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I've now discovered that the fault was in the Rayco - the fuse housing won't seat correctly meaning that when I manually push the user-replaceable fuse in with my finger - the bulb lights!

It...

Thanks Vick. I have now determined that the bulb is NOT faulty. Bummer. That means that either the head or the Rayco are at fault right? Should I start by checking everything with a multimeter to see...

Hi all,

I bought a second-hand Durst L1200 with CLS 450 head some time ago, but only now am getting around to setting it up in my darkroom. I have a few questions:

1. Does anyone have operating...

Thanks for your replies.

In terms of mounting, I'm all good. Fully versed in how to mount lenses - sorry if I didn't make that clear. So the problem with the shutters pictured above is that when I...

Good morning all,

Apologies for the number of questions here, I'm relatively new to LF and have stuck with my one-lens kit for a year to get used to it. Now I'm looking to expand my lens range and...

That's really helpful - thanks so much

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I've been trying without success to determine the filter thread size for my Sinaron SE 135mm f/5.6. Can anyone help?

My intention is to use it with my Lee filters and bellows lens hood -...

That sounds like a plan. If I bought a lens in a shutter (such as this one: https://www.keh.com/256179/210-f6-8-caltar-ii-e-mc-copal-bt-42-mt-4x5-lens) I suppose the only problem would be finding, or...

To answer one of my own questions, I think it would be fairly straightforward to install a packard shutter in front of or behind the lens - so that's a potential solution. Does anyone know where to...

OK, I think I've identified it as an Atelier Reflex Primar - it's definitely not a Klapp. Here's a link to the only other one I can find:...

Hi all,

I recently acquired this plate camera from an auction and am having real trouble identifying it. I think I've got some info that checks out, but can anyone here shed some more light for me...

Thanks to everyone - this has been extremely helpful. In a nutshell, coupling a new digi back and lens with an older, cheaper body is a waste of time because the older / cheaper body will not allow...

Hi all - thanks for your comments. To answer the queries and clear up the confusion on both sides:

1. My $500 budget is *just* for the analog camera - not the digi back or a high end digital lens...

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I've been going around the houses for a couple of years (!) now debating which technical camera I should buy to shoot film now, with the option to add a digital back at a later date. My...

Thanks Jim,

if indeed it does have the standard Graflok back, does that make attaching a digi back a simple exercise (using a Kapture Group product for e.g. ?)

Good afternoon all,

I have an opportunity to buy an MPP Micro Technical VII folding camera w/ Rodenstock 150mm Apo-Sironar-N. At some point in the future I may well want to add a digital back to...

Well - the vendor came back to me and said he wouldn't accept less than the equivalent of - wait for it - $2000 (!)

The thing is, the camera has been in the shop window for 6 months...

Thanks all,

I have made an offer to the vendor of the equivalent of $700, and will keep you posted.

I am in Switzerland, but have contacts and clients worldwide. How much would you pay in Denmark Steven?

Thanks for your reply, Bob.

There is a thread for mounting the tripod, but both standards were actually not mounted to the rail when I viewed the camera this morning. After a little gentle...

Thanks, Len.

It's interesting you should mention Sinar - guess what I found in the same shop? I've started another thread here:
...

Hi all,

I have another thread open regarding a Linhof Kardan Standard, but when I went to view this a Sinar C had just arrived. It looks to be in immaculate condition and I wondered if any of you...

So - I have seen the camera and here are the details:

Linhof Kardan Standard - serial number 6931368 - Bellows beyond repair which may mean this is immediately a non-starter, unless they can be...

Good morning all,

I have the opportunity to buy a Linhof Kardan Standard with 3 x lenses and various accessories. I am viewing the camera for the second time this afternoon (Monday) and will be...

Yep - it does have 1a on the barrel as well

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I am completely new to LF photography but have recently acquired a Goerz Dagor Series III f6.8 6.5" lens set in an Ica Dresden Compur Shutter. Serial number on both elements is 313368,...