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> Subject: Re: loupe recommendations
> From: Lars Michael (la...@foshay.citilink.com)
>
> WhitneyRed <whitn...@aol.com> wrote:
> > Greetings! I am just getting my first 4x5 kit together. I'm starting with a
> > Toyo 45A and 90 mm lens for color landscape work. I'd like to have some
> > suggestions on loupes for ground glass focusing....what power? any favorite
> > brand/model? Thanks very much...regards, Bill (willia...@juno.com)
>
> I shopped around for for a loupe not long ago. I compared
> the Toyo GG loupe (actually 3.5x I think) and couple other
> ones.
>
> The Toyo works well with the folding focussing hood open,
> but I wanted more power. I guess my eyes aren't as good as
> they use to be.
>
> In the end I bought the 8x adjustable Peak loupe for $25 (B&H).
> This loupe is actually not a GG magnifier but meant as a 35mm
> slide/ neg loupe. It is a good performer at an excellent
> price. It has a clear base which I masked with black tape so
> that it doubles as a GG loupe. I just swing away the folding
> focussing hood, and I'm ready to focus whereever I want to.
>
> I used this setup extensively during my Badlands trip on
> the Memerial Day weekend and I'm quite happy with its
> performance. I yet have to process the negs though.
>
> YMMV. My buddy bought the Toyo loupe at a local camera show
> and is quite happy with it.
>
> Lars
> --
> Lars "Larry" Michael la...@citilink.com
> 87GT http://www.citilink.com/~larry
>
> Subject: Re: Job outlook and salaries for photographers, etc.
> From: Robert Monaghan (rmon...@smu.edu)
>
> yes, this is the reality ;-( - see Turning Semipro pages for more
> statistics and low salaries for photographer figures at:
>
> http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/semipro.html
>
> The BJP (Brit Jrnl Photogr.) recently noted that _all_ of the current full
> and part-time professional photographers in Britain can be replaced by the
> currently enrolled photography students in college photography courses,
> which helps explain why only a few percent of grads with degrees in
> photography can actually get jobs in the field. Most end up selling used
> cars...
>
> My hats off to those who can make a good living doing photography, but the
> numbers are very much against success for newbies.
>
> regards bobm
> --
> * Robert Monaghan POB752182 Dallas Tx 75275-2182 rmon...@post.cis.smu.edu *
> * Third Party 35mm Lenses: http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/third/index.html *
> * Medium Format Cameras: http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/index.html megasite*
>
> Subject: FS MacBeth TD 902 densitometer for B&W work
> From: miniguy (chichmn...@planet.eon.net.invalid)
>
> Greetings!
>
> I've listed my MacBeth TD 902 densitometer on Ebay with a very low
> first bid price. Stop by and have a peek:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=349080698
>
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>
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> Subject: WWII reconnaissance film, paper, etc.
> From: 50bd...@my-deja.com (50bd...@my-deja.com)
>
> I’ve been cleaning out a shed and have a fair amount of World War II
> era aerial reconnaissance film, large format print paper, chemicals,
> and some homemade and military darkroom equipment ranging in condition
> from fairly good to rather poor. The film is small rolls of 16mm
> negative movie, 5-1/4”, 5-1/2 b&w (for K-24 & K-20 cameras), and a
> little infrared and color 7” & 9”. The chemicals are small size to
> make 1 gal. size of DK-50 developer and some kits for a sulfide
> reversal process. The man who had the equipment was making good
> quality prints into the mid 1960’s. Is this material of any value for
> historical, collectable, scrap silver or other, or should I haul it all
> to the dump?
>
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>
> Subject: Graflex Series D and Dallmeyer Pentac Question
> From: Wisbl (isabe...@earthlink.net)
>
> Is anyone using this combo? If so, I'd like to ask you a few questions.
> Please contact me off the newsgroup.
>
> thanks,
>
> WL
>
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>
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>
> Subject: Re: loupe recommendations
> From: Sherman Dunnam (sdu...@ync.net)
>
> The corners of my gg are cut on the diagonal and the Toyo covers into that
> area so being flat isn't the most important issue, it isn't even an issue.
