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<p>Thanks for the effort but that link concerns digital camera repair.</p>

<p>I have actually talked to people at the Fuji New Jersey facility who promised to call back with the info...I'm still waiting.</p>

<p>Therefore, I'm looking for someone on Photo.net who has actually sent a GW690III to New Jersey and had it serviced in the recent past.</p>

<p>Has anyone reading recently sent a Fujifilm GW690III in for servicing at the Fujifilm repair facility in New Jersey?<br>

Do they still have parts and service available there? I'm asking specifically about the GW690III.</p>

<p>I have Velvia 50 stored frozen since 1999 that has no issues. I have many other types of film frozen almost as long and none of them have any issues so far.<br>

The key is to keep it FROZEN until you intend to use it, then let it thaw to room temperature over several hours before breaking open the sealed wrapper - to control condensation. I always put the film in a sealed plastic bag before stashing in the freezer.<br>

Do this and most film except perhaps very high speed or infrared types will be usable for a lifetime.</p>

<p>I'm surprised no one mentioned Photobackpacker. They cater to large format photographers.<br>

<a href="http://www.photobackpacker.com/home.asp">http://www.photobackpacker.com/home.asp</a><br>

They sell a modified Kelty backpack designed for photographers and have various cases for cameras, lenses, etc.<br>

The modified Kelty pack is designed for backpacking so it fits much better than any typical photo backpack. The cases and backer boards are incredibly light weight.<br>

I'm a happy customer.</p>

<p>Kodak Portra 400 NC is available in 4x5.</p>

<p>Bay Photo Lab will do a great job processing your 4x5 or 8x10 Ektar film.<br>

<a href="http://www.bayphoto.com/bayweb/pro_opticalservices.htm">http://www.bayphoto.com/bayweb/pro_opticalservices.htm</a></p>

Check out Bay Photo Lab. Here's their film processing services, scroll down to see film processing & pricing:

http://www.bayphoto.com/bayweb/pro_opticalservices.htm

They do E-6, B/W, C-41 film processing from 8x10 sheets down to 35mm and their prices are very reasonable. They do great work. I've used them for years.

Virtually any parts from any Sinar 4x5 camera are interchangable, so piecing a camera together is no problem. On

the other hand, if you watch Ebay for a few days you'll see complete systems go very cheaply...often including a

lens or 2 or 3.

Most LF lenses you're going to find for sale, new or used, will already have a Copal shutter mounted & all you'll need

is a generic Sinar lensboard. I don't think you'll find them more expensive than a DB mounted Sinar lens, plus, you

can use them on any LF camera (with proper lensboard), which wouldn't be the case with a Sinar behind the lens

shutter & lenses with special Sinar DB lensboards. DB boards are NOT generic and must be matched to the lens.

Viewfinder edge darkening is normal.

The hood helps eliminate flare which can be a problem in certain lighting conditions.

Not sure if the 4x4 hood is the same size as the 6x6 hood.

The adapter will work fine, I use a Bay I to 52mm without problems.

A hood helps but simply shading with a hand or hat to keep stray light off the taking lens works too.

The MX-EVS is probably closer to the "Automat" manual on that site, here's a link to a manual for your camera:

http://www.urmonas.net/manuals/rollei-mxevs/rollei-mxevs.html

Have fun! I have an MX-EVS about that same age with the Xenar lens. They came with either the Xenar 75mm or a Tessar 75mm.

I have reported the same issue multiple times and I use Windows Vista and IE. It only happens with certain ads and it doesn't matter which forum one is navigating. It's been happening for quite a while now.

Josh keeps saying he'll notify the "ad guys." Maybe they should fix it after getting notified?

Looks like a lot of people have photographed from the ground:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=altamont+pass&gbv=2

I've attached another screen grab of a menu going behind a banner ad.

Looks like the new interface can't handle this problem any better than the old.<div></div>

Search on this: "Philip-Lorca diCorcia Lawsuit Dismissed."

This is a high profile case that shows fine art photos do not require a model release in the USA. Folks were paying $20,000 or more for his prints of a shot taken secretly of a person on a New York public street.

Kelly Flanigan wrote:

Many "fine art" photographers sell their prints; thus its commercial; a buck was made selling the stuff.

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Kelly, this is absolutely false in the USA. This has been tested many times in the US courts and "fine art" prints are not in the same category as commercial use such as advertising.

The need for a model release depends entirely on what you do with the photo.

There are a thousand threads here discussing the matter.

In general, no release needed for editorial or fine art use. For commercial use, you need a release.

Josh, here's a screen shot of another instance of hidden menus. This happened

to me with several different banner ads this afternoon.

It makes the interface unusable when it happens.<div></div>

4-30 seconds is long enough that any camera induced vibration is a non-issue. Use a locking cable release or the hat-trick already mentioned.

The only thing to worry about with any camera and exposures this long would be camera or tripod movement due to outside forces like wind, bumping camera or tripod accidently, etc.

Fotoman makes an 8x10 point & shoot camera:

http://www.fotomancamera.com/product_list.asp?id=167

I wouldn't take the word of that salesperson. Almost all the 67 lenses are incredible on the 67 camera itself. When used on a DSLR, even a full frame DSLR, you are only using the center of the image circle...in other words, the sweet spot of any lens.

I have not tried it but I would imagine there's a chance the image quality may even be BETTER than with a 35mm or digital lens.

The weight and size are still issues.

Josh, check out this screen capture from a few minutes ago with the menus

behind the upper banner ad.

I'm using Vista and IE 7.

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