richard_genova

<p>thanks all for the responses -- great test, Ben -- very similar to my experience with the 1N, although strangely I never had a problem not using the shutter curtain on the T90. I take it there is no aftermarket eyecup that has a simple mechanism built in, at least I could not find one & since almost everything I do is on the tripod using the strap thingie is a bit ridiculous. I'll try shooting with the Live View instead & see if that makes a difference.</p>

<p>Hi all,<br>

Recently made the move from large format to 5d ii & was surprised to find the camera does not have a small shutter to close off the view from extraneous light the way the old Eos 1n had -- with the 1n I did use this often & it did make a difference in exposures. Anyone know of an eyepiece that might have such a feature built in? Anyone notice exposure changes when doing tripod photography and not closing off the viewer?<br>

thanks,<br>

Rich</p>

hi Ray,

 

Have been shooting large format for close to 20 years (landscapes) so will give a shot at some answers ..

 

1. Quickload is very helpful. Always have some handy. Especially good for shooting extra sheets & then making adjustments to exposure as needed. Used film holders available on e-bay -- auction prices vary.

2. Generally, yes. Probably better to decide whether you will need 8x10 coverage & if not buy for 4x5/5x7 coverage (5x7, if you plan to add a 6x17 back for pans).

3. Some can come in quite lite. I would opt for a little more weight and go with a sturdy metal field before a wood. Used a wood field for many years & no matter how well made it will eventually "loosen up." I've opted for a heavier Arca Swiss F-line, a little heavier, perhaps but rock solid & folds down surprisingly small.

4. Possible but why would you -- you have to focus on the ground glass & your not really saving any space. You'd also be stretching out your back unnecessarily. Minitrekker ... only when dreaming ... depends on what you plan to have with you but the smallest I've ever used is the Photo Trekker & thats only when the gear is going on an airplane ... otherwise it's the Supertrekker .....

 

hope that helps a bit ....

 

best,

Rich

Have read through many of the previous posts on these scanners &

still wanted to solicit some more feedback from other users. Goal of

scanning (mainly 4x5; some 6x7; color chromes) is for following

purposes: submission to magazines/calendars; stock photo agency

request for 55mb (300dpi) files capable of being used for double

page "sharp" spreads; 8x10 portfolio prints & fine art prints on the

epson 2400 up to 13x19 (sharpness important). For larger prints or

uses I'll order drum scans. One post mentioned that the i900 has

digital ice but it is only for prints and not transparencies -- can

anyone verify if this is true. Any noticeable difference between

i900 & 1800f. Is the lack of digital ice on these machines

important? Are these or any other scanners in the $1000 range

capable of accomplishing most of my goals? Thanks for any advice or

input.

Wanted to extend a very greatful thankyou to all who responded, armed

with the quotes Robert and JC (from AOL forum) sent I again spoke to

Calumet this morning and they agreed to repair the camera as per the

original warranty. Thanks guys!!!

Am an original owner of a Zone VI 4x5, purchased late 1980s from Zone VI ... recall distinctly that Zone VI had best warranty on the market which was why I bought their camera after considering others... my recollection was that the lifetime warranty included repairs for accidents ... and may have even stated they would replace camera if it fell off a mountain. Am traveling and had strong gust of wind blow over tripod shattering several of the

wooden standards which I have currently held together with glue ... to make a long story short Calumet, who bought Zone VI states that no such warranty ever existed and that Fred Picker's warranty was purely for defects in workmanship.... Are there any other original owners out there who have a copy of their original warranty or who could point me in the right direction for finding out what exactly Zone VI used to advertise ..... I once before had

a similar accident with the camera early 90s and Zone VI had the camera fixed and sent out to me on location within a week so I know I'm not just fantasizing about what I would like the warranty to be ... Thanks for any help anyone can lend -- Rich