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  1. Re: Interesting (to me, at least) Kodak portrait lens realization

    Thanks for sharing this trivia about the Kodak Portrait lenses in barrel. One of the all time Fave sorta focus lenses..
    The remarkable roundness of the iris in front is a wonder to behold and likely...
  2. Re: How can I find a copy of Gordon Hutching's Book of Pyro ? Is there a PDF of it?

    This was the book that began the interest in Pyro developers back when it was first published about 1991. Public notification of the book was in View Camera magazine about that time. Since then been...
  3. Re: Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 7

    Yes, indeediee...

    These images are from her book "After Ninety".
    https://www.amazon.com/After-Ninety-Imogen-Cunningham/dp/0295955597

    First image is of a friend Imogen made photographs with.
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  4. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    That would be your definition of Vignetting.. and all related.

    What about this definition of vignette..
    "a : a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the...
  5. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    Take away your ability to do software/digital corrections.. in any way..

    Then what?


    Bernice
  6. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    ..."The Symmar-S 210 DOES cover 8x10 without vignetting"...

    ~vignetting.. kinda depends on interpretation, expectations, image goals and... Yes, your definition, expectations, demands and goals...
  7. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    Mathematics alone does not result in emotionally expressive images.. Mathematics functions best in the abstract.. as mathematics requires and demands some means to churn abstract into tangible...
  8. Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 7

    Who might be the artist/photographer. Individuals in these portraits?

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  9. Re: Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 6

    Yes and correct.

    Images from Mariana Cook's book, Couples..

    Fist image is Ruth Aswa & Albert Lanier
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    Second image is Al Hirschfeld & Louise Hirschfeld.
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    Re: Which 135mm Lens to Keep

    Ignore the "APO" marketing moniker, it's related market value and all that...

    Ponder the question of what are your image goals, how will this 135mm lens be used, what is expected from the 135mm...
  11. Re: Chamonix 45-F2: scheimpflug for landscapes?

    From the Ebony guide..
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    Another reference to why chronic f22 or smaller exposure aperture is not a good habit. Use an exposure aperture no smaller than absolutely needed. Similar/identical...
  12. Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 6

    Who might be the artist/photographer that created these images...

    Name the folks in these portraits..

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  13. Re: Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 5

    YES and correct.._!_

    "The real thing that makes a photographer is more than just a technical skill, more than turning on the radio. It has to do with the force of inner intention.
    I have always...
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    Re: post your trees!

    Bonney, our giant Cypress..

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    Sinar Norma, sinar shutter, 480mm APO ronar @ f32, 13x18cm Agfa APX100.. rodinal...

    Bernice
  15. Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 5

    Name the artist/photographer of these images, she was married to a Very famous individual..

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  16. Re: Chamonix 45-F2: scheimpflug for landscapes?

    Previously discussed on LFF:
    https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?171071-Which-first-Rear-Movement-and-Asymmetrical-Tilt-Chamonix-45F2
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  17. Re: Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 4

    Yes..
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  18. Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 4

    Name/guess the artist/photographer.. Bonus for ID_ing the name of the individual in these portraits..

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    Re: Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 3

    William Wegman.. noted for his dogs :)
    https://williamwegman.com

    This image was done on 20x24 polaroid from back in the day when...
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    Bernice
  20. Re: Focusing hood with lens, anyone made one?

    Focusing hood with "magnifier" would be an adder to a dark cloth at best..

    Turns out the time proven solution is the plain ol'e dark cloth. What could be the issue here is dealing with the...
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

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    Jumbo Leica & Ilford...

    Bernice
  22. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    For those seeking a lens for 8x10, 240mm or 250mm Plasmat cost a bit more or about the same as a 210mm Plasmat yet the 240mm / 250mm (exception being the 250mm f6.3 Fujinon W) Plasmat actually covers...
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    Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 3

    Name the artist / photographer..

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  24. Re: Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 2

    Herb Ritts...

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  25. Name/Guess the artist/photographer# 2

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    Who created this image..

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  26. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    Remarkable how much more image circle is available by going up 30mm more in focal length..

    210mm f5.6 Symmar S image circle at f22 = 294mm..

    240mm f5.6 Symmar S image circle at f22 = 337mm
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

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    Re: Re-assessing my (un)sharpest lenses

    Curious, catch lights in eye note a strip soft box was used?

    If yes, possible to try this set of images again using "hard" direct light ala not diffused light from reflector with barn doors to...
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    Re: Re-assessing my (un)sharpest lenses

    Keep in mind lighting imposed a significant variable to how any sorta-focus lens renders images on film..


    Bernice
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    Re: Name/Guess the Artist...

    Sally Mann, 1988...
    Long before here kids grew up, before the Toyo ads, before wet plate images and more...

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  31. Re: Schneider Symmar-S 210m F5.6 Lens - Will this work for 8x10?

    Properly cover 8x10, no. Illumination is NOT the same as proper image circle for a given sheet film format.. Previously on LFF.....
  32. Re: Adding Arca Swiss set frame 5x7" to 4x5"

    Ponder what possible advantages moving from 4x5 to 5x7 or 8x10 might bring to your image making.. The image quality improvement possible from 4x5 to 5x7 can be significant, image quality improvement...
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    Re: Best Wide-Open Rendering 150mm f5.6 Lens

    Bryan Schutmaat..

    Giving Voice..
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MqlIvbbO_o



    Bernice
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    Name/Guess the Artist...

    That created this image, bonus for where published and when.

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  35. Thread: Americana

    by Bernice Loui
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    Re: Americana

    "Only in America"
    Book published by David Graham:

    https://davidgrahamphotography.com/books/only-in-america/
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    Re: Best Wide-Open Rendering 150mm f5.6 Lens

    165mm f8 super angulon... which version, Schneider produced the 165mm f8 Super Angulon for decades..

    Question would be, why use a 165mm f8 super angulon on a Chamonix 4x5, with an image circle of...
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    Re: Help for best set of lenses

    View camera movements applied at near infinity focus or at significant distance tends to be smaller and less visible on the ground glass compared to a table top set up... Do both as they are...
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    Re: Best Wide-Open Rendering 150mm f5.6 Lens

    That would be the last generation of Schneider Xenar (Tessar formula) produced before they went out of production, could be multi coated.. The copal# 0 shutter might have five semi-rounded iris...
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    Re: Help for best set of lenses

    Good-Excellent way to use a digital camera. The digital camera with zoom can work as a director's viewfinder, image preview device, image capture device and more, it is also small, light weight and...
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    Re: Best Wide-Open Rendering 150mm f5.6 Lens

    ~There is no "best" wide-open rendering _ _ _ focal length lens... just best trade off and lens personalty that is agreeable with the image maker.


    150mm on 4x5 does not translate to the same...
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