Seems to me the problem is not either of the cameras, but in the development of the negs. There's many problems evident here, like dirty/contaminated water, careless handling and staining, maybe you...
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Seems to me the problem is not either of the cameras, but in the development of the negs. There's many problems evident here, like dirty/contaminated water, careless handling and staining, maybe you...
And if you have any questions, just contact the builder. Google 'Razzle 4x5' and check for the contact details. It's a rangefinder, so you don't need to use the ground glass screen!
GF.
The idea behind the combined view/rangefinder is that it provides a quick and easy alternative to a dual window system and an even better alternative having to view a ground glass screen with the...
The Polaroid rangefinder has never been a problem for me, even if it requires adjustment, it only takes a few minutes. If you need advice on how to adjust it just contact the Razzle man, he'll send...
What I really want is a 4x5 rangefinder with a 135mm f3.5 Planar.::cool:
I second Frank Marshman. He helped me out many years ago with a Bronica shutter problem. Great guy.
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I think it's due to the big bright single window rangefinder that allows for fast handheld use without need for a ground glass or tripod.
They're also one of the lightest 4x5's I know of.
GF.
Seems to be quite a few uneducated LF's out there. Why is it Chris Usher has five converted Polaroids?
http://www.chrisusher.com/projects.html#id=album-14&num=1
Click on 'One of Us'
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Some land-fill :)
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I've used all manner of converted Polaroid 110B' and 900's over the past decade. You can take a look here to see the latest Australian versions:
http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle/
If you think...
I don't really see any problem with paying a grand for a matched pair of legends. We would pay more than this for a mediocre DSLR with kit lenses. With a Speed and Aero Ektar combo you're gonna be...
The song entitled 'Oh So Quiet' by Bjork has suddenly come to mind.
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Hi Alberto. The latest Razzle 4x5 models look amazing. http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle/
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The latest 4x5 rangefinder with dual focus is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqV7AF-nFQM
It's amazing.
GF.
I tried using a 4x5 SLR for portraiture hand held and found some unexpected shortcomings in its operation. Aside from mirror slap causing shake at low speeds, I found the biggest problem was that...
You're correct Ari, I have used a similar camera and discovered likewise, my biggest problem with the original 900 being the tiny focus wheel that is quite slow in operation. The big wheel focusing...
My latest beauty is a black Razzle 900 (made here in Australia). It has a front mounted extra large focus wheel running in ball bearings as well as the original thumb wheel. It's fitted with a fast...
Looks like you have two choices, either ship it back to the manufacturer or remove the rangefinder cover an fix it yourself! The bright line frame is just a sliding panel operated by a secondary...
Corran, I have several of the converted Polaroids so I can shed some light on them. The 110B and 900 finders are exactly the same, both having a single viewing window. The 110A, 150, 800 and 120...
I really like this design. Smart thinking 99 :p To give a little more rigidity I think it could be made from aluminium and still remain reasonably light weight.
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I was being cheeky David. Obviously you lack his sense of humour :D Seriously speaking, you are correct about formal portraits with an 8x10, but the title of this thread pertains to 4x5....
It really depends on whether you want spontaneity or not. Messing with a ground glass kills any chance of repore with the subject, especially if they're slightly animated. The rangefinder knocks the...
My tapes measure around .015mm thickness..I think 1mm must be pretty heavy duty stuff :D
I'm perplexed by the attitude here, it's only a question regarding which film holder is best and we're only...
Lisco Regal 2's are by far the best IMHO. Toyo's are nice too, but a bit scarce. Not so keen on Fidelity or Riteway.;)
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A couple of points to note: The old Graphic is rather clumsy and awkward compared to the much faster and lighter converted Polaroid. The thing I hate most about the 'Speed' is the side mounted Kalart...
You're correct.
The film plane is moved back 25mm. Mine has this front standard and it's fitted with a 150mm lens and works extremely well.
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One of my 900's has a Symmar S fitted and with and with a few milimeters machined off the filter thread it will close nicely. Sironars have a larger rear element allowing for a more compact front...
Please forget all about the original 'Electric Eye' as it's a complete piece of crap. The only way to use a 900 is to replace the front standard assembly with one like the Razzle has.
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I think it's due to the design of the bed and front standard. It's a totally different system to the 110B and not readily adjusted for infinity focus. The gearing on the 900 is rack and pinion too,...
As I have both Polaroid models 110B and 900 I will give my view (pardon the pun) on these cameras. I have several of these cameras, so it might help you in deciding which way to go. Rangefinders on...
Access to LF forum is provided by many hard working individuals and is supposed to form a network of ideas and opinions, therefore contributors are expected to share knowledge rather than insults. ...
Slow is not quite the correct terminology. With so much attitude you may be better off with a Holger :D
Surely all architects aren't really such a PITA?
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If you have an accurate measuring device, the distance from the face of the holder (where it contacts the camera back) to the film surface should be 5mm. Load a dummy film and check to see.
GF.
Have you tried shooting with standard double dark holders? If they exhibit a similar focusing problem, then obviously the ground glass/freznel relationship is at fault.
Very unlikely that the Shen...
I think that a tripod mounted DSLR (maybe a Canon 5DMK11 or similar) might do the trick, but problems may arise from barrel or pincushion distortion even with some of the better lenses.
I have not...
Nick, you really need to take a closer look at the finer details. If what you say is true, please tell me why the latest $5200 offering comes complete with nasty hacksaw marks to the chrome pivots...
I can speak from experience on this subject as I own both a Littman and a Razzle. I have compared them side by side and used them both fairly often. I have found that although the Littman has a...
This thread has proven to be more popular than the Beatles, who in turn were more popular than JC.
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What's the difference, apart from $5000? :eek:
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I have 90mm f5.6 Super Angulon and Symmar S 150mm elements, both of which are f5.6. The Copal 0 shutter's max aperture is also f5.6, so there's no problem. I found that if I screw elements of either...