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Great suggestion! What kind of Maxwell focus screen are using and where can one get it?

The dark cloth is relevant because a good dark cloth should help your eyes adjust to the GG. The question is, with a good dark cloth and allowing eyes to adjust, is there a discernible difference...

I was responding to a post you made which was off-topic. Trying to stick to the OP topic.

Doremus's post was on point.

I hate to police the thread, but...

The question is about the GG using a f8 vs 5.6 lens in dim lighting conditions.

Can we please stop talking about artemis and go back to getting a usable image on the GG :cool:

Yes, I'm familiar with Artemis, but saying that we must compose independently of the camera's ground glass is ridiculous.
We need to see what we're doing, otherwise what's the point of using a view...

Thanks Doremus. This is good advice.

That's the type of "hooded" dark cloth I was referring to. Blocking reflected light from the ground IMO is essential. The Paramo looks perfect, too bad they're out of stock.

The reason we're...

I mean a hooded dark cloth that blocks out stray to create a true darkened environment, so that your eyes adjusts accordingly to the level on the GG. One could speculate that once your eyes adjusts...

And you were under a dark cloth? I know the brightness difference without a dark cloth, I have several f8's and f5.6's.

can someone who has used a good dark cloth comment if there's a significant brightness difference between them when focusing on GG?

without a dark cloth, the difference I find is significant...

Are any of you aware of any magnum photographers that shoot large format or use view cameras?

I've noticed the older Fujinon lenses are single coated and have Seiko shutters.

The newer model are EBC multicoated and have Copal shutters.

How important is it to get the newer model over the...

Thank you for the info.

I'm referring to mainly Fuji transparency sheet film. I don't know if Kodak film is less or more effective than Fuji.

I use a normal fridge/freezer where I keep my food,...

I was referring to your statement that differences in opinions/approach is welcomed, which is true with photography, but as we're discussing the technical aspects of film, in particularly the...

Has anyone on the forum done a similar test?

Black-and-white is a different ballgame. The question is specific to color transparency.

Yes, I do double bag with Zip-Lock bags. The question is if you take film in and out of the freezer, does it cause problems?

Michael, what makes you say that you risk ruining the film by freezing it? House is around 24-25 degrees Celcius. I don't know when I will use that particular film, so keeping it in the freezer keeps...

So:
- If the box of sheet film is unopened and sealed, it can be taken out of the freezer and put back in.
- Once a box of sheet film is open, it cannot go back in the freezer, but it can back go...

Is there any risk to taking film in and out of the freezer?

I tend to keep the film in the freezer and take it out to room temperature the night before the shoot for it to warm up properly (to...

Thank you!
Confirming that the front screw size is DIN 464-M6-25?

I'm trying to make a similar adapter. Could someone please help with the following info:

1) the length, width and height
2) Distance between the two holes
3) Diameter of each hole
4) Type of...

I read it was originally designed for press cameras such as the Graflex.
Does anyone know how it compares with more modern lenses?

Here's a link:...

Does anyone know if a 65mm lens will work on an Intrepid 4x5 using a recessed lens board?

When the Intrepid first came out they said it was possible, but when I asked them recently they said the...

I've looked at Wista 45, Toyo 45 and the Intrepid 3d-printed black edition. Both Wista and Toyo seem to retail used for about $300 used in good condition. The Intrepid 3d-printed black edition is...

I'm new to LF world.

The Fuji is about half the price of the Nikon.

Anyone here know both lenses and have compared them?

Nikon seems slightly lighter at 355g, Fuji at 407g.

Thanks!

Let me add: A lens with the best contrast is also very important.

Best contrast, color reproduction and no vignetting is what I am going after.

Hi,

This is my first time posting on this forum. I am new to 4x5 large format photography although I am experienced in photography. I am looking to purchase my first 4x5 field camera.

I am...