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I sold off my aluminum 055, but kept my CF 055. The CF is a great tripod, and I prefer the Bogen 3047 head.

That stated, it's now relegated to secondary status. I bought an Induro CT-303, and I...

This was done using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor zoom lens set @ 22mm. Exposure: 1/400 sec, f/22, ISO 400. Location - M-159 - Clarkston, Michigan.
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In the fall of 1997 my wife and I visited Huron National Forest near Lake Huron. It was past-prime color, but the overlook had a great view of the Au Sable making its last bend before emptying into...

I saw a discussion about this a few years back on another forum. As I recall, it's unlikely that the 65mm lens can be used; they recommended (I believe) a focal length minimum of 75mm, and then with...

That's identical to mine, although mine didn't come with the adjustable feet. I got mine at a garage sale for about $20. Long since paid for itself.

I have an early Slik Master 67 which is likely more a prototype. It has this same head, and and probably the same handle yours does. A few years back, I modified the tripod by adapting a...

And here I thought I was the only one who thought the 410 and thought it wasn't the be-all, end-all! And like you, I only used the fine adjustments, but thought large adjustments were very clumsy. ...

I must have really lucked out. I found on eBay, a couple of Hejnar hex-plate-to-Arca-Swiss adapter plates. They replace the existing hex-plates, and can be oriented easily on the older 3047 and...

Here's a link to Home Depot. They have them by the truck load.
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I believe butane is a gas at standard atmosphere. Butane lighters store it under pressure. Ronsonol lighter fluid (yellow can) is naptha.

I've used Chart Pak tape for masks. It comes in .125" widths. I lay out the edges using a fine point Sharpie, then "connect the dots". Mostly mine is to demarcate 6x7, 6x6, 6x9 format for roll...

Looks similar to the innards of the pinball machines that were usually located in bars or pool halls. No flippers, and you could insert multiple coins for each play. There was a screen which could...

Yes. I had several from my company ID days. I also found a number of that type at office supply stores. I use them on all my light meters.

I own some modern Gitzo's and Manfrotto's/Bogen's. I do get a lot of use out of my Leitz Tiltall, a Vivitar 1321, and a Slik "pre-67", though. I modified the Slik to use interchangeable heads. The...

I found a Leitz Tiltall a month, or so, ago at the local used dealer. I'd not seen the finish before; it's a very matte finish silver, and didn't have any scratches or wear marks. It didn't have...

Thank you! Found it! - 645929

I'm updating my photographic equipment data base (Excel), and I realized I don't have the serial number of my Super Graphic posted. Easy, I thought. I've looked everywhere, but have yet to locate...

I have an Epson V850, and depending on the film, I use any one of the three packages you mention at different times. My overall favorite is VueScan, though. I still use Silverfast and Epson's...

I recently found a nice Century Graphic that uses 2.5"x2.5" lens boards. I want to add a couple of lenses to add some flexibility. The used ones available are not much, quantitatively or...

In my immortal youth, I managed to get this shot of exploding oil tanks at a chemical storage facility in Louisville, in 1969. I heard and felt the initial explosion from around .75 miles from our...

Re: 120 film.

I bought the Better Scanning frame for my V850. I used GEPE glass slide mounts for all my MF transparencies, so it was easy to dismount them and load them into the Better Scanning...

100mm f/6.3 Wide Field Ektar.

You may want to read this article:

https://casualphotophile.com/2020/10/12/leitz-tele-elmar-135mm-f-4-review/

From prior reading though, I understand the 135mm Elmar will only cover up to 6x6.

You might try a Bogen/Gitzo 3039/229 heavy duty 3-axis head, or even the older 4047 model.

My first LF camera was a Busch Pressman Model D. It came with a 135 Grafex lens, a 8.5" Commercial Ektar, and a 105mm Wide Field Ektar. That was a great camera, and I rue ever selling it in 2008. ...

A while back I opened a thread about lens boards for my Meridian Model B. I found a 4x4 Graphic lens board that has a Speed Graphic adapter. The photo is with a 100mm f/6.3 WF Ektar mounted.

Do you have enough draw on the bellows? The Speed Graphic has about 12" of draw, and the lens may need more for closer focusing.

I'm continuing to scan older images from the 80's and 90's that were shot in medium format. This was taken in 1995, using a Mamiya 645 Super (lens unknown), and using Fujichrome.

The Louisville...

On the Model D, the back of the lens board, to the ground glass, is 1.6" (measured with calipers), and the bellows fully collapsed. I have a 8.5" f/6.3 Commercial Ektar, and it only protrudes around...

The two I have for my Linhof Technika III, ca. 1953, measure 99x93 and 100x94. Both are marked Linhof and one has beveled bottom edge, and the second is square cut on the corners.

I've variously...

I own several -

Pentax Digital Spot Zone VI converted
Soligor Spot Zone VI converted
Soligor Spot (unconverted)
Sekonic L508
Gossen Luna Pro SBC


The purpose built spot meters are all...

I looked at their web site, and a brochure for the Pro Series. It states that the Roto Trim Professional will cut "from the thinnest tissue paper to mountboard and shim metal".

If you call B&H,...

One of our favorite vegetables. Wife boils it until tender, with bacon strips (alt - cubed ham), onion, and a bit of olive oil. I love it with a bit of apple cider vinegar.

Thanks, Bob. Much appreciated.

Thank you!!

I just picked up a Linhof Technika III. It comes with the rangefinder, bellows in excellent condition, no major dings, scratches, etc. and over all in great condition.

Serial Number is - 33596. ...

For the past couple of weeks, I've been eyeing the subject camera at my local used dealer via eBay. Yesterday, I decided to go ahead and buy it. I did a bit of research, and the features do remind...

Fungus can be tricky. If it hasn't etched the glass, you can remove it. There are a number of ways to accomplish this piece of the job. On a lens of age, it may be cemented with Canadian balsam,...

For a tripod, I'd suggest any of the older Bogen/Manfrotto's such as the 3033, 3036, 3051, etc.; for lighter, you may want to consider the 3046. They can be found used and are about as sturdy as one...

If you haven't bought one, you really need a flash meter. Guide numbers are only that. In order to take in the effect of ambient light, you need to meter the scene in its totality. It's difficult...