keith_pitman

The Arca-Swiss uses the 3/8 screw and the Tiltall the 1/4 screw. They are not compatible. If you can remove the Tiltall head, you may find the answer from here. As far as the Gitzo is concerned, I use a 1348/49 which is heavier and has four extensions. Many people disparage four extensions. While I rarely use the fourth, it does come in handy on very uneven ground. While shopping, try robertwhite.com in the UK. Their service is terrific and their prices are much lower than you will find anywhere in the US. Shipping is pricy, but very quick, and the total cost much less than you'll find here.

I find that I can still search Large Format and find cameras, lenses, tripods, and other stuff. Perhaps some will list large format lenses elsewhere, but that may have happened previously. I believe Ebay previously had more sub-categories under Large Format than now. I also think seaching all of Ebay for titles like Schneider, Wollensak, etc. works well for finding everything, although you might find a Wollensak tape recorder too.

Here is a new website from a Zone VI disciple:

 

http://www.fineartphotosupply.com/

 

"Different is not the same" but at least these guys are trying.

Try gels. They are inexpensive and come in several sizes. Enclose them in the filter frames sold by Calumet and just hold the gel in front of the lens for exposure. In addition, they add nothing to all that weight you're carrying.

I am near-sighted, but have worn bi-focals for the last several years for my near vision detioriation. The bi-focals are in the wrong place, however, for composing on a view camera screen. For composing, I remove my glasses (a cord around my neck keeps them handy), then I have to put them back on to use the loupe.

 

A while back a physician entered a post about getting around this situation with glasses made in a different way -- I think with the bifocals at the top. If anyone can point me to it, I'd like to find it.

 

Anyway, the first paragraph as well as the original post should give the younger guys (& girls) something to look forward to!

I've had good luck removing some types of adhesives (tape residue) with automotive bug and tar remover. It doesn't work on all types of adhesives, and it will soften some plastics. It's best to test on a small area.

Check Sinar's website~~here's the link:

 

http://www.sinarbron.com/123f.htm

 

It show a step-by-step procedure for swings, tilts, and depth of field.

I did the same thing. Here's the address for the manufacturer (the name may have changed). The owner (I think) isn't usually there, but was very good to send me the instructions for a nominal fee. Good luck.

 

Metered Light LLC

58 West Portal Ave., #151

San Francisco, CA 94127

415-452-9923

www.meteredlight.com

Be advised that if you buy a Wisner in any of the unusual formats

and will rely on them for film holders, that they are very

unreliable in manufacturing them. I have been waiting for over a

year and a half to 4x10 film holders and have received numerous

promises of delivery dates. To their credit, they loaned me two old

Graflex holders, although one half of one of these leaks and is

useless. Regardless, make sure you get film holders when you buy

the camera so you can actually make negatives!

Interesting idea. Keep me in the looop.

I attended his workshop in 1990. It was a terrific experience.

I'll always remember Fred's attention at each day's session and the

special privilege of seeing him print in his darkroom He was a

great guy and will be missed by the photographic community.

Try this website for recommended maintenance tasks from an expert:

 

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http://members.nbci.com/Deardorffcam/indexa.html

I'd test this first, but I've had good luck with a mildly abrasive

metal polish called "Flitz" on other applications. I got it from a

woodworking supplier (Bridge City Toolworks) a few years ago to

polish brass on tools.

Could someone supply the formula for the resulting focal lengths when elements of convertible lenses are combined? I haven't been able to locate this information on this site or in articles I have available.

I've seen Condit equipment turn up on eBay from time to time.

After doing enlarger alignment "manually" for many years, I bought a

Versalab Parallel (on eBay, like new, but less than full retail).

It's great. Much faster and I think it's more accurate that any

method I used previously, as well as much less frustrating.

On another photographer's recommendation, I started with a 210 and

used that for several years. Then I got a 120. The 120 is the lens

I use most now. I have since gotten a 90 and a 450. These two get

the least use.

8x10 (as we call it!) Tri-X is very available. You might try

Calumet. I believe they have an outlet in the UK. Their website is:

www.calumetphoto.com

I've used the Calumet GG protector and it's works fine. I've also

made two wooden ones for wooden cameras that press fit next to the

glass.

I've made two of these from maghogony or cherry, depending on the

camera, that fit in the area over the ground glass, and are held in

with velvet strips along the edges. Much more eye-pleasing than foam

core, etc.!

 

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Also, suggest getting an extra ground glass and carrying it, at least

on long trips. Much better than a ruined trip.