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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Every time I see a 16.5" or 19" APO-Artar up for sale, (and I haven't been able to snag one yet) the seller always likes to say, "Makes a sharp f/90" Is that...

After a bit of embarrasment with the seller of the slides that didn't fit, and after this tread diverged into the conviction that they were X-RAY slides, I...

I have an old 150mm Symmar convertible lens with a Compur shutter, and the aperture tab broke off. If anyone knows of a source for parts like this, or if...

It's been slow in this newsgroup lately...is everyone holed up in the house waiting out the winter weather and working in the darkroom? Personally, I can't...

Hi guys, I must be handling my film holders wrong but I am getting light leaks on alot of them. I was wondering what kind of extra precaution should i take....

I have been using subject lens with great results on 4x5 for some time now but I just bought a 5x7 folder. Will this lens cover 5x7? I have two of them, 1931...

I used to work in a Motion picture rental company. We spent great time and effort checking and collimating our lenses with laser optical benches. Frequently we...

Howdy all, delurk post. I recently got hold of a Rodenstock Imagon 300mm/5.8, and of course the kit came with everything except the booklet. I've seen a...

As I learned black and white darkroom photography I was shown how to mount a finished print using mounting tissue, archival matt board, and a heat press. So...

We buy film, digital, bodies, lenses, flashes, accessories, 35mm, medium and large format. Specializing in late model (last 20 years) equipment. Visit us at...

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Hi: I'm going to venture into building my own film back for a larger view camera. My plan is to convert an existing 8x10 camedra by making a new back...

Recently I bought a Schnedier 32cm f/5.5 Xenar. This is not a Tele-Xenar and Schneider's web site doesn't have any information on this lens other than the...

I got my first experiences with it this weekend. It's the 8x10 sheet film. Extremely thin base. Feels like paper. A big change from TMax 100! It came...

We are still taking suggestions for the conference. Ideas for field trips, panels, etc. are welcome. Just to clarify some questions. Portfolio reviews have...