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    Re: Lens Front and Rear Element Numbers

    Great, thank you. Bausch & Lomb Protar is considered to be a good lens correct? I am guessing that the Koilos shutter must be quite old. In searching it seems that there were all sorts of lenses...
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    Lens Front and Rear Element Numbers

    Hello,

    I have a Protar V11- 13 3/4" in Koilos shutter. I have noticed that the front and rear element numbers do not match. I guess that the obvious would be that something got changed out at...
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    Folmer & Schwing 7x17 Bellowa Replacement

    Hi All,
    I am in the process of replacing the bellows on my 7x17 Folmer Schwing. I am finding that many of the screws that hold the frame have rusted heads and am unable to remove them with a...
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    Copal 3 vs Copal 3s

    Hi All,
    Is there a large difference in mount size between Copal 3 and Copal 3s shutters? I have an older G-Claron 355 f9. I have had 2 Copal 3 shutters and both were much too large to mount the...
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    Film Holders for 7x17 Folmer & Schwing camera

    Hi All,
    I have a Folmer Schwing 7x17 camera and several 7x17 film holders(an original FS 7x17 holder and a couple of different Korona type holders). Question: the Korona holders are different in...
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    Re: Scanning 8x10 Negatives

    That is all good information. I have an older version of Silverfast but also use VueScan for most of my work. Just contemplating returning to the dark room or continue on the Epson print solutions. I...
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    Scanning 8x10 Negatives

    Hi All,
    Anyone had experience with scanning 5x7 and 8x10 negatives? Would say an Epson Perfection V800 be up to the task? Is there a big difference between V800 and V850?
    Thanks, Steve
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    Re: 30cm Heliar on 4x5

    Thinking 5x7 reducing back on my 8x10
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    Re: 30cm Heliar on 4x5

    I had hoped on using it for portraiture on a 45/5x7 Dorff , I am quite sure that it would fit my 8x10...if it will cover. According to the specs. I am reading it is a little bit more than 5x7. Rugged...
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    30cm Heliar on 4x5

    Hi All,
    30 cm 4.5 Heliar coverage? Will not cover 8x10? Seems as though it would be a rather large lens on 4x5/5x7?
    Smitty
  11. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Re: Copal 3 Shutter

    On counting reflections.. never knowingly done this. How, what do I look for?
  12. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Re: Copal 3 Shutter

    Could this be a Dagor type lens? What would that mean?
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    Film Holder End Flap Repair

    What would be the best material to make new end flap hinges? Some sort of tape? Testing for light leaks, was thinking of loading photo paper then taking out into the light then develop. Thinking...
  14. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Re: Copal 3 Shutter

    Thanks for that info, I will keep an eye open. Probably tough to find without a lens though....?
    Steve
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Looks like it could have been taken in New England.
  16. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Re: Copal 3 Shutter

    OKAROB Thanks, that explains a lot. I have had this lens for some time now but have been baffled as to fitting it into a shutter. Lens is in very good shape with exception of a little bit of...
  17. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Re: Copal 3 Shutter

    This is the lens in question:. Measured front element again 55.55 mm. will not fit Copal 1
  18. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Re: Copal 3 Shutter

    Measurement across the mounting threads 39.6875mm. ser starts w 11401... I sold the Copal 3 as by time I had it mounted would cost me more than just finding a good ready to go lens.
    S
  19. Thread: Copal 3 Shutter

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    Copal 3 Shutter

    I guess there are apparently more than 1 thread pattern for Copal 3. I had a Copal 3 shutter and attempted to mount my 355 G Claron barrel lens but the mount opening was much too large for this lens....
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    Re: Nude

    Thanks, I am guessing that the file size from an 8x10 negative must be quite large? Does the output from say an Epson printer still have that large/contact print feel to it? I have thinking of moving...
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    Seeking scanning solution for 8x10 negatives

    Hello,
    I am looking for a solution in working with my 8x10 negatives. Will the Epson V850 give me a good result retaining good resolution etc?
    Thanks, Steve
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    Re: Verito 14.5 inch Lens: Studio Shutter

    Hi John,

    No worries, you have pointed me in the right direction. I will get it figured out.
    I will keep you posted.

    Thanks, Steve
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    Re: Verito 14.5 inch Lens: Studio Shutter

    Hi John,
    Just received the DeGroff, the threads seem to be too small to screw into the Verido's Studio Shutter. Am I missing something, is this common?

    Steve
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    Re: Verito 14.5 inch Lens: Studio Shutter

    Hi John,
    Thanks for tips, I should have it tomorrow. Will keep you posted.
    Steve
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    Re: G Claron 355mm Shutter

    A 3S? is that a different type of Copal 3? Someone had told me that Nikon Copal 3 might be different. Thinking the one I had may have been Rodenstock.
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    G Claron 355mm Shutter

    Hi All,
    I have a 355 G Claron in barrel. I have been trying to figure out what shutter might directly fit this lens. I had a Copal 3 but the threaded area of the lens was smaller that the opening...
  27. Re: Schneideritis

    Thanks on those responses, it was kind of what I had figured would be the answer to that issue. I have a couple of G Clarons that have nice glass but display the white specs in the black painted...
  28. What is "Schneideritis"? ~ or ~ What are those white specks in my lens?

    What is all this Schneideritis stuff? I remember seeing fog in old Schneider lenses..are they talking about the white dots in the black painted area of the lens mount? That would be outside of the...
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    Re: Verito 14.5 inch Lens: Studio Shutter

    Thanks John,
    Think I may have one, silver tube engraved on the side?

    Steve
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    Re: Verito 14.5 inch Lens: Studio Shutter

    I had ordered a release for just that reason, throw looks to be 5/8 inch. As long a release as I could find..
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    Verito 14.5 inch Lens: Studio Shutter

    I have a nice 14.5 Verito with Studio Shutter. Question: When I open the iris to f4 with the preview lever the lens goes to wide open. If I open the iris with a a cable release it opens to a much...
  32. Thread: Camera Movement

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    Camera Movement

    Has anyone had challenges with ULF cameras moving while inserting film holders resulting in loss of focus?
    Any good work around or best practice.

    Smitty
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    Re: Folmer Schwing 7x17 Film Holders

    Richard,
    Thanks, this information clears things up a bit.
    Please check your gmail for a message.

    Thanks, Steve
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    Film Holder Repair

    Hello All,

    I have a vintage film holder in which the hinges have pretty much dried out and rotted away. What material would I use to fabricate new hinges?

    Thanks, Steve
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    Folmer Schwing 7x17 Film Holders

    Hello All,

    Is there a standard size on all 7x17 Folmer Schwing film holders or might they vary in size? The holder that came with my camera measures: 19 3/32 from flap end to outside edge...
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    Re: Clarence H White exhibit and book

    Arthur Wesley Dow was an Ipswich guy, there is a large collection of his Cyanotypes at the museum here in town.
    Looking forward to Clarence White, ordered the book on Amazon.
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    Re: Clarence H White exhibit and book

    When is it due in Maine? Portland Museum of Art?
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    Re: Clarence H White exhibit and book

    I saw Clarence White School of Photography exhibit at Addison Gallery of American Art in North Andover MA a few years back. I was working in non silver processes at the time. I walked into this...
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    Re: Using Barrel Lens

    Are these all guesstimated exposures or are folks taking some sort of readings and calculating reciprocity etc.?
    Steve
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    Re: Using Barrel Lens

    Very very nice examples, the true craft of photography.
    I am setting up a 7x17 and have a 355 G Claron in Barrel that I plan to use with it. My guess is that shutter wont be of much help as to long...
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