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    Newbie Question

    I have a Cambo 8x10 and 360 Schneider.(usually at f22)
    I am attempting to shoot people straight on 3/4 body and waist up.
    At camera neutral focus goes out about half way down (especially if hands...
  2. Re: Some very basic questions about using an Epson V700 Photo please.

    I am trying to get some first hand info on scanning 8x10 tri-x on a V700.I have not purchased at this point but wanted to find out some pro and cons of this.Epson (pre sale tech support is...
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    Identifying 8x10 Sheets

    Anyone have a technique for downloading 8x10 sheets for lab development at different ISO into the box for testing so they won't get mixed up?
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    Re: Camera Movements

    Thanks Ralph for the clear explanation.I normally shoot down slightly on people for it tends to make them more angular or trimming with fixed lens cameras.
    I am assuming in the Avedon pictures it...
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    Re: Camera Movements

    Thanks Jorge,
    My subject is standing full front.
    GG shows top of head to top of thigh (3/4 body shot).
    Camera is yes, pointing down 30 degrees at subject.
    Every shot of his different setups in...
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    Camera Movements

    Picture an 8x10 w/360mm lens on a tripod ,ground glass at 6 ft.high
    Camera pointed at 30 degree angle to subject(person 7 ft. from camera head to top of thigh 3/4 portrait)
    How would you adjust...
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    Re: Setting up a Darkroom

    The best thing I ever did was use Green code plywood (for bathroom applications)
    and covered the interior seams with 4in wide fiberglas cloth and painted the interior with a product named GloveIt...
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    stainless tanks for 8x10

    I see many 3.5 gallon stainless tanks out there with 8x10 hangers cheap.
    Are people still using these, or going with The Drum the best option?
  9. Thread: Karsh Prints

    by bwaysteve
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    Karsh Prints

    I have 3 8x10 signed Karsh prints.Two are silver.One ,General James Doolittle, is I believe a platinum.(All his work I have seen is silver)
    These are from the 1940's period.They are outstanding!...
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    Re: Good glue for foamcore

    I use a double sided tape gun.Try Light Impressions
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    Re: Negs for Platinum

    Thanks Don and Steve ,These are both great suggestions.The Ziatype looks really unique and of course I have seen prints from Pyro negs.
    If I did want to do a scan and enlarged neg what can I expect...
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    Negs for Platinum

    After many years of trial ,error,and personal testing I feel my Tri-X negs will pretty much print themselves in silver.Lots of detail in shadows and highlights.Good contrast on #2.Skin tone is most...
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    Re: 8x10 wooden cameras

    Thanks everyone.I think I'm sold on the Dorff.
    At 60,a vintage guy should deserve a really nice vintage camera!
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    8x10 wooden cameras

    I am currently shooting a Cambo sc monorail.I am interested in going to a folding field.I have considered a Shen Hao,Chamonix,or a clean Deardorff.
    What is the downside of the Deardorff compared to...
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    Scanner suggestion for 8x10

    Could anyone sugeest a scanner in the $500-600 range that will scan 8x10 b&w negs?
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    Re: 8x10 technique

    Thanks Peter ! All clear now.Steve
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    Re: 8x10 technique

    Thanks Peter.I tried focusing with lens and film plane parallel.Then tilt, refocus on eyes,stop down.I am still at f 45.Tilt more? Trying to expose at f22.
    I know this sounds lame and should be...
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    Re: 8x10 technique

    I am shooting singles.I have tried (without film) focusing on the near(hands) and tilting slightly on the eyes(far) at f 32 and it helps somewhat.I know DOF is short but I should be able to get it...
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    8x10 technique

    I am shooting 3/4 people on 8x10 with a 360mm Schneider lens.
    I am aiming the camera from eye level at the subject at a 25 degree angle at 7 ft. away.Both standards are parallel.I was exposing at f...
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    Deardorff splitters

    What is the purpose of splitters on an 8x10 Deardorff back?
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    Re: Ilford DD Chemistry/Trix pro 320 8x10

    Thanks Amund.It is DDX. I normally rate at 200 on Trix 400 35mm so I will run a test.
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    Enlarged negs

    What would be the process to make an englarged neg (16x20) for contact(platinum or silver) Can you retain decent tonality in the final print.Also ,has anyone ever scanned an 8x10 neg and made a...
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    Ilford DD Chemistry/Trix pro 320 8x10

    I am gathering an 8x10 set up to shoot available light 3/4 portraits.
    I have not entered a darkroom for at least 15 yrs. Do to time and space for the time being I will have to have my lab do my...
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    Re: Goertz Red Dot Artar APO coated 12 In.

    This is format 8x10.
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    Goertz Red Dot Artar APO coated 12 In.

    What is the mm length of this lens(420?),and is it suitable for 3/4 body portraits? Thanks
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    LF shooters in Dallas Ft.Worth

    Does anyone have contacts for LF photogs in the DFW area? I would also be interested in any contact and platinum printers.Thanks Steve Riley
  27. Thread: Gitzo Tripod

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    Gitzo Tripod

    I would like some suggestions on the proper model Gitzo tripod to support an 8x10 Cambo monorail.Also a suitable head.What's your combo?
  28. Fujinon 360 W 6.8 or Rodenstock 360 6.8 Sironar-N

    I have a line on these two lenses.My main usage is for 3/4 to head portraits.
    Which would be my best bet.I shoot with Leicas and I do like the look of German glas,but price would also be a...
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    8x10 Contact Prints

    Have not been in a darkroom for 15yrs.What paper is everyone using for nice contacts of 8x10 negs for exhibition?I did some years ago on Zone VI enlarging that were nice.We have lost so much great...
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    Contacts 8x10

    I am starting to shoot 8x10.I have not been in a darkroom for about 15yrs.since digital.
    I want to make contact prints.I did make some, (8x10) years ago on some Zone VI enlarging paper.Developed in...
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    Re: Rodenstock 360mm f6.8 Sironar-N

    From the responses I probably do not need to worry about sharpness.
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    Rodenstock 360mm f6.8 Sironar-N

    Does anyone own this lens?I found one for $450 in a copal in great shape.
    I will use this mostly for 3/4 body shots of people and need good sharpness.
    Any info is appreciated and other suggestions...
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    Scanner for 4x5

    Any suggestions for a reasonably priced scanner for 4x5.Print sizes no larger than 20x24.
  34. Nikon 210 5.6 Schneider APO 5.6 Symmar,Schneider Symmar non APO

    Does anyone have experience with these 3 lenses.I am looking for one that will give the best shapness and contrast for 3/4 body people shots in available light.Price is a consideration.
  35. Nikon 210 5.6 Schneider APO 5.6 Symmar,Schneider Symmar non APO

    Does anyone have experience with these 3 lenses.I am looking for one that will give the best shapness and contrast for 3/4 body people shots in available light.
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    Re: Chaminoxvs Shen- Hao

    Thanks everyone this helps a great deal.Steve
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    Chaminoxvs Shen- Hao

    Anyone out there have any comparison of the Chaminox and Shen-Hao?
    From photos the Chaminox looks better crafted and more rigid.
    I know I can get a Shen from Badger,but I would be interested to...
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