Film Cameras using 70mm: do they exist? One would think that the IMAX corp could offer some kind of cheap 70mm camera (under 40 USD) that could take 70mm...

I have been thinking of some day getting a large format (probably 4X5) camera but have wondered about the developing of the film. I took a short course while...

Been ill and forgetful. Forgive the stupid question. Using flashbulbs. Say I know the outcome for one bulb, and need four more stops. How many flashes do I...

Hi, someone have those Kodak-Disney photo templates? Please send me a email to I'd like to buy a copy or exchange for other...

If you want to take excellent, professional looking photos of the things you love with your digital camera and have them turn out with perfect clarity and...

Does anyone know of a source for the very thin round shims sometimes used between a lens cell and the shutter? I think they're probably brass. I'd like to...

I will be doing my own tests, but I am about to embark on a campaign to use up the hundreds of flashbulbs around here, and of course I will do my own...

Hi, I'm looking for my first lens in LF (4"x5") and I can buy: - Symmar Convertible 150/5,6 (265/12) (made by Schneider Kreuznach for Linhof) or/and -...

I have a InSpectum CCD spectrograph from acton research. Evey component seems working. However I have a difficuly in calibrating the wavelengh. When I try with...

Richard Thanks for the response and suggestions. Its good to read that Kodak will likely remain in the film business. I have always liked Tri X and I...

I just got a G-Claron hand-me-down. Date code places it in mid-70's vintage. Most data I see, including Schneider 'archiv', say it uses a 35.5 mm thread. An...

"Leonard Evens" wrote: I'm a bit perplexed at the description of meters as being "new-fangled". I'm 73 years old, and meters...

Aw heck. Throw away your cameras and film, too. You really don't need either to make photographs.

Check me out on this - I want to photograph a waterfall. I want a 1 second to 2 second exposure to get the water dreamy. I'm in a positon where I have to use...

"Daryl Bryant" wrote: Still, it's not a bad idea to use a good meter before a shoot - I always do! Helps me in...

Dnia Thu, 6 Jul 2006 23:30:52 -0700, joe mama napisa³(a): sunny 16 has worked since the dawn of photography. no new-fangled means of trapping light have...

I've just discovered Aardcards, a very cool, simple and cheap way to turn any 4x6 photograph into a postcard. What a great way to stay in touch and share all...

Question for those doing 4x5 B&W. I am returning to shooting B&W 4x5 after a long absence, I find that film is harder to get and it looks like several...

I just got a G-Claron hand-me-down. Date code places it in mid-70's vintage. Most data I see, including Schneider 'archiv', say it uses a 35.5 mm thread. An...

Hi everyone, as an addict to the 5x7 format as to Fujichrome Velvia as well, I´m desparately trying to identify a source of Velvia 100 sheet film. (I had...