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  1. Re: Technika V Questions Re Lens Calibration

    Hmm no it definitely tilts down as I get closer. I'll take a look at the mechanism however and see if there is anything I'm missing.
  2. Re: Technika V Questions Re Lens Calibration

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    It's a Linhof board and on inspection it does appear to be offset downward.
  3. Technika V Questions Re Lens Calibration

    I have my Zeiss 135/3.5 Planar, the recessed board for it, the multi focal viewfinder, a 135 distance scale, and a non-matched cam. I'm trying to get these things in sync to some extent. One thing...
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    90mm Lens Choice Paralysis

    I'm looking for a 90 for my Linhof Tech V, and given that pretty much all the lenses are relatively cheap, and we have the whole history of photography from which to choose, I'm a bit paralyzed by...
  5. Linhof Technika V Front Standard Slides

    My first standard slides on the bed regardless of whether I pinch the levers. Looking at the mechanism I can't really tell where it's supposed to add tension. Is there a fix for this? It seems...
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    Lee Adapter Rings and Lens Caps

    I have a series of the adapter rings that allow me to mount my Lee Bellows hood on my various lenses. I would like to leave them on my lenses, but I can't figure out a suitable cap that would seal...
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    Re: Rigid 4x5 Cameras

    Winner winner chicken dinner!!!

    After going totally off the rails and thinking I should probably just buy a Master Technika today....this brought me right back to earth. I am currently printing a...
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    Re: Rigid 4x5 Cameras

    That is super cool! Beyond my skills. Nice work however.
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    Re: Rigid 4x5 Cameras

    That Dayi is kind of interesting. Might be a good option...looks like they still make them.

    I'd go the DIY route but TBH I'm looking for something pretty rugged as I'll be taking this in a...
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    Rigid 4x5 Cameras

    I'm looking for reviews and recommendations on rigid large format cameras. I've seen The Cambo Wide, the Alvandi line up, Chroma has their snapshot, and I think there was a Silvestri... I'd like a...
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    Re: where do you buy IQ Smart 3?

    I don't know if the difference would be all that pronounced. I use a Supreme II and it's very, very good. But I've seen Smart3 scans that are beautiful. The Supreme II has an actively cooled CCD,...
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    Re: Eversmart vs drum scanners & Aztek plateau

    I'm curious about the Phase system. I'd never buy one because of the cost but I can see the advantage for flat pieces, reflective targets. I'm a little skeptical of it for modern films, typically...
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    Re: Eversmart vs drum scanners & Aztek plateau

    This is an extremely old thread! But I was reading and had to comment.

    Do not do this. MaxDR mode should only be used in cases where it's obviously necessary, i.e. a black cat in a coal...
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    Re: Large scans on a student budget?

    An Epson V700 will make very large detailed scans from large format film. 5x7 will scan like a dream. Spring for the fluid mount adapter (if it allows for 5x7...can't recall if it's just or 4x5). ...
  15. Re: I want to get better at 8x10 scanning, send me your tips!

    Tip 1. Call Micheal Streeter and order an IQSmart scanner.

    That's the only tip. An IQSmart2 even will blow away an Epson, keep up with most drum scans, and make your life crazy easy. We are...
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    Re: Best New Scanners Available?

    You'll make your life a lot easier by picking up a IQSmart 2 or 3 from Micheal Streeter. If I was to go back to cam scanning I'd do something with autofocus and a modern high res sensor. Fiddling...
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    Re: Apple's New Mac Studio Computer

    We got our M1 Ultra studio. We have the 64gb of ram model. I'm super impressed with it! I was coming from a late 2015 maxed out i7 iMac, which was starting to cough, sneeze, wheeze. I opened up...
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    Re: 300mm Rodagon with Slight Edge Fungus

    I got a spanner wrench and went at the rear retaining ring and man it would-not-budge! Any tips for loosening this thing? I'm pretty confident I can clean the fungus if I can get to it.
  19. Re: Bergger pancro 400 in bergspeed: Unseen base fog

    It's a pretty weird film. The amount of grain for a modern film is kind of bonkers. I do use it occasionally, sometimes I like the extreme grain in 35mm. Just shoot first and ask questions later...
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    Re: 300mm Rodagon with Slight Edge Fungus

    Thanks everyone, I think I'll hang on to it then. Ignorance is bliss sometimes! I'm sure it'll make beautiful prints once my C252 arrives.
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    Re: 300mm Rodagon with Slight Edge Fungus

