Re: [Cameramakers] Re: [PhotoHistory] Making glass negatives

2002-06-11 Thread John
On Fri, 7 Jun 2002 12:33:56 -0600, you wrote: Can anyone help? I think this is the pertinent section. Hopefully. I typed it into Notepad and of course I will be posting it to my site. Regards, John S. Douglas - Photographer, Webmaster Computer Tech Website --- http

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: [PhotoHistory] Making glass negatives

2002-06-11 Thread John
to take some time to get the text put into the computer. It's kinda detailed ;) Regards, John S. Douglas - Photographer, Webmaster Computer Tech Website --- http://www.darkroompro.net ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[Cameramakers] Possible bellows material

2002-06-04 Thread John Yeo
afternoon off to play! (still keep the night job) If you're interested, check it out at http://www.thorlabs.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=6ObjectGroup_ID=190Product_ID =351User_ID=357684st=8944st2=70227364st3=90887328 (copy and paste if the link gets broken) John http://www.enteric.org

Re: [Cameramakers] Glass Negs

2002-06-04 Thread John
work. Just a little experience. We use lighter fluid on framing glass. Don't know why but the cuts are cleaner. Regards, John S. Douglas - Photographer, Webmaster Computer Tech Website --- http://www.darkroompro.net ___ Cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Who's the best?

2002-05-31 Thread John Yeo
to pay for wood and lenses and 8x10 film(ouch!). The photographs from my 8x10 camera that I built give me much greater feeling of pride than those from my pentax a few years ago. John http://www.enteric.org/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

Re: [Cameramakers] PRIMATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK and building your own lenes

2002-05-28 Thread John
. Regards John S. Douglas, Photographer http://www.darkroompro.net On Mon, 27 May 2002 17:43:55 -0700, you wrote: Hello! I bought the book Primitive Photography : A Guide to Making Cameras, Lenses, and Calotypes by Alan Greene Very nice book going into detail on building a large

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: Cameramakers digest, Vol 1 #408 - 1 msg

2002-05-27 Thread John
Just curious but why does the header show Cameramakers digest, Vol 1 #408 - 1 msg when this message is obviously not a digest ? Regards John S. Douglas, Photographer http://www.darkroompro.net On Sun, 26 May 2002 16:31:18 -0500, you wrote: Try your request on the Large Format

[Cameramakers] Re: A Pair of Useful Lens/Shutter Combinations (Ted Burford)

2002-05-26 Thread John Moore
Ted, Try this site for Packard shutters accessories: http://www.hubphoto.com/packard-shutters.htm The bulb, the fitting 6 foot of tubing is around $30. John Moore On The Johnderosa Ramona, CA Message: 1 Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 17:59:17 -0700 From: Ted Burford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Cameramakers] DIY - Lighting (softboxes, etc.)

2002-04-29 Thread John Yeo
http://www.enteric.org/lighting from plastic tubes.pdf I also made a html file with the link so you can right clicksave to disk. http://www.enteric.org/lighting.html John - Original Message - From: Jim Ketcheson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 6:35

[Cameramakers] New 8x10 camera

2002-04-12 Thread John Yeo
://www.enteric.org/810.html John ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] standard movement on camera

2002-04-05 Thread John Yeo
distortion of parallel horizontal lines. Rise and fall produces an effect similar to tilting the entire camera up or down, but doesn't cause distortion of vertical parallel lines. I suggest you check out The View Camera by Steve Simmons. Your local library might have it. John - Original Message

Re: [Cameramakers] Zone VI

2002-03-24 Thread John
On Sun, 24 Mar 2002 15:33:41 -0800 (PST), you wrote: Has any one made a drawing of the Zone VI camera? I would like to build one from scratch. I got some Cherry wood logs today. Ted I have a Zone VI 4X5 (cherry). Let me know if I can help. Regards John S. Douglas, Photographer

Re: [Cameramakers] focal plane shutter theory of operation

2002-03-15 Thread John Yeo
Can someone either explain or refer me to something explaining the theory of operation of a focal plane shutter? Are there single and double curtain ones? Think of it as a slit moving across the film plane. Although the entire image isn't formed at the same exact instant, each part receives

Re: [Cameramakers] Aero-Ektar lenses

2002-02-24 Thread John
would take. Regards John S. Douglas, Photographer http://www.darkroompro.net On Sun, 24 Feb 2002 20:30:59 -0500, you wrote: Hello: I lost out on two eBay auctions for large Aero-Ektar lenses last week. I realize they have a host of quirks ranging from mechanical issues with integration

Re: [Cameramakers] Camera Plans

2002-02-03 Thread John
On Sun, 3 Feb 2002 10:08:23 -0700, you wrote: Bradley and John, I'll have to work on bringing down the download times. One problem is the web is authored in MS Frontpage and, as you know, the code isn't the slickest. Dan Rhoades FYI, I use FP for my site. Yes, it does need tweaking

Re: [Cameramakers] 8x10 enlarger

2002-02-03 Thread John
are somewhat thin. My other problem would be how to make the negative carrier. Where can I purchase some type of clip to grip the film at the top? I keep getting the image of a clipboard in my mind. Regards John S. Douglas Photographer Webmaster http

Re: [Cameramakers] Camera Plans

2002-02-02 Thread John
Nice work. Just lighten the load a little. 180,K for one page is a little over the top for those of us on a dial-up (about 80% of the country). Regards John S. Douglas Photographer Webmaster http://www.darkroom-pro.com - http://www.darkroompro.net

[Cameramakers] 5X7 Films. They're back !

