So, I am sitting here with a large format field camera procurred
from school and I can't for the life of me figure out if I am supposed
to load the film holder into the camera from the left or the right.
If I load it from the left I would be loading it on the side that the

The newly announced EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR camera also happens to
be the fastest digital SLR camera in the world. There are so many
reason that make the EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR camera from Canon a
sure hit with professional photographers....

Circa 1970 I had a photo business specializing in 4x5 but have done nothing
serious since. Now I'm retired to Florida (where else :-) I would like to
get back in. I have 4x5 cameras, some old lenses, even some dark room
equipment, but absolutely no place for a dark room.  But I ...

On Ebay I have seen two sorts of 4x5 film: ERA and Shanghai. They are both
of 100ASA speed.
I am curious about them. Has anybody here tried them?
As the vendors usuallty prefer PayPal, is it safe to use it to that area?

Does anyone still use these? I got a set in a bundled purchase & was
debating down down as 'gels' becasue  I personally don't see much
activity on the auction site for them. I thought I better make some
noise & find out how big a sin that was before committing the act.

I dropped by one of the local pro photo places to pick
up a few things this afternoon, and noticed a couple
of press cameras on a shelf by the checkout. Both
4x5 Crown Graphics; one old (side viewfinder) and

I have just got a 130mm f6.8 Goerz Berlin dagor in Dial-set Compur that has
been CLA'd.
I have been making some test negatives and wished to find the proper
technique for focussing.

I'm refurbishing a rescued (from a university bin) DeVere 54 enlarger. It
was minus baseboard, lens panel and lens (but bellows still present) and
light source, all of which have been made good by DIY methods and eBay.
(Light source is a ply box lined with mirrors and with 4 x 60W ...

What would a fair value be for a Beseler 4x5 enlarger (model 45M?)?  It's
an older model (black crinkle paint).  Complete, in pretty good shape.  No
damage.  Excellent bellows - no holes or tears.  Wooden base is in good
condition with just a few light chemical stains.  Enlarger ...

I have a Bausch & Lomb Unicum shutter and would welcome advice on how to
set, cock and release it properly.
I have not received it yet, but it is having a retaining ring made & a
Graphic lens panel drilled to suit.