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Berk,

 

You should always press the shutter release all the way down. If you press it very lightly, the shutter will fire, but the film wind lock will remain locked. A soft release will help in this regard. And your shutter button is working normally.

 

Jason.

Hi everyone, I acquired a Nikon F with Photomic T finder to

complement my F3. I know that coupling the lens to the meter should

be done by pre-setting both to 5.6. However, the meter coupling prong

just pushes the pin to the left (facing the camera) without coupling.

I end up detaching the finder, set it to 5.6, and put the finder back

on to couple to the lens. Did I do something wrong? Anyone has an

easier way to change lenes?

 

In addition, how do I match up the maximum f/stop of the lens in use

with the ASA dial? I don't see any f/stop marking on the ASA dial?

Thanks.

 

Jason.

Anyone knows if the Cambo 6x6 lens board adapter will fit the C-1?

Thanks.

 

Jason

Hi, anyone knows the coverage of 12" Artar? Will it cover 8x10? Thanks.

 

Jason.

Thank you very much Dave.

 

Jason.

Hi all,

Does anyone know the screw sizes of the following knobs on Calumet C-1

8x10?

 

1) Rear tilt knobs

2) Focus locking knobs

3) Rear standard locking screws when the camera is collapsed

 

Happy holidays,

 

Jason.

Hi, after some researches and posting questions on this forum, I

finally purchased a Magnesium "Green Monster". After I received the

camera, I cannot figure out how to pull the rail down and put the rear

standard onto the rail. I don't want to force anything. The front

movements are simple, but how to I do rear swing? Anyone has the

manual/instruction? Thanks.

 

Jason.

Ellis,

 

15lb for Magnesium (Green)? 20lb for Aluminum (Green/Black)?

 

Jason.

I searched the archive, but there was no mention of the dry weight of

a green Magnesium Calumet C-1. What is the weight of Magnesium C-1

without lens, lens board, and ground glass? Thanks.

 

Jason.

Hi everyone, I am quite new to large format. I have been shooting 4x5

for a while. Had a chance to look at another LF photographer?s 8x10

transparencies while shooting in a park, I decided to give 8x10 a try

to see if I like it. So I acquired an affordable Burke and James 8x10

in great condition. The standards actually lock quite solidly. The

problem is that when locked, the standards will move a bit. Is there

any way to improve/modify the locking mechanism to remedy the

situation? Thanks.

 

Jason.

John is right. That's 18cm x 24cm. So the question will be is 18x24cm holder compatible with 8x10 inch holder? Could I use 8x10 inch holders in 18x24cm camera? Thanks again.

 

Jason.

Hi, does anybody know if 18x24 film holders have the same (outside)

dimension as 8x10 film holders? Could I use 8x10 holders in 18x24

camers? Thanks.

 

Jason.

Gary,

 

Do you think if the 150mm could be adapted to fit Copal 1 and the 210mm to Copal 3? I asked S.K. Grimes about this and they are not sure. Thanks.

 

Jason

Gary, thank you for your info. I planned to use the 210mm and the 305mm for 8X10, and hoping the 150mm would also cover. Looks like the 150mm is more appropriate for 4X5.

 

Jason.

Thanks Michael and Jim for the info.

 

Jim, I think the 300mm goes into Copal 3S. What would the 150mm and 210mm fit into? Do they even have standard size thread for shutters? Thanks.

 

Jason.

Does anyone know the coverage of the following lenses?

 

Konica Hexanon GRII 150mm/f9,

Konica Hexanon GRII 210mm/f9,

APO Nikkor 305mm

 

Thanks.

 

Jason.

Anyone knows where can I find the 4 pin battery connectors (Male and

Female) for Norman 200B?

Roberto, try this link, http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/HOODCALC.XLS

Anyone knows thread size of series VIII (8)? The thread that accepts

the retaining ring. Thanks.

Colin,

 

Thanks again for your help. The upper rail is quite stiff to pull out. I have to use one hand to push on the lower rail while using the other hand to pull out the upper rail. Do you recommend lubricating the upper rail?

 

Jason.

Hi, after getting myself familiar with my MPP MK VII, I noticed that

the focus rail seems to have 2 tracks on top of each other. There is

something kind of catch at the end of the rails. Is MPP MK VII a

triple extension camera? If so, how do I operate the upper rail?

Thanks.

 

Jason.

Thank you very much for the responses. I understand that MPP users usually use cone or flat boards for 90mm. I am curious if anyone used 90mm on MPP MK VII with recessed lens board. It seems to me that with one could maneuver movements easier with recessed boards than cone/flat boards, even though speed and aperture adjustments would be a bit inconvenient.

Hi, I am looking for lens boards that will fit my MK VII. I know I

could find it on ebay and I actually ordered one from the UK. Does

anyone know a source in the U.S.? Are there any other lens boards

that would fit the MK VII? I am also interested in getting a recessed

board for my SA 90mm. Thanks.

 

Jason.

Colin,

 

How could I revolve the back? Thanks.

 

Jason.

Thank you very much, Roger and Colin. I got the front standard on to the rail. I see that there are 3 sets of click stops on the focusing rail. What is each set for? The swing release is quite stiff, any ideas how to get it loosen up.

 

Jason