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Has anyone found any improvement in the mirror vibration problem

between the 67II and previous models? Are there any other significant

improvements?

I shoot 5x7 extensively and highly reccomend the following Rodenstock

lenses (Nikkor equivilants are also good):

 

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90mm f/4.5 Grandgon-N (super-wide with some movement at infinity, lots

of movement closer up)

 

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115mm f/6.8 Grandagon-N (fabulous wideangle with tons of movement)

 

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210mm f/5.6 Apo-Sironar-S (the S series lenses only cost a little more

than Rodenstock's N series and are substantially better in terms of

coverage, edge sharpness and eveness of illumination- really

fantastic).

 

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300mm f/9 Apo-Ronar (An older, process-type lens design, it is very

small, light and fantastically sharp at close distances up to about 15-

20 feet. I use it a lot as a portrait lens. But it is poor at

infinity, due to being specially designed for closer distances. For

distant landscapes or archictural shots with movement, choose a Nikkor-

M 300 f/9, which is small and light, or any of the large, heavy

standard 300 lenses made for 8x10.

 

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You can see my 5x7 images at the Weston Gallery in Carmel, California

or on the web at www.westongallery.com. Follow a link for my name:

Joel Pickford

Attention 5x7 photographers: I am placing a special order with Kodak for a large quantity of T-Max 400 5x7 film. If you would like to buy some of it or join me in the order, please send me an email or call me at (559) 485-9540