> I prefer the eye relief of a longer loupe such as the Toyo and to me that is
> much more important than being able to see the last 1/16inch of the corner
> of my gg.
>
> Also the rubber ends of the Toyo are very easy on the GG (and the eyes!).
>
> --
> ---
> Sherman Dunnam
> www.flyfishingjournal.com
> Free software, feature articles and more!
>
> Brian Ellis <bel...@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6s6%4.6880$9y3....@typhoon.tampabay.rr.com...
> > IMHO the single most important thing in a loupe used only for focusing a
> > large format camera is that it be square, all other things being more or
> > less equal. I used two Peak square loupes for many years, then read a lot
> > of good things about the Toyo loupe so I bought it. It is a good loupe but
> > in terms of being able to see the corners and edges of the ground glass
> > there's no comparison between it (a circular loupe) and the square loupes.
> > With the square loupe you can get right up into the corners and easily see
> > about an inch of the edges at a time. Since it's the corners and edges
> that
> > I'm often most interested in when using a loupe, I wouldn't again be
> > tempted to buy a circular loupe no matter how great its optics. If you
> try
> > the square loupe, I don't think you'll go back to a circular one (again
> > assuming the only use for it is focusing, not also viewing slides, contact
> > sheets, etc).
> > John Emmons <JOH...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > news:dI__4.5168$vc5.3...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > > How did they compare in brightness?, I use the Toyo and have been
> > > thinking of changing.
> > >
> > > John Emmons
> > >
> > >
> > > Paul and Paula Butzi wrote in message ...
> > > >On 02 Jun 2000 02:52:27 GMT, whitn...@aol.com (WhitneyRed) wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>Greetings! I am just getting my first 4x5 kit together. I'm
> > > starting with a
> > > >>Toyo 45A and 90 mm lens for color landscape work. I'd like to have
> > > some
> > > >>suggestions on loupes for ground glass focusing....what power? any
> > > favorite
> > > >>brand/model? Thanks very much...regards, Bill
> > > (willia...@juno.com)
> > > >
> > > >I've just returned from a 5 day photo excursion where, by happy
> > > >chance, I was evaluating a new loupe for GG focusing.
> > > >
> > > >Prior to this trip I was using the long barreled 4x Toyo GG loupe.
> > > >
> > > >On this trip, I took the Toyo along but put a Calumet 6x focusing
> > > >loupe in the bag.
> > > >
> > > >The Calumet loupe was great; easier to use in the corners, bright,
> > > >sharp, and easier on my (now getting older) eyes than the Toyo.
> > > >
> > > >The Calumet has two disadvantages:
> > > >
> > > >1. The shorter barrel will mean your breath and face fog the GG
> > > > in cold weather.
> > > >
> > > >2. The skirt on the Calumet is plastic, and if dragged across
> > > > the GG, makes a noise not unlike fingernails on a
> > > > chalkboard.
> > > >
> > > >From now on, I'll carry the Calumet and put the Toyo in the
> > > >spares/tools box in the car.
> > > >
> > > >-Paul
> > > >
> > > >--
> > > >Articles on B&W photography, camera and equipment reviews, and
> > > photographs at:
> > > > http://www.asymptote.com/butzi (updated 3/2/00)
> > > > (Latest change - review of lenses for Leica M cameras)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
> Subject: Re: loupe recommendations
> From: Sherman Dunnam (sdu...@ync.net)
>
> Being a fly fisherman and having to tie very small flies to very fine
> leaders I must either wear reading glasses or use magnifiers as you
> describe. I bought a pair of magnifiers from Cabela's ( www.cabelas.com )
> the clip to the brim of my hat but they also have them that clip to eye
> glasses and sunglasses.
>
> They are also available from LLBean and Orvis. (Being a fly fisherman I
> know of these sites but there may be others.)
>
> --
> ---
> Sherman Dunnam
> www.flyfishingjournal.com
> Free software, feature articles and more!
>
> Dennis McNutt <dmc...@sprintmail.xyz.com> wrote in message
> news:dmcnutt-ya0231800...@news.earthlink.net...
