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Thanks, everyone! Lots of sound strategies. I’m concerned about any inadequate downsizing that might be automated by my website host for images over 800kb or so. Otherwise, I’d much rather have more...

The Toyo film holders, as many are saying, are IMO the best by far. I never regretted replacing my array of Lisco and Fidelity for a collection of new Toyo's. Worth the money.

Hi everyone,

I'm sure this has been covered numerous times on this forum, but with the constant updates to Photoshop and numerous conflicting strategies, I'm at a loss for what is the practice...

I'm scanning Portra 160.

Thanks, everyone. I think I have what I need.

I understand that quality is subjective, but there is a reason that I shoot 8x10, and that is to achieve a level of precision unmatched by other options. Because that is my goal, I don't want to...

Hello everyone!

I use 8x10 and tend to print at great scale from a digital file, which leads me to drum scan my negs at 1.5 GB or so. Needless to say, this is tremendously costly, and so I tend...

Hello everyone… attached is an image that I am in the midst of working on after having drum scanned from an 8x10 neg. As you can probably see at a glance, there are lines that remain from the...

Ha! That's pretty much exactly my situation.

Right. Got it.

That's a good idea to use paper. Much cheaper and faster way to do it, eh? Wouldn't want to wast 8x10 film on those tests.

The only problem is that film is more sensitive to light than paper. Do...

Hi all,

I have developed a debilitating fear of light leaks that may be completely unfounded. I haven't found my holders to be leaking light, but somehow I just started protecting against it...

Thanks everyone. I wound up buying this: http://www.polarbearcoolers.com/prod...ers/PB120.html

I read great reviews that these kept ice from melting for 44 hours.

Now, I don't think I want to...

Thanks guys. I'm coming from Brooklyn and headed to CA. Couch surfing with some hotels and maybe a camping excursion or two mixed in. Leaving out of SF.

Sounds about right. Thanks.

I'm a bit concerned about traveling with all of my gear, and checking much of it, for a trip out west. Any suggestions aside from shipping it?

I was thinking about putting my lens, camera, and...

Of course!! Thanks

Something like this looks about right: http://www.polarbearcoolers.com/product/12_pack_soft_coolers/PB120.html

Any experience with specific brands?

I'm heading out to a desert climate and am concerned about walking around in the heat with my loaded film holders… Does anyone have any suggestions for bags that would work for carrying about 8-10...

Right. I was using that last as an example of a much cheaper price. So you think even at 600, that is high?

Thank you, that was very helpful.

Just bought a used P2 8x10, now in need of a lens...

I'm tempted to buy this, as it seems to be in extraordinary condition. But I ask about some price discrepancies I'm finding. I'd rather not...

Great. Thanks guys.

With that covered, now I'm wondering if I should get a 360 Symmar S in the Sinar DB board, or a 360 Sironar N, both f6.8. The ones I am looking at are both in great shape......

DIVING IN!!! thank you everyone. My hesitation was more a matter of my incapacity to make large purchases than any real anxiety of a disappointment to follow. You have all helped me to realize that.

Just do it!! Many bits of sage advice above, folks. I was certainly leaning toward diving in, and the hesitation was the same hesitation I feel when I'm about to make any substantial purchase,...

There seem to be many Sinar auto shutter lenses available at reasonable rates. I was looking for a Sironar N or S at 360 mm, but obviously found that they are a) hard to come by, and b) expensive.
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Well, I am in New York City, so I certainly can find some cameras to try, I'm sure. If anyone knows anyone who might have one lying around collecting dust in my vicinity, I would be infinitely...

I am shooting film. Generally color. Then scanning on an imacon. I often print very large, and thus the 8x10's detail makes sense. The film is at least 4x as expensive per sheet, I believe... and the...

Hello again everyone,

A few days ago I posted a question regarding 8x10 camera choices. Now, after some fairly disappointing internet searching, I am starting to think it might not be worth it.
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Thanks to all for your advice!!

I have been using 4x5s for the past 12 years or so, and have been considering purchasing an 8x10 for some time now. I think the time has finally come.

In pursuit of the right camera, I have been...

Thanks.

Out of curiosity, is it normal for there to be a haze over the initial scan? I have used imacons before and a similar phenomenon occurred, but this one seems to be more pronounced.
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I realized this was the wrong forum after I posted...

The creo has a light source on top, but all of the lenses are beneath. I believe the emulsion should be facing down, right?

I am scanning on a creo iqsmart3 and was wondering what the orientation of the film should be.

Should I have the emulsion side facing down (ie... the notch on the top left) or facing up (ie......

I am scanning on a creo iqsmart3 and was wondering what the orientation of the film should be.

Should I have the emulsion side facing down (ie... the notch on the top left) or facing up (ie......

It has been recommended that I use a G-Claron 210 as a macro lens for macro work. (4 x 5)

Is that more of a stop-gap measure for people until they decide to buy a better macro lens, or is it truly...

Thanks a lot...

How heavy is the Ultima? And, would it be too unwieldy to carry around on my back? I want to make sure that it is durable and can withstand the heavy traveling I will be doing with...

I am about to make a few purchases and I would love it if those who are more technically savvy could help me make the decisions.

I have had a Calumet wooden field camera with a 135 caltar lens...

Thank you guys... Turns out I found an Imacon at a place called Print Space on 19th St. which also has a Digital C Printer for use for much cheaper than the lab I have been using.

I have been using an Imacon for a while to scan my 4x5 negs. It has been fine, but now that I find myself without a scanner handy, I am curious how one can find a way to rent time on a scanner. I...