Does anybody know what the element construction for a Schneider 210/370 convertible Symmar is? I'm especially interested in the rear element and whether...

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/making.html I thought this was interesting.. -- Stacey

This is going to seem like a stupid question, so I apologize in advance. I've been shooting with a Speed Graphic for the past year and a half, and have...

Some time ago I wrote some php scripts to generate custom charts for hyperfocal distance and near/far focus limits, and also a companion calculator to work out...

Hi, I have come across quite a few Schneider lenses which were also labeled "Linhof" (and supposingly the better pick). Recently I bought a 120mm Angulon...

In article , "Jos. Burke" wrote: Another very nice issue! Especially the Luther...

Does the 75mm Tominon f 4.5 cover 4x5? Anybody know the image circle? Natural Light Black and White Photography http://mysite.verizon.net/geost/ -George-

I have a Sinar P Expert system 5x7 w/4x5 and 8x10 backs as my studio system. I also have a backplate that allows the use of a Hasselblad body. Did Sinar ever...

I was able to find one at a really good price yesterday. So today I put it on a board and tomorrow afternoon I'll shoot a couple of sheets with it & see what...

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Any feedback on the pros and cons of the Wisner 5x7 Traditional vs. either of Keith Canham's 5x7 models? Thanks veyr much, Charlie

I recently purchased an 8x10 Polaroid processor with tray and film holder. I am going to use this equipment to make Polaroid Image and Emulsion Transfers. I...

Mounting my new/old 14" Commercial Ektar posed a slight problem, as the mounting ring was too shallow and didn't make the distance through a fat wood lensboard...

In his book where he discusses his 40 photographs, in just about every shot taken with a view camera he mentions it was a so and so inch lens. Can someone...

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Hello, Unfortunately, cannot found any complete info about Linhod Technika 70 view camera. Is it different from Super Tech. 23 (with rangefinder)? What camera...

I didn't know this type of slide rule existed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2978492975&category=4702 Not mine or from any one I know,...

Jan Brittenson wrote: Rafe B. wrote: Right. So why is it necessary on LF lenses and not on "equivalent" 35 mm or MF lenses? I use the same...

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On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:30:21 -0700, juanito wrote: However, large format may simply be too much to handle in these backcountry...