Re: 4x5 field camera considerations

[Scott Donkin <photos@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 05:35 PM 05/12/96 +0000, you wrote:
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>eml@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>>...My guess is that no reputable manufacturer has made a bellows that
>>leaks IR light in many years.  I wouldn't worry about it.
>
>I have a Wisner field camera with a leather bellows.  I haven't tried
>it, but when I talked to Ron Wisner about it, he says it is not IR safe.
>Wisner does sell an "IR" bellows for the camera for $80.  I just used my
>8x10 camera with a reducing back (it's a Canham) and it works fine.  I

I have a leather bellows for my 4x5 that works well for IR.  On the other
hand, my Wide Angle Bellows is plastic, and is the perfect window for IR.  8-(  

To get around this, I simply wrap some kitchen Aluminium (Aluminum for you
Americans!) foil around the bellows, and tape it down tight.  No probs after
that.  8-)


Cya...

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