I’ll add that as the focal lengths get shorter the movements become increasingly small to accomplish any of the Scheimfluge principles. Given, at 75mm you may just use the hyper focal point and stop...
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I’ll add that as the focal lengths get shorter the movements become increasingly small to accomplish any of the Scheimfluge principles. Given, at 75mm you may just use the hyper focal point and stop...
John, what an amazing photograph! So many details are just perfect. The layers of depth of course are what jump out, but the way the grass is cut, the lonely small trees both in the foreground and...
I've found an out of the box solution...sort of... for shading the lens: I remember seeing an image of, I think, David Ward with a black card attached to a flexible arm attached to his camera that...
I also just purchase a Tenba soft pouch for the head. Most pouches seem to have a 4” throat which is too tight to fit over the knobs, but the Tenba is 4.5” so I suspect it’ll fit a bit better. The...
I’ve had a leveling base of some sort for quite a while so at this point it’s part of how I prefer to work. For a head with a top panning feature it might be unnecessary but I do think there are some...
I do like the idea of the protective cover, but the soft sacks I already have are just a bit too small. Any recommendations for a nice padded satchel or something even semi-rigid? A nice molded...
I too am a new convert to the D4. It’s really pretty great. I’ve had the 410 a few different times, and while it can certainly get the job done, the small amount of slop that develops over time...
Hey Adam... my biggest advice with all these cameras is to mount all your current lenses in linhof-style lens boards. Seems trivial but hear me out...
I’ve found that through the years with MANY...
Those look very well done and there is no doubt that producing all those small, exacting parts in wood is no small feat. The 9th Studio name is nice considering the symbolism, but the f64...
One more thing Alan: VERY small turns make large changes at the top of the frame (since the adjustments are made very close to the lower pivot point). I went through a whole process to set them that...
Hugo mentioned in his email to me that he has an H1 and the screw is a 5/64”. So yes, I’d say that the .035”/.89mm Allen wrench will work.
I completely agree with everything you’ve pointed out, Doremus. Anything made of wood is certainly not static and the ultimate truth is only really evident on the ground glass (assuming GG and film...
I think it’d be easier to buy the rear P standard bearer for your conversion. Not sure what’s involved with the X modification, but buying the right part might be the path of least resistance.
Ok so after a bit of thought I believe I’ve been asking the wrong question and assuming the answer that I’ve been getting have also been wrong. Hugo is undoubtedly correct: the grub screw is 5/64” or...
Yeah it’s definitely sub 1mm.
.05”= 1.27mm
.035” =.89mm
.028” = .71mm
Should have done these calcs before I ordered. I ordered two of the same size just one metric and one standard. Ohh well...
Believe me each time I’m fiddling with the camera I think of getting a Sinar P or something similar. I’ve had a ton of different cameras and really like the Chamonix for what it is (light weight,...
The metric sizes available under 1mm are .89mm and .71mm. Since Hugo references 5/64” as a size I’m assuming all the hardware is Standard but am ordering the small metric sizes just in case since...
Hugo has told me that on the H1 the size is 5/64”. I think that the F2 is different. I’ve located the smallest standard size Allen wrench I can find, which is 0.050, and still too big. I’m now...
I have many Allen wrenches but this one is particularly small. I’m going to see what the hardware store has and will report back if I can find it.
I’ve been using the Chamonix 45f2 for more architecture. I check the back specifically for plumb with a nice little torpedo (Stabila) level but have noticed that the front will need a small amount of...
...and I always hate seeing when guys just “slam” those film holders into place! Never made sense to me. Everything about the process is thoughtful and deliberate (for me) so I fail to understand why...
True and very good instruction for proper use of the bail back and holder insertion; it’s what I do every time I make a picture. I never said that’s when I have an issue.
We both solved the problem...
I've been using the 810MII for 6 months and really enjoy using it. Very intuitive to use in the field and the fine rear focus is silky smooth. I do have one small gripe: I wish there were (2) tripod...
I think a lot depends on what color hardware the wood will be matched with. I think the maple with black is a bit too contrasting for my taste. I have the teak with gun metal grey hardware; it's a...
Fujinon 135mm is a great inexpensive lens. I keep one on my supergraphic and have no complaints as it can easily handle any movements I can dish out with the camera. I have the older "inside...
Could be that the Norma has the twisted fiber/ yarn like light seal. Maybe this is just enough to not allow the board to seat just right. I too have had some trouble in the past trying to fit...
Bummer...I bought one of his books a few years back at the Weston Gallery while on an excursion in Big Sur. Very ephemeral scenes that often times captured both the quiet and powerful nature of the...
This is beautiful and very interesting; the scale is quite deceiving! The scrub brush/bushes in the foreground give way to undoubtedly large geological forms, but the intermediate gradation to this...
I actually like that the car came through the frame. It forces the eye to the static building that's in focus. It also seems to convey the theme of time passing the old, out dated theater by. Maybe...
Fantastic!
What I find really great about this camera is not the features it has or its price really, it's the fact that someone in 2014 has decided that it makes good business sense (due to demand) to start...
Doesnt look like anyone has mentioned it, but why not look into a 5x7 conversion kit (or back and bellows) for your sinar. I've a Norma and wasn't even looking delve into 5x7 when a rear standard,...
I'm shooting a Calumet C1 and was having trouble finding a pack for it. I had found a cheap padded nylon bag in the bargain bin of a local camera shop that fit the camera very snuggly. Then we went...
I'll second the recomendation for the Induro. I use the largest aluminum series with a Gitzo low profile three-way head with my Calumet c1 8x10. This camera extended with a 480 red dot artar is a...
You guys are probably right about hacking the rail off a donor and being done with it. But unless the camera is completely trashed, I just can't bring myself to cannibalize one. And a whole separate...
... Or Black Beast...or commonly known as the Calumet C1 8x10. Despite its weight, this camera is a joy to use. It's design is simple but very effective and once used to its setup and controls can be...
I've been searching for the same thing. I've a Norma with a spring back and want to install an international back so I can use my roll film holder. I bought a metering back minus ground glass and...
My browser brings up Jiro Dreams of Sushi. If this is the film you're referring to, then I whole heartily agree.
There is a lot to be said for the art in taking a craft to its highest level. Even...
I picked up a different one than the listing and am waiting for it to arrive. Since I can't find ANYTHING about it, I'm really interested in its features. My hope is that I can pull the handle for...
Has anyone used or have any experience with this tripod head? Looks like it could be a good cheaper alternative to the sinar head. Outside of the long handles it looks like it could be a good head!
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