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    Apo-Macro-Wironar-Digital 120

    Thanks to everyone. I checked the rodenstock site. The coverage is not enough and it's optimized for f11.
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    Apo-Macro-Wironar-Digital 120

    Hi

    I need some information on this macro digital lens. Maybe Bob Salomon can help. I am thinking to buy a 120mm micro lens for 4x5. I was for an apo-macr o-sinronar 120mm, which is cheapest among...
  3. Thread: Tabletop Lighting

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    Tabletop Lighting

    I am debating on the same question. Right now I use a White- lightening Ultra1800 with a matthews C-stand. The C-stand and boom seems strong enough to support the monolight. But I am still a little ...
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    quickloads at airport

    Hi. I'd like to take some quickload with me on a trip. I wonder what is the best way to bring them on the airplane. If I put them in my pockets, will they set o ff the metal detector? What will the...
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    Jock sturges: how are his images printed ?

    I looked through some Jock Sturges's B&W work in the bookstore. They don't look like silver to me, because they seem to be of lower contrast with light green(?) color. Are the platinum prints? If...
  6. Thread: 8x10 close up lens

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    8x10 close up lens

    Actually I will use the 180mm in the right situation. But I also want a lens to have enough coverage when it's not that close. And the old sinar I got has an auto shutter, I'd like to have a barrel...
  7. Thread: 8x10 close up lens

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    8x10 close up lens

    Thanks for the reply. How would a ronar compare to a nikkor process lens? What's the difference between G-claron and repro claron?
  8. Thread: 8x10 close up lens

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    8x10 close up lens

    I am looking for inexpensive lens to do 8x10 close up. I am considering Apo-rona r 300mm or 360mm, or G-claron 240mm or 270mm. I have a sinar auto shutter so that I can use barrel lens. And the...
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    Efke Sheet Film Availability

    I remember that Freestyle in LA has this film.
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    Alaska trip. Advice. Partners ?

    Kenai is nice. Near Seward there are many good hiking trails and a beautiful 30mi highway. Check the weather report before you go to Denali. Two years ago, when I was there in August, it's raining...
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    Cheap E6 mail-order lab for 5x7

    Gamma in Chicago charge $3.25 for 5x7. It's a good lab. But it's not much cheaper than your lab. You can visit their website at www.gammaphoto.com, or call 800-337-9959.
  12. Thread: Tungsten lights

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    Tungsten lights

    This is not an answer. In fact I'd like to ask more question on this subject. I am also thinking buying some tungsten lights, in particular lowell tota. But, if I mainly use it for close-up of...
  13. Thread: fluorescent light

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    fluorescent light

    This is not really a lf question.I want to take some picture under fluorescent light(in the library) with daylight balanced color films. Do I need any filters?What should I use?Thanks .
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    apo symmar or g-claron

    Sorry,it's sironar s.
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    apo symmar or g-claron

    Thanks for the respondes.Bellow is not a concern for me ,since I will get a long bellow for my A/S when I buy the lens.I still can not make my mind.How much sharper is Apo symmar than claron at...
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    apo symmar or g-claron

    I am considering a 210mm lens for 4x5.I have set my mind on apo-symmar 210.But,I realize that I have been doing a lot of close up.I don't want to buy t wo lenses now(about same fl),if I will use the...
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    reciprocity failure

    Thank you guys.They are very helpful. Tao
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    reciprocity failure

    recently i have been taking closed up with velvia.low light plus bellow factor,i frequently encountered exposure time 1 to 20 sec. all the literature i have don't really tell how to correct this for ...
  19. Thread: enlarger lens

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    enlarger lens

    Thanks Bob for your help.I have one more question.The 120mm lens is mounted in a "printstar adaptor".What is it?I can not find any right size lens board or plate for it?Should I take it off and...
  20. Thread: enlarger lens

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    enlarger lens

    Finally,i got my enlarger (D5) last week end.But,it comes with two unusal lenses ,a Rodenstock Rodagon 28mm f4 and a Rodenstock Rodagon WA 120mm f5.6.I will mainly do 4x5 and 6x4.5.I think that i...
  21. Thread: older shutters

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    older shutters

    I want to get an Ektar 203mm lens.And i found two,one in graphic synchro-compur, the other in supermatic.Is there any preference one over another?More importantl y,i want to use it on my Arca,what...
  22. Thread: linhof tech 5x7

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    linhof tech 5x7

    I am interested in tech 5x7 and saw adds of two tech 4(5x7) at midwest photo exc hange.I called them,and one staff there talked to me with a supposed to be tech 4 by him.But, he told me it didn't...
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    jobo 3000 drum or cpe 2+

    I want to start processing my B&W film (120 and 4x5).Because the bathroom in my apartment is very small,it's difficult for me to do tray processing .I am thinki ng to get an either CPE 2 ,or one of...
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