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  1. Re: Ebay and protecting people infringing copyright - my story

    Marvin 'Popcorn' Sutton was a bootlegger. You're stealing his soul.
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    Re: schneider kreuznach componon 135mm f5.6

    I've used the Componon-S 135mm in Copal 0 that came with my frst view camera for years.
    It does very well in studio. Not an easy lens to find mounted in shutter but worth more than
    the used market...
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    Re: Deardorff / Calumet C1 Lens Board?

    Hey Kev, yes they are the same size.
    You can get wooden ones on the auction site or
    original metal ones on the US Calumet website.
    Mat
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    Re: Tripod for Toyo 45c

    The 141 is the older style three-way head, a very good product for heavy cameras.
    The 075 tripod is again the older version of the current 475 so a safe bet for handling view cameras.
    I would say,...
  5. Re: Sticking with 8x10 or just holding on to 4x5 format?

    Very undestandable doubts. 8x10 is a very difficult yet seductive format, with inherent pathos and charm.
    Yet one should not overemphasize the format and always make sure the medium is coherent with...
  6. Re: Sticking with 8x10 or just holding on to 4x5 format?

    Same dilemma, decision made: my 8x10 projects are well finished, it was fun and definetly worth it,
    but the 8x10 kit I used will make its way to the classified section very soon.

    4x5 is still my...
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    Re: Tripod for Toyo 45c

    My Toyo 45C sits on top a Manfrotto Triman 028B and 229 three-way head.
    This set up also works well with a heavier 8x10 camera.

    Not directly experienced with ball heads but I too would avoid...
  8. NEW SCAN BACK: Rencay 1,38 GigaPixel 70x120mm

    Website here:

    http://rencay.com/index-e.html

    Not much information, not even price or date of release.
    But stated scan size makes it seem like it
    could be called Digital Large Format for real....
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    Re: My New Wilderness 8x10

    Hello,

    My intrest in the Wilderness camera has drawn me to this thread.
    Would like to note that I've posted messages and received replies
    in Italian and not had the posts deleted.

    (They were...
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    Re: New digital 8x10 -

    Bidders should make sure there's an instruction manual included.

    M
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    Re: Italy in the Fall

    Tuscany is great in the fall.

    Get in touch if you come by and need some info.
    Siena-Florence region is my territory.

    Ciao,
    Mat
  12. Re: Camera suggestion for large scale copy work.

    Will back the mp4 as an efficent and affordable choice.
    Ebony is expensive and better suited for field work, probably.

    Think about getting an MP4 used and with the money you save
    you can get a...
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    Re: Proper setup? Sinaron 80mm digital lens

    Of course: DB-Sinar. Super cameras.
    Hope you can make the 80mm work well for you.
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    Re: how old are we?

    32

    This thread should have been a poll or something
    that shows a statistic of age of LF users on this board.
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    Re: Proper setup? Sinaron 80mm digital lens

    Can't help you with DB mount stuff, since I've no experience with it.
    May I ask what camera you are using?
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    Re: Proper setup? Sinaron 80mm digital lens

    You should first try with the lens only 80mm from the groundglass/focus screen.

    (Even if it's a close up lens you should be able to focus@∞
    Which brings me to ask: what lenses that can't be...
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    What was your first lens?

    Please share what your first LF glass was
    and whether you still have it/use it.

    Mine was a Schneider f5.6 135mm Componon-S in Copal #0
    and it came with the 4x5 monorail camera I bought used. ...
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    Re: 4x5 and 8x10 Round Up

    The book View Camera Technique has in chapter 12
    a very extensive side by side comparison of 65 models
    of 4x5 cameras and 33 models of 8x10 cameras.

    It is also a great book.

    Mat
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    Re: Hello from Italy

    Salve Giorgio,
    Hello from Siena!
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    Re: My New Wilderness 8x10

    So, what is the user verdict on this splendid looking machine?

    Also: did you have to pay a lot of custom tax/import duties?

