norman_f._ives__jr.

Judging from my first post, there appear that there are quit a number

of us Large Format enthusiasts.

Are there any groups or associations that get together on somewhat of

a regular basis here in Washington State?

Any of you out there interested in starting one?

Norm

Hey Trent!

He gave me one the other day! I am not sure about the power but it sure makes focusing easer. It is an original Linhof, which came with the camera and needs to have the hood replaced. Internal foam is flaking off and permits tons of light through still works well especially for this six-eyed (bifocals) Connecticut Yankee. I plan to replace it with one of velveteen on the inside and some tight weave cotton on the outside once I get my singer out of storage.

Norm

WOW!

What a GRRRRReat group of people here! Thanks for all of the input! I have already shot about 10 or fifteen images, the last few are currently at the local shop for development, will print them later after I get an Idea of what I want.

As far as the leg squats, I think I am getting enough exercise with the thing. I live in an old house that has been converted into small apartments ... mine is on the third floor. Imagine me lugging the Linhof with her accessories, three Canons with their accessories plus a ?lunch Pal? with film holders up and down three flights at least once every other day! I often remember the cartoon of George Eastman with his Photo ?backpack?.

What I would like is to get my hands on a good quality copy of the original manual for this puppy. That is if it had one. An original would be nice, but I'd settle for a PDF copy, or even a very good photocopy.

I like the suggestion of using the dark slide (still not sure what the correct name is) for a sunshade. Will have to try it the next time I?m on an ?Exposing? session / expedition.

I was at the shop where I bought it again yesterday to drop off film, discovered a Schneider / Compur 240 mm hidden in one of the display cases. Heck. With all of the ?Goodies?, he?s holding for me I?ll be spending money there from ?now till midnight?! Worst part of it is that the ?brat? that he is, has left them all out front where I can?t miss drooling over them every time that I?m in there.

Thanks again

Norm

BTW on another thaught, why is the forum changing my quotation marke to question marks?

Hey H.C.

Thanks for responding!

I am in Yakima, about 30 to 45 minutes from Dog Lake which is just east of White Pass.

There is a trail head at the lake which leads into the William O' Douglass Wilderness area. The sign announcing that you are entering it is about five minutes from the trailhead. And from there it is about four days into your country!

At the moment my "problems" are

"Now that you've (re) cocked the shutter and the lens is closed don't forget to pull out the light screen!"

"Now how do we get the padre's head back into the picture without refocusing, which adjustment was it, and was that the front or back?"

Having "cut my teeth" on a Mamiya C220 TLR the "upside down and backwards" "Feature" is more of an annoyance like a buzzing fly than that of a growling bear.

Yes indeed Fun I shall have. The shop where I baught the beauty has been "donating" what out of date film they discover in their old stocks to my "education" so when that runs out I'll be shooting Color Negative and C-41 process B&W.

This used to be one of their studio cameras. The Owners keep "discovering" more goodies in the way of accessories that they have promised to hold in my name until I am ready and my finances become available.

Thanks again for the encouragement!

Norm

OOPS!

I forgot another suggestion!

You might go to the used pages of Adorama's and B&H Photo's websites and see what they are asking for the same equipment.

I find that they are GREAT starting places!

Norm

I just paid $300 for a Linhof 4x5 body in pristine condition, and $150 for a 150mm lens.

A professional in New Jersey told me that it would be worth the round trip airfare to anywhere in the lower 48 states to purchase a Linhof at that price!

If you go on E-bay DO NOT, start the bidding for less than $1500 for your dad's outfit!

Norm Ives

Hi Folks!

Wow, it only took me about thirty years! Now I finally have my very

own view camera. I had dreamed of owning and using one since first

reading about Ansel Adams and tenderly enjoying his photographs when

I was thirteen.

Living here in the Pacific Northwest, less than an hour's drive from

the trailheads that lead into several wilderness areas, affords many

opportunities for many wonderful photo opps.

I just purchased a Linhof, KARDAN Color 45 s, with two lenses, a

Xenar 4.5/150 mm w/ a synchro-compur shutter, and an Ilex-Calumet

4.8/215, along with seven film holders, and several other

accessories, all in VERY good condition at least 9++.

I do not want to make any of you cry so I will not tell how much I

spent as of yet.

I would like to hear from others who might own this equipment and if

they would pass on any "qwerks" that they might have experienced.

Thanks in advance;

Norm Ives, Jr.