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Hi all, I've got another one for you... Have any of you heard of an "Atar" lens? The "Atar" is written in cursive script on a brass telescoping lens (it...

$10,000? BWAAA HAAAA http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4701&item=3845467584&rd=1#ebayphotohosting Poor seller. I got two of these for $6...

You all know of the issue regarding 'new technology' and The Rest of Us. Sometimes, however rarely, I like to throw a big flashbulb into a natural scene...

A good article with some phots: http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/travel/27journeys.html?hp I'll be in Yosemite for 4 days this summer, though mostly not...

Hi: I'm going to venture into building my own film back for a larger view camera. My plan is to convert an existing 8x10 camedra by making a new back...

I've probably posted this request here before, but what the hell: this group is practically dead anyhow, so maybe it's a good idea just to post...

Dear readers : I have a Calument 8x10 camera with a very poor ground glass. I tried to build a black cover, in order to focus properly . But sides of right,...

on eBay there's a regular ad for some Plus-X in a long-roll format. But I've heard of nobody using it, locally at least. Anyone here using it? What's your...

i've found a used one near here in overall good conditions, but i cannot try it before buying it. i only know it accepts films up to 4x5" and that the shop...

Please forgive me for asking this question in lg. format NG. But I'm hoping that you folks might know more about this, than the people at smaller format...

Please forgive me for asking this question in lg. format NG. But I'm hoping that you folks might know more about this, than the people at smaller format...

I've decided to have Bill prepare/send a Hi-Lux screen for my 4x5 Master Tech- I don't care much for that hard to focus/grainy- ass Beattie screen. Any one...

Thanks for looking. Before you tell me to send it off for a CLA. (The sensible option in 99.99% of cases) a little background. The shutter/lens was...

I ask because there are three lenses currently available to me (maybe), and I'd like to find out if they have any application in LF photography. They're all...

Okay, again, what's the formula for calculating maximum aperture? Specifically, do I have to do a serial calculation - diameter of entrance pupil(lens) then...

Hi all. I've bene lurking for some time, and a couple of weeks ago, almost as an impulse purchase, I got hold of an old MPP Mk VI, upgraded to Mk VII spec, on...

Maybe this is a silly question, but I'll ask anyways. Suppose I have a shutter from a 210mm Trashagon with accurate aperture markings. If I instead screw in...

I'm thinking of using this combo for landscapes. Will i need a bag bellows for this lens on this camera? does anyone know about the quality of this lens,...