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    Dektol as film developer on Arista 400

    I have used Dektol exactly as you have described, 1:10 dilution, normal development times of around 5.5 minutes, 68 degrees. It works very well and saves a bunch of money. I also use hangers and...
  2. Korona Bellows Replacement -- Do-it-yourself or Professional Job?

    This site: bellows has info on bellows making.
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    Tray vs. tank/hanger development

    I use hangers and tanks. I have a couple of Kodak hard rubber tanks and a couple of plastic yankee tanks, I also use a few tupperware style containers which hold about 2 quarts. I mix fresh...
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    barrel lenses, flanges, DIY lense board

    I've made boards from flat alum stock, about 1/16 thick. Glue strips of black felt along the edges to make up for the thickness and provide a light seal.
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    LF is it really better?

    Well, it is true that you can make great enlargements from 35mm or 120 negs. if you are makeing prints 8x10 to 11x14, careful work will give excellent results. The real reason to use large...
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    economical 4 x 5 lens

    The best bargins are the 162mm Optars and Raptars made for the Graphic cameras. These are 4 element lenses, but longer than the usual 127-135mm lens found on the Crown Graphics. You did not say ...
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    filters for Ektar 127/4.7

    Denis, you need a series VI adaptor and retaining ring, the front of the lens is not threades for filters. The adaptor will press-on to the lens. You can convert the series adaptor to a threaded...
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    Which film/developer combo to start with?

    I also use Arista film, mostly ISO 125, along with some ISO 400.
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    Which film/developer combo to start with?

    I use Regular Dektol print developer, the stock solution diluted 1:10 with water. It is fast working, and very economical. Development times are 5 to 6 minutes.
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    Flash for Speed Graphic

    All you need is a sturdy flash bracket mounted on the camera, and an adapter for the bi-post connection to attach the flash pc cord. These are made by Paramount sync cords. It would be best to...
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    Hospital for my Crown Graphic?

    Paul, when closing the camera, you must retract the bed completely before trying to close it. If the hinge is broken, you may have to replace the rails. You should be able to do this yourself. ...
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    Lens Boards for an old Graflex 4X5

    If you have an earlier model, like the Aniversary Graphic, you need a flat lens board, 4 inches square. If it's a later model, the Pacemaker, the lens board is sligltly smaller, with rounded...
  13. Zone System: Zone 7 or Zone 8 for Highlight Testing

    William, I'm just wondering...how do your prints look? Whichever looks best to you is the way to go.
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    Graflex 4" x 5" cameras as field cameras

    The Crown Graphics are good cameras but they don't have many movements. As Roger said above, you can get some tilt by dropping the bed, raising the lens board back to center, then adjusting the ...
  15. Which lens?/Lens bargains? Beginner's questions...

    If you are looking for a bargin lens for 4x5, consider these: 152 Kodak Ektar, 162 Optar or Raptar, Kodak Commercial Ektar, 7 to 10 inch, older Schneider Xenar, 180- 210mm. These are all 4...
  16. fed up with eBay: where to buy a complete rig cheap?

    Josh, you may be wishing for the moon, the tripod, and head you want will probably cost 150.00, the 545 probably 80-100, a modern 210mm lens, in useable condition, at least 275. You are already...
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    hose that can be connected to tub faucet

    You could get one of those hand-held shower kits. These come with a diverter which attaches at the shower head. It allows you to divert the flow from the shower head to the hand-held unit. For...
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    What lenses?

    Terry, Your camera is the wide angle verson of the Calumet, correct? If so, it has a 12 inch rail. 12 inches equals about 300mm. A 150 lens could be easily focused to make a life size image on...
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    notes on 4x5

    I also had several older holders which the previous owner had attached small pieces of clear film, with numbers on them, to the end flaps. They extended into edge of the film. When exposed the ...
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    203mm 7.5 Optar?

    Ben--I just took a look at my copy of Grafhic Graflex Photography, the two lenses are not the saame. The 7.5 Optar, like the other Optars, is a Tessar type, four element lens. Also, like most of...
  21. Compensating exposure for bellows extension

    The basic thing to keep in mind: If the bellows is extended to twice the focal length, you will need two f stops more exposure, In your example, 75mm is half of the focal length, making your...
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    Establishing and marking infinity stops?

    If your rangefinder is accurate using the lens you now own, all you need to do is establish distance scales for the new lenses. Focus thru the ground glass while moving the unlocked front standard...
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