> > What I would like to find is s small magnifying lens that I could attach
> to
> > my glasses that would work as a loupe for ground glass focusing.
> > Preferrably it should clip on my eyeglass frame and would hinge into and
> > out of the line of vision.
> >
> > Does such a thing exist?
> >
> > In article <393CF7B1...@postoffice.swbell.net>, tma...@swbell.net
> wrote:
> >
> > > My problem with the Toyo 4x loupe (the only one I have ever
> > > used) is my eyes. I wear glasses and I usually take the
> > > glasses off and place my eye squarely on the Toyo to get
> > > close enough to to the image on the gg to see anything, but
> > > then when I take my glasses off the image on the gg is out
> > > of focus. By lifting the Toyo off the gg about 3/8 of an
> > > inch, the image comes back into focus. Is there a loupe
> > > that is truly adjustable enough so that I wouldn't have to
> > > guesstimate every time how far off the gg the loupe is???
> > > Also, a related optical question. Since my eyes have to be
> > > corrected to see 20-20, am I really seeing a true in focus
> > > image when I lift the Toyo off the gg, or am I deceiving
> > > myself?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Troy
> > >
> > > WhitneyRed wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Greetings! I am just getting my first 4x5 kit together. I'm starting
> > with a
> > > > Toyo 45A and 90 mm lens for color landscape work. I'd like to have
> some
> > > > suggestions on loupes for ground glass focusing....what power? any
> favorite
> > > > brand/model? Thanks very much...regards, Bill
> (willia...@juno.com)
> >
> > --
> > PLEASE NOTE: The return address field is ALTERED. Remove the "xyz" in my
> > address to send me e-mail. Sorry to bother you, but this foils spammers a
> > little.
>
> Subject: Best Way to Fix Pinholes in Omega Bellows?
> From: Brian Matson (mat...@email.unc.edu)
>
> Just bought a used Omega View 45E and it has numerous pinholes in the
> folds at the top of the bellows. What's the best way to repair this? Or
> do I need to replace the bellows?
>
> Subject: Re: Field Camera Features - Wisner (was: Do Zone VI lensboards fit Wisner cameras?)
> From: RWisn (rw...@aol.com)
>
> Kerry,
>
> Your message was long and I have not had time yet to respond to it fully, but I
> do appreciate your thoughts. I guess someone has already said it, that we
> cannot be all things to all people. That is why we frequently customize
> cameras for our customers. If there is something specific that you really
> want, we will build it for you.
>
> RW
>
> Subject: Re: WWII reconnaissance film, paper, etc.
> From: Rick Ellis (el...@ftel.net)
>
> In article <8hk6sh$v4c$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>, <50bd...@my-deja.com> wrote:
>
> >I’ve been cleaning out a shed and have a fair amount of World War II
> >era aerial reconnaissance film, large format print paper, chemicals,
> >and some homemade and military darkroom equipment ranging in condition
> >from fairly good to rather poor. The film is small rolls of 16mm
> >negative movie, 5-1/4”, 5-1/2 b&w (for K-24 & K-20 cameras), and a
> >little infrared and color 7” & 9”. The chemicals are small size to
> >make 1 gal. size of DK-50 developer and some kits for a sulfide
> >reversal process. The man who had the equipment was making good
> >quality prints into the mid 1960’s. Is this material of any value for
> >historical, collectable, scrap silver or other, or should I haul it all
> >to the dump?
>
> At the very least the silver should be recycled. But the chemicals are
> unlikely to be of any use.
>
> --
> http://www.fnet.net/~ellis/photo/
>
> Subject: Reviews of Cameras, Lenses, Flashguns etc
> From: Paul Nadin (pna...@reviewcentre.com)
>
> Try www.reviewcentre.com for consumer reviews on all photo equipment.
>
> The reviews are by people like you so please let us know what you think of
> your gear.
>
> Your contributions are greatly appreciated by our visitors.
