[Cameramakers] big old bellows

2003-04-02 Thread John Cremati
I had listed a big old bellows on E-bay in case anyone's interested Item # 2921134820 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=15248item=2921134820 rd=1 John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: Pacific Optical Again

2003-04-01 Thread john
Gene Johnson wrote: I don't remember the conversation with John Stafford, We never had a conversation, Gene. I found your earlier posts from 2000 in the archives. but I did make a camera with a fp shutter. The rear lens sits very close to the film, so a FP shutter would seem a good idea

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: Pacific Optical Again

2003-04-01 Thread john
. :) And the aperture is closer to F3.5 if you use civilian (commercial) metrics. I suspect the government contract might have convinced the makers to include the T factor. Very Best, John Stafford ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Cameramakers] Deja all over again

2003-04-01 Thread john
On Tue, 01 Apr 2003 15:36:06 -0800 (PST), Gerald Newlands wrote: I have also used it to photograph soil profiles in arachaelogical sites for the University of Calgary. [...] Ahah! What a great application! I know that David Brill, an expedition photographer for National Geographic, used a

Re: [Cameramakers] VC blue / green

2003-04-01 Thread john
On Tue, 01 Apr 2003 15:42:56 -0800 (PST), huw wrote: See my led enlarger at huws.homlinux,net huw means http://huws.homelinux.net/leden.htm (I make so many typos myselof I can interpret them!) ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Cameramakers] Re: (Pictures of ) Aerial - Pacific Optical

2003-04-01 Thread John Stafford
on 4/1/03 4:04 PM, Andy Buck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can we see pictures of your first? Sure! http://wind.winona.edu/~stafford/pn ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] View Camera Magazine

2003-03-31 Thread John Stafford
on 3/31/03 8:16 AM, Beau Schwarz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I drove the 90 miles to the nearest BarnesNoble only to find they no longer stock the magazine. [...] You can write to Steve Simmons directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell him that BN no longer carries his magazine and he'll likely go

Re: [Cameramakers] View Camera Magazine

2003-03-31 Thread John Yeo
I've never seen it in barnes and noble. John - Original Message - From: John Stafford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 6:45 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] View Camera Magazine on 3/31/03 8:16 AM, Beau Schwarz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I drove

Re: [Cameramakers] 4x5 Plans AVAILABLE ONLINE

2003-03-31 Thread John Yeo
To anybody who would like the 4x5 camera plans, originally from the october 1942 issue of Popular Mechanics and made available by Jim Ketcheson, I have the plans hosted on my website. http://www.enteric.org/4x5_camera.pdf John - Original Message - From: Stephen Mah [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Cameramakers] homade 4x5 point and shoot

2003-03-30 Thread John Cremati
There is a interesting homemade camera on E-Bay.. Just found it interesting.. John Cremati. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2920472167category=15247

[Cameramakers] re: 100 Megapixel Graflex Speed Graphic

2003-03-23 Thread John Stafford
Subject: [Cameramakers] 100 Megapixel Graflex Speed Graphic My interest in photography is very-high resolution digital imagery, at low cost. I have had good success with a Graflex Speed Graphic combined with an Epson Perfection 2450 scanner. (Lost attributes - sorry) If you wish to

Re: [Cameramakers] science project

2003-03-22 Thread john frost
/pinholevisionswe/002-5138802-6128010 for a book on pinhole cameras (with lenses!), and also http://www.pinhole.com/ for a complete resource. john (:)) Message: 1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:03:21 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Cameramakers] science project

Re: [Cameramakers] science project

2003-03-20 Thread John Yeo
age of the lightbulb will be visible on the waxed paper. I drew a quick sketch of what I'm talking about (hopefully that will clarify my vague description) and put it up at http://www.enteric.org/project.jpg(55kb Hope this helps, John http://www.enteric.org/ - Original Message

Re: [Cameramakers] science project

2003-03-20 Thread John Yeo
Nevermind, it's a camera obscura. John - Original Message - From: John Yeo To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] science project How about making a box viewer (list - is there a better name for what

[Cameramakers] Intro

2003-03-18 Thread john
Newbie here. I don't know if conventions call for an introduction, but briefly, my name is John Stafford and I live in Southeast Minnesota, work in academic technology and am also a retired Chicago photojournalist (newspaper photographer, magazine editor). To keep my sanity (arguable) in our dark

Re: [Cameramakers] removing old leather

2003-03-17 Thread John Yeo
I did a speed graphic like that - I removed all the metal trim and used a knife to start removing the leather. I then used pliers and my fingers to rip the rest off in little sections. I took a few photos of the process, at http://www.enteric.org/speed/index.html John - Original Message

Re: [Cameramakers] removing old leather

2003-03-17 Thread John Yeo
I forgot to add, After I removed the leather, I put the camera carcass in the sink, and removed the glue with hot water. John - Original Message - From: Gene Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 2:47 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] removing old leather

