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    Re: Chamonix and Intrepid rise-fall/tilt knobs

    The photos posted illustrate how the knobs work - even better than words in my opinion. TinCan in post #7 showed where something suitable may be found.
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    Re: Chamonix and Intrepid rise-fall/tilt knobs

    I will add to the above concerning thread sizes. Often, bolts are available in fine and coarse threads. i.e. 10-24 vs 10-32. I always choose the bolt with the finer thread for more precise...
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    Very nice, John! Reminds me to keep my flash outfit although I haven't used it in years.
  4. Re: How difficult is it to adjust TOP MOUNTED rangefinder on a Graflex?

    Others may chime in with more information.

    First of all the camera needs to be working properly with the lens matching the cam.

    Make sure that the follower on the left side of the camera moves...
  5. Re: How difficult is it to adjust TOP MOUNTED rangefinder on a Graflex?

    The top mounted rangefinders have a cam (changeable) which is cut for a specific lens - or at least a certain focal length lens which came with the camera. For a different focal length you would...
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    Re: Rittreck View 5x7 camera manual

    You are correct - my mistake. It does have front swing.
    It is easy to misfold the bellows if you are not careful.
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    Re: Rittreck View 5x7 camera manual

    The Toyo original field camera is missing shift and swing in the front. Fine for almost all field work but for buildings etc. not so good. The back has tilt only. It is lighter and more compact...
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    Re: Hello from Alabama!

    I lived in Birmingham in the late 60's early 70's. Went to UAB at night. Go back twice a year to visit - haven't had time to do much photography though.
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    Nice set up! 99% of my photography could be done with those two lenses.
  10. Re: Rodenstock Grandagon 115 vs Schneider Super Symmar 110 XL

    Well said. That last paragraph could be applied to the vast majority of modern lenses for large format.
  11. Re: crappiest camera and lens what did you do with it?

    I once purchased a 5x7 camera made by the Keith Camera Company. Couldn't believe how crude it seemed to be. Extremely stiff bellows, pin holes, focus wheel gears wouldn't stay on the tracks etc. ...
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    Re: Busch Pressman Model D screw lost

    My Pressman has a screw plus a locknut to hold the setting.
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    Re: Busch Pressman Model D screw lost

    First of all the screw is very likely to be an American thread size. 0-80, 1-72, 2-56, 3-48, or 4-40. I have found these in hardware stores that stock small screws or can order them on the...
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    Re: Post your churches

    Nice! And thanks for the information about the history of the church and your technique.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Very nice! The composition is great as is the contrast between the light and dark areas.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Love the colors in particular.
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    Re: Super lightweight 4x5

    Thank you for your compliments. I will try to get some photos in the next few days.

    Yes, the front standard is made from a pre-1947 Graflex of some sort. It was given to me. Maximum front...
  18. Re: Ebony 45 RW Ti and longest lens option with top hat

    A 180mm lens has approximately the same field of view horizontally as a 50 - 55 mm lens on a 35mm camera. Vertically much more.
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  20. Re: Help Wanted: Camera with wide-angle lens to re-photograph 1920s Postcards

    KEH has a 90mm Dagor lens in shutter for sale on their website. This is slightly wider than your 105mm lens.
  21. Re: Help Wanted: Camera with wide-angle lens to re-photograph 1920s Postcards

    You are using a RADA back on your camera which is 6x9 back for 120 film I presume. If you want a wide angle lens for that back I would research 65 to 80 mm lenses from that period.
    Mentioned...
  22. Re: Selecting 4x5 camera for Long Tele application Longest bellow possible ?

    We (including me) are getting older. We gotta make the younger ones feel welcome or there won't be much of a large format community.

    Edit: Some of us are technically capable where others of us...
  23. Re: Selecting 4x5 camera for Long Tele application Longest bellow possible ?

    Actually what you are talking about is a long focal length lens - not a tele-lens. That is a special lens design that allows short(er) bellows than normal for cameras that don't have enough bellows...
  24. Re: Selecting 4x5 camera for Long Tele application Longest bellow possible ?

    The Sinar (and others) allows you to use intermediate standard(s) to connect two or more bellows for as long as you want.
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    Re: retaining ring too tight

    The spanner I used was very similar to the one suggested by jim_jim. Once the blades are fit into the grooves of the filter ring, hold them tight to the ring with your fingers down close to the...
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    Re: retaining ring too tight

    I had that problem. I purchased one that has pins that fit the slots in the ring. Was able to apply my efforts very close to the ring. Very stressful on a new (to me) lens that costs hundreds.
  27. Re: Distilled water, how many of you distill your own?

    I have had a distiller for over 25 years. Does a gallon at a time. For photographic needs-
    distilled water is used for all but the wash water.

    Have been using a Berkey filter system for...
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    Re: Contest.... Lightest LF Carry

    My lightweight 4x5 impresses me with how rigid it is. Not as rigid as my Bush Pressman but not too far off from my Sinar. I have independent rise -- and swing and tilt are about as precise as my...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Very nice, Gabe!
    See you used a grad filter plus polarizer. Not so easy to get the exposure right with color film.
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    Re: Contest.... Lightest LF Carry

    And I have to develop my negatives....
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    Re: Contest.... Lightest LF Carry

    Great set up! Going lightweight has a lot of advantages provided wind isn't a problem. I like my lightweight outfit but haven't had time to develop anything yet.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Yeah!
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    In color it really grabs your attention.

    BTW, Are you using the original Symmar convertible, the Symmar-S or the Apo-Symmar? Should make no difference here but in some of your other posts I was...
  34. Thread: Hi to all

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    Re: Hi to all

    Welcome! Be sure to spend time studying the home page!
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    Very nice. The composition of the second is especially good IMO.
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    Re: Broken 4x5 protective cover glass

    I suggest that you call Bill Maxwell if at all possible.
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    Re: Super lightweight 4x5

    Love it!
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    Re: Super lightweight 4x5

    I saw it. Very nice outfit! And you are correct it is very light. However, rise is essential in most of my 4x5 photography of small town business district scenes. Otherwise I could use my...
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    Re: Old Things,Farms,Barns,Buildings, Plus

    Nice! Interesting! Some of that stuff looks more recent that 1800. (I worked in brickyards many years ago.)
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    Re: Super lightweight 4x5

    I have a 6" hollow rail with my kit when I need it. Total bellows with the 6 inch addition is 12 inches or so. Normally, I just use the Nikon 90/8 and the Rodenstock
    Sironar-n 135/5.6 but also...
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