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    Re: Dating Derogy lens

    Don't forget at this period, most part of early opticians in Paris were located Quai de l'Horloge (Chevalier, Wallet, Derogy, Lerebours etc.. ) and often at the same adresses: 31, 33, 65, 67, 69, 71,...
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    Re: Dating Derogy lens

    An early "Verre Combinés" sn10522, only engraved "Brevet d'Invention DY à Paris". Definitely a Derogy

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    Re: Sinar auto Shutter

    https://www.cameramanuals.org/prof_pdf/sinar-copal_shutter.pdf
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    Re: Biggest Sinar board opening you have seen

    maximumx factory made was 102mm (Sinar DB)
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    Re: Mysterious petzval lens

    Victor Ninet was a french studio photographer and editor, starting his activity in 1847 at 14 Rue Rambuteau, Paris. He was a also a maker and the factory was in the same block.
    Later, this building...
  6. Re: AFR Paris Anastigmat Symetrique 28cm f/6.8 Series A No. 12

    A.F.R. are mystery lenses.
    I can remember when I found my first one maybe 15 years ago here in Paris, the owner told me A.F.R. was successor (or associates) of Roussel.
    But I've never seen or read...
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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    Every OIP Labor lens have the "Flou-Net 1-5" ring, this one also (you can see on the other pictures in description). Made in 3 different focal lengths: 250mm, 300mm and 440mm with aperture f4.5, but...
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    Re: hugo meyer petzval

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    Re: Derogy Fab Eur lens question...

    You're welcome.
    According this data sheet, "foyer principal en centimetres" is measured from iris (or waterhouse slot).
    And 46cm is nearby 18in
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    Re: Derogy Fab Eur lens question...

    Yes Derogy Euryscope are also known as Aplanetique Extra Rapide.
    Same optical design than Aplananetique but faster

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    Re: Cooke Portrait Lens Serial Numbers

    19343 Serie II 13in 8x10 f4.5 with rear thread spacing
    26448 Serie VI 13.1in 8x10 f5.6
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    Re: Berthiot anastigmats for large format

    Super boulot, merci Dan
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    Re: Help with Hermagis Petzval lens info

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  14. Re: Favorite wide angle lens for 8x10 field camera landscape photography?

    My old Berthiot Perigraphe f14 150mm SerVIa, 112°, made for 24x30cm
    A killer for landscape in 8x10
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    Re: Interesting Lerebours Counterfeit lenses?

    ... et Gilmer ;)
  16. Re: Do all Cooke Series IIA have difussion mechanism?

    Maybe for the Cooke Portrait Lens.. I Have a Cooke Anastigmat serie IIa 3.5 8" without diffusion

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    Re: Lerebours a Paris Lens (not & Secretan)

    It could be an upgrade of a "Systeme Gaudin" achromatic lens, or a early version of the "Objectif pour vues".. But the missing pinion makes me think toward Gaudin
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    Re: 8x10 Lenses Most Used, Most Desired

    Yes Steven, I know Voigt data say 30cm Universal Heliar is for 16x21cm. I used Universal Heliar 36cm until I check by myself coverage for 8x10 at portrait distance with 30cm. And I assume there is no...
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    Re: 8x10 Lenses Most Used, Most Desired

    the most used: Commercial Ektar 6.3 12"
    the most loved: Universal Heliar 4.5 300mm
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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    "Adjustable Landscape n°2, Pulligny, Optique Francaise Ligny", 990 euros, ( 122271436835 )
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    Re: Darlot Lens ID Help

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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    Today at Deutsch Auctionneers sale, a Dallmeyer 6D in poor condition: 2794 euros
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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    LOT 0890 DETAILS
    Globe Wide-Angle Lens by Hermagis, Paris, No. 18267, c. 1875
    A lens similar to the "Globe" by Harrison consisting of two convex achromatic lenses. Different from "Globe Avec...
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    Re: Very small Darlot Petzval lens

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    Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

    yes, and sold 150 euros three weeks ago in France
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    Re: 1927-28 Photo Catalog with lenses

    Thank you for sharing, very interesting data
  27. Thread: Petzval ID

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    Re: Petzval ID

    I guess french lens, "Wallet & Hermagis"
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    Re: Kodak Portrait 12in Ilex#5 shutter diameter?

    (I don't tell about flange but front thread...)
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    Re: Lenses and their "personality"..

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    Re: Lenses and their "personality"..

    my Eidoscope #2 is 375mm f4.5 and covers 8x10 at portrait distance
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    Kodak Portrait 12in Ilex#5 shutter diameter?

    Hi,
    I've discovered yesterday my front ring and original cap were lost. I've used this lens 4 weeks ago in a rental studio and I guess it's the place where I ve lost it. Arghh
    So this morning I'm...
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    Re: February 2016 Portraits

    B&J 8x10 + Universal Heliar 4.5 300 + Polaroid 804

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    Re: Polaroids (and Fujiroids)

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    Speed Graphic 4x5 + Aero Ektar + Polaroid 59 exp2007
  34. Re: How to fix frozen iris in a Cooke Portrait Soft Focus Series II 8x10 13"?

    Some news, I've found the magical stuff Jim had suggested in a local tyre repairshop ( a charming man, gave me some product in a small bottle to try), but after three test, it doesn't work. So this...
  35. Re: How to fix frozen iris in a Cooke Portrait Soft Focus Series II 8x10 13"?

    Thank you Jim, gonna try to find this stuff.
    For now, I've tried with "essence F" (in french, I guess it's similar fluid lighter) and few drops of acetone, bot nothing appears
  36. Re: How to fix frozen iris in a Cooke Portrait Soft Focus Series II 8x10 13"?

    Thank you for the clarification Steven.
    I've mailed SK Grimes and I guess Adam will be the right person for repairing this iris.
  37. Re: How to fix frozen iris in a Cooke Portrait Soft Focus Series II 8x10 13"?

    Hi, few days later, I've tried and followed your suggestion, put some drops of solveant, and then lubricant146237 around the ring..
    Result: nothing.
    Arff
    I don't feel enough inclined to unthread...
  38. Re: How to fix frozen iris in a Cooke Portrait Soft Focus Series II 8x10 13"?

    Oh, thank you for these replies.
    I'll check tomorrow, as I 've already unscrewed front and rear cells... Iris leaves seem to be in nice condition
  39. How to fix frozen iris in a Cooke Portrait Soft Focus Series II 8x10 13"?

    Hi from Paris,
    I'm Jay, following this forum since few years ago, and this is my first post:
    I'm the owner of a Cooke Series II SF 8x10 and the iris is stuck! No way to turn the ring... It's stuck...
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