Thread: Who Uses 5x12?

Quote: Originally Posted by Per Madsen I can recommend Toyo holders instead. They are the best ! Quote: Originally Posted by Per Madsen Better made and better film flatness. I once had a pair of Fidelity holders, which was so sloppy manufactured, that the darkslides slowly slid out by themselves, when the holder was turned upside down. I have never had any problems with the Toyo holders. Quote: Originally Posted by BrianShaw Interesting......

Re: DLC 45, MQC 57, or Chamonix 45N Quote: Originally Posted by Mike1234 Guys, I really want a lightweight 4x5 dedicated to 6x12cm roll film with lenses ranging from 38-300mm. This is a backup for when I just can't physically carry the 5x12in kit. When I CAN carry the 5x12 that'll be what I use but something smaller/lighter is needed for those not-so-good days. Oh, blessed be roll film! Who needs film holders? __________________ GPS

John, some of the older wooden cameras, such as an Empire State, *might* have a problem, but that's more from not being too stable to begin with due to age and possible hard use (I've seen a few older wooden 8x10s with wobbly standards). If that's the case, though, a tune up by one of the camera repair guys (like Ritter) should take care of the problem.

Quote: Originally Posted by bobwysiwyg Why? It's a serious question. They 'appear' quite similar in design, so I'm assuming it is a material issue? If you really want the best, they were the Linhof Double Sheet Film Holders and the Linhof Glass Plate/Sheet Film Holders. But neither have been made for a very long time.

Quote: Originally Posted by wclavey Back on the question and response about putting a fresnel between the lens and the GG, it was my understanding that a fresnel lens transmitted the light at a rate that was equivalent to only 67% of the equivalent amount of air... in other words, if you inserted a 2mm thick fresnel into the light path, that was the equivalent of moving the GG forward by 0.66mm (2.0 - (.67 * 2.0))mm. This will only work with...

What I mean with "absolute 0 for GG alignment" is nanometric alignment, theoretically perfect alignment. Absolute alignment in a word. Do you really think viewcamera makers aim that precision? Do you realise the cost of production this precision would involve? Concerning the second point, again, you misunderstood what I mean. “Apply the real precision you need” doesn’t mean: do not care about precision. I know the...

Re: First time to buy One more thing I forgot: Harrison Film Changing Tent. Best purchase I made after good lenses. A totally portable, nearly dust free, dark room. Ideal for travelling. __________________ Wayne Deep in the darkest heart of the East Texas rainforest. Wayne's Blog FlickrMyBookFaceTwitSpace

Thanks Brad! I managed to get the bellows back in last night. I want to paint the joint all around the bellows and back frame just for extra precaution against light leaks. We're heading to Moab at dawn tomorrow for the weekend. Hopefully I can post some photos of the CU from the field when I get back. I put it on the Crown #4 tripod last night, and it looks pretty awesome. Seems very stable to me. On the scale, it comes in at 9lbs, 1.5 oz.

I wouldn't. Too big and cubersome for me. Still on the 4x5"...

Quote: Originally Posted by dfoo Making a board is probably pretty simple to me. I have lots of ply due to another hobby of mine (model airplanes). I'm not sure how the board attaches to the front standard, but if it is too thick will it put the focus off? Or is that simply dealt with in the process of focusing the camera? The plywood will have to be very thin. If you try to route down the edge to fit under the clips, you'll be down...