i know there are aftermarket right-hand grips,  but  for the record did
linhof ever make one that fit the technika's flash mount? did anyone?
asking because i received a grave injury to my left hand. just had surgery
at the mayo clinic to do what can be done, which is a lot, but ...

I've come across a nice little 120mm f/5.6 multicoated APO-Symmar with
traces of fungus in both the front and rear cells - a 1/8" spot in the rear
(plus a few filaments) and a couple of filaments in the front.  Does anyone
have an idea of the degree of difficulty of disassembly and ...

So I have a set of tired Linhof bellows on a Technica.  I was told by
one person that the 5x7 bellows for a Kardan are still available and
will fit onto the Technica.  Someone else told me they weren't the same
and not to try it.

I suppose we've all had the idea of building a beautiful camera in wood
and brass ... or is it just m?!  I am getting more interested in the
idea and would love to find a camera making buddy or two, to share
notes.  Does anyone know where to find those soul mates?

After reading an article in View Camera magazine, and reading some posts in
these ngs, I tried an effect posted in here.
The desired effect was to use the drop bed function, thereby giving myself a
front tilt with the lens. I tried it, and it worked, but I think I may have

My Linhof Color 4x5 is #4321
trivia time - how often will a Linhof # be consecutive like this given, say,
10,000 units manufactured?
yeah - bored at home recovering from surgery and brain-dead. :)

If I want to travel light but still like to take 6x6 pictures can
a Voigtländer Perkeo II with Color Skopar 80/3.5 deliver
quality pictures?
I am impressed what can be optained using a Color Skopar

... that I might even be able to sell to customers.
Acquire some 4x5 sheet copper.  Thin, of course.
Coat it with "Liquid Light" (for a positive image) & let dry.
Put it in 4x5 film holder & shoot portraits.

steve simmons gives up camera arts magazine or website
what's it all about, really?
http://www.viewcamera.com/