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    11x14 camera

    I carry my Phillips Explorer (11x14) attatched to an Berebach tripod w/Majestic geared head on my shoulder, the camera is unfolded w/dark cloth and apropriate lens attatched. I carry 4 S&S holders...
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    matting boders for 11x14

    I'm mounting 11x14 silver contacts with a floating border. Ive been told that top and sides should have a 3" minimum and the bottom 3" to 4". I mounted one image on 16x20 and it seems very tight ...
  3. Agitation methods for semi-stand development

    I've just started playing around with this method now and my process mirrors what Steve Sherman suggests in his article in VC. The exception is I have been using a JOBO sponge cleaner to agitate in...
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    Digital negative services

    Is there anyone out there providing enlarged digital negative services? I'd like to send out my in camera neg have it scanned, cleaned up (dust removed), enlarged to specified size and D max, then...
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    11x14 Paper Safe

    Mark, I'm in the Chicago burbs if you want to get rid of your safe.
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    T Max 400 LF and ULF Film Interest

    Two 25 sheet boxes of 11x14 please.
  7. Thread: DBI help

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    DBI help

    I'm having a little trouble identifying when my neg is done processing. I understand that according to the procedures I should be looking at the base side for the highlights, when they just start to...
  8. another sort-of-Phillips-clone from China

    I own an Explorer made by Dick, this camera looks less rigid to me, I think part of this is due to it's size and weight savings. I wouldn't count on the same level of service that Dick provides,...
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    scanning ULF negs

    Thanks for the response guys.
    Mike A
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    Using a film-changing bag in the field

    I use the jumbo changing bag from Harrison for 11x14, with only two film holders right now I couldn't live with out it. I love this thing when I'm out all day, no excuses to go home just keep...
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    scanning ULF negs

    I would like to scan some of my 11x14 B&W negs and was wondering what my options where? I will be using them for achiving and possibly larger digital neatives, I'm thinking Microteks 9800.
  12. "Light" tripod recommendations for 7x17 camera ?

    Berlabech w/majestic head, rock solid for my 11x14. The entire rig is shouldered while walking.
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    Phillips 11x14 camera

    Geoff, I purchased the last11x14 Explorer Dick made. The customer that was schedualed to take delivery for it backed out then Dick called me, as I was on his "list" for this model. I also looked into...
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    2006 view camera conference?

    Did I read correctly in the new VC mag, the 2006 VC conference will be held in Rockford Illinois? Does anyone have anymore info on this?
    Mike A
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    Kentmere Bromide Users

    Ok Michael, I'll bite. Is there an ETA on the AZO replacement?
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    Kentmere Bromide Users

    I'm ready to begin my first ULF contact prints and was weighing my options concerning paper. My format size is not very AZO freindly and I was considering Kentmeres bromide paper.
    Does anyone have...
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    J&C 11x14 film?

    I used to use J&C and then switched to Efke as well. I was using ultrafine http://ultrafineonline.com/index.html for a little while but they seem to have stopped making it in 11x14, Ultrafine was...
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    EFKE PL 100 reciprocity?

    Does anyone have or know where I can locate an reciprocity table for EFKE's PL 100?
    Mike A
  19. Photo opportunities near Ann Arbor Michigan?

    Lenord,
    I'll second the http://detroityes.com/toc.htm site for urban decay its my fav. I'm in chicago and have relitives in the Grosspoint area (no urban decay there thats for sure) I often visit...
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    Water controll mixer?

    OK,
    I have a new sink installed in my "darkroom", I ripped my wifes laundry sink faucet of the wall and I've been told I need to replace it, the pipes are exposed.
    Should I go with a photographic...
  21. Harrison Jumbo film changing Tent (11x14)

    Thanks all, once again.
  22. Harrison Jumbo film changing Tent (11x14)

    I'm in need of a changing tent and would like to here from anyone who has used Harrisons jumbo model for ULF. My main concern is will it actualy be large enough? How many 11x14 holders can I expect...
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    vacuum frame options (11x14+)

    Thanks Sandy,
    I was hopeing I would recieve a reply from you. I think I'll start out with just the vacuum frame alone and hanging light set up, experimenting with AZO for the time being considering...
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    vacuum frame options (11x14+)

    Can anyone point me in the correct direction for printing 11x14? I understand I need a vaccum frame for this size negative therefor I have been researching my options. I would like to configure a...
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    Photogenic wilderness near Chicago

    Hi Ron,
    Go to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources web page, than subscribe or log on to the Midwest Large Format Asylum, this is a LF group that has many members and good info in are...
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    carbon printing

    Can anybody relate there experiances at a past workshop given by Sandy? I've researched a little bit about the Carbon process and have heard many pluses about this process, can anyone add to this?
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    the coolest ULF ultrawide camera

    it came in at 837.00
  28. wood tripod, single or double extension?

    I'll agree with Jim here, I owned the 1228 for a while and never folded it up completely because it also drove me insane. I'm ordering a single extension Berlebach from B&H today.
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    Considering the options for 7x17

    Call Dick Phillips, I took a shot in the dark a couple of months ago and phoned him so I could be on the waiting list for an 11x14. Low and behold, The buyer for his last camera backed out and I...
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    Berlebach Ries??

    Greetings,
    Today I just took delivery on my new Phillips 11x14 and I am considering my tripod and head options. I would like to go with one of Berlabechs set of legs and a Ries 250 head.
    Does...
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    Arca style QR plates

    Call the folks at Really Right Stuff, They make the best, you can also find them at www.reallyrightstuff.com
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    Portrait Soft Focus Recomendations?

    I'm putting together a 11x14 kit and have recently aquired a Nikon 450 for a first lens. Can any one recomend a portrait soft focus lens in 11x14?
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    Gnass won't deliver

    Hey, cut me some slack, I can't even examine some of these specialized goods us LFr's buy, yet most of them want there money up front NOW. I say most because there is a small amount of dealers and...
  34. Miller or Cine 60 Tripod Heads? (11x14)

    Thanks Clay,

    Thats the answer I was lokking for.
  35. Miller or Cine 60 Tripod Heads? (11x14)

    I'm taking delivery on a phillips 11x14 @ (12 lb's) and I am considering my tripod options. I read a couple of threads on the AZO Forum recomending a "cine 60" (made for the movie and television...
  36. recommended tripod legs and head for ULF?

    Ok guys,
    I did a search on this one and didn't find much pertaining directly to my situation. I'm currently using Gitzo 1228 legs with an Arca BI and aRRS quick release set up with my 4x5.

    I'm...
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    11x14 Camera recommendation?

    Clay and Sal,

    I spoke with Dick a couple weeks ago and he's got one 11x14 that's gone and the other is iffy, the customer isn't sure if he wants it or not. Dick spent along time on the phone with...
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    11x14 Camera recommendation?

    I was given some good information relating to my possible format change up to 11x14 in a previous thread I started.
    Can anyone that has worked or is currently working in this format recomnend a...
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    11x14 pro an cons?

    Guys,
    I appreciate all the input especially from some of the more advanced members I recognized. I spoke with Ron Phillips about a camera and has one left in 11x14 that a customer has not decided...
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    11x14 pro an cons?

    Hi all, I'm considering moving up to ULF 11x14 and was hoping for a some insight from members that are familiar with ULF. What are the pro's and con's? I have never made a contact print or processed...
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