Re: [Cameramakers] Polaroid 545 or 545i

2003-03-15 Thread John Cremati
Why would you? Polaroid film holders are used for Polaroid film..(you would wear it out prematurely using everything and anything.) Standard film holders are generally used for film or paper negatives.. - Original Message - From: Andrey Donchev [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Cameramakers] 4 x 5 View Camera

2003-03-11 Thread John Yeo
If you send it to me, I can upload it to my website for others to download. John - Original Message - From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 4:19 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] 4 x 5 View Camera I have a PDF file covering the making of a 4 x 5 view

[Cameramakers] 4x5 view camera PDF uploaded

2003-03-11 Thread John Yeo
I have uploaded the pdf to: http://www.enteric.org/4x5_Camera.pdf Thanks again to Jim for providing this. John ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Fw: Black and White Films (KMM3450335C0KM)

2003-03-11 Thread John Cremati
This is a good report.. Would they have the references for 20x24? - Original Message - From: Uptown Gallery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 6:07 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Fw: Black and White Films (KMM3450335C0KM) I inquired of Kodak today about

[Cameramakers] Re: Cameramakers Plans for a studio stand?

2003-03-05 Thread john frost
, unless you use a counter weighted arm. A threaded knob screwed into the arm, pressing against the pipe column should hold it from moving about. john (:)) geez, I'm cheap Message: 2 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:46:37 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Matt McKee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

[Cameramakers] Reflex Viewfinder?

2003-02-23 Thread John Moore
as a viewing lens? Thanks! John Moore Ramona, CA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Cameramakers] 9x12 to 4x5 adaptor

2003-02-03 Thread John Yeo
What type of camera is the adaptor for? John - Original Message - From: Gene Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:04 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] 9x12 to 4x5 adaptor Well I finished my adaptor and it seems to be functionally perfect

Re: [Cameramakers] OT:Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

2003-02-03 Thread John
for an alternative process to traditional B--W. Will I have much difficulty such as sighted above ? Regards John S. DouglasPhotographer Webmaster Formulas, Facts and Info on the Photographic Process http://www.darkroompro.com --- Outgoing mail is certified

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

2003-02-02 Thread John Cremati
I know that the famous Fresson studio in France had set up a Enlarger for their secret process which would need a great deal of UV... I believe that they discuss the camera on their site... Click on the English for the Enlgish translation... JC

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

2003-02-02 Thread John Cremati
the blower air that cools the film in the light head... I will photograph the light head on the camera and send pictures off list if you want me to .. Regards, John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

2003-02-02 Thread John Yeo
Somebody was advertising a goerz gotar as a quartz a while ago on ebay. I don't know if it actually is a quartz lens, or if the seller was mis-informed. A quick google search didn't turn up much. Gotars aren't super rare and usually sell for under $100. John -- http://www.enteric.org snip

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

2003-02-01 Thread John Cremati
be the glass that is used in the El-Nikors... John Cremati For those who are really interested in the exact physical and chemical properties of a sheet of glass with a high UV transmission : 0% at 280 nm 14% at 300 nm 65% at 320 nm 85% at 340 nm 90% from 360 nm and higher. thickness 2.0 mm you can e

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

2003-02-01 Thread John Cremati
pounds..(.This is probably the main reason that I have not hooked it up yet..) John Cremati .. Scientific graphics supply catalog that all Nikon El Nikor Enlarging Lenses were made of a special optical glass to allow

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: making lens?

2003-01-31 Thread John Cremati
I found the book Primitive Photography good for inspiration only... The film holder design lacks a light trap element which is critical.. The diagrams do help you to visualize though and gets you thinking.. .. John Cremati - Original Message - From: Ter McDonagh [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Cameramakers] Pathfinder

2003-01-30 Thread John Moore
functional as a hand-held 4x5 (or 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 Pack Polaroids) plus, it's great in the field. Anybody have one of these Littman 45 Singles want to comment on it? Thanks! John Moore PS: I really don't mean to be mean-spirited, I honestly don't get it! Hi Antoine, You can have a look

Re: Re: [Cameramakers] Pathfinder

2003-01-30 Thread John Yeo
I doubt the modification is very hard to perform. All the warnings before entering the site are to prevent kooks from doing the same thing and selling them on ebay for a few hundred dollars. John Me neither, and what about this respecting the makers IP before you can look at the site

Re: [Cameramakers] blue wide angle 4x5

2003-01-28 Thread John Cremati
I hope this gets you there... John Cremati http://job.webstar.nl/newcampg.html - Original Message - From: Gene Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:38 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] blue wide angle 4x5 Hello all, There was a guy

[Cameramakers] Re: Alphax shutter

2003-01-24 Thread John Moore
. In fact, that's a great source for old shutters for just this purpose! John Moore Ramona, CA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

[Cameramakers] View Camera Articals...