>
> You can even start a new topic for reviewing what ever you like eg Darkroom
> equipment, putting
> your name in as the author along with a link to your home page or some other
> web site.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Nadin
> pna...@reviewcentre.com
>
> Subject: Help with an Old Old Old Lens
> From: Wisbl (isabe...@earthlink.net)
>
> Can anyone tell me about this lens:
>
> P&S Synthetic No 5 Series V
>
> No focal length markings, in a #4 Studio Shutter. It has a single
> element. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
>
> regards,
>
> WL
>
> Subject: Re: shutter needed
> From: Earl Fieldman (sg...@altavista.net)
>
> meehall o'mwaldonig wrote in message <393B332A...@a.crl.com>...
> >Please let me know where I can find a large format shutter in
> >good working order.
>
> You have a lens you intend to use with this shutter?
>
> Earl F.
>
> Subject: Re: SKGrimes Spanner Wrench
> From: Earl Fieldman (sg...@altavista.net)
>
> Jay Wenner wrote in message <8he60n$r7$1...@laurel.tc.umn.edu>...
> >
> >The validity of advice, views, etc, is often based on reputation of those
> giving
> >it.
>
> The validity of advice is based on what I want to hear.
>
> Earl F.
>
> Subject: Re: Wood vs Metal
> From: Mark Rabiner (ma...@rabiner.cncoffice.com)
>
> What about Graphite?
> Polymers? Plastique? Resin?
> A big heroic article in View Camera magazine this year about a guy who figured
> out how to do a plastic molded view camera.
> Sounded good to me! Looks of materials out there other than wood or metal!
> Mark Rabiner
>
> Subject: Linhof KardanColor Triplex
> From: Paul Meschter (pm...@fast.net)
>
> I have an 8x10 KardanColor Triplex and know of no one else who owns one or
> have I ever seen another one advertised. It is a massive camera with three
> standards allowing bellows extension out to one full meter. The i.d. plates
> have the number 1100 stamped on three of the standards and a fourth standard
> has a blank plate. I purchased it in 1987 from a man in Detroit who used it
> for product shots at GM in the early '60s. Does anyone have information on
> this camera, how many were made, what years, etc? I e-mailed Linhof but
> never got a reply. I'd be very interested in having the instruction manual
> if anyone has one. Thank you. Paul
>
> Subject: Re: Linhof KardanColor Triplex
> From: peter kessler (pkes...@odn.de)
>
> > I have an 8x10 KardanColor Triplex and know of no one else who owns one or
> > have I ever seen another one advertised. It is a massive camera with three
> > standards allowing bellows extension out to one full meter. The i.d.
> plates
> > have the number 1100 stamped on three of the standards and a fourth
> standard
> > has a blank plate. I purchased it in 1987 from a man in Detroit who used
> it
> > for product shots at GM in the early '60s. Does anyone have information on
> > this camera, how many were made, what years, etc? I e-mailed Linhof but
> > never got a reply. I'd be very interested in having the instruction manual
> > if anyone has one. Thank you. Paul
>
> The Kardan Color 8x10 was buildt from 1956 up to 1964. With differences
> from serie to serie. Also improvements. So the first serie was equiped with
> the
> black knobs from the earlier model "Kardan". Later the knobs where red and
> at least white. Also the color itself was changed form silver over brown to
> beige.
>
> The last model was equiped with a knob to rise the front with a toothed
> wheel.
>
> The opticel bench could get in different lenghts: 30cm, 70cm and 1 meter.
> At first from steel, later aluminum. Also with the possibility to split.
>
> I've no information about serial-numbers. My KC Tri has no 02168, the 5x7
> 1452, so yours should be one frome the earliest.
>
> Peter
>
> Subject: More Giveaways...
> From: Todd E. Maurer (mau...@apk.net)
>
> I have two enlarging lenses that may be terminal.
>
> Beslar f3.5, 75 mm No. 85665 and Beslar f3.5 50 mm No. 15413. The 75 mm
> has severe haze internally and maybe some fungus. The 50 mm has a fair
> amount of fungus inside. The barrels on both lenses are in great shape
> cosmetically. Can't figure out how to open the lenses up to attempt to
> clean them. Any ideas?
