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Thanks for that. The G isn't all that much more expensive. In fact 4x5 cameras in general seem to be great value at the moment. Sinar: I don't think I'll really be using movements all that much. Cheers.

I don't know exactly what a Graflock back is but I keep hearing about them. I'm looking at the Sinar Vario backs which look very nice — thanks for the tip. [The Horseman 6x12 backs are more expensive for some reason / eBay.] I hadn't realised such a thing as a scanning back existed. Something else to research…

Thanks Conrad. Toyo are looking like they might be a good choice — plentiful and reasonably-priced. Horseman do a 6x12 back which looks like it's what I want. Just need to check if it fits all 4x5 backs or not. Your points about leaking bellows and focus mechanisms are noted.

Haha. Okay. Points noted thanks.

Thanks. Sinar do look nice and lots of spares available on eBay. They're available for reasonable money too. Weight might be an issue — as I've said to other posters in this thread, I think I have to do more research into the various makes and models and see what the specs are.

Thanks. Cambo are reasonably priced here in the UK too. Not maybe as plentiful on eBay as, say, Toyo but I'll look into the specs and take it from there.

Thanks AJ. 45Gs look good, if a little pricier than the 45C. I have to look at the differences between those two. Sinar look like the Cadillac of large format but they're also more expensive by the looks of it. I see a nice Horseman on eBay here in the UK but again it's a little pricey. I need to think and research some more…

I'm toying with getting a 4x5 camera for still-life / flowers and possibly cloudscapes from the window. The camera will not be leaving the house so it doesn't have to be a field camera. I'm thinking maybe a Sinar, Toyo or Horseman monorail. Not toooo heavy. Reasonable bellows extension would be good. Good range of spares / accessories at a reasonable price is also a consideration. A 6x12 back would be ideal. Geared focus would be essential. Can anyone recommend anything? I see loads of 4x5 cameras on eBay and know next to nothing about them. Thanks for any advice, Stephen.

<p>Charles - thanks. Your mention of pre-flash led me to do a Google search and I found the following on another forum which has resolved the problem:<br /><br />Go into the G7X's flash settings menu and configure it thus: -<br> Flash Mode = Manual<br> Flash Output = Minimum<br> Shutter Sync = 1st Curtain<br> Red-Eye lamp = OFF<br> Thanks again for your help,<br> Stephen.</p>

<p>I'm trying to use my G7X's onboard flash to trigger a studio flash (Bowens Gemini 500).<br> The G7X *does* trigger the Gemini but the light doesn't show up on the photo.<br> I've tried manual, shutter priority and aperture priority shooting modes with no result. Slow & fast shutter speed make no difference.<br> Anyone got any ideas? (My guess is that the flash from the Gemini head is arriving after the exposure for some reason.)<br> Thanks.</p>

<p>Ian - I'm going to see if I can get a used on eBay and see how it fits. If I can't figure out a workable solution, I'll just sell it again so nothing lost really, or not much.</p>

<p>Ian - update: I found a 60mm bayonet to threaded filter adapter on eBay, so it's possible. Also found that Sunpak made a more powerful version of the flash you mention (Auto 16r) and these are available used on eBay quite cheaply, so that's what I'm going to get. <br> Thanks again for your help.</p>

<p>Thanks again Ian. I looked at the Sunpak you suggested. It would have been an ideal solution. But then I looked at the front of the Hasselblad's lens and it turns out it has a bayonet filter adapter, not a threaded one. Quite disappointing. I'll wait till I receive the 36 CT-2 from eBay and see how that works out. (I'm also off to eBay again to lok for a bayonet to thread adapter.)<br> Cheers.</p>

<p>Ian - thanks. I want to do some selfies with it. Anyway, I dug out an old Metz 45 CT-4 with bounce card and it seems to work okay. Just a bit cumbersome. I also bought a Metz 36 C-2 on ebay for a trivial amount of dough plus a cheapo bounce diffuser for it from Hong Kong. I'll test that setup and see how it works. Will be more compact than the 45 but not as nice a light and less power. We'll see. Thanks again for your help.</p>

<p>Gup - thanks for your message - I'll look for a review of your unit.<br> Joe - sounds good. I'll Google the 45. Metz seems to be the way to go.<br> Thanks both of you / Stephen.</p>

<p>Can anyone suggest a suitable flash unit for my Hasselblad 903 SWC?<br> Would need to have a PC cord socket as this camera does not have a hotshoe.<br> Ideally swivel / bounce and auto exposure.<br> Doesn't have to be a current model - I'm happy to buy used.<br> Thanks in advance,<br> Stephen McAteer.</p>

<p>Paul - thanks. VueScan seems to be the way to go.<br> Robert - thanks again. I guess it looks like it'll work. Just have to find one at a sensible price now...</p>

<p>Will I be able to get a 5400 II to work with Windows 7 64 bit?<br> Anyone have first-hand experience?<br> Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Thanks Robert. That's what I guessed.</p>

<p>I just received a Rolleiflex 3.5F Planar from an eBay seller.<br> It's in great condition.<br> However, the 'Green' shutter speeds don't seem to work correctly: when I press down the shutter release, the shutter opens. But when I take my finger off the button, the shutter doesn't close. It only closes when I wind on to a new frame.<br> Any one got any ideas?<br> Thanks,<br> Stephen.</p>

<p>David - you're the second person to mention Kelty. I haven't heard of Gregory before but I'll take a look. Thanks.</p>

<p>James Scholz - was it the Redwing 50?<br> John - Their system looks good. Will try to get a price for a complete outfit from their website, which I couldn't get to work yesterday.</p> <p>Thanks both.</p>

<p>Paul - the Super Trekker looks good but apparently not being made any more. I'll try eBay. Thanks for the tip.<br> James - I looked at the Photo Backpacker website. Might go down that route if I can figure out from their site what I need. Thanks again.</p>

<p>Thanks Brian. I'll take a look at standard backpacks. I'm looking forward to getting out there with it.</p>

<p>Can anyone recommend a backpack suitable for carrying an 8x10 Deardorff?<br> Would need to hold: Camera; 240mm lens on lens board; plus 3 or 4 film holders.<br> Thanks in advance.</p>