    Mat
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    Re: Film Availability in Florence, Italy

    The best and cheapest photo supply store is outside the city center,
    in the industrial part of Firenze: it is called Toscana Foto Service.
    There used to be a great store near Piazza Santa Croce...
  22. The dying art of the photographic darkroom - video

    Intresting video about darkrooms in England photographed in 4x5.
    Enjoy.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/video/2011/jan/14/photographing-death-darkroom-video
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    Re: Images of mistakes - good or bad..

    Very nice thread.

    M
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    Cambo Focus Screen Size

    Hello,

    Can anyone tell me the exact size
    of Cambo focus screen/groundglass?

    Haven't been able to find this info on the web.
    ..should be somewhere around 100x120mm,
    but I'd like to know for...
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    Re: Fungus in Rodenstock 150mm Sinaron WS

    Linos/Rodenstock in Germany will repair it for €150 + shipping to and from.
    Try enquiring with them directly.

    M
  26. Re: Alternatives to the Jobo 3524 Sheet Film Drying Clips

    Wouldn't mind trying this when having to dry a few sheets.

    (see photo)

    Mat
  27. Re: Procedure/s for establishing the correct developing time?

    If you do not have a great amount of time to devote to testing there is a lot of literature
    regarding various film/paper and developer combinations.

    Not just "manufacture's instructions" texts...
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    Re: 4x5 Storage? the best solution?

    Anything PVC and acid free should do.

    Not a fan of binders with 4 shots per page,
    I prefer single sheets.

    M
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    Re: Hello from Lithuania

    Welcome ,
    ..and good luck with your new challenge.

    Mat
  30. Thread: Fungus?

    by Sdrubansky
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    Re: Fungus?

    The worn slot is much more noticeable on the photo than under a magnifying glass.
    (where it looks more dusty than worn)

    Should I be looking for separation? What other possible damage?
    .. I...
  31. Thread: Fungus?

    by Sdrubansky
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    Re: Fungus?

    No, could've been the previous owner.
    Any opinion on the white stuff and possible solution?
    Would you recommend having Rodenstock handle the matter?

    ..in the meantime I'm still shooting with...
  32. Thread: Fungus?

    by Sdrubansky
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    Re: Fungus?

    Linos/Rodenstock have quoted me €155.00 for service and repair, which is close
    to what I paid for the lens 4 years ago. (Don- serial says early 90s lens)

    I'm inclided to keep using it as it is...
  33. Re: The parallel universe of "Fine Art Photography", .....and the rest of us.

    On the other hand, getting paid to do something you love is a great privilege.
  34. Re: CAPcam - Photokina 2010 - Computerized View Camera

    It would be interesting to see and try the software that controls it..
    you choose the objects you want in focus on screen and it moves accordingly.

    M
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    Re: Fuji Acros 100 4x5: Retailers in Europe?

    Didn't know about these at all, thank you.

    Much love for your help.

    M
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    Fuji Acros 100 4x5: Retailers in Europe?

    Hello,

    Anyone know where to buy Fuji Neopan Acros 100 4x5 sheets in Europe?
    ..Robert White doesn't have it and the sellers I know in Italy don't stock it.
    Getting it from the US or Japan is very...
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    Re: Hello from Tokyo-area, a LF newbie ...

    ..nice to hear Acros Quickloads are still readily available in Japan. Would you mind getting me some?:p

    Oh, and welcome. The can is a great start, I like surfaces that reflect the shooter.

    M
  38. Thread: Fungus?

    by Sdrubansky
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    Re: Fungus?

    Thanks everyone.


    Very insightful Steve, thanks. Yes, this lens is the same as a Sironar S and
    my most used lens, hence the worry.

    Since there seems to be no visible effect on image quality...
  39. Thread: Fungus?

    by Sdrubansky
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    Re: Fungus?

    It looks on the surface in the photo but it is between the elements, I assure you.

    Thanks for your replies.
    M
  40. CAPcam - Photokina 2010 - Computerized View Camera

    Hello,

    Don't know if somebody has already mentioned this:

    http://www.gfae.ch/ViewCameras/CAPcam.html

    Designed by KARL GFELLER who designed the Sinar P2.

    Leaves me speechless.
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