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Thanks, Kent!

Gene, thanks for the invite! I'll PM you.

Thanks Hugo and Paul.



I've seen that advice before, and I'm glad you mentioned it to reinforce it in my mind.



Good to hear!

Hugo, what's the difference in the Chamonix 57W-d Wet Plate camera ($260 more), vs. the film version 57Fs-2?

Thanks Hugo, r.e., and Paul...

It's clearer now with these explanations, but I'm still confused why some **cameras** are billed as wet plate cameras, instead of just the holders. Paul, before you...

Regarding hardware, my brain needs an overview first before I can start absorbing the details of wet plate photography...and I can't find such an explanation. How are wet plate cameras/holders...

Oops, forgot about the prior posts.

So, Deardorff, Sinar Norma, Korona have the grooves for splitters to be installed.
Others?

Thanks for the ebay link, Vaughn. They look pretty simple...but for splitters to work, the camera needs to have the groove that the boards sit in??? I guess a handy person could craft something up...

None, yet. Been looking at various options for panoramic formats, such as a dedicated 4x10 camera and the 6x17cm stuff. I came to the realization that an 8x10 with the cut darkslides (or splitter...

Thanks guys. I'll research splitter boards. If it saves image area, and doesn't take up much room or weigh much, sounds like a good way to go...

Yes, I'd use a metal darkslide if cutting one.
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Like is done with two 4x10's on a sheet of 8x10, this would just be shooting with the film halved the other way. I cut out pieces of paper representing various negative sizes, and my 4x5 sure looked...

Hi Ambroz,
I have been mulling over the exact same thing with the same use. I like the panoramic format and want to start shooting it (have a 4x5 now). I would love to have the $$$ to buy a Fuji...

Adding to what Jerold said about the larger frames giving more protection. I have the 171 version, and kinda like that the front standard is the same size. I carry mine upside down in a large...

I thought of this image as well for this discussion. What if he would have called it "Untitled"?

I think an image will lose much significance (to the viewing public in general) over time if left...

Thanks for the welcome Hector, Darren, and Mark.

Yes! A large-format get-together in Tucson sounds like a great idea. Usually the trouble for me is I work weekends. But when the days get...

Thanks for the facts, Richard. Peoria vs. Phx would make a difference. My mistake was I was thinking in terms of today's prices. I was going off what he says in his book--that he lives in...

I enjoyed seeing the different viewpoints on the 14 pages of this thread! Pardon me for bringing back an older thread...blame it on the new guy.

As for one-of-ones: I visited Fatali's Sedona...

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Yes, John, this is a great area for LF. Great subject matter and great sunsets for the lanscape photographer.

Laurent, that's it! How many LF shots were you...

This is a great site! Thanks to all those who contribute and make the learning possible.

I'm just now starting in LF. Over the years, I've shot 35mm, a tiny bit of 6x7, and a little digital as...