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Crank is On right looking at camera from in front, no other knob low down, so assume V front? Thanks, good to have info on camera history.

Pretty sure a IV, but may be V?, with added flap and crank. serial number (on shoe mount) is 74037. Crank is older type with plastic pull out green/white dot on it.

I've picked up a Technika IV with added mods such as top body flap, ratchet rise, etc.
Has some foibles but it was a good price and has a great feel about it...just one of those cameras.

Would...

cheers guys...have picked up a blackjacket hybrid so lets see on my next windy shoot how it goes...

Hi guys,

I am shooting on very windy coastal locations.
Whilst I like my paramo darkcloth its lightweight means it blows across the gap between my face and the gg screen all the time so I am...

Hi John,
Yes found out today a replacement will cost over £100 so definately looking for an alternative.
Short of having new recessed screw holes machined through the other side in different...

Am waiting to hear from Robert White about a replacement from Japan.

Agreed!
You know what its like.
You pick up a camera...you check the movements but honestly don't think to check the base plate.
First shoot you slip on the QR plate and tighten it up, pop it on...

Hi George,
This is now starting to make sense.
The plate is on the camera the right way up in so far as its attachment to the camera (see the recessed holes for the screws) but yes the hole for the...

I wonder if the bush should be attached to the plate...so one piece?

Tomorrow I'll ask Robert White here in the UK and then email Ebony if need be...unless of course I get answers here first!
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Hi guys,
For any Ebony non folding users out there can you do me a little favour.
The bush within my metal tripod mounting plate is very loose...upwards and sideways movement meaning it's very hard...

Hi guys,
From actual has anyone found any restrictions with movements (rise / fall /shift) using the Walker Titan SF camera with lenses of 65mm and below?
Obviously these lenses are only allowing...

I have to agree that having your standard lens closing in this camera really is one of its bonuses.
Of course if the 135mm focal length doesn't suit then it's a moot point but all in all it's one of...

I've recently been using a sironar n mc 135/5.6 in my horseman 45hf. A brilliant combo.
I'm actually selling the set up as moving to 10x8 and just sold the lens here.
It's worth looking out for...

in recent use I found the toyo FA heavier / bulkier than my current horseman 45HF (like Fa but with a fixed back)...lovely geared front rise though. Assuming the FA can take a small lens and be...

Just received the lens..it a non apo N MC version (serial 10606922).

I'm going to assume 188 IC but perhaps I'm wrong...

Lovely lens though as it fits inside my horseman 45HF very sweetly.
...

Hi guys,
I am looking at some older (pre-apo) rodenstock sironar-n 135/5.6 lenses and whilst looking at the specs for this lens have come across two versions that both seem to be the same with the...

Hi guys,

Just picked up my used Ebony RSW45.
As I thought, just like my old SW45 without the extra movements so all in all a great piece of kit.

The ground glass it has come with is a one...

Hi guys,

After a break of a few years I am starting to exhibit again.
A small group show at the Lucy Bell gallery on the South Coast to start with but if you're interested you can find details on...

Hi,

I've just purchased a great condition nikkor 210/5.6 lens in a copal 1 shutter.
Everything about it is perfect but it is currently on a wista lens board and I need to remove it from there to...

Hi carsten,
yes the IVs certainly seem a better bet. I've actually ended up picking up a lovely toyo 45aii as I came across one here in the UK at an ok price. My real camera of choice is in fact a...

Hi everyone,

In the past I've shot with ebony sw45's, early mpp, tachihara's, sinar monorails, shen hao folders and a few others in between.

After a short while away I'm moving back to lf from...

I don't mind too much if the corners are going a touch soft when movements are bought into play...but do not the ability to move (mainly rise) and still contain the image without vignetting....a...

What is the real world coverage on 4x5 on these 120mm dagors like.
This lens is not for architectural work but I do need moderate movements.

Thanks.

These 120mm dagor berlins are looking very popular...I'm assuming they come with a hefty price tag?

Marc

Hi,

After a brief flirtation with the idea of 8x10 I have for various reasons, mainly various practicalities, decided to return to 4x5 for my upcoming projects.

I'm going to be shooting in the...

Thanks Larry,
That is an amazing amount of detailed information.
When looking at putting together my 10x8 kit I was thinking of ultimate sharpness, etc but the more I think about it the more I like...

That's a very painterly image..just my cup of tea!

So is the DA III an earlier version of this lens?
Do they have specific marking on them..i.e. DAIII or do you just need to know by serial number...

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying Eddie's 8 1/4 inch dagor but I'm trying to find out the image circle to see if it will cover 8x10 with some movements.
Eddie knows I am posting this topic.

So...

Yes the claron is definately one of the lenses I am looking out for.

I've never been in there myself, but they always have been really nice on the phone...must go in next time I'm in the area.

aperture is at 44 Museum Street...just round the corner from the british museum.

will do.

Marc

Hi Eddie,

Shutter speeds will vary over these two projects from normal quicker speeds to about 1/4 to 1 seconds for some shots on one project, and then the longer 1 - 15 seconds or so on the...

Here's thought for myself...5x7.
More film size than 4x5 so better for bigger print sizes.
Less weight and size than 8x10 so better for trecking and better wind resistance?

Possible issues:...

I'm assuming here the larger the shutter the larger the vibration it causes, as opposed to just its physically larger size and weight.

I particularly ask as I have the opportunity to pick up a...

So factoring in just wind vibration on a normal day...at what shutter speeds does the 8x10 lose its advantage over the 45 format? (all other factors such as weight, film, etc can be overcome)

Thanks Eric,

I'll look into these options.

Marc

Hi,

Looking to get some 8x10 portra 160NC here in the UK the prices are so high...£135 (yes that is 221 in USD)

So of course I'm looking at getting it from the States where it is a more...

The projects I am shooting involve slow shutter speeds to show the movements you talk about...hence slow film to allow these slower shutter speeds without having to bump up aperture to get...