Just curious:
A lot of old lenses are designated something like "5X7 anastigmat," or
"6 1/2 X 8 1/2 portrait lens," etc.  
Why is this?   I assume the lens projects a circular image of the

I've started looking at rollfilm backs on that auction site and realize
there are a lot out there.  There are Graflex 22 (12 square exposures)
and Graflex 23 (seems like 6x9) in multiple versions, along with other
backs from Shen-Hao, Canham, Linhof, Singer...

A friend gave me a mint 10"  f/4.5 Burke & James Rembrandt Portrait Lens
today.  I've never heard of this lens before although I do have several
B&J Rembrandt Cameras.
The lens appears to be coated and I'm guessing has 3 elements since I

Will a Horseman 6x* back work with the Technika V 4x5? If not, how can it be
made to work?

Just wanted to wish everyone here, a happy, safe Holiday
season and a prosperous "up coming new year".

FYI: file under Strange 4x5 Camera category
http://elearning.winona.edu/jjs/pri/

Does MMP MK VII or MoD have international (universal or
graflock) back or something different and incompatible.
Where can I find more info about these cameras, like tech. spec.
The site

I just bought my 1st 4x5 camera, a Toyo-View 45CX with a Rodenstock 210 lens, but I want to be able to do some macro work in my studio. I saw a few Tominon lenses (35mm, 75mm, and 135mm) on ebay for around $70, which seems really cheap.
Since I'm new at this I'm not sure if that ...

Does anyone in here use one of the Lotus View cameras? I am interested in
your feedback, either good or bad.
George

Does anyone know the image circle of this lens at 1:22 and at fully open
aperture? Would this lens work properly at 5x7"? How "good" is it compared
to Schneider and Rodenstock?
I cannot find much information about it on the web - but maybe one of you

I have an Arca-Swiss Discovery with a 150mm lens, and would like to
purchase a longer lens for this camera.  the maximum bellows extension
on this camera is 9", giving a shutter to film plane distance of
roughly 10".

I have a 4x5 Crown Graphic. It is indellibly linked with photojournalism but
hey.. If it makes people wait while you fire the shutter instead of getting
in the way...
Now, I want someone to clarify the technique of using front tilt to increase

I wonder if anyone has ever heard of a short extension cable being
available to leave on your shutter so that when you set up or tear down,
you unscrew your shutter release cable from the extension and not from
the lens?

I want to take photos of the Boogeyman.What do I need?

Serious question to nature photogs: what percent of your work used no
perspective control?   Now we all _know_ that it's easy to say "well a
little rise or tilt helps", but I am genuinely interested in finding how
much of the good work required nothing but straight-on shooting. ...