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    Re: Using and Modifying the Travelwide 4x5 camera

    Can somebody do me a favor and measure how far the helicoil of the Travelwide travels / extends? Much appreciated.
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    Re: INTREPID CAMERA 4X5 Gen 2 Users & Reviews

    The wood is what still holds me back after eyeballing the camera since the release (kickstarter). It doesn't have to be cherry wood, but there are enough woods that are not plywood to achieve good...
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    Re: Fixed focus 4x5 camera

    Yes, first I will confirm the distance with my full plate camera, then with the one I am building. It's a custom 6x12 so no ground glass, but I am making one to confirm the focus. Thanks!
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    Re: Fixed focus 4x5 camera

    I've seen your replies a couple of times in different threads regarding this question, so OP excuse me if I highjack this one for a question. If I want to set up a fix-focus camera with a 90mm...
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    Re: Diy ground glass focusing screen

    Thanks! Will use this to make my first GG.
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    Re: Looking for Bellows Maker

    I'd agree to all of that if there wouldn't be positive reviews about the cheaper option. No doubt the price of the more expensive one is well worth it, but in this case I'd say the cheaper one isn't...
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    Re: Looking for Bellows Maker

    I am restoring a fullplate camera and asked for prices from Custom Bellows and Rudy from eBay. CB = around 250€ and Rudy around 130€, that's quite a difference. Seeing both are doing good work I have...
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    Re: DIY wooden brass camera restoration

    Very nice! I am currently restoring a Konishi field camera. Thinking about getting (or making) red bellows as well.
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    Re: Fix dent in filter thread?

    Thanks guys, a lot of good suggestions. I am going to a repair shop which told me on the phone that they are capable of fixing such things. We'll see what happens-

    In case it doesn't work, may I...
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    Re: Fix dent in filter thread?

    Yeah, I am extremely bummed out. Especially because I usually protect my lenses and never dropped one before.
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    Fix dent in filter thread?

    In a chain of unfortunate events my Linhof / Schneider 210mm made harsh contact with a marble floor.. Being extremely lucky in said unfortunate situation the only part of the lens that took damage...
  12. Detailed plans for 4x5 back on half plate / bookform back cameras?

    Hi,

    I am in the process of restoring a european half plate and japanese bookform back camera and would like to be able to use my modern 4x5 Fidelity Elite cassettes from time to time as well.
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    Re: Your favorite Go To film?

    By trying lots of film and ending up liking Kodak films and their capabilities the most? It's personal taste, why even question it?? ...
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    Re: Your favorite Go To film?

    BW: Tri-X is by far my favourite film for any size. You can push and pull it into oblivion and the outcome will always be amazing. Love 400 ISO the most here, I push it mostly. 100 pushed to 400 is...
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    My LF and my favourite 35mm.

    142004
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    Re: White spots on paper.

    General interest. And if I use expensive film I wouldn't want those spots on there when scanning.



    Now that you said this I checked the print itself with my 8x loupe. I cannot find any spots...
  17. Re: Developer Suggestions - Ilford Direct Positive Paper- Urgent

    I use Ilford Multigrade developer. Why don't you want to use it?
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    Re: White spots on paper.

    That's a great tip with the tent. I load my film in the dark without a tent, I wiped the surface I worked on with anti-static wipes before taking out the paper and the cassettes. Do you think I...
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    Re: White spots on paper.

    Thanks Doremus! I think I can rule out dust while loading it because my holders were freshly cleaned and I was really clean and careful loading them. My guess would be my freshly set up darkroom in...
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    Re: White spots on paper.

    Hmm yeah. The spots are sharp (see my scan). I developed in trays, tiny dust particles might be an explanation.
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    White spots on paper.

    Hi guys,

    I did some direct positive paper shots and some weird tiny white spots show up on the developed prints. Might it be a problem with my chemicals? Not long enough fixing? Could the water...
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