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    Re: BIG Camera on Wheels Project Doc

    I wonder whether an ambulance stretcher would make it possible to move the 14x14 Deardorff copy camera in/out of my Subaru hatchback... Even has a tilt!226097
  2. Thread: Camera Obscura

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    Re: Camera Obscura

    Morell's "Manhattan View looking South in Large Room, 1996" has always stayed with me. Incredible!
  3. Thread: Camera Obscura

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    Re: Camera Obscura

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    Goerz 24in f11 Aprochromat Artar/Century 11x14
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    Camera Obscura

    A digital version...225679
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    Re: Alternative Studio Camera Stands

    The single motor electric lift isn't much more expensive... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BDHL71N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Re: It is Majestic!

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    Re: It is Majestic!

    It is an amazing collector's cabinet. Juuuuust fit in the new (old house).
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    Re: It is Majestic!

    Just a circular saw, drill, and a great old piece of engineering!
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    Re: It is Majestic!

    I wonder how much the Century 8A weighs...
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    It is Majestic!

    Platform for Century 8A, 11x14.
  11. Re: Deardorff SC11 11x14 Studio Camera Front Assembly Photographs

    Not sure if I can help--as the 14x14 seems a bit different. Let me know if/what to measure for you. 205739
  12. Ultra-Large-Format Dual Portrait Camera Setup

    Finished assembling a dual lens portrait setup today. Deardorff 14x14 Copy camera, 2 Fujinon Xerox 5.6 260mm (fixed aperture) lenses ($30!), and a sheet aluminum septum. As the "film" in this...
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    Re: Rangefinder Cameras

    PRJ, I did several conversions of Polaroid 110s following "Option8's" guide, https://www.instantoptions.com/how-to/. My cameras are set up to shoot pack film, but assume the process is similar for a...
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    Re: Long exposure experience with portraits?

    Monty. Those photos are great! I also like long portrait exposure times and agree that it is a special kind of collaborative image making...
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    Re: Alternative Studio Camera Stands

    I built a tray for the Deardorff 14x14 to sit in (it's 6 feet long") on a sit/stand lift desk mechanism. No tilt, but adjusts from 28.7" to 44.6". There's a motor in each leg. Instead of using...
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    Re: Long exposure experience with portraits?

    Philip. The interesting thing about line scanning backs is that movement creates distortion, not blur. This is a recent ~2 minute exposure. Self-portrait given...well you know! Scott 202390
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    Re: 38 year old Polaroid pull-apart film advice

    Just checked out the $prices in the US. Wow.
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    Re: 38 year old Polaroid pull-apart film advice

    Try getting your hands on some of the Fuji 3000b. The bw images are fine grain and beautiful. While it is all expired now, should be good for a looooong time if stored cool. I zip-lock bagged my...
  19. Thread: Century 8A?

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    Re: Century 8A?

    Tony, never would have figured that out on my own. Thanks, Scott
  20. Thread: Century 8A?

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    Re: Century 8A?

    Been trying to date the camera by serial #-- 51567-- on the rear frame. The various online sources don't seem to match up. Any ideas?201781
  21. Thread: Century 8A?

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    Re: Century 8A?

    Thanks for braving the cold Jim! Haven't found one yet that exactly meets that spec. When it is delivered, I'll carefully try out the one I ordered. It is 32 pitch. May be able to shim the plate the...
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    Re: Century 8A?

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    Re: Century 8A?

    That is very helpful Jim. I had ordered a 20 tooth .25" bore pinion as a guess. Any idea what's the right pitch?201741
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    Re: Century 8A?

    John, Looks like some of the photos of Centurys online. The molding in the front. the knurled knobs in the back--although others seem to have a wood, not brass, central track lock. The back also has...
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    Re: Century 8A?

    Mark, I'm pretty sure there will be a pinion available from McMaster-Carr that will work with the rack. I just have to figure out which one! 201738
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    Re: Century 8A?

    Jim, the lensboard is 10#.
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    Century 8A?

    Could use some help on a couple of things. First, is this a Century 8A? If not, what is it? Second, everything works except the geared focus. The parts are all there except for the geared wheel that...
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    Re: Still Life 2020

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    Deardorff 14 x 14 | Konica Hexanon GRII 300mm f9 | Hacked Canon LiDE scanner back
  29. Re: Is there adequately protective flight case that can protect an ULF camera checked

    The Pelicans are robust--so I've always tried to find used ones. If you go used, make sure the foam is either intact or that there is enough left for your use. New foam inserts are available, but...
  30. Re: Is there adequately protective flight case that can protect an ULF camera checked

    Got an (un)used Pelican 24" cube case with foam for my Deardorff 14x14. Too cheap to pass up--too unwieldy and heavy to carry by myself! ...
  31. Re: Unusual LF Canon LiDe (Scanner) Camera Project Needs Basic Lens Suggestions.

    Konica HEXANON GRII 300mm f9.
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    Re: Need Info On A Deardorff 14x14 Faceplate?

    Jason, Do you still have it? I've got a Deardorff 14x14 copy camera and could use a spare! The # is the camera serial. I think it was 17th one.
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    Re: 11x14 Deardorff Studio Camera

    Sorry, mistyped. 18 1/2" square!
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    Re: 11x14 Deardorff Studio Camera

    I know you've been waiting 10 years for an answer! The Deardorff 14 x 14 ERC Copy Camera has an 18 7/8" square outside dimension. Could that be it?
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