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    Adding Levels to a MT2000

    I have used the block type to good effect, but the best spirit level I have used (and still do) is an old linhof two way one in a black plastic housing. I bought it on ebay. It has a very low...
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    Which Zone System book?

    I have most of the above books and read them .
    Fred Picker is a good introduction, but I would like to reccomend " John Blakemore's Black and White Photography Workshop" . It is a recent book by...
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    Visiting the Lake District and Scotland

    I agree with the above. One thing thoughwatch out for the Scottish Midges get some good insect repellant otherwise they will drive you crazy!
  4. preferred horseblanket darkcloth alternative

    I have used both the BTZS hood (2 models) and the Blackjacket - hybrid, all in 4x5.
    I prefer the Blackjacket, partly because of the ventilation with the hybrid design and partly because when...
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    roll call

    In Southern Hampshire, England

    http://www.robincoutts.co.uk
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    Using the Linhof MultiFocus finder

    Roger,
    I usually use mine off the camera- I keep it in my pocket. This meants that the focal length setting is the only one you need. The subject distance ring just alters the angle between the...
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    Large Format and rain

    I often make photo's in the rain. I have two approaches. If there is no/ little wind, I use a homemade darkcloth, made out of a sort of 'gortexlike' material from 'Penine Outdoors'. I had my wife sew...
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    Imagon 300mm - instructions

    I am in the process of getting a 300mm Imagon. Does any one have instructions that are e mailble for this lens please
    Robin
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    Fixing eyesight adjustment on loupe

    I have a similar problem and fixed it with sellotape, not elegant I know, but it does work.
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    British Landscape Photographers

    Lisa, In aditionto Fay Godwin and John Blakemore (now retired), try Thomas Joshua Cooper (born American, but living and working in Scotland). There are numerous other photographers who work in the...
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    how old are we?

    Hello, I'm 50 yrs old and been using large format for ten years. I know and have seen working about a dozen LF workers in the UK

    Robin
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    Ebony Top Hats

    Having now received and returned the Ebony extender back, which was very lovely, but did not fit my RW45 - [which has a larger, by @1 cm back than the extender] , I would like to know if anyone has...
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    LF Forum and Palm OS

    Many thanks I will give it a try .. now

    Robin
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    LF Forum and Palm OS

    Mark, How do you download the forum onto the palm please?
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    Ebony Extender backs

    does anyone have experience of the Ebony extension backs, and will they fit all the 4x5 cameras please?
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    Care and Feeding of an Ebony?

    Matthew: Don't take it appart, dont bath it, dust it, otherwise leave it alone unless it goes wrong.

    its a fine camera

    Robin
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    Replacing GG with a Boss Screen

    I have just received a Boss screen for my Linhof Tech 45. In the leaflet it says that it has been set up for direct replacement with the original GG, so that th e screen is in the correct position....
  18. Will Digital Photography Cause A Collapse of the Analog Business?

    Digital has almost completely taken over in colour printing. It will, in time. But the real question back to you is: In what areas? No matter how good digital prints get they do not have the same...
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    THE FUTURE OF THIS FORUM - PLEASE READ

    I would go for either option. Yahoo has proved quite reliable, photo net locates the LF format in the subject area for browsers. I am sorry to see the list close

    Robin
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    Technikarden45

    Thanks for the information on the Boss screen. If I go for the Fresnel, is there a special (cornerless) one for the TK45S or is it the same as the one for the Master Technika ??

    Robin
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    Technikarden45

    I compared the TK and TKS side by side yesterday. The differences as previously stated were slight. The TKS was slightly more stable with a heavy back attatched, but this was very marginal. I liked...
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    Technikarden45

    Please could you advise me about the main differences between the older and newe r models of the Technikarden 45 /45s and the value of the changes. I have a chan ce of buying the older model.

    Many...
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    300mm lenses for Field Cameras

    In the end, I bought a G Claron 240mm. I was pushing it a bit trying to get a 300 mm lens on my camera, especially as I do a fair bit of closer work. Many thanks for the comments they were helpful...
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    300mm lenses for Field Cameras

    Many thanks for the answers. I have now got a bigger choice and will let you know my choice

    Robin
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    300mm lenses for Field Cameras

    I have a field camera with 340mm bellows extension (410mm with tilts and extenda ble with a top hat panel) and would like to buy a compact 300mm lens, mainly for B&W work landscape and some closer...
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