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Hey Everyone, I hope this finds you and your families doing well…

I unfortunately have been having unforeseen medical issues that can't wait to be dealt with!!! So I am going to cancel this year’s...

I wanted to put this out there so everyone knows….

We will not have access to a darkroom unless someone in the area has one and they are willing to let us use??? If anyone wants to process film or...

Another update:

I hope everyone is doing well…. Here is a tentative schedule for this gathering…… If your going to attend this please send me a PM!

Here is the tentative schedule:

October...

An update for everyone!

I hope everyone had a great time with their family and friends for the holidays and a safe new year!!!

I’m currently working on a schedule and map to the places we are...

Bob,

Can you please give me more information about this serial number :2123235

Trying to figure out exactly what it is!

Thanks in advance

Forgot to add this

October 2023! Not 2022!

Here’s an update on the dates of the gathering/workshop

I’m going to be in Yosemite National Park starting October 5,6,7 and leaving October 8th to head to Virginia Creek Settlement! Should...

I’m working on getting together a gathering of photographers of all types! It doesn’t matter if you shoot digital or film your welcome to come! Meet some new people and possibly see some old friends...

In all what was the total cost for everything??? It doesn’t matter if it took 6 years to do it or not just the fact that it’s an amazing beautiful camera! Plus you can do dual formats!



Great...

I have enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and pictures of how they carry their 12X20’s and other ulf formats!!!

I currently have mine in a Lightware V4300 case! I have been thinking about...

Well here’s my dilemma I have been working with all formats up to 8x10 for years now but I am not satisfied yet because I’m missing something in my work and so it’s time for me to think about...

I was supposed to go a few years ago but things came up and I haven't had the chance to go yet but would be the best time to go because I'm going to have time in a month and I would love to add to my...

@Martin I'm American!

I know the political and military position can change at the drop of a hat. It was like that in Afghanistan during the elections. I'm just wondering if there was some large...

So I'm planning a trip to the Ukraine sometime next year but I don't have any clue about any large format photographers living in the Ukraine. Does anyone have any advice on what to photograph and...

WOW I'm envious of everyone's darkroom and can't wait to get mine setup. Now to give you guys an idea on my 8x10 enlarger the column is 10 feet long yes that is a whopping 120" and the baseboard is...

Hey everyone for the ones who still enlarge 8x10 negatives with an 8x10 enlarger I would love to see your current setup and how difficult was it to setup or how much room you needed?

Which...

Are there any film camera stores in Orlando area any other cities that I can go to while I'm there next week? That sell or have used equipment or new stuff?

Thanks

So here is my question I would like to get specific information regarding medium format lenses vs. large format lenses

I want to compare the following focal lengths to there large format...

It seems to me someone purchased the lot of film holder blueprints does anyone think someone will actually start remaking these again someday? Sounds like another Kickstarter? Maybe who knows very...

@Kent Technically you can go because it's only a day drive or so from you. I may change my days when I go so I can spend more time there and photograph what I see. As Sandy says it's more of a 3-4...

My current tripod is ok but mainly for a medium format and up to a 4x5 camera so I'm looking at a tripod I prefer wood and I want to purchase a Ries tripod with a head for my 5x7 for my upcoming...

@Sandy do you have any images you can share? 3-4 days might be doable I have to check a few things but sounds like I will enjoy this place very much.

Yes that place

Can some of you share your images particularly large format or medium format of Sloss Furnaces. I'm particularly interested in "Still Life" type images close ups & abstracts black & white preferred...

How do the users carry these beast around? Can anyone provide tripod info that will hold these and how are you carrying these with backpacks that will fit say the Ebony or Canham? I know of Ries...

Monty,

Which Amergraph did you purchase? I have a NuArc 26-1K that I use.

Brian

Monty,

Your pm box is full,

I'm going to do double duty on 2 ULF Formats I'm saving up for a 12x20 first but as I buy lenses I'm making sure they can cover both 12x20 & 20x24 formats. Both...

I'm looking for people who shoot ULF 20x24 specifically if your using traditional negatives to make platinum/palladium prints or any other alternative prints. Please share your images and any...

So after doing some searching I found what I was looking for and for $21 shipped I got exactly what I needed

I found a Tiffen Series 7 to 8 Step up ring with a Tiffen Series 8 to 9 step up ring...

@Keith it's for my Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar that I have hope that helps I will take a look at the links it's greatly appreciated... I was hoping to try to save some money and just use the Series 9...

I have a lens that has a 53mm lens opening. So I'm thinking it needs the Series size filters can anybody tell me if I'm right or wrong about needing the series VIII for the lens? Is there an adapter...

I heard this lens can cover the following formats

8x10,11x14,12x20,20x24

Plus smaller than 8x10 but to much conflicting info I would like solid info on from people who used it and so on...
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Does anyone know which large or ultra large formats this lens will cover

Rodenstock APO-RONAR 480mm f9 and possible value of this.

Any info is greatly appreciated

Thanks

My Nikkor 210W just covers 8x10. No room for movements.[/QUOTE]

So this lens covers 8x10 without any movements I have a Nikor W 5.6 210mm lens already I haven't even taken it out of the original...

What about the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 21cm the fstops are 4.5 to 36 any know the coverage of this lens I looked on cameraeccentric but I couldn't find any reference to it... It's in a compound...

I appreciate the info everyone and I will take a look at what they cost one of the things I should of related was that I like the older lenses so does anyone know if it's feasible to find a Zeiss...

I'm in search of a 21cm lens that covers the 8x10 format if anyone knows more info or any specifics on what to search for I prefer something in a shutter but a barrel would be ok any ideas if these...

That's exactly what I need it's perfect amazon has the same bag but different name what did you pay for yours? Thanks again also where can I find wrap big enough to protect my camera? Size needed???...

I have a Manfrotto 055XB w/3047 head I know I need a carbon tripod but I'm in no rush to buy one I look for one of those light weight pods once I get used to using my setup as it is now... a mule...

I have a Kodak 2D 5x7 I need ideas on a backpack that can be used to hike with but also be able to carry on the plane for trips Worldwide it will carry the following:

Kodak 2D 5x7
Ext rail ...