Hello to you all!
I've lurked around for a while, and now I'm here to ask my first
question...
I have some MF gear, and would like to go larger. I'm evaluating some

Just wondering about replacement bellows for my Toyo Field as it has
several significant corner light leaks, to the point of making it
useless in the daylight (it was acquired second hand and the bundle of
items with it was still a good deal, though the extent to which the

any ideas how I can figure out my shutter speeds. Do I need more than a
recording CRO and a photo electric cell?
Is the speed measured from just open to fully closed or fully open to start
of closing.

I have a Graphlex shutter I want to take apart and clean, maybe replace the
spring (if it has one). The shutter speeds are off  on the lower speeds.
Anyone know where I can get some sort of instructions for doing this?
I looed at the Graphic.org site, but didn't see anything.

Does anyone make a stereo adapter other than the collectably-priced
Pentax unit?
I'd like to the the 4x5 & have some creative fun with it &
create images for a stereo-opticon type viewer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=711&item=3852585641
I do not know if this version has front rise and tilt. If it does, then
that's all you need for a good MF field camera. The rangefinder and most
excellent viewfinder means you can even shoot handheld - ...

Or just certain ones...  After the above discussion (2 lens system) I'm
looking at 90mm and 210mm lenses on ebay and seeing a few of these caltars
going for less than their Rodenstock counterparts.  I'd like the Schneider
Super Angulons, but I'd rather keep the two lenses ...

Look
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3852497325
That will cover your 7x17"

I have read some posts regarding the differences between the old and new
Linhof Technika viewfinder but it's still unclear.
The old version (which I have) makes the image smaller to show the longer
focal lenses. It ain't bad, but... does the new one keep the image frame the

I recently shared some email with a gentleman who said that a Schneider
150mm Super Symmar XL might adequately cover 7x17inch format. I did a
little math and calculated that it would take a 150mm lens that covers
100 degrees to do the job. But when I look at the specs for the 105 ...

    Anyone on the list have any experience with the f/8 version
this lens ?
Regards,
  John S. Douglas, Photographer -  http://www.puresilver.org

Next issue with getting into 8x10 is for me film handling.
And it's not for developing so much, though that is a hassle.
It's the space required just to manage them.  And to dry them.
Loading is no real issue.  I've got a Photoflex "tent" used in 2

Perhaps I've just had some bad luck, but have any of you experienced early
shutter failures after using the highest speed? (1/500 and 1/400th, for
example) a lot?  I'm preparing a 4x5 for some aerial photos and darned if I
didn't trash the shutter while testing it that way.

I have recently purchased my first Rolleiflex, and would like help
identifying the model and its age.Here is a brief description of the
camera: The name Rolleiflex is engraved on a plate at the top.  Either
side of the name are the letters DRP and DRGM.  Below the name is what I

Well, bite my tongue...
...in an earlier post I cited Gamma Photo Labs price of $2.30 to process an E6
sheet of 4X5.
Just stopped by there today to drop off one (1) 120 roll of E6 that was a test