2002-01-18 Thread John
) Color Print (daylight) Catalog number: 135-5825 50 sheets 5x7 Kodak Portra 160 NC Regards, John S. Douglas Photographer Webmaster Formulas facts on the Photographic Process Website http://www.darkroompro.net

RE: [Cameramakers] Laser alignment tool

2002-01-14 Thread John Sparks
(with the right fixture) so that the target is coincident with the laser itself, but this isn't strictly necessary. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. Wayde Allen Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 11:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: Cameramakers digest, Vol 1 #306 - 9 msgs

2002-01-11 Thread John
On Fri, 11 Jan 2002 14:51:34 -0800, you wrote: Why not buy one of those cheap laser pointer key chains. SNIP Wayyy too much work ! Regards, John S. Douglas Photographer Webmaster Website --- http://www.darkroom-pro.com Formulas,Facts

[Cameramakers] An intro

2002-01-05 Thread John
Hello ! I have been lurking around the group for a couple of months now and thought it was about time I introduce myself. My name is John Douglas and I'm writing from the (COLD) central Tennessee area. I have about 8 years experience with LF cameras, mostly my Speed Graphic

Re: [Cameramakers] enlarger diffusion

2002-01-05 Thread John
purchased a Kodak 5X7 as I wanted to study the design of the back(s) prior to attempting to build my own camera and I would really like to make a few contact prints on Azo. Regards, John S. Douglas Photographer Webmaster Website --- http://www.darkroom-pro.com

Re: [Cameramakers] An intro

2002-01-05 Thread John
are to keep it lean mean so no page goes over 50kb. Of course there will be a lot more info and photos down the road. I just purchased a domain where I'm going to be weaving all of my photos into. It will be www.myphotoz.com . Regards, John S. Douglas Photographer Webmaster

[Cameramakers] Light leak... material to fix?

2001-11-20 Thread John Moore
- no reply. Thanks! John Moore __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[Cameramakers] Busch Pressman lens boards?

2001-10-13 Thread John Moore
) at the top for a holding pin. Thanks! John Moore ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] 4x5 enlarger qustion

2001-09-06 Thread John Yeo
I made one from cardboard boxes once, using my camera lens. I guess I can say it worked ok, considering what it was made of. Only used it a few times then bought a D2 for $100. John - Original Message - From: David [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 03

RE: [Cameramakers] 14X17 film holder

2001-08-13 Thread John Sparks
. Make sure any holders you buy have the same dimensions. John Sparks -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joe Portale Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 3:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] 14X17 film holder I can provide

[Cameramakers] flouresent flicker

2001-06-14 Thread john frost
I believe the flicker that Mr. Adams referred to was the start up flicker when the enlarger is turned on. The older bulb/ballast combination could/would/did ignite and quit several times before they would stabilize, effectivly reducing your $300 digital timer accurate to 1 millisecond to being a

[Cameramakers] Glass plates - ortrochromatic emulsion

2001-05-21 Thread John Farrias
Those interested in b/w negative emulsion preperation as was practiced 100 years ago I seek to communicate with.This hobby has turned into a serious practice. Collector of known emulsion formulas befor 1905. Perpared as it was for that is still the only way to do it . Our past is falling apart

[Cameramakers] Source for Deardorf Parts

2001-05-10 Thread Gavan, John
Title: Source for Deardorf Parts Is anyone aware of a source for Deardorf parts? I have heard that after they ceased production, one of the family members remained in busienss doing servcie work on their cameras. Does anyone have a contact name and number for this source. Regards, John

[Cameramakers] Aperture scale

2001-04-12 Thread john frost
I made a spreadsheet converting fractions of 64th into decimal equivalents. Then dividing the FL of the lens by an F-stop number, I had a decimal to relate to the spreadsheet list. I selected the closest size drill, stopped the iris down till it touched the drill bit though the opening, and

Re: [Cameramakers] Spot filter

2001-03-30 Thread John Yeo
the emulsion would degrade the image quality. I think the guy who wrote it just mentioned it as an idea he had. In his case, it was for a large format lens. I doubt that a 35mm negative wouldn't be large enough to use as a filter. John - Original Message - From: Joe Durante

RE: [Cameramakers] bellows

2001-03-15 Thread John Sparks
the fabric comes in? John Sparks -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. Wayde Allen Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 4:02 PM To: List: cameramakers Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] bellows On Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Daniel Rhoades wrote: I've had a few

RE: [Cameramakers] rotating back

2001-01-24 Thread John Sparks
with short lenses. John Sparks -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bradley Small Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 10:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] rotating back Wayde -- I am not sure we have addressed it. I am talking

RE: [Cameramakers] Lens for box camera, DCX or PCX?

2001-01-11 Thread John Sparks
to the shutter mechanism and allows a more compact camera, but the lens performance suffers somewhat. For best performance, put the concave side toward the subject with distant subjects. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of G.Penate Sent

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