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It was nice to reread this thread and refresh my memory on the specs of the 180mm Apo Rodagon that I still have. 2x to 6x optimum range . . . that's ideal for a 4x5 enlarging lens. A 150mm...

I have and really like my BenQ SW240. This is a true, graphics quality monitor having a bit-depth of 10 bits and a 14 bit lookup table. It has a color gamut that's 99% of Adobe RGB. At $399 for a...

Out of curiosity, which model BenQ do you have?

Interesting indeed, and insightful.

In other words, we don't really require certainty to proceed. (Though, we may think that we do.) As a statistician during my career, I know that we "manage"...

A good image comes from vision and composition. Good craft helps to limit the imperfections that you describe. And for sure, it's the lack of craft that can result in imperfections which can...

Oren, Thanks for making this available on the Forum.

Thanks everyone. I just received a response from Richard, so will definitely send meters to him.

I have a Pentax digital 1 deg., Zone VI spot meter that needs calibrations. Is there any reason why a local camera repairman couldn't do this calibration? Or, does the calibration need to be...

Only if the encrypted messages contain religious or political content. :)

I can understand why Oren closed that thread. There was a time when political discussions resulted in absolute mayhem, especially in the Lounge. And, the topic at the end of that link is certainly...

Did you indicate that you tend to be near the vehicle? Either way, does it make sense to have wind breaks around your camera, to limit environmental influences?

Interesting about your experiences with the wooden tripod.

Through what I've read in this thread, I'm wondering about what 8x10 camera that you're using?

Years ago I purchased a chest freezer, and we keep both frozen foods and film and darkroom paper in it. It comes in really handy for both.

Here's what I used with my 8x10, before I sold most of the kit. I currently use this rig for 4x5.
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The IC is proportional with focal length, if the angle of coverage stays the same. (80 deg.) There's a 20% jump in focal length between the 250mm and 300mm lenses. There should also be a 20% jump...

We had an Ansel Adams exhibit in Portland a while back. I wouldn't surprise me, if it's the same exhibit. I enjoyed the exhibit that we had in Portland.

The tripod/head world changed for me in two phases:

PHASE I:

For decades, I used a Bogen 3036 tripod (or its derivatives) tripod. It was the right height for me an my cameras. It could...

Out of curiosity, what shutter speed will you be using? What kind of film are you using? What are you trying to achieve with this series of tests? What's the purpose of doing this testing? What...

My wife and I travel to K. Falls on occasion to see her family. I'll look forward to seeing your show. Thanks for the heads up.

Three: Definitely 6x9 and 4x5. I'm selling all my 8x10 lenses, but will likely keep my 8x10 for a particular project.

4x5 is black and white.

6x9 is primarily for digital color, though...

Custom Bellows just replaced a Sinar 8x10 bellows for me a few months ago. Excellent job, as usual with them. I wouldn't go to anyone else.

Of course, Pentax Digital spot meters are excellent. I just purchased a Zone VI modified version.

As a result, I sold a Minolta Digital Spotmeter F that I thought was good.
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I'm wondering how they'll price the 5x7 conversion kits?

Of course, they'll assume a 141mm front format frame. But, one might (?) be able to attach a 171mm to 141mm reduction lensboard to the...

I have a Luland 171mm adapter to 6x9 that works well. Fit is tight; no wiggle room.

Sounds similar to John Sexton's approach; he uses masking with black and white film, and he's careful about minus development. For example, one of the techniques that he demonstrated in his Fine...

Yes. With the testing I've done, that tends to be my experience.

But, we can probably say that the 1/2 ASA guideline has it's limitations. I do calibrations once every couple of years, and I'm...

Expansion and contraction is the point, especially with black and white film. It's too bad that we can't do the same thing to the same degree with color; but, color tolerances are too tight.

I...

I had a friend who had been a photographer in Hollywood during the '40's and '50's. Back in the days of black and white, I remember seeing these B&W photos in movie theaters during the '50's. He...

It's important to stick with your principles! :)

And, the 90mm f8 Nikon lens is an 8 element lens that has the same image circle (235mm) as most f5.6 90mm super wide lenses. That's the clincher for me, and why I prefer it to any f5.6 version.

I use Ilford Warmtone VC paper, which I really like, with a Beseler 45s color head. My grade "2" contrast is no filtration. To increase contrast, I add magenta filtration and leave both Cyan and...

With the customizations I've recommended in the following link, the F1 Sinar can be just as functional a camera as an Arca Swiss. The Arca has some nice features. But, the F1 can provide both...

Without meaning to offend, isn't this conversation kind of irrelevant? With or without elements of landscape, with or without elements of human involvement, isn't it all about what makes a...

Life after E6?

Well of course, we've gone to heaven . . . with digital capture and digital printing. :)

At least, that's what I've done. Not so sure that I'm in heaven, though.

What's...

My oldest lens isn't that interesting. It's my 121mm Super Angulon single coated lens.

It was my first super wide decades ago. I figured that, if it was good enough for Ansel Adams, it would be...

Versus being presumptuous enough to "instruct" others how to proceed, I will instead relate my own procedure. And before doing that, let me point out that Ansel Adam's Zone System procedure was...

It's an option.

So, the B&H photos are incorrect?



I have an Asian reduction adapter from 171mm down to 110mm that fits just fine in the bellows side of my Metric, 171mm rear format frame. (My Asian reduction...

I don't doubt that the front frame will be the 141mm series.

But if I'm not mistaken, B&H images show the camera with the 171mm format frame. :confused:

Thanks for the heads up. What's the intended front format frame?