I recently purchased an epson 4900 scanner for some of my 4x5  and 6x6
slides.  My old dell computer (about 5 years old) freezes up with file sizes
over 600k.  If I would like to make large prints (30 or 40 or bigger) from
scanned slides what would I need or look for in a new ...

Does anyone know of anyplace in the US or Canada where I can order 5x7 Fuji
film?  Preferably Provia 100F, but I'll take Velvia if they don't carry
Provia...
I've had an order on file for almost a month with Badger Graphics, but they

I recently got hold of a late production (11,3xx,xxx) 90mm f/6.8 Angulon in
a Copal 0.  The shutter needs a CLA (speeds slower than 1/4 are erratic, if
they run at all).  The front cell unscrews normally but the rear cell appears
to require a lens spanner for removal.

Can anybody recommend a simple, do-it-yourself pinhole test for bellows?

A few days ago I asked about Readyload/Quickload versus traditional
holders, and a lot of you pointed out the lack of choice in films for
the Readyload/Quickload option.
Sure enough, I verified and I noticed that the only possibilities for

I'd like to hear what a "perfect" computer system would consist of using
both a Mac as well as the PC platform.
If you could or if you have built or bought the ultimate system for working
with large format film and making prints, please share the mechanical

Both are used, priced about $1000. Which one to get? The horseman lx is
newer, more movements, including adjustable film/lens plane, everything
except swing and tilt are geared.
In Sinar P everything including swing and tilt are geared, but it's

Since I've had trouble finding such comparisons of my own, I thought
I'd post these.  I shot them both within a minute of each other on
Saturday morning (around 9am) at Sandy Stream Pond, Baxter State Park,
ME.

A colleague and I are looking into 70mm long roll backs. Is there more than
one size Linhof Cine Rollex back? Do they all fit the 4x5? It takes
sprocketed 70mm, correct?
(What a time to be looking at long rolls - Kodak has cut stock to ribbons,

Bob (or anyone)
Will this one fit the IV or V  4x5?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Linhof-Cine-Rollex-56x72-magazine-Aero-Press_W0QQitemZ7557320464

Field camera with no markings, how do you assess the degree of tilt, any
practical suggestions? (jokers, please refrain from "intelligent" comments
like "by eye" etc.).  Are there any devices which would establish the
vertical first, and then give the tilt in degrees, as precise as ...

I've started shooting abandoned/unused buildings, and have begun to approach
some owners to try to get permission to photograph interiors as well. I'm
wondering if anyone has had experience with this and could provide me with
some advice about what sort of documentation, etc. owners ...

After 6 months of using a rollfilm back I've shot my first sheets of 4x5
(Ilford Delta 100) and I'm prepared to try tray development--I realize
that's what Steve Simmons recommends and that his site has an article on it.
Sounds like a real PITA, though.  I've recently picked up a ...

I am learning the ropes, and a few contributors to this NG have been very
helpful.  Can I ask a few more questions?
The Sinar F1/F2 depth of scale calculator is based on the idea that there
will be a 2 x enlargement.  If this is correct, would I be right in saying

Is it as good as it sounds? No fiddling with focus tweaking tilts etc.? Or
is it too good to be true?