>
> Todd
>
> Subject: Re: Field Camera Features - Wisner (was: Do Zone VI lensboards fit Wisner cameras?)
> From: Jean-David Beyer (jdb...@exit109.com)
>
> Dan Bereskin wrote (in part):
>
> > The conclusion from this is that I think Ron can now afford,
> > perhaps for the first time in his company's history, to direct his innovative
> > talents towards simplification and cost reduction. He needs to be persuaded that
> > sometimes, less is more.
>
> If I remember the 4x5 line correctly, the T.F. was first. That may be "complex.' IIRC,
> the Traditional model came later. It does not have the geared rear tilt or the rear
> rise and fall. This is a simplification and (presumably) a cost reduction. The last
> time I looked, it sold for around $300 less than the T.F. model. So this has not
> entirely escaped Mr. Wisner's attention.
>
> --
> Jean-David Beyer .~.
> Shrewsbury, New Jersey /V\
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>
> Subject: Re: More Giveaways...
> From: Jean-David Beyer (jdb...@exit109.com)
>
> "Todd E. Maurer" wrote:
>
> > I have two enlarging lenses that may be terminal.
> >
> > Beslar f3.5, 75 mm No. 85665 and Beslar f3.5 50 mm No. 15413. The 75 mm
> > has severe haze internally and maybe some fungus. The 50 mm has a fair
> > amount of fungus inside. The barrels on both lenses are in great shape
> > cosmetically. Can't figure out how to open the lenses up to attempt to
> > clean them. Any ideas?
> >
> > Todd
>
> Ask Steve Grimes. He could surely open them up and clean them, but if the
> fungus destroyed the glass, he would probably advise against it. I do not
> recall if the lenses are worth the trouble.
>
> --
> Jean-David Beyer .~.
> Shrewsbury, New Jersey /V\
> Registered Linux User 85642. /( )\
> Registered Machine 73926. ^^-^^
>
> Subject: Re: Job outlook and salaries for photographers, etc.
> From: John Stewart (radi...@means.net)
>
> > es, this is the reality ;-( - see Turning Semipro pages for more
> > statistics and low salaries for photographer figures at:
> >
> > http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/semipro.html
>
> Sadly, be a "pro" photographer falls into the category perceived as a
> "glamour" profession. This is not unlike being a "radio personality" in
> that there are a lot more people wanting the job than there are openings.
>
> When there is a surplus of "talent," the wages are low.
>
> But what about specialty photography? I knew a fellow who specialized in
> medical photography....literally taken shots of an operation in progress.
> He knoew how to do the lighting and not get in the way. (I have this idea
> of him asking an inflamed intestine to "smile!")
>
> Anyway, there must be some other special areas that are underserved?
>
> John
>
> Subject: I need an 8x10 second-hand or new
> From: Michael K Auggenthaler (b...@bbt.se)
>
> Is there a website where large format cameras are offered?
>
> Greetings from Sweden
>
> Brahma
>
> Subject: Gum Bichromate -- is there a newsgroup?
> From: Michael K Auggenthaler (b...@bbt.se)
>
> Is there a newsgroup where 'alternative' photography is being discussed?
> I'm especially interested in the gum bichromate process.
>
> Brahma
>
> Subject: Zone VI spotmeter
> From: Michael K Auggenthaler (b...@bbt.se)
>
> Anyone having experience with Zone VI's modified spotmeter?
> Is it good?
>
> Brahma
>
> Subject: Re: LF in Birmingham, AL????
> From: Prlkovsky (add...@tag.line)
>
> When I lived in Bham there was a small group of LF people that got
> together regularly at Brookwood Cameras. This was 5 years ago but
> this store would be a good place to get information. They used to
> have a gallery too for local LF photographers. The address is:
>
> Cameras Brookwood
> 559 Brookwood Village
> Birmingham, AL 35209
>
> (205) 879 3456
>
> They also sell starter packs for the LF course at the UAB. Brookwood
> village is along Lakeshore Dr. as far as I remember. There was along
> this road also an armory with regular camera swap meetings.
>
> There are many nice places in Alabam for nature shoots. Especially
> if you like bugs... (couldn't resist). A place I remember being
> mentioned is the Dismals, somewhere NW of Bham.
