For what its worth, I shot 4x5 landscapes with the Rodenstock 55mm for about a decade, exclusively with color slides (velvia, astia, provia). I never found the vignetting to be a problem. I also...
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For what its worth, I shot 4x5 landscapes with the Rodenstock 55mm for about a decade, exclusively with color slides (velvia, astia, provia). I never found the vignetting to be a problem. I also...
I shot LF for many years and have transitioned to a full digital setup now, but I'm currently using the Sirui W-2204 which you are looking at, and personally I love it. My Dslr is just as heavy as...
I was also never a big fan of Velvia. Astia and Provia were my films of choice, both have a wider dynamic range than Velvia. Since you'll be scanning and working from a digital file, I wouldn't...
I've been out of the 4x5 game for almost 2 years now, but this was my process. When I got my film back, I would go through and select all the "winners" and scan them myself. I was using an older...
I use a Pentax Digital Spotmeter. The first thing I did was create my own scale. I took a label, cut it down so it fits on the meter just under the orange EV numbers. My scale goes from -3, to +3,...
Rodney Lough Jr. has a gallery there too.
f/8? I'm not an expert, but I doubt that lens covers 4x5. You need the XL 5.6 version to cover 4x5 right guys?
I use a 55mm on my Chamonix and there seems to be plenty of room for a 47. This is with a flat board as well. Bellows will be pretty taught, so movements are limited, but you don't need much being...
Yes, everyone, I realize that it never went away, but over the last few years, I haven't been able to find any labs in the U.S. that print it from a digital file, which I stated in the original post.
Yes, this is the same as Cibachrome. The name changed when Ilford took over years ago. There is still the Lab Ciba which can print traditionally, or take your digital file, have a transparency made...
Just wanted to give everybody a heads up. From time to time, I'll do searches seeing if anyone is printing Ilfochromes anymore, specifically digitally. Well, to my delight, Hance Partners in AZ are...
Brian, I've hiked the Narrows countless times. I've never done the through hike from the top all the way, but I've day hiked up from the bottom a lot. During normal flow, I've never encountered...
Thanks Oren,
I'll be scanning these negs, and printing most likely with a Lightjet. I have yet to determine which paper I will use though. Basically I just want to make sure that the DR of the...
So apparently, the developing of the film has something to do with the resulting DR? Sorry, please excuse my novice questions, but this is all pretty foreign to me. What would I expect from a lab,...
Wow 14 stops! From what I've gathered so far, most people are saying about 10 stops. Even at 10 thats double what I'm used to. Any other opinions out there? C'mon, I'm sure most of you have shot...
Well, I usually can get about 4.5-5 stops from Astia. Meaning if I meter a scene and the brightest and darkest spots are roughly 5 stops apart, usually I can get detail in those sections without the...
Hi guys,
I've tried searching here, and on the web but couldn't find what I was looking for. Maybe i'm not a good searcher....:) Simple question: What's the DR for Acros? I typically just shoot...
Not to completely disagree...but panos with 4x5 shouldn't be too cost prohibitive. Of course, this is assuming you aren't planning on HDR'ing as well as shooting a pano. With a decent coverage...
I'm kind of surprised that folks are concerned with the costs of doing this....I mean, what... an extra 2-3 bucks for 1 more shot and maybe the same for processing. So what...like $5 more to get the...
I actually do this all the time. I've been able to take two shots, 4 stops apart and blend them pretty easily. It takes some practice cropping them before the blend to make sure they line up, but...
The 55mm will cover 4x5. I use it all the time and absolutely love it. I'm not sure if it will cover 6x17, but I suspect stopped down it might.
I have a maxwell screen on my orginal Chamonix model. I also just have the standard bellows and regularly use the Rodi 55mm. I have no problems at all. I could use the 47mm also with no issues. I...
No. Why not still shoot 4x5 and get your film scanned on something that does greater than 2040 dpi? I usually have mine scanned at 2400dpi minimum. This allows a 30"x40" print at native res....
I think you mean the Hogsback, not Hells Backbone?
First of all Drew, I never called you a liar. All I said is there is no reason to avoid Panguitch. I think most people would agree that your story is an exception to the rule. Granted, I'm sure it...
Most small communites in southern Utah are NOT polygamist communities. That poster is completely misinformed. Colorado City/Hilldale was and for the most part still is, but thats about it. Most...
I apologize in advance for not offering any help with this response. I'm just wondering why do you buy a lens, and not even know much about it, especially if it will even cover the format you are...
From my experience, I would say the first week. This should still allow you to hike the Subway, which peaks the last week of October, but still should have good color. The Cottonwoods along the...
If you are like most of us, your lens lineup will change numerous times. I stared with a 75, 135, 180, 240 and 300. It then changed to a 65, 120, 180, 300. For me, I've always found the need to go...
In my quest to find a reasonable alternative to Cibachrome, I came across the idea of printing on clear transparency, like Kodak Duraclear, and then mounting that to white printer paper. My thought...
I do shoot transparency film, mostly Astia these days. I'm not really looking to get into doing my own printing. With the cost of setting up everything and getting all the raw materials, it just...
I've been printing digitally, mostly Lightjet, since I started shooting LF about 4 years ago. But everytime I go into galleries with Cibachromes, I come out wishing I could acheive that look...
I forgot to mention, my focus method never mentions touching the front standard. To my recolection, I've never used front tilt or swing, just rise and fall. I prefer to keep my image circle as...
First, I almost always focus with my lens wide open. Focus first on the most distant part of the scene that you want to be in focus, this usually means focusing the very bottom of the screen. Then...
I would have to agree with much of what Sheldon said. I shoot with a Cham and love it! Its super light, sets up in seconds, has all the movements I'd ever want shooting landscapes, and handles...
As you will soon learn like I did, the maker of the lens isn't too important. Any of the big 4 as already mentioned here will be a great lens especially if its multicoated. I've revamped my lens...
Lenny,
I'm no scanner expert, but I'll give my experiences. I've had drum scans done by many, including 2 Howtek's which many say is one of the sharpest drum scanners. The cezanne scans are...
A good friend of mine, Ron Flickinger, did a lot of testing with his P45 and his Chamonix 4x5. He owns and operates a Screen Cezanne and knows how to scan quite well. He shot the exact same scenes...
Pretty much all I do is desert hikes and I've never even tried to keep film cold, be it at home or in the field. I've never had any problems either. By the way, you won't be experiencing any 100...
Pretty much all of my shooting has been in the many canyons of Utah and Arizona. Over the years, I've shot Velvia 50, 100, 100F, and Astia 100F. Of these, I think I prefer the Astia. I love the...