I'd like a recommendation for a 150mm lens (as a gentle wide angle) for my
5x7 Wisner camera - other than the obvious Schneider 150mm XL - at $1,800
it's a bit steep for me.
I'd like an image circle of _at least_ 300mm so I can use some movements.

Do the Schneider 90 f8 and the 75 f5.6 use the same rear element set?
I've been offered both but only one rear element set, told that they use
the same back element set.
Chris

Outside of making one with woodtools, is there a source to buy these?
They are about 4x4 inches, and my friend's spare speed boards were
close but didn't fit.

I have  this lens: Doppel Anastigmat 130cm f6.8, taken from a 9x12cm Tenax.
The lens has no s/n, but the dial set Compur shutter does. ('C.P. GOERZ' on
the shutter dial).
I have experienced the phenomenon of focus shift and was wondering if the

As far as less costly lenses go on the used market,
older Symmar convertibles and the later "S" type,
were either one apochromatic?
And what was the "S" improvement about? Was it

I have uploaded the manual to the Weston Ranger 9 meter to my weston
page at http://www.colyngoodson.com/weston.html

My recent convo with http://www.khbphotografix.com/
per my interest in their prices. Here I will reverse the
order from bottom to top as follows, all comments are
welcome.

I'm considering buying the new Epson Perfection 4870 PRO scanner for my 5x7
negatives.
Epson's web site says that the scanner includes a "built-in transparency
unit (6" x 9")"

I am looking for an wide angle lens (equivalent to 20mm in 35mm format) in
4x5. I see this lens show up in ebay now and then and am wondering if it is
worth considering.
Thanks

Hey peoples, I am curious about these holders, #500,
#545, #545i and #550. It was mentioned that these
will hold films such as ready load and the fuji kinds
of sheet films, already in envelopes, specificaly will

I've been shooting 4x5 field cameras for years and now I would like to
find an old 8x10 wooden field camera to refinish.  My largest lens
that I own is a Nikkor-M 200mm/8.0.  Can I use this lens on an 8x10
camera as a wide angle lens (with a standard bellows) or would I need

You asked about your order for a back article on used film holders. Our records
indicate it was sent over a week ago. Can you call us at 800-894-8439 m-f and
ask for Diana.
thanks

Looking to develop a digital imaging studio offering image capturing for
Gicl?e  image reproduction. Looking to buy used equipments to develop such
photo studio.

Just acquired one of these and was wondering if anyone familiar had a few
facts or opinions about it.  In particular I'm wondering if someone can
confirm this is a tessar, and what the circle of sharp coverage is like -
much room for movement on 4x5? What's the optimum aperture to ...

I recently bough a fixer-upper Kodak 2D 8x10 wood camera and have
repaired the bellows and refinished the wood.  My problem now is that
it didn't have a ground glass with it.  I have a local glass company
who said they could make a frosted/ground glass to replace it if I