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  1. Thanks for the replies. I've always been curious about the 28-300 for outdoor work and not changing lenses in hostile environments. I already have a 70-200 f4 L / 300L f4 and the 70-300L. Just looking to put together an all-around kit that will complete and as compact as possible from both weight and speed. I learned a lot on my last safari. Since I'll be taking my 5DS and 7D2 I'm probably going to pick up or rent the 100-400. Not sold on the 150-600's, though I should rent one and form my own opinion. Problem with owning one of them is their resale is not so good.
  2. Anyone have experience with using a teleconverter with a canon 28-300 L zoom? I have a Kenko pro 1.4. Going on safari soon and will be picking up a new zoom. Looking at 100-400 or 28-300 (like the thought of not changing lenses in dusty cond,). Already have a 70-300L, and would like more reach. Thanks
  3. Thanks for the report. Going on safari in Oct for several weeks.
  4. Thinking about picking up an RP to play with. I've been shooting professionally for nearly 40 years (and w Canon....remember the Ftb?) and can see the new tech on the horizon. Just like I did with the D30 I need to start somewhere with new tech, camera layouts, EVF, etc. Currently, I use 7dII's and 5dMkIV's. So was wondering how the RP works with the adapter and longer lenses. In particular the 70-300L MkI / 300L f4 / 100-400L MkII. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks
  5. <p>I do quite a bit of travel and over the last few years have found myself in situations where the lighting was not ample, temples, dawn and dusk markets, etc. where hand holding at an 1/15 or 1/8 or even1/4 would be beneficial and the dang lens shade is anything but small. I know it is a compromise stops vs ISO. I'm also trying to lighten my travel kit and a little less weight might allow me to make an addition somewhere. Thanks for the input.</p>
  6. <p>Considering the 10-18 as a replacement for my 10-22 for travel and general use on my crop bodies. Have had the 10-22 since intro. The IS and smaller weight a plus on the new lens. I've researched most of the reviews and looking for real world results. I find myself often in dimly lit situations where the IS would be handy. Thoughts?</p>
  7. <p>I am reorganizing my 8x10 kit for a portrait series. I've been reading with interest on vintage lenses and do like their "feel" for certain applications. I'm amazed at what some go for. I'd venture a guess 10 years ago they weren't this costly. I've come across a B&L 15" f6.8 Cooke triplet for not much money. Any thoughts? I don't want to invest a lot initially in this realm.<br> Thanks</p>
  8. <p>I'm curious and can't wait to get it in my possession. Lot's of interesting feed back from several boards. The consensus is that it is probably an earlier Fuji lens, single coated, in a Copal 3S shutter, probably a Tessar design and covers 8x10 with a little movement. Thanks for the input.</p>
  9. <p>I have not received the lens yet as I just purchased it and it is coming from Japan. Interesting the Copal 3s, never heard of one. Glad I don't have to buy a new shutters, get a load of the prices on Grimes for a new ones $1200!<br> The shutter is only marked Copal 3. Someone on another board has suggested that this is a convertible lens. I never heard of Fuji making convertible lenses and there is no additional aperture scale.<br> All very interesting. No one seems to know much about it. Can't wait to get it in my hands.</p><div></div>
  10. <p>Yes I've looked at all the usual sites that list info on Fujinon lenses and can not find it. I even have a copy of a 1979 catalog. I do not have the lens in my possession yet as I just purchased it. The photo of lens has engraving of Fujinon S f5.6 300mm on the inner ring and it is in a silver faced Copal #3, additionally the reflections seem to indicate a single coating, thus dating it to some degree. Perhaps it was for domestic use and not export or a process lens that was mounted in a shutter or just a very early design. Hmmm.</p>
  11. <p>I wanted to update my 8x10 lens selection with something a bit more modern in a better shutter. I purchased this particular lens, a Fujinon f5.6 300mm S in Copal 3 at a reasonable price. I own several Fuji's for my smaller formats and have always found them to be not only sharp but good values. Fuji's lens naming can be a bit baffling. I've searched high and low but can't find anything on this lens. I'm guessing that it is a Tessar lens that may be single or uncoated from the early 70's or late 60's predating the "L" series, perhaps just available in Japan. </p>
  12. <p>Michael, I caught your work from links over at LFF, very nice stuff. I'll be using hangers as I have a deep tank set up. I have a lot of Rodinal I should use up and will probably start there and experiment with some papers. I have done kallitypes and cyanotypes from enlarged digital negatives recently. I hope to be up and running in the darkroom next week. Dusting off the equipment after 10 or so years and getting organized is taking longer than expected, you know, patching bellows pinholes, adapting lens boards and such. </p>
  13. <p>Yes there is a large format site that has a couple of interesting threads running. Just looking for additional feedback. The price is very inviting. I'll post some tests as soon as I get the chemistry up and running. anixous to start.</p>
  14. <p>A search yielded a older thread so I'm going to throw this out there. After a long hiatus I'm going to embark on a portrait project using my various LF cameras. Since I last did much LF the price of film has skyrocketed. In doing some research I've really become quite interested in using Xray film. Not only for its cost but its unusual characteristics. I just received some Carestream/Kodak Green 8x10 to test. On-line searching has given me some base lines. Anyone have any experiences they'd like to share? Thanks</p>
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