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
>
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> Subject: Re: Gum Bichromate -- is there a newsgroup?
> From: Ron Landucci (merei...@earthlink.net)
>
> Try:
>
> To SUBSCRIBE send a message to the address
> alt-photo-pr...@usask.ca
> with the message
> subscribe alt-photo-process-l
>
> The archives are at:
> http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=altphotoprocess
>
> and maybe here too: http://members.xoom.com/altphotoprc/
>
> Ron
>
> >Is there a newsgroup where 'alternative' photography is being discussed?
> >I'm especially interested in the gum bichromate process.
> >
> >Brahma
> >
> >
>
> Subject: Looking to get into LF and needed advice....
> From: WoodenJ (woo...@aol.com)
>
> i'd like to purchase my first LF "outfit" and prefer 4x5 as a starter. i dont
> really have the $2000.00 plus it would take to buy the equipment new and have
> found an alternative that if anyone out there had experience with or an opinion
> on, i'd love to hear some feedback.
>
> i'm considering building a Bender view camera from a kit and that way can put
> more money into the lenses to start off with. I've read the entire Bender
> website and found two other folks out there who have built these
> cameras......i'm open to suggestions, opinions and comments and being a
> compelte novice in this field, i greatly appreciate any help you might
> offer......THANKS
>
> Subject: Re: I need an 8x10 second-hand or new
> From: Ron Landucci (merei...@earthlink.net)
>
> Try:
>
> http://www.thefstop.com
>
> http://www.darkroom-innovations.com
>
> http://www.badgergraphic.com
>
> http://www.bhphoto.com
>
> http://www.calumetphoto.com/
>
> Ron
>
> Michael K Auggenthaler wrote in message <393E4E4F...@bbt.se>...
> >Is there a website where large format cameras are offered?
> >
> >Greetings from Sweden
> >
> >Brahma
> >
> >
>
> Subject: Re: I need an 8x10 second-hand or new
> From: fredd_...@my-deja.com (fredd_...@my-deja.com)
>
> In article <393E4E4F...@bbt.se>,
> b...@bbt.se wrote:
> > Is there a website where large format cameras are offered?
> >
> > Greetings from Sweden
> >
> > Brahma
>
> Start here:
>
> http://www.greenspun.com/boohoo/related.tcl?page_id=LFcommercial
>
> and move on down the list. Also there's here:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350590653
>
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> Subject: Re: Wood vs Metal
> From: SlberFuchs (slber...@aol.com)
>
> Materials other than wood ... Look at the Walker Titan and the Gandolfi
> Varient. The Walker is all ABS and the Gandolfi a lot of plastics although
> somehow Gandolfi uses 'space age materials' and manages to make their 4x5 field
> among the heaviest on the block.
>
> Ted
>
> Subject: Re: I need an 8x10 second-hand or new
> From: kayak (jbe...@bossig.com)
>
> And of course there's: http://www.benderphoto.com for kits
>
> fredd_...@my-deja.com wrote in message <8hlpd5$3v5$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>...
> >In article <393E4E4F...@bbt.se>,
> > b...@bbt.se wrote:
> >> Is there a website where large format cameras are offered?
> >>
> >> Greetings from Sweden
> >>
> >> Brahma
> >
> >
> >Start here:
> >
> >http://www.greenspun.com/boohoo/related.tcl?page_id=LFcommercial
> >
> >and move on down the list. Also there's here:
> >
> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350590653
> >
> >
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>
> Subject: Re: Homebrew 6x12 w/ Speed Graphic?
> From: kayak (jbe...@bossig.com)
>
> In this thread I spoke of our ($14.95) 2x5 Panoramic Adapter, ie: a cut
> darkslide, which I assume is what you mean when you talk of a "split back".
> We also make the same thing for 8x10 ($24.95). I agree with your aversion
> to spending $800 when you can get very close to the same at $25!
> Jay Bender
> http://www.benderphoto.com/2x5pa.htm
> Argon3 wrote in message <20000606100529...@ng-cu1.aol.com>...
