscape if the angle of coverage suits you....

Does any one know of the technical specs or character of the Ilex Ocillo Paragon 75mm f1.9 for macro work on 4x5. Found a beauty for cheap and was told it cove rs for macro on 4x5 but otherwise I'm...

Sorry, with due respect, to burst your bubble -- but it's quite a bit more complicated than that. Simply stating that "Street photography" is ok as far as negelecting model releases if very naive....

If I'm not mistaken, all these devices where used to sneak photos of an unsuspecting or shy subject. Right? If that is what Mr. Robert Lyons is interested in, isn't it a bit of a useless endeavor...

Thanks Everyone for all the GREAT advice. Will be checking these ideas out.

Paul

Thanks all for all the great info. I'm sure that I'll get what I'm looking for now!

Paul

Steve: I live in the Glendale area and frequent Burbank. If you anywhere resonable in SoCal I would be happy to take the vacuum back off your hands. I used to do camera work for circuit board...

DARN! Where the heck is MY brain today. Yes, of course, G-Clarons are Schneider. And I didn't really mean Rodagon -- the enlarging lens, but ronars and gerogons. Uhrrrrrrrf. Oh, well, it's...

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I'm getting a lot of really good answers to questions I didn't ask. Again, my questions is:

Has any one got specs on Nikkor process and LF lens. Also...

To explain more: I am interested in finding out the usual specs on a number of Nikkor process lenses such as image circle (coverage)and all the other usual specs. These are usually easy to find...

Steve,

Thanks for your response. Yeah, I know what you are saying. I mean, I pretty much know what a process lens characteristics are. I used to shoot in a graphic arts environment. Since I...

I have a mixed variety of Nikkor LF and Process camera lenses. Some such as APO -NIKKOR 480 f9 and 600 f11 were extremely expensive process camera lenses. Ther e are some other Nikkors such the...

I am building a very large format camera from assorted process / graphic arts ca mera parts. I will be making very large negs, most probably just taped to the w all instead of an actual back. I may...

I am currently assessing various 4x5 options for backpacking. Currently looking at Tachihara, Shen Hao, Toho. Wista may be too much $$$$ for me and I've heard consistently qualified (I won't go...

Can any one tell me about the design, use, character, and effect of the Wollensa k Velostigmat Series II f4.5 9 1/2" Variable SF. I think it is a portrait lens from the '30s or '40s.

TIA

Paul

OK, I saw the Imogon threads below: very interesting, except for the "Gray Marke t Quarrel".

OK, having heard about the Imogon some time ago, I found one at, for me, a reaso nable price and in...

Not an answer, but a question: where can the Konica 120/220 be bought in the US? I live in Los Angeles and know one here that sells it.

TIA.

Paul

Thanks for your responses. My response/follow-up are:

For the Jobo / motor base -- this has worked for me, but longer developement is subject to temperature change and that temp change is hard...

What do you think about the BTZS tubes for film Dev??? I am thinking of trying this. What about opening the tubes under dim safe light as explained in the dir ectons for use? Is this really safe? ...