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  1. Hi all, I recently-ish got a Horseman VH. Not the VH-R. Lots of online stuff about the latter, which largely applies to the former, but not entirely. For example: 1 - Do I need cams for the VH? Seem to be for coupling the rangefinder so I'm thinking not. There is definitely NOT a holder for cams on my VH. 2 - How do I make sure my infinity stops are in the right place? I have 3 of them, with one very close to the beginning of the rail, and two right next to each other at the end of the rail. So close that I wonder if there is a meaningful difference between using them. I also can't figure out how to move the infinity stops if they are not in the right place. They are not color-coded. I did do a search on here, and did find some info on the cameras in general, but nothing specific to my questions. Thanks! Allan
  2. Yes, Freestyle carries it. I'll drop the conversation about whether I can have a darkroom or not...
  3. Thanks all. The camera came with 2 holders so I thought it would be fun to try it. Might I like it more than taking out my 5x7? Perhaps. I will definitely use the roll film adapter more often than not, though. Just for kicks. I understand the theory that "everyone has a darkroom" but...no, not everyone does. I have 2 small kids that run around and don't go to bed until 9-9:30 at night (that's just when they sleep. Want to babysit for me and help me figure out how to get them to go to sleep earlier?) The laundry room, which is the only possibly option, is too heavy of a thoroughfare to block off for long periods of time. I can develop 135 and 120 very fast in tanks, and of course not close off the room. But I have done tray development in my photo classes and I'm just not that proficient to be efficient in time. I get the argument, but everyone has a different situation, and we should be sensitive to that. Thank you.
  4. Hi all, I recently acquired a Horseman VF 2x3/6x9 camera. It can handle 2x3 (I know, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4...) sheet film holders as well. I don't have a darkroom so can't tray develop. Suggestions? I'd really like to be able to occasionally do sheets. I got the Yankee Adjustable tank but hear bad things about it, with uneven development, etc. Though I guess it's worth a try. But anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks. Allan
  5. Thanks for the tips. Yes, I am considering going it on my own. But it is daunting.
  6. Hi all, I realize one doesn't have to go on a photography tour in order to do photography, obviously. I've been on lots of general trips where I've been able to bring along most of the gear I wanted to. But breaking out a tripod or something is a different level, I think, than some outfits might tolerate in terms of keeping groups moving, etc. I have been looking at a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Has anyone gone with an outfit like Intrepid Travel with intent to still use it largely as a photographic experience? Thoughts? Thanks, Allan
  7. Thanks for the help, all. Interesting contrasting opinions. I'll make up my mind soon on the 2.8.
  8. Dieter - good point. Renting makes sense. I always forget about that option (partially because I had a bad experience once with renting but I shouldn't write off the entire possibility because of that). Thanks.
  9. Hi all, Does anyone own any variant of the 70-200 f2.8 AND the f4 version? Do you find them so redundant as to be pointless? My Tamon 70-210 f4 is in the shop. I love the lens. Light weight, etc. It's not as sharp as I'd like to I sent it in to be looked at. Now I find myself going out for a trip (poor planning) soon and might want/need a 70-200 ish lens during that time. I have the funds for one (the 70-200 2.8 S, as I've gone mirrorless) but...will I then never use the f4? Curious if anyone has both and found use cases. Obviously if I'm just out and about the f4 weight is a reason to have it but enough of one? Thanks.
  10. Thansk @peter_fowler . That helps a lot. I'm using a Sekonic 308. Again, I know bracketing is key.
  11. Thanks for the information, all. I know the speeds will be low, and that of course meters are not metering for IR. I know I'll have to bracket. But I have to start somewhere. I appreciate the guidance. Allan
  12. @peter_fowler you mean set the meter at ISO3, right? I'm shooting with a camera that doesn't have TTL metering so I'd use a handheld meter. Just confirming. With an R72 filter which is 5 stops I believe.
  13. Hi all, Been a looooong time since I posted on photo.net. I'm going to embark on an effort to eat up my remaining IR stock. HIE and EIR in 135, Konica, Efke, and Ilford in 120. My question is on metering. My notes on my technique are not clear from when I was last shooting IR a few years ago, and searches give me confusing answers. I'll try to keep my question direct. Let's take Konica 750. What do I set the meter at, when metering without a filter? I will be using a Hoya R72 filter, but the camera I'm using at least for medium format has no meter, so I'll be using a spot meter, probably (just what I have handy - I might pick up an incident meter). I know I have to bracket. Suggestions? I have EI "30-50" in my notes but that has to be before the filter factor, yeah? So I'd drop 5 stops to account for the filter? I've read of Konica being in the single digits so that actually makes sense. Hope that makes some sense. Appreciate the help.
  14. Hi all, Me again! So the original plan for a safari fell through, but a new one has emerged. It's about 10 months away but I like to plan ahead... Since I first posted, I've acquired a 24-120 f/4 VR as a general travel lens. I prefer my Sigma 24-70 2.8 whenever I can, but the extra reach seems like it could useful. I'm now thinking of the 24-120, plus the 80-400 on a 2nd DX body, or the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary on an FX body. I say FX because it reduces the gap between FOV on the lenses. I'm wary of having 120-225 uncovered. I do like having 600mm of reach. I do not feel I need 900mm FOV. DxO unfortunately doesn't have anything on the Sigma. Anyway. Initial thoughts? I'm still brewing on this. I'll have other lenses with me as we'll be doing Victoria Falls (will bring something wide) and gorillas as well.
  15. Hi all, I've been on the hunt for a workshop (or perhaps combination of workshops) in the Moab area (Arches, Canyonlands, etc) that offers both daytime (sunrise/sunset) and nighttime (astrophotography). I found one (Marisa Marulli) but it of course conflicts with my wife's grad school graduation. Sigh. Any thoughts or recommendations? That's a single 4 day workshop and that would be fine with me if I could do both types. But I'd be open to staying longer and doing 2 separate workshops, though of course cost comes into play with multiple workshops. This isn't a "once in a lifetime" thing since I can always go back again. But I have a rare opportunity to splurge a bit and make something special happen. I'd love to get both types of photography into the trip. thanks. allan
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