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Many thanks Ian for the offer to meet up. That would be really helpful. Where are you based at the moment?

I have thought of using ND filters, Mark, and always have a set of Lee filters in my...

Many thanks for all the replies which are all helpful. Loved the video link, Mark, although I'm not confident I will develop 'Galli-esque" abilities when it comes to timing exposure.

I learned...

My grandfather , born in 1885, was a keen amateur photographer, and I am thinking for trying a project based around where he grew up and worked. I am therefore planning to have a go at trying an...

I used to use a 3-way head. When I needed to replace it I decided to try a ball head. I bought a BH-55 head, which is a great solid piece of engineering, but it was quite heavy for hiking so I...

Hi Martin,

I have not had any problem importing film to the UK from B&H or from Badger Graphic and would have no concerns about importing it.

Jenny

If you know you have underexposed by 1/2 stop, why don't you just push-process 1/3-1/2 stop? I've done this on more than one occasion if I realise I have made a mistake with the exposure, and they...

We lived in Tuscany for a year and I made enquiries about a lab with no success. So I bought a Jobo and did my own E6 processing without too much difficulty. I will be making at least four visits...

Jim has provided me with all sorts of equipment and he has always been extremely helpful, with good prices and totally honest. I thoroughly recommend him. I just wish he was located in the UK!

I have never bracketed. I mainly use transparency film, and when I started, I took two shots at the same exposure and adjusted the development on the B sheet if necessary. Increasingly I take one...

I use an Acratech GV2 head with my 2kg Ebony. It is very light, and looks very small, but it does the job well for me. No problems. Acratech also provide a free repair service should anything need...

I find a 4X loupe easier for focussing on the GG than a 6X or 7X loupe, but this may just be a personal perference. You might find it helpful to try different loupes.

I have used a lot of outdated transparency film without any problems to date. I usually check a couple of sheets before committing to a big trip. I don't have any experience with outdated B&W film...

I posted mine on Monday as well, so they should be winging their way from the UK...

I don't think there is an easy option and you have to work out what will be best for you. The Lowepro pro trekker backpacks are comfortable, if a little heavy, but have no space for lunch,...

I've never done this before but would like to join in. Many thanks for offering to coordinate.

Jenny

Many thanks again to everyone. I didn't realise that this shutter was not designed to view at the actual taking aperture without setting the shutter to B and using a locking cable release. After...

Many thanks to all of you. I think I do have a problem with this shutter. When I move the aperture ring with the shutter open, nothing happens, so the experiment you suggest, Dan, doesn't work. It...

Thanks Peter,
My problem is that the diaphragm is not closing at all when I move the aperture scale unless the shutter is closed. It stays wide open. I can see the shutter opening when I press the...

Thanks Bob. I can see the two cable release sockets. The one socket successfully fires the shutter, but the other one seems to have no effect on stopping the lens down. Is there a technique to...

Can anyone please shed any light on what a 'Wista' copal 0 shutter is, and whether Fujinon lenses were ever mounted in a 'Wista' shutter? I have just bought a Fujinon 125mm lens from a forum member...

After spending months drooling over other photographer's LF images, I have now persuaded my better half that now is the time for me to dive into the LF pool myself! My 5D and 35mm cameras just aren't...