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<p>Hi Everyone -</p>

<p>I have worked with pinhole cameras for years and have never encountered something like this. I made my own 8x10 pinhole for use with paper negatives. I keep getting this weird texture in my images - it looks like paper grain. I'm using a film holder, if that helps. I can't for the life of me figure it out. I tried to attach an image and photo.net won't let me.<br>

Anybody else ever encountered something like this?</p>

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<p>Thank you for your responses everyone. It looks like the way to go is to buy on EBAY. <br>

Thanks again - Steve</p>

<p>Thank you Jason. I may just have to buy one and try it out.<br>

Best regards, Steve</p>

<p>Hello Everyone -</p>

<p>I've been a photographer for the last twenty years and I have never even held a Leica camera (I know, shame on me). I really want to try one, but I don't know anyone who has one. Does anyone have any recommendations for a rental source? I'm primarily interested in trying a M6. <br>

As you all know, it's a sizable investment and I'd like to shoot a roll of film (or two) before making the commitment. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance - Steve</p>

<p>Thanks for all your responses. This helps a lot. <br>

Best regards, Steve</p>

<p>Can anyone recommend a reliable technician in the United States (even better in the NorthEast) for a CLA on a Nikon F3HP? </p>

<p>I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find any posts on photo.net.</p>

<p>Thanks - Steve</p>

<p>Thanks Frank. I know what you mean, it's just that I really like the feel of the EOS-1n and the 50mm f1.8 is a great lens. The F4 is a bit clunky with the shutter speed dial on the top of the camera.</p>

<p>Philip - I thought about eye position, but I NEVER get overlapping with my Nikon F4 - and I'm shooting the same way. In fact, I've taken both cameras out and shot the same subject as a test.<br>

JDM - I shoot the left part of the image and then pan the camera over to shoot the right side. I print the two frames as one image (I have a filed out 35mm carrier). I've attached an example.</p>

<p>Canon lists the EOS-1n as having a 100% viewfinder, but mine clearly is not. I shoot in-camera pans and have no problem with my Nikon f4, but the EOS-1n has overlap from frame to frame.<br>

Is this just an issue with my camera?<br>

Does anyone know if the EOS-1, 1n or 1V viewfinders are actually 100%?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance - Steve</p>

<p>Hi Everyone - </p>

<p>Does anyone know if there were other 4x5 field cameras made with focal plane shutters besides the Graflex models?</p>

<p>Many thanks - Steve</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses guys. I appreciate it.</p>

<p>Hello Everyone - </p>

<p>I used Adox CHS 100 (120 format) a year or two ago and had some major fogging issues. I determined, through helpful participants of photo.net, that it was a design flaw on the part of the manufacturer - the paper did not cover the edges of the film entirely. Other people were having the same problem. </p>

<p>Has anyone used it recently? I'd love to know if they have fixed this problem because I really like the look of the film and would like to use it again.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Steve</p>

<p>Here's his contact info:</p>

<p>http://www.david-odess.com/</p>

<p>Paulo - <br>

Both are great cameras. I've used both and I have to say I prefer the Mamiya 645 Pro for a couple of reasons. One, it's more modular. You can get different backs, finders ,etc. If you don't want to use a motor winder, you don't have to. Two, you can use multiple backs. Changing film backs mid roll is a plus for me. Three, I find it to be quieter. I don't like to draw attention to myself when shooting in public. This was a plus for me as well. <br>

As to image/lens quality, I've found Pentax and Mamiya lenses to be very similar.</p>

<p>Hope this helps.</p>

<p>Edward - <br>

Thank you for the information. I think I should mention that I'm not trying to make traditional panoramas. I actually like the wonky perspective. With that said, the Pentax 67 with a 105mm lens does an excellent job at minimizing distortion and incorrect perspective.</p>

<p>I've been using a Pentax 67 that has 100% coverage when using a waistlevel finder. It works very well. I just wanted to try and use the square. I don't crop the images. They are printed full frame and butted up against each other. That is why I was looking for a square format that would be 100% coverage. Unfortunately, I don't think the camera exists. </p>

<p>Edward - </p>

<p>Thanks for the advice. I print them full frame and mount them together. I don't stitch them together in the computer. Hence, the need for 100% coverage.</p>

<p>Can anyone tell me if the 500C or 500C/M has 100% viewfinder coverage when using a waistlevel finder?</p>

<p>I'm doing pans and I need the full coverage. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.<br>

<br />Steve</p>

<p>Chune-Hoong - <br>

That does help. Thanks for including the photo.<br>

<br />Steve</p>

<p>I have the 49mm version.</p>

<p>sorry, I meant rectangular.</p>

<p>Hi Everyone -</p>

<p>I've been looking for a hood for my Takumar 28mm lens and I've seen one that is rectagular shaped - several are for sale on EBAY. These are all plastic. Does anyone know if there was a hood like this made of metal?</p>

<p>Thanks - Steve</p>

<p>Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice.</p>

<p>Best - Steve</p>

<p>Hi Everyone -</p>

<p>I'm brand new to Olympus. I purchased an OM-4 recently with a 24mm f2.8. I love the camera - the size, the handling, etc...<br>

My only complaint is that the viewfinder is pretty dim, compared to my Nikon f100. I belive the focusing screen it has is a standard screen with the horizontal split for focusing.<br>

Does anyone have any suggestions for a brighter screen for this camera?<br>

Thank you in advance.</p>

<p>Steve</p>

<p>Thanks Martin. I'll give it a try.</p>

<p>Steve</p>