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Jim,

I had one go sticky on me. After that I tried storing it unrolled, but the stickiness never went away. Never seemed to loose light tightness though. I eventually replaced the tent with...

That’s a great start. So glad to see young photographers enjoying large format film.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Bob

Back in 2017 I was able to correspond with Arca-Swiss via the following email address:

support@arca-swiss.com

Bob

Very interesting. Thanks for posting the link.

I mount a separate adapter ring to each lens and leave it permanently attached. For me, it's just one less thing to fiddle with when setting up. Lee makes (or used to make) a plastic ~100mm cap to go...

Nice website. Congratulations on finally getting it done!

Bob

The drive from Jasper to Banff along the the Icefields Parkway is not to be missed. One of the most spectacular drives on the continent.

Someone already mentioned Yoho National Park; Kootenay...

The rules under the FS section explicitly mention that if an item has not been sold in 30 the OP can close it and reopen a new post.

Seems like the same ought to be true for WTB. Is it? Maybe I...

Very nice! I like the abstract shapes in this one

Bob

Depends on the print...

Some are best viewed in total darkness :)

Bring more film than you think you'll need:)

Bob

Yes.

I can't check right now, but IIRC the correct side to insert from is the one with the little round pull thing that is used to secure the reflex viewer. If yours is like mine, the correct...

Could possibly be that you are inserting the file holder from the wrong side? On my Arca Swiss there is the correct side, and then there is the other side :( I had a few leaks (can't say for sure if...

Jim,

You're killin' me. I need to get back out that way. Lovely shot of one of my favorite locations.

Bob

Where to begin...

First, do you have a special reason to fly into LAX? If not, I might suggest flying into Las Vegas instead. Most of your destinations are well to the east of LA, so having a...

The OP already has experience with 4x5 and has a credible body of work, so I’m not sure why the jump to 8x10 should pose significant problems. Sure, there are some differences in things such as...

That will reduce the appearance of dust in blue-sky regions?

I shoot transparency film, and areas of light blue sky seem to have orders of magnitude more dust than elsewhere in the image. Probably not really, but it is just so much more obvious there. I have...

Peter,

I use the BTZS hood: http://www.badgergraphic.com/opencart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=675 and have been happy with it.

Bob

I use a series 3 for both 4x5 and 8x10 (both Arca Swiss, so not super light but not heavyweights either). When I got the 8x10 I bought a series 5 for it, but almost always opt for the lighter weight...

Very nice Jim, especially the second one. Factory Butte is a fascinating subject.

Bob

I could not see the attachment, but in a previous post you listed 4Gb of memory. That’s not a large amount in today’s world. And storage space is not the same as memory. Memory may be a factor in...

I've never used E100VS, but it probably does not have less range than Velvia 50. Here are a couple of images from Big Bend on Velvia 50, taken a few years ago in May. If you are staying at the...

Southwest landscape photographer Jerry Jacka passed away late last year. This months' Arizona Highways magazine is dedicated to him - the full issue covers Jerry and some of his work.

Bob

Have you tried setting the platen gap to "widest" ? My 3880 has also developed the black streak issue, and I have been able to limp along with the platen gap set to widest - works ~ 9 times out of...

You can make your own using the download at http://www.salzgeber.at/disc/

Bob

I can also recommend Inca Inn as a good no frills place to stay in Moab. I’ve stayed there on 3 or 4 occasions. Unusual colored-light shower heads!

As mentioned, Winter is a good time to avoid the...

Just to add to the chorus: I usually fly a couple of times a year with a (metal) LF camera, lenses, meter and film in my carry-on items, and have never once had anyone in TSA say anything about it.

True for plain NDs, but the OP was referring to graduated NDs

You've got it right if, when you say "darken the highlights with my ND grad .3EV + the .3EV from the shadow exposure compensation", you mean that you will use a ND grad to darken the highlights by...

On the Camera Essentials product support page https://www.cameraessentials.com/product-support they recommend storing the tent unrolled in a cardboard box.

I didn't know that when I got my first...

That demonstration appears to lend some plausibility to your theory. Seems like Ben Horne feels he had a similar issue with Fidelity holders. See around the 1:30 mark here:
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I can't comment on the Fujinon, but I have the Nikkor 360 (500 and 720 too). It's a good lens. But 360mm won't feel much longer than your current 300mm. You might consider a Nikkor 500T - and there...

You can pack the Arca Swiss into a backpack if you store the camera on a 6" (15 cm) rail section that is part of the telescopic bench option. I may have the nomenclature wrong, but I think the...

Cherdlu

- To convert to 4x5 you will need both a new rear format frame and a new bellows
- Same for 5x7
- Not 100% sure about Ochswald-era frames, but I think they are not compatible
- No other...

Congratulations on your first exposures. It may take a few times for things to become more-or-less second nature, though there is always opportunity for mistakes! You might find things a bit more...

I never seen a shot like this one - clever !

Bob

Have twice stayed with my family at Colter Bay in the cabins, and really liked them both times. Somewhat rustic, which I liked.

Plenty of photo opportunities not far from the road - even from the...

Regarding which side to insert the film holder from:

On more than one occasion, "in the heat of the moment", I have mistakenly inserted the film holder from the wrong side. So to help prevent...

Occasional vacuum and wipe with damp cloth