    I do see a way to start disassembling the lens from the rear if I had a spanner wrench. Can't tell if the fungus is between cemented layers yet.
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    300mm Rodagon with Slight Edge Fungus

    I just acquired a 300/5.6 Rodagon enlarging lens for the forthcoming C252. It's very very clean save for 2 issues. A small but visible coating scratch on the front element and a slight amount of...
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    Re: Bench vs Freestanding Enlargers

    I follow him in Instagram. I can't even imagine building a completely state of the art darkroom and then having some Russian thugs come and destroy everything. What a scary world we inhabit...and...
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    Re: Bench vs Freestanding Enlargers

    That’s weird, I typed bench when I meant freestanding. In the end I did opt for the freestanding unit. It’ll fit in my space and be a bit easier overall to work with I think. I probably won’t take...
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    Re: Bench vs Freestanding Enlargers

    Just to update...

    The deposit is in on the C252 bench model with an LED head. Should have it by the end of the Summer, just in time for off season printing.
  26. Re: Scanner Comparison 2019 [Epson Flatbed | Eversmart Flatbed | Drum Scanners]

    You can easily achieve those sizes with an IQSmart2, IQSmart3, Eversmart Supreme I/II. Easily both in the sense of the scanners capabilities and in the sense of fussing with the hardware.
  27. Re: Scanner Comparison 2019 [Epson Flatbed | Eversmart Flatbed | Drum Scanners]

    Great to have this back...perhaps the site mods could find a way to archive it all. It's a bit more useful than the existing scanner comparison IMHO.

    Makes me pretty confident in my Eversmart...
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    Re: E100 Color Problems

    IME the new Ektachrome is more neutral, and that means more blue. As with Provia, a warming filter can be your friend.
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    Re: Refrema Machine Film Developing

    A new design does in fact exist: https://www.colenta.at/php/index.php/color/d-d-roboline-c41-bw-e6

    It theoretically can do E6, BW, and C41. I think in practice though just C41 and BW are...
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    Re: Refrema Machine Film Developing

    I'm pretty sure you can still buy new ones. A lab I am familiar with said they did so a couple years ago. Personally I like the new Colenta D&D machine, it has a small foot print and combines B&W...
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    Re: Bench vs Freestanding Enlargers

    Hah I mean yeah I don't really know as I"ve never had a freestanding enlarger. Just wondering mostly if there is something I'm missing.
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    Re: Bench vs Freestanding Enlargers

    Not super high and yeah, with the diffusion head it's a bit of a problem. With my 240mm lens I can get to 16x20 from an 8x10 negative. The LED head though will solve any issues with...
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    Bench vs Freestanding Enlargers

    I think this may be the year I invest in the Kienzle C252 with a Heiland LED splitgrade head. I can choose freestanding or a baseboard model. The freestanding is a bit more but I can afford it......
  34. Re: Life after E6 and large format transparencies

    Ektachrome is a wonderful film from Kodak and easily available. An IQSmart scanner from Micheal Streeter is a fantastic investment for any large format photographer. An Epson or Canon pigment...
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    Re: Massive Dev Chart with Rotary?

    I always do a pre-wash when using my ATL processors and do not adjust time.
  36. Re: Do any of you Stenopeika 5x7 users have time to post a review?

    I've used Deardorff and Chamonix 5x7s. The Deardorff can do more, has longer bellows and double extension. The Chamonix I have is horizontal only and much lighter which I wanted. I think both are...
  37. Re: Do any of you Stenopeika 5x7 users have time to post a review?

    Ya know maybe just keep your eye open. I have a Chamonix 57N and it's a delightful camera and format. Plus a 4x5 reduction back makes a big difference in versatility while being not much larger...
  38. Re: Do any of you Stenopeika 5x7 users have time to post a review?

    Find yourself a user condition Deardorff Special with the 5x7 back. Should be roughly similar in price.
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    Re: X-Ray to RA4?

    Thanks for that. After doing a lot of research I've decided against it. It maybe convertible to do the job but the prints would need a 2nd wash step and all the fuss is probably not worth it. The...
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    X-Ray to RA4?

    A Konica SRX-101A came up for sale in my area. I wonder if I can adapt this for either RA4 or RC B&W processing? It's a bit limited in it's control...

    You can set it to 90, 120, or 180 cycle...
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