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    Re: Arrow mark on lens barrel

    Thanks for all the comments! I managed to unscrew the lens elements and now have the cemented doublet at the front and the airspaced elements at the rear. Casts a lovely image with swirlies and...
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    Arrow mark on lens barrel

    This is probably a question I should know the answer to but I have a Petzval lens with an arrow marking and don't know if the arrow should point to the film or the sky? Hopefully someone can point me...
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Thank you so much!
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Did you have a chance to check the year Bob? Serial # 62899
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Hi Bob. Received a TECHNIKA with serial number 62899. Would appreciate if you could let me know year and model type. Thank you!
  6. Re: I want to have a LF and ULF photog get together in Toronto/GTA , Who is intereste

    I am in Ottawa and would be interested but driving to Toronto is a nightmare.
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    Tachihara 8 x 10 with 10 x 12 back

    I recently purchased an 8 x 10 Tachihara and it came with a 10 x 12 back obviously made by Tachihara as the wood and hardware and finish match the 8 x 10 back. It uses a non standard (smaller size)...
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    Re: Favorite Lens

    8 3/4 inch Verito on 4 x 5 Graflex Super D
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    Re: 6x17 Images

    Lovely Seb
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    Re: 10 x 12 film actual size

    Thank you Richard!
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    10 x 12 film actual size

    Can anybody tell me what the actual size is of modern day 10 X 12 film preferably in mm? Thank you!
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    Re: 10 x 12 Vagreeswari tripod mount

    Looks like a good solution. Did you remove the old tripod circular mount and then attach the new one with the screws? How thick is the aluminum plate?
    Thanks for the photos?
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    Re: 10 x 12 Vagreeswari tripod mount

    Found a local machinist who says he can make me an adapter for the tripod mount. Will see how it works out.
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    Re: 10 x 12 Vagreeswari tripod mount

    The inner ring diameter is 208mm so unfortunately it will not fit. Thanks so much to Kumar and Iga for checking!
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    10 x 12 Vagreeswari tripod mount

    I have an old 10 x 12 Vagreeswari camera that I am in the process of restoring as a winter project. It has the circular revolving type mount but it is missing the tripod mounting screw block. Are...
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    Re: 7 x 11 back for a Kodak 2D 8 x 10

    Thank you all for the information! I had it around the wrong way as the 7x11 Kodak 2D has an 8x10 back but the 8x10 Kodak 2D does not.
    Thanks again!
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    7 x 11 back for a Kodak 2D 8 x 10

    Does anyone know of a link that would point me to a photo of a 7 x 11 back designed for the Kodak 2D 8 x 10 camera?
    I have searched on google but have not been successful in finding a clear photo or...
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    Re: X-ray film 10 x12

    Thank you all for the suggestions and comments. I have ordered a box of green X-Ray film 10 x12 and will give it a try. A fellow member kindly offered me some 5 x 12 FP4 which I will be trying out...
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    X-ray film 10 x12

    I am embarking into 5 x 12 and 10 x 12 photography and am considering using HRU 10 X12 FUJI GREEN X-RAY FILM 10 X 12. Do any other members use this film and what speed do they use for exposures? I...
  20. Re: Lensboard adapter for older Linhof TECHNIKA boards to the new style

    The older Linhof boards are larger than the new ones and the new ones are too small to be firmly attached to the camera and will probably not be light tight. A machinist friend has offered to make an...
  21. Lensboard adapter for older Linhof TECHNIKA boards to the new style

    I have a lovely Linhof TECHNIKA III version 5 that uses the old style boards (bottom edges not mitred). Does any member know if there is a conversion adapter to the new style Linhof boards with...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Kevin - stunning
  23. Re: Best adhesive to repair Canham 4 x 10 film holder

    Thank you for all the suggestions! I will review them and make a choice and report back on success or lack of. Thanks again.
  24. Best adhesive to repair Canham 4 x 10 film holder

    I purchased some Canham 4 x 10 film holders (cut down Lisco holders and glued in the centre) but unfortunately during shipping one of the joints cracked open. Can anyone suggest the best adhesive to...
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    Re: 6x17 Images

    Gcap - first photo is stunning.
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    Re: Sleeves for 4 x 10 negatives.

    Checked on the 4 x 12 panoramic sleeves from PrintFile supplied by Amazon Canada but the price is marked up considerably by Amazon for Canadian buyers. However by chance I found that HENRY’s (a...
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    Re: Sleeves for 4 x 10 negatives.

    Thanks for all the suggestions and links. Big problem on purchasing the 4 X 10 sleeves in small quantities is the exorbitant cost of shipping. I could find nothing under $100 which is beyond my...
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    Re: Sleeves for 4 x 10 negatives.

    Thanks for the link Roger! They ship worldwide but on their online ordering system their shipping rates are very high for 200 sleeves. I have emailed asking if they can ship regular USPS. Thanks again
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    Sleeves for 4 x 10 negatives.

    I have been looking for sleeves for 4 x 10 negatives with no success. Does anyone know of a source?
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Lovely. Well done
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    Advice re using Portra 160

    I have obtained a box of 8 X 10 Portra which I intend to cut down to 4 X 10 for use in my 4 X 10 camera. I normally use Ektar 100 and am wondering if there is anything I should be aware of when using...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Hope you enjoy the first lobsters of the season! My youngest daughter lives in Hammonds Plains and always makes me envious by sending photos of her and husband savouring the first lobsters of the...
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    Re: Linhof Technika III 5x7 restoration

    I am pressing on with the restoration of the Tech III 4 x 5 and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a black paint finish the same as used on the track and inner body? It looks like a...
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Hi Bob

    Would be much appreciated if you could tell me year of manufacture of Linhof 4 X 5 serial number 52504
    I think it is a Super Technika III Ver 5

    Stay safe and thank you.
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    Re: Linhof Technika III 5x7 restoration

    Thank you for posting the very informative Linhof restoration process and the end result looks very good. I have just obtained a very used and abused Linhof Tecknica III 4 x5 and plan to work on its...
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    Re: weight of Rittreck View

    I have used the Rittreck View for many many years with the 5 X 7, whole plate and recently with the 6 X 10 back. I also have a 4 x 10 back that I adapted. I had an 8 X 10 back but it was clumsy and...
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    Re: Waterhouse slot for 8 3/4 inch Verito

    I discovered that if I removed the aperture ring from the barrel behind it is a slot that would accommodate a Waterhouse stop. I drilled holes in old dark slide material for f5.6 f6.3 f8 and they...
  38. Re: Size of Graflex back of 4 X 5 Graflex Series D or Super D

    I have done a number of conversions to Graflok backs on 3 X 4 Graflexes and in the past had used a baltic birch ply back but I am going to use aluminium for rigidity and the ability to tap. The...
  39. Re: Size of Graflex back of 4 X 5 Graflex Series D or Super D

    I have a number of 3 x 4 Super D's and Series D's and I am having a local machine shop make up a number of mounting plates for the Graflok back. I just wanted to check that the plates will also work...
  40. Re: Size of Graflex back of 4 X 5 Graflex Series D or Super D

    Thank you - just what I wanted. Stay safe.
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