peter_galea

<p>Sorry to be the bearer.<br>

It was reported last year that Jack had passed.</p>

<p>http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?p=291542</p>

If you carefully pry off the round axis tags with the zero position and degrees on them you

will find bolts that will allow you to tighten these joints sufficiently. You can then glue the

axis tags back on.

Economy. With the cut darkslide you can get two 4x10 frames on one sheet. Makes an

easy bracket, say you want to shoot one a stop over or under. This way you only crop once

- in the camera.

I used a sharp utility knife and scissors. It wasn't too hard. Be sure to leave some slide by

the handle to fill the light trap all the way across when inserted for shooting.

There is nothing that compares to composing on a 4x5 or 8x10

groundglass. You get to step back and really see the image with

eyes wide open. That alone, was an exponential jump from

smaller formats for me.

Thank you Terry.

Why didn't I think of that?

I loaded an A12 back with Tri-X for testing. I was unable to shoot

the test and must now load Portra for a shoot tomorrow. I do

have addtional backs, but would like to know if there is a way to

remove the unexposed TXT for use at a later time?

Contact your local newspapers. With the switch to digital, many

have darkroom equipment to dispose of. You may get just what

you want (plus some) at very good price or even free.

Very nice shot Timothy. It's been 10 years since I met a friend at

the hotel, but seeing your photograph makes me feel like it was

yesterday.

Yes, feasible, practical and desirable. The extra bellows draw

from an 8x10 can be a great asset.

Buy it once. Buy the best.

Ries.

What a beautiful place to live. Keep your spirits up George.

You'll be in my prayers.

You might try JB Weld or another similar "metal epoxy." Be sure

not to let any drip inside the mechansm. I am not a repair expert

so take this reccomendation with a grain of salt.

I have searched the archives and everything I can find is written

about the 12" f6.8 Commercial Ektar. The lens I have is a 12" f4.5

Ektar serial #RS 118. From CAMEROSITY it is a 1957 lens

coated due to the L in a circle. My questions are: How does this

lens compare to a "Commercial"? And, given the bigger f-stop

was it made to be shot wide open as portrait lens?

John,

Go to: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/how-to-focus.html

Save your money, buy a Ries. It will be the best, and last tripod

you'll ever buy.

I have one. It is small, light and sharp. I have used it on a toyo monorail and have recently mounted it for my son's field camera.

Here's a shot I did with it. Hopefully the link works.

http://www.photo.net/photo/1234020