Leaving aside film size, the two features that view cameras still have over other formats are the ability to adjust perspective and the plane of focus. By...

Hi there, I'm looking for a lens to fit these parameters, I'd be thankful for any recomendations... The lens needs to cover 5x7 generously (lens raise, back...

Nicholas O. Lindan, I know that this is right up your alley. Be gentle with this old guy. I've used straight numerical metrics for timing all my life and I...

There may be one of the metal clips from the end of the film still inside the holder. If so the new sheet will not go far enough down to allow its metal piece...

Hello all, I could use a bit of help with this problem. I have now exposed twelve 4x5 negatives since June 27'th. On that date I mixed up Rodinal,...

This message refers to the newsgroup rec.photo.marketplace.large-format, but it also contains information relevant to rec.photo.equipment.large-format. Posts...

I am confused as to the use of the term copal. I have seen it in references to lens board openings, in referecnes to shutters (separate from the lens), and...

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In article , (Sly D. Skeez) wrote: There have been a number of posts from people new to...

There have been a number of posts from people new to 4x5 on the group. About 5 years ago, I made the switch from mostly 120 film to 4x5 film, and here's a few...

In article , (dp) wrote: I'm interested in the venerable opinions of this ng about...

I bought a lens on eBay a Rodenstock 210mm multicoated lens. The rear element has a scratch on it near the center of the lens, but even though it is quite...

DOF is related to - Lens Focal Length - Lens Aperture - Distance Film size does *not* enter into the equation(s).

Yesterday I was talking to a LF camera shop. They can't get in enough Ebony 8x10 cameras to satisfy demand! And that's no cheap camera, either. (roughly...

Yesterday I was talking to a LF camera shop. They can't get in enough Ebony 8x10 cameras to satisfy demand! And that's no cheap camera, either. (roughly...

What is the image area of a 5x7 negative? I assume it varies a little with the holder but I'd love a rough idea. I'm trying to figure out if I have any chance...

Boy...this is the age old question. Seriously, don't be too swayed by the extremes to which a camera can be contorted. Huge spans of moves don't always give...

Someone said: To do justice to 4x5 you need a 5x7 enlarger and a decent lens, or perhaps one of the expensive variable contrast cold light 4x5...

I have an old B&J 8X10 , and need a couple of new lensboards -- 9" square. Can you purchase them anywhere, or is eBay the only resource? (They don't come up...

The View Camera magazine discussion forum will be up and running by Aug 2. It will be open to anyone who wants to participate with the following...