I was doing some more research today and it sounds like an enlarger lens could also work for shooting macro on 8x10. Something like the Schneider Componon or Wollensak Raptor. I think it was actually...
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I was doing some more research today and it sounds like an enlarger lens could also work for shooting macro on 8x10. Something like the Schneider Componon or Wollensak Raptor. I think it was actually...
Thanks Drew,
Appreciate your input from experience.
Hi,
Looking for some advice regarding lenses for a project I want to start working on. I'm going to shoot macro wet plate on an 8x10 camera.
I've been inspired by Karl Blossfeldt with his...
Hi Jim,
Thanks for your imput, interesting. So what your saying also is that if I was to scan an 8x10 or 11x14 image in full I would not need a 4300 dpi scanner? The file would be just too huge...
Hi all,
I'm looking recommendations and experiences before buying a possible A3 flatbed photo scanner. I would like new but will be buying secondhand to save money.
The Epson Expression 12000xl...
I just found this book at a second hand store in Australia! So perfect thank-you.
Hi Jon,
I did see this book on eBay once. Glad to hear you recommend it. I'll take another look at it.
Hi,
I'm currently in the design part of making my own wet plate holder. I would like to keep it as thin and light as possible.
If you have successfully made your own wet plate or film holder...
Hi Steven,
Yes you are correct! I just ran the tape measure over it. It is actually a 18x24cm but I'm fine with that as it will be for wet plate. I'm going to attempt to turn it into a 24x24 as I...
I’ve just bought a lovely timber 8x10 French made timber camera.
It’s a little sad and needs a few new bits. But it’s a great camera with lots of potential. I’m going to retrofit it into a 10x10....
Hi,
So this is a question I would really like to ask, and see what ideas people have come up with when it comes to collodion wet-plate photography in the field.
I've seen multiple videos and...
Hi Steven,
Thanks for the information. Very interesting indeed. I'm not sure my camera will like a 4kg lens on the front.
Luke
Hi,
I'm looking for information about Hermagis Petzval Lenses to assist me in purchasing the right one for an 8x10 camera. For me it has been easier to find information on Dallmeyers and...