[MF3D.FORUM:1421] Re: Large format 3D

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joel wrote:
> That is all true, but there is a -big- difference between doing
> a "cha-cha" shot with a Pentax 6x7, and doing it in 4x5, where
> you need to physically move the tripod, slide in the dark slide,
> flop the film holder, take out the darkslide, and re-cock and
> fire the shutter, all before anything moves in the scene!
> 

In the past I've used the Bogen "slide bar" popularized by Dr. T with
my Speed Graphic.  Unfortunately problems with the Kodak Readyloads
and my Polaroid 545i holder caused light leaks on all the film.  :(

For this trip I plan on using the front and rear shift on my new
camera.  This should work for normal and close up pairs, and I can use
the Bogen or move the tripod for scenics.

> On another note, my 8x10 camera has a large enough lens board
> to hold two lenses (if not -too- large). Some long time ago
> (Greg and Bob??) got us a good deal on matched Tominon 127mm
> lenses, which I got two of. (P.S. - any reports of how good
> the quality was??)
> 

My lenses are still on the shelf.  I think I can just barely mount
them side by side on the rectangular lensboard for the 5x7 camera that
I bought a couple of years ago (that is also still on the shelf).

> Just need a simple septum, and one of Jay Bender's "panoramic"
> darkslides (http://www.benderphoto.com/4x10pa.htm) or equivalent.
> 

Bender sells those mostly as a service to people who can't make their
own.  He's built a jig and uses a router to cut the slides.  There was
a discussion about this in rec.photo.equipment.large-format within the
past few months.

> 'Course, I'd need to set up my enlarger as an "ensmaller"...  ;)
> 

Or you could make contact prints.

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