Twice yesterday I found myself in front of  hundred foot rockfaces
that seemed to prefer that I did not tilt. That is, from the base
where much important detail was, to the top of the rockface, where I
had to maintain focus to unify the structure, I found that I had to be

I'd like to get this old camera up and running.
Other than Graflex.org are there any sites devoted to these cameras and the
more technical aspects of shutter curtain repairs?
Also have a Goerz Anshutz with same problem...

I have a Gitzo 1227 tripod and a Linhof Profi-II ball head.
For a reason I haven't been able to fathom the head won't
stay screwed on tight to the stud in the center-column.
I've tried cleaning the stud threads and the threads inside

I find that I have to widen the opening of a negative carrier on my Beseler 45
to accomodate a panoramic format ... does anyone have any suggestions about to
cut the aluminum neatly?  I have to pick up 11 mm on either side of the
opening.  I do have a dremel set and had thought to ...

Anybody try the BetterLight Super10K-2?
Just curious -- why is discussing large format printers taboo in this forum?
Large format pictures would often be printed out in large format, no?

I understand that  Eastman Kodak in America make this.
Are there any sources of it in Europe (UK)?

I have a 48.5/60.0 cm B&L Protar combination in a Betax #5 shutter. I
have seen various Zeiss/B&L Protar single elements for sale on ebay
and I was wondering, How do I know if they would fit my shutter?
ALan B. Davenport

Does anyone know whether a smart media card is totally destroyed if gets
wet?

The latest issue of Large Format has three portfolios.
One faux 19th century, one straight ahead architectural and
one quasi-panorama landscapes.
We seem to be in a rut here. I realize that the limitations of

I just picked up one of these that has a broken window over
the meter.  If I move the glass out of the way the meter itself
appears alive, at least.  Does anyone know how to open up
the case?  I'd like to remove the broken pieces and see if

First off, many thanks to those who took the time to respond to my
original post earlier this month.  Now, to build on what I have
learned so far in this ng and elsewhere.  
I am primarily interested in shooting landscapes, a la Dykinga and

Has anyone tried using a 35mm digital camera on the back of a 4x5 camera?

Recently I bought a Schnedier 32cm f/5.5 Xenar. This is not a
Tele-Xenar and Schneider's web site doesn't have any information on
this lens other than the serial indicates it was made between 1939 and
1941. The lens is uncoated and in an unsynched Compound #4 and the

I'm going to venture into building my own film back for a larger view
camera.  My plan is to convert an existing 8x10 camedra by making a new
back standard and having some new bellows made.
I know there is a standard for the distace from the film plane to the

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