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Hello: I'm resurrecting this thread as I finally was able to make an image with my 800mm Ronar. After leaving my teaching position to take a Marketing job with the school I work for, I lost access to...

I'm resurrecting this old thread in search for information about (and how to safely operate) the Norman 4000-PS pack. I have searched every which way, and cannot find any information (including...

Wecome to the LFPF, lincolnphillips!

Thanks for the update! I'm sorry to hear of the delay with your camera. I hope it's nothing more than a delay and will arrive soon. I'm looking forward to learning you have it in your hands. Cheers!

As I understand it, process lenses (including the Apo Ronar) are quoted in Rodenstock literature at 1:1 and at infinity. There is a lot of misleading information on the various forums about actual...

800 Apo-Ronar f/9 arrived. Working through with a handy-man how to build into the wall with rise / fall, and think we have a pretty simple but solid solution figured out. Will keep you updated on my...

I've used both strobes and tungsten hotlights (fresnel) for my portraits. IMHO, strobes offer the greatest amount of flexibility. And remember, you can still soften an image with strobes. Just drag...

While I can't speak specifically to LF, I can make an observation on shooting film in general. I teach high school photography. 10 years ago many high schools closed their darkrooms (fortunately we...

Christoper is right on. I'll add a couple comments to elaborate on what he mentioned. The B10 (250ws) and the B1X (500ws) are battery powered and capable of TTL metering (in addition to manual). The...

Hi basiltahan: I am interested in doing the exact same thing. You can see my original post with a some questions here...

Since the OP referred to portraits, I'll speak specifically to that. (I wouldn't use strobes for still life but that's my preference.)
Remember, the larger the light source the softer the light....

Neildw:
I shoot Profoto heads in the studio with full-frame digital, medium format film, and large format 4x5 and 8x10. My approach to lighting is the same regardless of equipment. Do you have the...

Hello All: Great images and really fun paper to experiment with. I'm wondering if anyone has experience toning Harman's direct positive paper? I found John Olsen's post whereby he used selenium, but...

Too bad they never built the stairs, and I’m sad to hear of the crime. That lens is interesting! An image circle of 1,830mm at a subject distance of 10 feet! Wow. Did you ever do any more with the...

I'm sure (but not certain) Ian's lens is huge. I'm also in the suburbs of Chicago which means a lens pointing towards our narrow and bland courtyard doesn't work for portraits during the winter...

Thanks for sharing that product, Doug. I'm going to order one to play with. I also just purchased an 800mm f/9 Apo-Ronar to play with. My interest here goes beyond the obscura — I'd like to see if we...

Hi Aaronnate: I'm jealous of this idea. The only view outside my classroom is into a very small and shallow courtyard, which I don't think will make a very interesting images. There are other...

Hi Gerry: I stumbled across this thread and thought I'd check-in with you and learn the status of your 35x35 project?

Thanks, Lou. Regular paper may be better. My experience with 8x10 direct positive paper is it's close to ISO 1.5. I did a fast but fun test tonight with my 8x10. I took the back off and placed a...

BTW, Dan: I wasn't familiar with Richard Learoyd's work. His portraits are stunning. I found this video which gives a glimpse into his process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z589aji2LE Thank you...

Thank you, Dan and Pere. My experience with the direct positive paper in 8x10 suggests I can probably (but barely) get enough light? I will test it. However, to Dan's point, while I have read that...

Thanks, Jeff. Your solution was far more practical than mine. However, it makes me wonder how large of a pinhole camera I could effectively make? Perhaps pinhole would be a better solution.

Hello:
It's been a while since I've been active on the forum, and I have limited experience with large format. I am a high school photography instructor and would like to construct a walk-in camera...

Expired Polaroid 55 negative printed 8x10
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Hendrik: I really like your image - seems very authentic and the textures are great. In order to get your image post to display full-size, I believe you have to link to another site where the image...

Very nice and pleasing image, Sergei.

Thanks for taking the time to help, Sergei. I will give it another go!

Hi Sergei: Thank you for your help. I'd like to understand your suggestion a little better... Would you recommend moving the light source to 90 degrees? I had the light at about 45 (at camera right)...

Peter: Thanks for the thoughts... your idea is a good one. I hadn't thought about freezing it into shape! I still have it (in my freezer.) I will have to thaw it out, try to prop it into an...

First image post here on the forum.
Not totally satisfied with the composition - couldn't get the octopus to stay put. (It kept slouching into one big blob.)

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I would purchase at least 5 boxes of the 4x5 quickload. Thanks for trying to get this done!

Stephane: I came across your portrait of Anne Lena, shot with your 480mm Lynkeioskop. It's fantastic! Hope I can produce images that good with mine. If you have any more shots with the Lynkeioskop...

Thanks all - this is great info. Stephane: The reference you provided is fantastic. Steven: Mine has an iris with what appears to be 13 blades.

Thanks for the fast reply. 240mm would be ideal as I would like to use it on a 4x5 for portraits. It sounds like it'll be worthwhile taking the time to mount it. Cheers.

Hello All:

I have a Goerz Lynkeioskop which appears to be in excellent condition. I am having problems, however, determining the coverage and focal length of this lens. I have done a pretty...