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I just gave up on my spotmeter (Capital/Soligor) and Lunasix to use a Sekonic 408, and might even sell the tiny L208, as the 408 does it all, including flash, and uses an AA cell. I had it for a few...

When using a backpack for my Tachi (I'm regularly changing my mind :-) ), I use a Nature Trekker from Lowepro. It's a bit tight, but it fits the camera, lenses (I did put 5 in there, but 3 is more...

This is somethig I'm doing, and I think I'm not the only one. I got the idea from Bruce Barlow's Finely focused (which is a reading I'd strongly recommend). There are two points for me in doing this...

A stupid question : are you sure it's taxes ? I went to the US two years ago, and bought as much Tri-X as the store had. It was about 1/3 of the street price in France. I also bought some HP5, from...

I use a 75 on my Tachihara, and it's on a "regular" board (not recessed). This somewhat limits the amount of movements, but I'm still able to go out of the image circle...

I'm happy with Fidelity...

I use the "small tank" times, and they seem fine for me.

I got rid of some gear in the last two years, my photography went better in the same time. Not sure this is related, though.

I'm down to one "main" camera per format (3 in 35 mm, but one the...

Tachihara 45. I could even fold it with an Angulon 120 inside.

Weights 1.5kg alone. My kit (bag + camera+2 lenses + meter + 5 holders) is about 7 Kg (depends obviously on the bag, lenses, etc......

I'm in Rob !

I've been looking for new year's resolution and already had the big resolution to properly determine true film speed + processing times for my 4x5 (TXP in HC110). I've been...

At least on NEW leather, a complete soaking (several hours can be needed) will soften, but it will shrink when drying. This method is used to form it around an object (a holder for a knife for...

I'd second Joanna's suggestion, as well as the two that precede it.

I wanted to move to LF by building my camera, but in fact the first LF camera I used was a folding I bought (and still own). The...

I used Arca, Linhof, Toyo and Fidelity.

I only kept Toyos and Fidelity, because I wanted to standardize a bit.

I appreciated the Arca, for the bit that locks the slide unless the holder is in...

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I'm using #3 and #1 shutters on my Tachihara. The #3 seems to be the maximum to fit in this board.

I started LF for the higher quality and because I needed something else than 35mm to grow my photography.

What I really like is that it slows me down, and at the end costs me less as I have more...

Ugo,

from Paris you're with 2 hours (by train or car) from river Loire and all it's castles... The river in itself is a lovely place, there are many wooden boats there (yes, I LOVE wooden boats...

Welcome Chris !

We may be a few Frenchies here actually...

Be careful, LF is VERY addicting !!!

Laurent from Chateauneuf sur Loire

I'm using a Berlebach wooden tripod with an integrated leveling ball. I've added a small Manfrotto pan-head and a very happy with it. As you suggest, the only drawback is the limitation in movements...

Not exactly a return, but I _almost_ made the decision to sell/trade all my LF gear for a MF outfit, as I really have a good feeling and feel creative with my Rolleiflex. I finally decided to delay a...

I own a Schneider Apo-symmar 150 which is a beauty. It's multi-coated, and in a Prontor pro, which is like a lot.

David,

If I'm right, I guess Maël at Photo Technique (www.photo-technique.com) could do this. He's in France, so it may be a bit easier than sending your shutter to the UK.

I use the Novoflex wraps, which I find very efficient in protecting my gear (even the camera has one), and I use small white Velcro tags that I label and stick on the wraps to remember which lens is...

The view camera I built from Jon Grepstad's plans. It does not get much use, but I like it.

I'm using dilution B for 7 minutes at 20°C in a Combiplan, to get nice results.

I really appreciated the article about the view camera, field and movements in a former issue of View Camera. I don't remember the issue # (it was the one containing also an article on Roy Stryker's...

Five and counting... I definitely miss something on the long side.
At the moment it's 75 SA, 90 SA, 120 Angulon, 150 Apo Symmar and 210 Xenar.
The 120 gets little use but is light and folds inside...

I use the smaller Manfrotto (rectangular one) for a Tachihara with no issues. My heavier lens is a 210/4.5 Xenar , which is not that heavy.

I agree that the most play in the system is the quick...

I used to have 20 in 4/5, went back to 15 (mostly because I wanted to rationalize a bit, so I sold the Arca and Linhof ones to keep only Fidelity)

I plan to buy a few more just to have some spare....

At the moment it would be my 150 APO-Symmar. The only issue with it is that I can't fold it in the Tachihara, but it is a real killer in terms of sharpness.

My contri...

Lowepro Nature trekker AW, I attach the tripod on the bag (stopped doing it with the Manfrotto 055, but the Berlebach is much lighter)

Actually, I just went back to the backpack,...

+1 for HP5. I used TMax in LF but finally went to Tri-X (should also be readily available and I love it). I used HP5 in the past (35mm) and was happy with it.

Instead of a darkroom (currently "in...

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I tried my Manfrotto 055 (used for TF) and found it bulky for my Tachihara.

I now use a Berlebach 9033 (double leg extension, leveling head, no column) and am very happy with it. it's...

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I share the same concern, and would like to replace Win2K on my Pc with a Linux version. I already have Debian on a Mac, which works except for the net connection. I personnally like Debian,...

I'm very happy with a Berlebach for my Tachihara. Mine has no column but a leveling head, and I do not miss the column at all.

It is very light, and stable more than enough for my Tachi .

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I develop up to 6 sheets, almost never less than 4 (not sure I even did less than 4 once).

I shoot Tri-x, developed in HC110 for 10 minutes, without such streaks.

Filling the tank takes...