I took shots at f11, f8, f5.6, and f4.5.
   Turns out, f11 is the sharpest aperture for this lens, even a tiny
bit sharper than f16.  f22 was way blurry.
   I might try renting the G-Claron 150mm again, and try more

Greetings, Y'all.  Maybe what we/steve needs is a more comprehensive
listing, posted periodically (weekly, bi-weekly?) to online LF resources?
I think a periodic posting of LF URL links and pointers would be handy for
newbies not sure where to start, as well as provide a LF FAQ for ...

Has anyone had any experience with either the Efke pl100 or J&C Classic 4X5
film?  I see that they (J&C) suggest using pyro but I was wondering if anyone
has used either of these with d-23, split development or water bath
development.

Following rafe's example for newbies, I'm posting the first neg to come out
of my new camera. It's not the work of art his was, but I'm still stunned to
speechlessness by the sharpness and detail. For a short while, these images
will be viewable at:

Maybe to change the tone a bit, here's the story
of my first foray into LF over the last few days
and weeks.  I've been shooting 35 mm and MF
since I was a brat, and working mostly in the

Any recommendations for a simple and inexpensive
120 or 220  roll film holder that fits a standard 4x5 field
camera back?
Is "graflok" the proper term to describe the standard

Most of the used LF lenses listed on ebay don't seem to have lens caps.
Do most LF photographers not use them ?  What to use instead?
I have an Angulon 90. If I get a plastic push on type should
I order it undersized and assume it'll stretch to fit ?

I'm thinking of using this combo for landscapes.  Will i need a bag
bellows for this lens on this camera?  does anyone know about the
quality of this lens, vintage late 70's, multicoated version?
thanks

Good Evening,
     I looked at this on Ebay:
           http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2981185486&category=30076&ssp
agename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1
     And if you notice on the side:  it says 5 inches/127mm!

I recently picked up a very nice but not perfect Linhof Master Technica
(4x5) $1300 (not bad for a Master Tech)). I must say it is very fast and
easy to set up compared to my Deardorff 4x5 Special plus more compact for
backpacking (My main interest in the Linhof). It included the ...

  I've gotten a very nice Tominon 127mm from Dave, in a really nice
shutter.
  And i was wondering what the sweet spot is for this lens?  I mean
best compromise between coma and diffraction effects?  The aperture

I recently bought an Arca-Swiss F metric 4x5.  Now I need a case for
the camera, three lenses, binocular viewer, polaroid holder, film,
etc.
I don't need a backpack for the camera because I'm going to shoot

Do the older Mamiya RB67 or M645 have attachements or accesories that
can store images in digital form?
I recall that there was this newer Mamiya RZ67 which was supposed to
replace the RB, and it has electronic capabilities beyond the old

Here are two more forums that might interest people
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/lfforum/
www.apug.org
steve simmons

So you're under this focusing hood that
covers the upper half of your body.  
You need one hand to hold a loupe up to
the ground glass, right?