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  1. Re: Chamonix 045N-2 vs Wista 45DX design comparison

    As an owner of both a DX and a Chamonix, I would sell the Chamonix before the DX for two reasons: the DX can be folded with 150mm installed and the rosewood and brass on the DX are spectacular (mine...
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    Re: Sorry, folks, unplanned site outage

    a welcome return to normalcy, thanks
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    Re: Head and Mixing box for a Durst 184

    Ginette, I will send you the dimensions later today.

    On a similar note, and this may have been brought up by others, has anyone tried using strip LEDs as a light source?
  4. Re: Using an Elwood 8x10 Enlarger for Enlarging 35mm Negatives

    Joe, you may need a recessed lensboard if your bellows does not compress well.

    Having used both a 5x7 and 8x10 enlarger for 35mm, I would much rather use a smaller enlarger, if only because it is...
  5. Re: I'm curious, how many of you run your own darkroom for printing and enlargement?

    Darkroom... nothing quite like it. After all these years it is still magic.
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    Re: Tri-X in Canada

    For large format film, I gave up on Henry's and now buy from B&H.
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    Re: Grafmatic Holder-Sheet Film Numbering

    I love my Grafmatics, but am not a big fan of the numbers which take up about 1/4" of the negative; I removed the wheels on most on them and as David mentions, even with the wheels intact you...
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    Re: Sticky Harrison Focusing Cloth?

    Tony, I have a Harrison tent that has the same issue. My understanding is there isn't much you can do about it, and that their newer products are not sticky.
  9. Re: Followup to my Durst L1200 CLS501 power supply panic

    Where did you end up getting your L1200?
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    Re: Durst Laborator 138S value?

    I got mine for around $500 with condensers and lenses. It's a wonderful enlarger.
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    Durst 8x10 Enlarger

    FYI, there is an 8x10 Durst on the Toronto Craigslist. I have no personal/professional connection with the seller.
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    AN & clear glass for enlarging carriers

    For those who use glass carriers, Focal Point is having a sale on enlarging glass (till the end of the month).

    Allen, Len and I just put in an order and got a 50% discount (need to buy 5 pieces...
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    Re: New addition to the family. LS 1200 info.

    Allen, I have a number of different boxes, but in general only use the 4x5.

    --Blair--
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    Re: Sinar spirit level

    or you can now buy them on eBay for a little less money:

    --Blair--
  15. Re: Searching for 4x5 color enlarger (Durst L1200)

    In my experience, it is best to use the glass carrier with this enlarger (I have both the 4x5 metal mask and glass inserts).
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    Re: Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    Thank you cin (AKA Nic) for coming up with a gorgeous Sinar pan-tilt head, which I promptly purchased.

    I can see why everyone raves about this head. If it weren't so functionally good, I would...
  17. Re: DIY Ground Glass Folding Hood Kit - Please express interest

    fascinating and very inventive... it is similar to the Sinar, but at a fraction of the price
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    Re: Ultimate focus hood

    I just bought a Sinar and they have an amazing system which allows you to attach a standard/WA bellows to the back of the rear standard and then plug a binocular attachment with a flip out magnifier...
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    Re: Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    Phillip, thanks. It looks like I will be taking a trip to the local Home Depot.

    BTW, do people use these screws, especially when using the head with different cameras?

    --Blair--
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    Re: Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    PM sent. Thanks.
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    Re: Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    Jeffery, the 410 is rated for 11 lb, and I am pretty sure the 8x10 Sinar will be more than that.

    Has anyone experienced a tilted 8x10 on a 410 and lived tell the tale? I ask because one of the...
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    Re: Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    Clive, B&H has the Sliks with head at $600 US. Is that close to the UK sell-off price?

    --Blair--
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    Re: Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    That's not good; now there are two of us in the hunt. :)

    Any suggestions on where to find a Sinar head?

    --Blair--
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    Tripod/head for Sinar P 8x10?

    A couple of weeks ago, I picked up a Sinar 8x10 change kit without having the body. I then picked up a 4x5 body and a 5x7 change kit. I now have a great system, but my tripod is overwhelmed...
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    Re: Rail Clamps: Toyo G work on a Sinar P?

    Erie, thanks for the advice. I decided to splurge and get the real deal but will try the Toyo for fun.

    --Blair--
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    Rail Clamps: Toyo G work on a Sinar P?

    I am about to buy a Sinar P that for some reason has no rail clamp.
    Does anyone know if a Toyo G rail clamp will work on the P?
    Thanks.

    --Blair--
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    Re: evaluating a Sinar P

    Bob and Steve, thanks for the great advice and links.

    I've located a local copy on the bay and it's within an hours driving distance (in Toronto). If it doesn't sell today I'm going to have a...
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    Re: evaluating a Sinar P

    Thanks Scott, sounds like something to avoid and fortunately for me, all of my 4x5 lenses have shutters. :)

    I am primarily intersted in mechancial parts that could wear out over 30+ years of use....
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    evaluating a Sinar P

    I am thinking of getting a Sinar P and was wondering if anyone can tell me what to look for and how to test it, e.g., gearing. Thanks.

    --Blair
  30. Re: Changing Bellows for Wista 45 DX Field Camera

    Gordon, where did you buy your bellows? Thanks.

    -Blair
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    HP T1200 for photography?

    I have the opportunity to use a HP T1200 for making large prints and was wondering if anyone has experience using this printer?

    Also, has anyone use the HP Z3200 for posters, not prints? Thanks...
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    Re: fresnel on Toyo 45AII?

    I measured from the front standard to a piece of film in a holder and then from the standard to the ground glass. They are so close to being the same distance, I can't measure the difference.

    I...
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    Re: CLS301 head wiring diagram needed

    I pulled off the outer covering of the connector and was able to see how the four wires connect to the 12 pins. Have a look at the attached "schematic". For orientation, you are holding the connector...
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    Re: Anyone buy the nice Durst L1840 on e-bay?

    Well, Toronto Image Works was selling their L1840 with a CLS2000 head and three lenses for $800 Canadian. I thought that was a great deal (as was my L184 for somewhat less). In the end, the head and...
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    fresnel on Toyo 45AII?

    I picked up a used Toyo recently and have found some anomolies.

    On the photographer's side of the ground glass, a fresnel lens was super glued to the metal holding down the ground glass. It...
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    Re: Removing CLS301 head from Durst 184

    Drew, thanks for the warning. This CLS301 head isn't so hot for many reasons; it has a good fan and only 600 watts, and yes a pun was intended as this head has a repuation for uneveness of...
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    Re: Removing CLS301 head from Durst 184

    Went up like a dream. :)

    This is going to be a sit-on-a-chair enlarger, which is fine with me.
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    Re: Removing CLS301 head from Durst 184

    The next step is to get it into the darkroom. It is 89" tall and the ceiling is 91".

    Any bets?
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    Re: Removing CLS301 head from Durst 184

    My friend Jim and I arrived in Toronto shortly after 5 and were out the door two hours later with FrankenDurst. Until you meet one of these in the flesh, it's hard to imagine how big they are. We...
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    Re: Removing CLS301 head from Durst 184

    Alan, talk about empowering me. At first I thought I would need 3 friends to help me. After talking with Allen, I thought two could do it. Now I need no friends.

    Allen, the manual is much...
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