Steve, Wish I could go to something like this. But it's too far and I have a day job. I'd suggest doing (a) a demographic map of the vendors and (b) a...

Hello to everyone, does anyone have practical experience with the Lotus View camera (any format)? It is made in Austria, rather expensive and not...

Hi I'm shooting lots of detailed Jewellery for a catalogue with a digital camera, and am trying to get a consistent colour background for all the shots. I...

Do the the Sinar 'shutterless' mounted lenses have the same shutter mount size, or are their lens threads modified for the Sinar mount? If it varies, I'm...

I'd like to find some other LF users around Columbus with whom to get together. Anyone want to start a little group? email me. Collin

What does Schneider mean when that state that a lens requires a shutter size of "0+1"?

Hi What is the smallest. "Small High Intesity Daylight balanced light" I can use to "sparkle" diamond jewellery. Thanks J

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 have a Gossen Luna Pro that I just figured out today is off by 3 stops. Anyone know how to calibrate one? There's a little screw on the back in the middle...

Gentllemen and Ladies --- What are the technical advantages of a Linhoff Super Technika IV vs other 4 x 5 field cameras such as Zone VI, Toyo etc? Thanks in...

Anybody have any real-world experience with the new Epson 4870 Scanner and either medium format or large format negatives and/or transparencies?

I have just bought a Horseman 970 outfit, to use along side my R/F outfit . But included in the outfit was a 6 INCH F6.8 COOKE-BUTCHER ANASTIGMAT LENS , my...

Hello, The site Pontos de Vista (http://www.pontosdevista.net) has a new Photo Contest. This month theme is "My Best Photo" Please check the rules in...

I have a few ULF holders in various sizes that need new darkslides. I'd like to try making them myself and I'm wondering if anyone has actually made them out...

Can anyone tell me where to go in the Chicago area or in northern Indiana to see large format photography? Most of the large format photography I have seen has...

(I'm almost ready to give up my 4x5 hobby just because of this.) With our favorite and almost-favorite films disappearing from the scene would it be practical...

I recently got two Schneider G-Clarons, a 150 mm and a 240 mm for next to nothing, unfortunately as barrel lenses. Now I wonder if the lens is worth to have it...

To All: Have seen varying degrees of opinion first, if millimeter size of lens between 135 mm or 150 mm enlarging lens have any distinct...

300mm f/8.5 Fujinon-C Copal 1 Multicoated Still in production Gigantic image circle Insignificantly faster 300mm f/9 Fujinon-A Copal 1 Multicoated (sometimes)

Hi, I am selling a Microcord TLR on ebay. Its in really nice condition so I thought someone here might like it. See the auction...