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8x10 does not need a trolley, it needs a truck instead!
Shadowleong
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A short question for mamypoko, would you be able to mount a 210mm lens and focus it at infinity? Whats the longest one? I've read that the distance from focal plane(GG) to lens board (AkA bellows draw) is the one that affects this. I measured and its zhun zhun 21cm, so just nice it would fit 210mm?
I've been looking at russian LF lenses recently, most of them are barrel lenses. Looks like I would be visiting a machinist too.
Oh one last thing, have you ever adjusted your focal plane shutter? If so at what shop? I scared kena tok haha
I've been looking at russian LF lenses recently, most of them are barrel lenses. Looks like I would be visiting a machinist too.
Oh one last thing, have you ever adjusted your focal plane shutter? If so at what shop? I scared kena tok haha
Hey! Yes, I just mounted a Fujinon 210mm on my filed lens board (filed a little too big for the shutter and filled in a small gap with blu-tac) and it focuses to infinity, close focus probably to 2m - 3m? The bellows is almost all the way open though.
I am going to try some Petzval barrel lens too, but probably next year, probably a good idea to find a good machinist to help us drill the boards.
I haven't adjusted the shutter before, although I am keen to DIY myself. I'm not sure of anyone in Singapore who does the Graphic, although you can try asking Nick at CamX, so far he is okay.
Nikkornos
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When you need to focus nearer you still need extension. You can always make a board that has protrusion.
Just like recessed boards to bring the lens closer to film plan, you can make a protruding board (like a neh neh) to mount the longer lens.
Yep, thats true, I like your description hahaha
Shadowleong
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Hahaha what a way to put it! But i worry bout the weight of the camera being too far forward, if mounted like that!
I beileve most of the time i would use it at infinity so i think its alright. 210 seems to be the maximum a speed graphic can go.
When looking for barrel lenses we have to make sure it comes with a ring to mount it on a board right? whats that called uh
Petzval lenses are such a piece of history man! but those are very heavy!
I beileve most of the time i would use it at infinity so i think its alright. 210 seems to be the maximum a speed graphic can go.
When looking for barrel lenses we have to make sure it comes with a ring to mount it on a board right? whats that called uh
Petzval lenses are such a piece of history man! but those are very heavy!
huh? u only focus at infinity most of the time? i like the 210mm lens for portrait
Yup, a retaining ring, if you buy any LF lens make sure it comes with a retaining ring, otherwise you have to find a way to mount the lens on the board.
Shadowleong
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huh? u only focus at infinity most of the time? i like the 210mm lens for portrait
Maybe since my lens is only a 135 + i only do landscapes, Even closeups i just did recently I never needed much bellows draw. My speed graphic only has about 210mm of bellows draw, oh man
wootsk
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thanks for the head up...now i am considering getting a Field Cameraand quit the trolley gang
Hope he can spot this fast. Please spam for his wooden field camera.
FS - 4x5's $120 or less
losheng
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Just to let you guys know that Ernest and I hooked up the Phototherm this afternoon, and did a dry run. Well, not exactly a dry run - it was a wet run actually - we only used water and the drum had no film. Everything seems to work. Next week we are going to try to develop some slides. Photos are here. (They are hosted on a private album service provided by my company.)
Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development? Free development during the testing phase! But bear in mind that that things can go really wrong - so don't send in your Pulitzer shots just yet!
Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development?
Free development during the testing phase! But bear in mind that that things can go really wrong - so don't send in your Pulitzer shots just yet!Shadowleong
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Oh man! Looks like a massive project! Jia you! If you're setting it up, I'm ordering slides!!
Just to let you guys know that Ernest and I hooked up the Phototherm this afternoon, and did a dry run. Well, not exactly a dry run - it was a wet run actually - we only used water and the drum had no film. Everything seems to work. Next week we are going to try to develop some slides. Photos are here. (They are hosted on a private album service provided by my company.)
Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development?
Nice.. Glad to see it made it here in one piece.. As you mentioned in our previous meeting, it really does look very simple.. haha.. All the best for your trials!!
Just to let you guys know that Ernest and I hooked up the Phototherm this afternoon, and did a dry run. Well, not exactly a dry run - it was a wet run actually - we only used water and the drum had no film. Everything seems to work. Next week we are going to try to develop some slides. Photos are here. (They are hosted on a private album service provided by my company.)
Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development?
Congrats! If you need I can sponsor some test sheets!
congrats losheng. the processor is finally up and running. i can contribute a roll and perhaps a few sheets for the test run.
Just to let you guys know that Ernest and I hooked up the Phototherm this afternoon, and did a dry run. Well, not exactly a dry run - it was a wet run actually - we only used water and the drum had no film. Everything seems to work. Next week we are going to try to develop some slides. Photos are here. (They are hosted on a private album service provided by my company.)
Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development?
yes... losheng ! losheng ! losheng ! losheng !
Just to let you guys know that Ernest and I hooked up the Phototherm this afternoon, and did a dry run. Well, not exactly a dry run - it was a wet run actually - we only used water and the drum had no film. Everything seems to work. Next week we are going to try to develop some slides. Photos are here. (They are hosted on a private album service provided by my company.)
Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development?
) Now getting emo liao...
Nikkornos
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Anyone wants to contribute exposed rolls/sheets for test development?
Holy Molly, look at the setup. Ah Kang we can do the control side using Visual Basic control via USB?
I have 2 X Velvia 50 fresh exposed and 2 X Vlvia 50 expired exposed. I O N LAH!
I prefer to create an App, and connect via Bluetooth
Holy Molly, look at the setup. Ah Kang we can do the control side using Visual Basic control via USB?
I have 2 X Velvia 50 fresh exposed and 2 X Vlvia 50 expired exposed. I O N LAH!
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