Chicago LFP Group

[NickyLai]

Count me in please

[diversey]

Great! we will.

[zero megapixel]

Hey All,

I just want to let you know that if you need lens boards, I came across a gentleman yesterday here in Chicago that makes very outstanding lens boards for any needs.
I was looking on eBay for one and noticed he is located in Chicago and sent a message asking if I could just come pick up which he was happy to accommodate.
I absolutely refuse to pay upwards of $50 for a square piece of wood with a hole drilled in it and I bought 3 plain black 4x4 boards, a Copal 0, 1 and an undrilled for $24.
In his shop I saw numerous custom boards of various wood for a wide range of cameras that he really should be charging a crapload more but his prices are very reasonable.
The more intricate of course will be more but nowhere near some of the others I have seen around.

I'm not affiliated with pushing sales but he is an older gentleman possibly in his late 60's, from Poland and doesn't speak English well.

Just passing the word if anyone needs lens boards, he is located by Austin and Grand.

[Tin Can]

I use him often.

Another guy in Michigan has a slightly higher grade product, both are good, but not Ritter excellence.

Hey All,

I just want to let you know that if you need lens boards, I came across a gentleman yesterday here in Chicago that makes very outstanding lens boards for any needs.
I was looking on eBay for one and noticed he is located in Chicago and sent a message asking if I could just come pick up which he was happy to accommodate.
I absolutely refuse to pay upwards of $50 for a square piece of wood with a hole drilled in it and I bought 3 plain black 4x4 boards, a Copal 0, 1 and an undrilled for $24.
In his shop I saw numerous custom boards of various wood for a wide range of cameras that he really should be charging a crapload more but his prices are very reasonable.
The more intricate of course will be more but nowhere near some of the others I have seen around.

I'm not affiliated with pushing sales but he is an older gentleman possibly in his late 60's, from Poland and doesn't speak English well.

Just passing the word if anyone needs lens boards, he is located by Austin and Grand.

[diversey]

Very useful information! Thanks!

[diversey]

First Chicago LFP Group Meetup
Who: Mdarnton, Randy Moe, Nickylai and Diversey (confirmed user names). Anybody is still interested? Please reply this thread. Thanks!
When: October 5, 2014 (Sunday); 10Am-12Am.
Where: Ge Pa De Coffe, 60 E Adams St. Chicago, IL 60603 (next to art institute at intersection between Wabash and Adam), link:http://www.yelp.com/biz/ge-pa-de-caffe-chicago-3
Why: Your passion for large format photography.
What: Informal introduction, chat, discussion.

Please PM me if you need my cell phone number.
Cheers!

[Tin Can]

Good job, see you all there!

I'll be the guy with a camera...

[diversey]

Randy: thanks. Look forward to meeting you!

[mdarnton]

The Yelp hours say he's open then. I'll check and make sure.

[Tin Can]

Good idea, I checked Yelp also as they don't have a website.

That area most of the restaurants I use are closed on Sunday.

My favorite is Under 55, but it's strictly business lunch time.

The Yelp hours say he's open then. I'll check and make sure.