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    Re: Goerz Argyle 12" F11 experiences?

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    Here is a photo of the lens. I am going to mount it and take a look tomorrow when I get a chance.
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    Goerz Argyle 12" F11 experiences?

    Anybody have any experience with the Goerz 12" F11 process lens on 8x10? I have access to one, but I don't know if its worth going through the hassle of getting it. I would like to see if anyone...
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    Re: Computar 270mm F9

    I would love to see some examples of images taken with this lens if anybody has any scans.
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    Re: Computar 270mm F9

    whoa.. That would be awesome. Im going to have to try and mount it on my 8 x 10 and do some landscapes.
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    Re: Computar 270mm F9

    I accidentally duplicated my thread

    Moderator's note: threads merged. -- Oren
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    Computar 270mm F9

    I was able to rescue this lens from possibly going to the scrap heap mounted on a process camera. I can’t find much info on it other than it has some pretty good coverage for a smaller lens. Any...
  7. Re: Queen & Co. "E. Francais" conversion lens set help

    Here is a picture of the hand written card that was pinned on the inside lid of the box the lens came in. Not sure if this information is useful in determining F stop. I find it funny that the card...
  8. Re: Queen & Co. "E. Francais" conversion lens set help

    I am looking to start using this lens for some wet plate photos but am having difficulty determining F stop. Trying to convert the scale on the lens from mm to F stop. I know there are numerous...
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    Re: CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    My smaller plate holder hasn’t been delivered yet. I didn’t have the patience to wait. ��
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    Re: CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    I finally took a photo with this lens. It was my very first Wet plate 8x10 using the Bostick Sullivan chemistry. I think I over exposed a bit and I might have not developed long enough because I...
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    Re: Lens caps? Bought or made?

    The next design I make will definitely have ribbing. I am just getting started with fusion 360. It’s almost too much for a new user. The fact that for 20$ I can have custom caps for each lens is...
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    Re: Lens caps? Bought or made?

    I actually wound up drilling a hole at a right angle in the round knob and then one down the center into the hand. It turns out that the 3D print utilizes a honeycomb paternities inside the larger...
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    Re: Lens caps? Bought or made?

    I think the rubber cap I made conforms and fits a little too well. Sliding it on and off causes a little bit of suction and is causing the radial drive on the lens to move..... back to the drawing...
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    Re: Lens caps? Bought or made?

    I made one out of multiple layers of cardstock glue together and thin leather glued over the top. I let it sit for two weeks before putting it on lens due to glue fumes from contact cement.
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    Lens caps? Bought or made?

    I needed a lens cap for my Harrison lens. I was contemplating on making one because I had previously made one for my 16 1/2 Voigtländer. It was a Pain in the A$$ to say the least with gluing...
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    Re: Any stenopeika 810 users?

    The wet plate holder is nice but mine is slightly smaller than actually 8 x 10. It’s a bit of a pain to cut tin plates down
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    It looks like I’m on the hunt for either new plate holders or 5 x 7 back
  18. 5 x 7 plate holder not fitting 5 x 7 back?

    I recently picked up a wooden 5 x 7 plate holder and was surprised to see that it doesn't fit my 5 x 7 film back. The plate holder is double sided and is wider than the 5 x 7 backs that I have. ...
  19. Re: What camera to shoot with out in the field when using HEAVY lenses?

    wow.. awesome setups
  20. Re: What camera to shoot with out in the field when using HEAVY lenses?

    Its a KODAK 2D, Looks to be in pretty good condition. I have had some older field cameras where the bellows were roached beyond repair. It tested the bellows with a flashlight and they seem good.
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I have a chance to buy an older Kodak field camera with the large front standard and separate back extension. It definitely is not a lightweight camera, but I will be...
  22. What camera to shoot with out in the field when using HEAVY lenses?

    I am wondering what is everybody using when they are shooting outside using a heavy brass lens? I currently have 2 studio cameras and they work fine for my CC Harrison and Voigtländer but I don’t...
  23. Re: Found Dallmeyer Waterhouse stops...now what?

    Sounds good. If anybody here on the forum can use them in a lens let me know.
  24. Found Dallmeyer Waterhouse stops...now what?

    I was cleaning out the case that my Francais casket lenses came in and underneath the bottom of the upholstery in the case was a small brown leather case with Waterhouse stops from "J.H. Dallmeyer...
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

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    Finished product... well not really. The 3D printed part is actually hollow with a honeycomb like structure inside to save both weight and materials. Next time I would have it printed...
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

    I realized when it printed that it could probably hold a 40 pound lens ��. Thank god it’s going on a 9x9” lens board
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

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    Had it printed. Feels super strong and lens fits. Best 20$ I’ve spent in photo gear in a long time. ��
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

    I saw his stuff. Hopefully my simple lens flange look 1/10 as good as his stuffed
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

    I decided to try my hand at designing the flange in 3D CAD software then have someone print it out in ABS plastic for me. I figured that it was worth the $20 to give it a try. Anybody else use 3D...
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    Re: CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    Pure dumb luck honestly. An old friend saw this for sale at a garage sale in their neighborhood. They remembered that I loved shooting film so they sent me a few pictures of the lens and a few other...
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    Re: CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    That makes sense now. I already have a 16.5” F4.5 Voigtländer Helier that I use on the studio camera for 8x10 and its a pretty hefty lens. The Harrison is slightly smaller. Looks like it’s time to...
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    Re: CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    Just mounted the lens in my century studio camera and I was actually having difficulty getting the lens to focus on the ground glass because the bellows were not compressing enough. Granted the...
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    Re: CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    Yeah I’m not too familiar with these wet plate lenses and cameras. I’m converting back from digital. I found the lens, an 8 x 10 century camera, graflex rear focal plane shutter for sale 800 miles...
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    CC Harrison serial # 11,022 help

    I just picked up a beautiful old lens at a garage sale and could use a little info. I know that it’s from the last year Harrison made lenses from the serial number chart here in the forums but other...
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

    Here is a pic of the knob on one side of the lens. The issue is that just in front of the knob the lens flares a bit so I can’t cut slots into a brass tube because it would hit prior to be able to...
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    Re: Missing lens flange???

    It is definitely the 2 "knob" style mount. I said bayonet because I have an antique car that uses the bayonet style light bulbs that the lens reminds me of. My machinist is capable of doing it and...
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    Missing lens flange???

    I was just wondering what does everybody do when they purchase a lens that is missing the lens mounting flange? Machine a new one? Hunt for one online? The issue I am having is that the lens set I...
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    Which book? I would love to read it. I just purchased a wet plate holder from Europe.... this can get expensive..lol
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    Nah not visiting..... starting to get out of digital and back into analog processes. I’ve been pretty lucky actually I just picked up a Voigtländer Heliar 480mm 4.5 and a stenopeika plate holder...
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    The serial number is 19040
    and underneath it has inscribed Trousse #3.
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