> >Hi,
> >I really love the panoramic formats...but I, too, am not really crazy about
> the
> >expense involved. Sure roll film is somewhat easier to usein the field
> than
> >large format, but 800 bucks for the 6X12 back always seems steep...I'd
> rather
> >spend the money on lenses. When I worked in a catalog studio we used 8X10
> >Deardorfs and had several "split" backs to use so that we could economize
> on
> >film...one of them was the horizontal split back that made two 4X10's on
> one
> >8X10 sheet. Seems like the easy way as opposed to buying a 4X10 camera and
> >4X10 holders and (I assume) cutting 8X10 film in half (precisely) in the
> dark.
> >Aesthetics aside...I see no shame in cropping in the enlarger..especially
> since
> >using a set panoramic format will also include finding a 6X12 (or 4X10)
> carrier
> >for the enlarger which, lets face it, adds even more expense to the whole
> >process.
> >Let's not be afraid to crop without shame. I just don't see that there is
> >something sacred about printing the whole negative if that's not what you
> >really want.
> >
> >Argon
>
> Subject: Re: More Giveaways...
> From: Tan (kahhengd...@studioq.com)
>
> On Wed, 07 Jun 2000 08:04:48 -0400, "Todd E. Maurer" <mau...@apk.net> said this
> on the Internet:
>
> >I have two enlarging lenses that may be terminal.
> >
> >Beslar f3.5, 75 mm No. 85665 and Beslar f3.5 50 mm No. 15413. The 75 mm
> >has severe haze internally and maybe some fungus. The 50 mm has a fair
> >amount of fungus inside. The barrels on both lenses are in great shape
> >cosmetically. Can't figure out how to open the lenses up to attempt to
> >clean them. Any ideas?
> >
> >Todd
>
> ============
>
> 1. Send them to a repair shop (easiest)
>
> 2. Get a spanner wrench and DIY (Steve Grimes has an excellent one for sale)
>
> 3. Chuck them and get new ones, or used ones in good condition (happiest
> solution?)
>
> ;-)
>
> Regards,
> K H Tan
> STUDIO Q
> http://StudioQ.com
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> Subject: Re: Homebrew 6x12 w/ Speed Graphic?
> From: Mike McDonald (mik...@mikemac.com)
>
> In article <393e...@news-out.newsnerds.com>,
> "kayak" <jbe...@bossig.com> writes:
> > In this thread I spoke of our ($14.95) 2x5 Panoramic Adapter, ie: a cut
> > darkslide, which I assume is what you mean when you talk of a "split back".
> > We also make the same thing for 8x10 ($24.95). I agree with your aversion
> > to spending $800 when you can get very close to the same at $25!
> > Jay Bender
>
> But a 120 roll of film is 2.5"x1"x1" and gives 6 images, whereas the cut
> darkslide in a holder is 7.5"x4.75"x0.625" and gives 4 images. (If I can
> remember which half I exposed last time!) Reloading a 120 holder in the field
> doesn't require extra equipement (no changing bag, no exposed film boxes, ...)
>
> To me, neither approach is very satisfactory. (I currently use a Kodak 3A
> ($15 on Ebay) for my panoramic shooting while I try to figure out how to
> convert a Graphlex Film Pack Adapter into a roll film holder.)
>
> Mike McDonald
> mik...@mikemac.com
>
> P.S. I'm curious as to what you cut the Panoramic Adapters with? Darkslides
> are really brittle!
>
> Subject: Re: Zone VI spotmeter
> From: jw&a inc. (j...@carol.net.x)
>
> i just noticed there's a current thread in rec.photo.darkroom on this
> subject
>
> Michael K Auggenthaler <b...@bbt.se> wrote in message
> news:393E514F...@bbt.se...
> > Anyone having experience with Zone VI's modified spotmeter?
> > Is it good?
> >
> > Brahma
> >
>
> Subject: Horseman 45FA verses Toyo $5A11
> From: mkuszek (mku...@mediaone.net)
>
> Would like to hear from any users of these cameras before I buy.Thanks
> MIke Kuszek
>
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