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    Wisner 4x10

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    Wisner sells Bergger 4x10 film. I think B&H does. For other films, you may have to cut. It's not too hard if you have a darkroom and take some time to get the cutter set up to cut it exactly in half. If you are considering the Wisner 4x10, make sure you can find film holders. Wisner promised me film holders for two years, with not delivery. I finally had my back modified by Keith Canham and got film holders from Keith. They are not the same size as Wisner's.

    Beseler 45MCRX Alignment Instructions

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    I've sold my Besseler, but long ago I acquired from Zone VI a device that makes aligning the lens stage much easier. It attaches the lensboard to another sheet of metal with three screws. The three screws become a three point adjustment mechanism. With it you can dial in precise alignment with the Parallel alignment laser. (I intend to sell these -- with attached lens boards since the enlarger is gone. Anyone who is interested can contact me via email. I won't be home until next weekend and can't remember which size the lensboards are, but will get back to anyone who wants them when I get back home.) It would be reasonably simple to fabricate these devices with a piece of aluminum cut to the same size as a lensboard with a hole in the middle, three hex-head adjustment screws, and a closed cell 'donut' for the space between the 'device' and the actual lensboard. Hope this is halfway clear.

    Questions of passers by

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    You can meet some interesting and friendly people while setting up a view camera. I met Willy Ronis on the street in France a few years ago.

     

    I'd consider it one of the hazards of view camera use--just like carrying the big bag and heavy tripod.

    Zone VI 5X7 enlarger

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    You can also call Calumet for a set of instructions. They are very cooperative and helpful with such things. I'm not sure whether they can help you with other problems on the phone, but I would certainly ask.

    Cutting 8x10 to 4x5

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    I have cut 8x10 film to 4x10 and can tell you it isn't easy to get the correct dimension. Obviously, it's done in the dark so you need to secure a rule to your cutting board in exactly the right place, otherwise half the film will be too large to fit in the holder, and the other half will be too small. To do this you'll need to test the set up in the light and fine tune it. Also, you'll need clip one corner of the newly cut film to replicate the notches that are only on one corner of the original piece. Generally, I would recommend against cutting your own as not worth the hassle.

    Galvin camera??

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    Looking for a smaller (than 4x5) view camera to use hiking and backpacking, I tried a Galvin for a while. It is a well made camera, but I found the small screen and the adjustments difficult to use. I used it with a Graflex 6x9 back, which I would recommend over film holders. I also used it with a lens of about 100mm. If you are interested in this format, it may be worth considering other types of cameras unless you are sure you would need view camera controls. Another view camera alternative would be a roll film back in 6x9 on a 4x5. Good luck.

    Wisner Front Standard Position

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    There may be a index dot on the right rear of the front standard support. If so the dot should align with the center of the lock knob. If not, you can figure out the centered position yourself, and create your own index mark. Even thought my camera had a index dot on the rear, I used a sharp punch and placed one on the front as well because I usually set up the camera from the front. I then used a Sharpie pen to blacken the punch mark.

    Wisner ULF Cameras

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    I ordered 4x10 holders from Wisner in late 1999. After nearly 30 months of continual follow up with Ron Wisner, I gave up and had Keith Canham modify the Wisner manufactured back to accept the holders he manufactures and bought holders from him. Canham's turnaround was about two weeks--around 60 times better than the non-fulfillment from Wisner. Never got any free film either. . .

    Beseler 45MX II Questions

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    Further clarification: The heater cord should be plugged in to a hot outlet while you're working. The other cord should be plugged in to your timer or used with an on/off switch to time the exposure.

     

    A follow-up question: Where can I find the three screw lensboards mentioned?

    Replacement ZoneVI coldlight bulbs

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    Equipment purchased from the "original Zone VI" was "Guaranteed for Life." If you bought from them and are trying to replace with the same tube as original, you might see if Calumet honors the original guarantee. They did replace the foot switch on a timer of mine a few years ago. Good luck.
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