larry kellogg

<p>Hello Luther, <br> Yes, I have that document, now, I just need to get a bezel like that, there is nothing commercially available, as far as I know. </p> <p> Larry</p>

<p>Hello Luther, <br /><br /> I've been meaning to open mine up because it is my understanding is that the bulb is rectangular, and that it will cover 5x7, barely, and I mean barely. Could you verify that for me? Aristo used to make an adaptor for a Durst 5x7 but those are impossible to find. I'm going to have to have something made so I can use the VCL 4500 on my Zone VI 5x7 enlarger because I shoot 5x7. Once I get it open, or someone else opens it, I'll post a picture of the location of the photocell.<br> I had to change a bulb in a different 5x7 Aristo head, and I recall that the photocell goes in the middle, with the sensor facing away from the bulb, I believe. There are instructions in the manual for RHDesign's fStop timer for where to put a photocell.<br> Louise Kessler at Voltarc (Louise.Kessler@voltarc.com) is a wonderful help and will sell you new bulbs for the VCL4500. She won't have the photocell though, just the bulbs. <br /><br /> Best, <br /><br /> Larry</p>

<p>I've always been intrigued by the Misura, as it seems like an amazing little portable 4x5 camera that folds up into a tiny package. Here is an in-depth review: http://www.galerie-photo.com/misura_peronne_us.html<br /><br /> The camera is very expensive but I don't think you can go wrong with Arca gear. I would love to have one but after moving to a 5x7 view camera, I find 4x5 pretty small for seeing anything on the ground glass. I don't know how you compose on 6x9 or 6x7, to be honest, can you zoom in on a digital rig? Goodness, how much is that Linhof rig? It has to be big bucks. <br /><br /> Check out the other Large Format Forum for more information on view cameras: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/ It's mainly focused on film cameras, although there are discussions about digital backs.</p>

<p>Hello Luther, </p> <p> I think RH Designs will be able to help you out, let us know. I love their fStop timer. My VCL4500 had a plug for the photocell, which plugs into the fStop timer, I'm surprised yours didn't. <br /><br /> Best, <br> Larry</p>

<p>Yesterday, a Kickstarter project was launched for the TravelWide 4x5 camera. Think of this camera as a lightweight plastic life support system for a film holder. The camera is designed for the 90mm Schneider Angulon, f/6.8, but it will take a wide variety of 90m lenses. The designers also have a 65mm version of the camera. <br /> More information is here:<br /> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wanderlust/travelwide-45-camera<br /> Basically, they need to raise $75k in order to pay for the manufacture of this camera. I'm in for a 90mm version of the camera. At $99, it's a bargain. Bring your own lens. If they don't hit their fundraising goal, then the camera will not be produced. <br /> No money is taken from your credit card until they hit their fundraising goal. I hope people here can help them out. <br /> Regards,<br /> Larry Kellogg</p>