11x14 Deardorff Studio Camera

[andrewch59]

I have a Deardorff Studio 11x14 with double bellows on an old century stand, and use xray film. I had the problem of my wife and friends getting sick of sitting for me, so I bought a bust of Ebay and she loves sitting for me. I have made portraits with all my favourite lenses so I can see the subtle differences in each.

I use continual lighting, 60w led and softbox.

[leondf]

You are probably correct. I should buy some Kodak sheet film and make some comparisons. But 11x14 film is going for $315 for 10 sheets. (This is a reply to Peter's post. Not sure why it ended up here)

[leondf]

Neat idea! You can go for long exposures or multiple pops. (reply to Andrew.) That's a great shot.

[Greg]

You are probably correct. I should buy some Kodak sheet film and make some comparisons. But 11x14 film is going for $315 for 10 sheets. (This is a reply to Peter's post. Not sure why it ended up here)

Ilford HP5 Plus 11x14" 25 Sheets Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-400) B&H #ILHP5P1125 • MFR #1743225 Ilford
$249.95

[leondf]

Thanks for the info. That is a bit better. $65 better. Actually, it's better than that. Your quote was for 25 sheets. Mine was for 10 sheets. $10 a sheet vs. $31.50 a sheet.

[leondf]

Sounds like you are preparing for volume.

I have a similar problem in my new location, few visitors happen.

Nonetheless, I persevere.

I need to copy your head rest and cardboard ideas.

I also plan to try shorter lenses 300, 360mm. Which can work too.

My head brace consists of one of those metal frame pieces duct taped to the back of the chair with a piece of styrofoam taped to the top. I'm sure you can do much better.

[leondf]

I just noticed https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...14_sheets.html
Bergger Pancro 400 Black and White Negative Film (11 x 14", 25 Sheets) $189.95. Down to $7.56 a sheet. Anyone have experience with this film?

[cuypers1807]

Ilford HP5 Plus 11x14" 25 Sheets Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-400) B&H #ILHP5P1125 • MFR #1743225 Ilford
$249.95

It used to be $200 a box at B&H. I bought the last 5 boxes just ahead of the yearly Ilford ULF order. Strangely enough the new B&H price is still lower than the Ilford ULF order price.

[Tin Can]

There is no inflation

It used to be $200 a box at B&H. I bought the last 5 boxes just ahead of the yearly Ilford ULF order. Strangely enough the new B&H price is still lower than the Ilford ULF order price.

[leondf]

Years ago I bought a 1070mm Apo-Ronar. That's about 42" focal length, so 7' bellows at 1:1 magnification. I think that's doable with the Commercial Deardorff. That lens stops down to f260. That would give a depth of field of about 10.4" at magnification 1:1. Since 256 equals 2 to the 8th power, f260 would require about 16 times as much light as f64. That made me wonder, what flash pack provides the most light output? Anyone know?