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I don't know if it is still recommended but in my Linhof Tech V owner's manual Vaseline is recommended for lubricating the tracks. I've used it on both my Tech III and V and it seemed to work just fine here in NE Ohio.
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I had problems with a type IIII holder that had the black pressure plate. It does not hold the single sheet film in place very well and I got out of focus areas and what looked like out of register double images in some spots. The new single sheet holder is much better and worth getting.
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There is an article in B&W Magazine showing some of my photgraphs in
the new issue, April '03. I just thought I'd mention this so that
the LF community can see some of what I like to photograph; it is in
the Spotlight section of the magazine starting on page 116. Thanks
for looking.
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Save yourself the trouble of building a darkroom and send your b&w negs to me at Labwork-The Black & White Lab to make your prints, then you will have more time to go out and photograph! :-)
216/621-7567 (see our ads in B&W Magazine)
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I noticed that too.
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NO, NEVER, NADA!!!
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I have a 90 and a 150, so I thought a 120 would be a nice fit between the two. After trying a 120 Super Symmar HM I found the difference not worth it as I could easily crop the area around the edge of the image from the 90 about 3/8 of an inch to get the same area as the 120, certainly a lot less expensive than another lens plus the space and weight it would take up in my bag. On the other hand, the 110 would make sense because it's huge image circle would give you more possibilities composition-wise. You may find it will replace your 90. Then the focal length spacing would make more sense since you plan on getting the 72.
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Do you already have the MT2K? If not, consider the Ebony 45SU as extreme WA lenses are a breeze to use on it.
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Look for a second hand Plaubel Proshift 6x9 camera. It has some rise and shift and uses a separate viewfinder that moves with the movements. It has a built in 47 SA if I recall.
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Try Sunset Cliffs in SD south of Ocean Beach.
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SKB makes a great case for checking large tripods. It is their 4810 model golf case, has wheels and two handles, one in the middle and one on the end. I've travelled a few times with mine now and it even has extra room for clothing and shoes.
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I believe he is refering to the effect of the image stretching as it approaches the edge of the image circle, especially in wide angle lenses. You know, the classic person's head becoming egg-like as it is positioned near the edge of the frame with a 24mm lens on a 35mm camera.
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Yes
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Based on lots of personal experience I would suggest you get the Wista 45VX; you don't really need the micro swing feature, save money and weight. The Wista is far superior to the Toyo, if you want to know more call me at Labwork the Black & White Lab at 216/621-7567 9-5 ET weekdays, It is late and I am tired right now and do not really have the time to type it all out as it is rather long winded, much easier one on one talking on the phone, thanks.
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LEONARD and JOHN,
Please specify WHICH Jeffrey you are refering too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Where did you get your 1110XL? I have been looking for a couple of years now and have not been able to track one down. Boy, you are really lucky to have one of those!!!
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It looks to me as though the camera is tilted to the left a bit and the image is converging towards the top, meaning the camera's rear standard is tilted back some as if pointing the camera upwards. This is why the walls are vertical in the right side of your photograph and are tilting on the left side. Nice image, by the way!
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I have a 240mm G-Claron and a 305mm also. I used to own the 270mm version. All of these lenses are superb for anything from infinity to 5:1 close-up; do not fear the "flat field" description you hear, thiese lenses will do anything you need done. As far as comparing it to other formats equivalent lenses, for 35mm it is similar to a 70mm to 75mm lens and for 6x6 probably around 120mm.
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As an alternative head you should try the Linhof 003663 3-Way Leveling Head. I just recently got one and although not geared it is very precise in it's action and compact. It will support a lot of weight and hold it without any slop or creep.
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I used to have the 270mm G-Claron, now I have the 240mm and the 305mm versions. Just buy the lens and be glad you did!!!:-))
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Solution: Rocking chair, cane, shawl, bifocals, nice, friendly retirement community. It will do wonders for you, really!!!!!!!!
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It would be very difficult to make an expert drum because of it's design. I do highly recommend getting one as you can process 10 sheets at a time (assuming the 3010 model) and it does require some sort of rolling device. Interestingly none of mine came with a roller! Where did Daniel get his? I use a Beseler motor base and to fill the drum I use a 1/2" i.d. rubber hose with a funnel attached to the end of it to pour the chemistry into while the drum is rotating on the motor base, with a little practice (use water) it is very easy to do. To drain the drum I just lift it off the base and drain the tank in the sink or into the chemistry bottles if you are saving your chemistry. Once you get used to the routine it becomes very fast to do and produces excellent results.
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<"he has seen me using rear swing along with front swing to get away from reflections in windows of old buildings and keep the architectural lines straight."> Isn't this the same thing basically as using shift to accomplish the same effect, except without rotating the whole camera also? The image circle size would have to be the same regardless of how you accomplish what you are setting out to do because the net displacement of the lens and film would be the same distance with either method.
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If you get to the NE Ohio area I can show you my 45SU. As the 45S does not have an interchangeable bellows you may find the standard bellows somewhat restrictive with the extreme WA lenses you intend to use. If you can't swing a 45SU (ha ha) perhaps Hiromi can put the Universal Bellows(UB) on the 45S, having that bag bellows built in to the front of the UB makes a world of a difference in using these extra short lenses. Also, depending on the type of work you do you may find the asymmetrical tilt and swing on the rear standard very handy for quickly extending depth of field without the back and forth tilt and focus, tilt and focus ad nauseum regiment needed for axis tilt and swing.
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