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<p>Hey Dan,</p>

<p>thanks for the book suggestion, but thats what photo.net is for! im looking to get a 1:5 - 1:10 magnification. I want to photograph a gold nugget to cover close to a 4x5 frame. im looking at a tominon or ysarex 75mm or 105mm. are their any other lenses to look for?</p>

<p>thank you for your replies. Ill test out a tominon or ysarex, since they are about $50. What focal length should I be looking for? I would like to to have enough bellows draw, I have a Master Technika, roughly 400mm extension. thanks.</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

<br />Im looking for a cheap Macro lens for 4x5. I just purchased a 150mm G-Claron for close up work, but it seems to get a close as my 150mm APO Sironar-S. bummer. I know of the nikkor and rodenstock 120mm macros, but dont really want to spend so much money on a specialized lens. Im looking for a lens with a huge magnification. Would a Tominon or Ysarex lens work well?<br>

thank you in advance.</p>

<p>Hello,</p>

<p>Does anyone know here I can find information about taking a Pentax 6x7 lens? I have some dust and fungus I want want to remove in the inner elements. thanks.</p>

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>quick question. why would you buy a Samyang lens? as opposed to a Canon L or Zeiss ZE lens. They seem to be a fairly new company making lenses, are they that good? thanks.</p>

<p>yeah you guys are right, its more of an aesthetic issue fore me. its a function I dont use, so i dont want it there. I cant get a bit OCD or anal retentive about my gear.</p>

<p>I have a Master Technika as well if anyone wants to trade for a 2000 or 3000 model, im all for it!</p>

<p>Hey Guys,</p>

<p>Does anyone have any experience to remove the RF on a Linhof Technika 4x5 camera?<br>

I have a used Technika V and I dont use the RF at all. I figured I could remove all the RF parts and cover up the gaping hole with a solid piece of aluminum. any thoughts or issues i should be worried with? THANKS.</p>

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<p>Very Nice!</p>

<p>I just built my 20th camera. I find using the original 127mm ysarex lens is the best option. I have made other models with 135mm sironar-n lenses, but It got annoying to screw and unscrew the front element of the lens everytime you wanted to use the camera.<br>

I used to make the camera fitted with a horseman 4x5 graflok back, but switched to the spring back from the graflex 4x5. I hardly used the graflok option on the back. The spring back is lighter, thinner, and overall size was much smaller then any other back. to insert film holders in a spring back is a lot smoother and easier to do with one hand.</p><div></div>

<p>Hello,</p>

<p>Which 35mm point and shoot camera has the fastest operation? Which camera focuses and advances the film the fastest? all the best. thanks.</p>

<p>Hello All,<br>

quick question about the GF670 and the Bessa III. One is a Heliar and the other a Fujinon, are the lenses exactly the same construction? I prefer the Heliar 5 element 3 groups. I own a few of them for Lar ge Format. I want to buy the Chorme GF670 Body, but just curious about how the Fujinon Lens Construction. thanks.</p>

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<p>the script is fine i just really dislike the red dot on the front of the camera.</p>

<p>like i said, its purely aesthetics.</p>

<p>its purely aesthetics for me. Its not a stealth factor or to deter thieves. I like things simple, I dont like logos on anything.</p>

 

<p>thanks.</p>

<p>Hello All,</p>

<p>I have a black M6 body non ttl. I love it but i hate how I always have to tape up the logos. I would just get a m4 or m3 but i really like having a light meter built in. I cant justifying buying an MP because im and going to abuse the camera.</p>

<p>Is it possible to replace the top cover of the M6 with a chrome M4 top cover? Is it a perfect fit? thanks!</p>

<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I have a speed graphic with the top rangefinder. I installed the batteries that go on top inside the rangefinder. The light bulb inside tuns on. What is the purpose of the light? it doesnt really do anything but blind my eye. any thoughts? thanks.</p>

 

<p>yea, i know you cant beat the primes. i have most of the L primes. just wondered of there was anything small light and "ok"</p>

<p>How is the Canon 28-200mm USM? it sounds really awful.</p>

<p>My 24-70mm 2.8L is getting to heavy to carry around. what the best compact zoom lens for a canon 5d mk2? third party lenses are ok as well. thank you!.</p>

<p>90mm XL. The image quality and resolution of that lens is quite amazing.</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

How do you attach a Cambo / Calumet Reflex Hood to a Speed Crown Graphic 4x5 field camera? I have seen this conversion done before from other owners with this reflex hood. I have also seen it done with the MP-4 reflex hood, but its too large for my taste. any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the info!<br>

Does anyone know if the Fuji ga645zi date feature print directly inside the film frame? thanks.</p>

<p>ill take a look at the canon 620.<br>

do you know if the contax t2 or tvs camera imprints the date on the 35mm camera frame?</p>

<p>hello,</p>

<p>Im looking for a 35mm slr or 35mm point and shoot that imprints the date directly on the 35mm film frame. I personally dislike the date printing option on cameras, but its for a specific project I had in mind. I would like a to buy a good camera with good optics, like a contax t2 or yashica t4. any suggestions or SLR options? THANKS.</p>

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<p>Michael,</p>

<p>Most 135mm and 150mm lenses on regular lens board fold up into the Master Technika. The Wista vx has less room and can only accommodate lenses with a shorter front barrel, such as 150mm xenar 5.6 or sironar-n 135mm 5.6.</p>

<p>I have both cameras. I LOVE MY Master Technika, but I use my Wista VX most of the time. Wista is for travel and rugged work. they are very similar cameras, but if you ever had the chance to use a Master Technika, you will see and feel the fine craftsmanship. Wista is a solid camera, affordable and a practical choice.</p>

<p>If anything you should buy these cameras used. 4x5 field cameras aren't complicated or have a million screws and gears. If you tip your tripod over you wont feel bad. A Wista vx will run you 700-900 used, Master Tech is about 2000-2400 used. spend the extra money on lenses, because thats where it matters.</p>

<p>I have used Toyo field cameras before and I really hate how you have to fold down the front standard when you close the camera. Its one extra step that I hate doing. If you dont do it right you get wrinkled bellows, like you see on most used bodies. You also cant fold the camera down with a lens attached.</p>

<p>you can also but new-used bellows for Crown Graphic on ebay for 20 bucks..I hope that helps.</p>