2003-01-24 Thread John Cremati
Does anyone have the following articles from View Camera Magazine? John Cremati "Building a Camera Bellows", Jul/Aug 1996, pp52-54 "Ground Glass Alignment", Nov/Dec 1996, pp57-59 "Designing and Building Your Own Camera", Mar/Apr 1995, pp38-44

Re: [Cameramakers] Graflex

2003-01-23 Thread John Yeo
When replying to this message, please remove the quarter megabyte of images. It will make those of us on dialup much happier. Thanks, John - Original Message - From: Chuck Moulton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 3:58 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Early Photograpy Patent books.

2003-01-17 Thread John Cremati
The Patent books did not sell because it did not make the reserve price , so they are still up for grabs.. I had emailed the seller and asked what the minimum was .. He replied a mere $2000.00 - Original Message - From: John Cremati To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

[Cameramakers] Early Photograpy Patent books.

2003-01-16 Thread John Cremati
There are a very interesting set of books being sold on E-bay.. It is a set of Patent books covering every aspect of early photography. Only a few hours left. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=753635077category=14279

Re: [Cameramakers] Enlarger Transformers

2003-01-15 Thread John Cremati
. How big is your enlarger? John Cremati. - Original Message - From: Hornford, Dave To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:52 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Enlarger Transformers I am working on building/restoring a large format enlarger an

Re: [Cameramakers] Opti-Copy bad news received

2003-01-13 Thread John Cremati
I once had a very rare 55 mm lens called a Ultra Micro Nikor Supposedly it had a extremely high resolution at extreme magnifications... Unfortunately I found out that it was same as your lens, optimized for just one color with little use for conventional photography It was used

Re: [Cameramakers] center filter

2003-01-07 Thread John Cremati
Rather than using a silver based emulsion as the final emulsion or film , you could use a glass coated with gelatin with a aniline dye ( aniline dyes are generally transparent) , sensitize the emulsion with ammonium dichromate .. Aniline dyes I believe is what Kodak uses in many of their

Re: [Cameramakers] Spotmeter

2002-12-20 Thread John Yeo
meter to work just as well as a commercially made one. John - Original Message - From: Frank Earl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 7:53 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Spotmeter Murray, I have a Cambron SP-1. I can't find any patent numbers

Re: [Cameramakers] 4x5 enlarger

2002-12-11 Thread John
On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:12:24 -0600, you wrote: Hello. I have a color enlarger that I dont use and was wondering about converting it to a 4x5 enlarger. Any one have any ideas about this? What model is it ? ___ Cameramakers mailing list

Re: [Cameramakers] Toyo front standard adapted to 20x24

2002-12-06 Thread John Cremati
I have some monster lenses. A 42 inch Sniederer Red Dot Aptar will be the main lens. It is 5 inches in diameter and a Packard shutter will be on the back of it.. The lens board will be Ideal but I am worried about snapping or bending the front framework.. Thanks, John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] Toyo front standard adapted to 20x24

2002-12-06 Thread John Yeo
Hello John, I have a toyo 45E (one of the cheapest monorails) and just checked it's rigidity. -With the front rise up and locked, it took approx. 40lbs of pressure to push it down -With the tilt mechanism locked, I was unable to get any play out of it, but the standard did flex a little bit

Re: [Cameramakers] re: really large prints

2002-12-03 Thread John Yeo
Wouldn't that be 144 8x10 inch prints? John It's an economic decision for me: One 8 x 10 ft. @ $6000ea, v. ten 8 x 10 in. @ $600ea. :-) ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] WoodTablesaw

2002-12-02 Thread John Cremati
My friend researched and bought a General Table Saw.. They are quite a precision saw.. It is amazing how the American saws have degraded.. So much is made in China now with really lousy tolerances.. John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list

Re: [Cameramakers] ELF cameramaker survey

2002-11-30 Thread John Cremati
stratagem I think if you can afford to hold out it will pay off..He has created a very unique portfolio of some very wealthy, powerful , interesting people.. John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] bellows liner sheen

2002-11-27 Thread John Y.
Where did you get the emphatex? John --http://www.enteric.orgPhotography Gallery and Camera Building - Original Message - From: John Cremati To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 5:39 AM Subject: [Cameramakers] bellows liner sheen Hi

Re: [Cameramakers] 20 X 24 camera

2002-11-27 Thread John Cremati
and cheap.. I will be building the first prototype in the near future and will document everything.. John Cremati - Original Message - From: ronald anger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 6:53 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] 20 X 24 camera Regarding

[Cameramakers] bellows liner sheen

2002-11-26 Thread John Cremati
flat black? If it is critical does anyone have any suggestions to dull the sheen.. Also is there any recommendations for liners that are dead flat black.. Thanks, John Cremati

[Cameramakers] 20 x24 addresses

2002-11-26 Thread John Cremati
I don't know why these are breaking up in

[Cameramakers] ASNI Standard for 20x24 format?

2002-11-05 Thread John Cremati
Does any one know the T distance ASNI standard for a 20x24 film holder?

Re: [Cameramakers] aerial vs film resolution

2002-11-04 Thread John Cremati
This is very interesting. You should post this thread to the Altternative photo list ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) as well as the Carbon list(carbon( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )... They would all have a intrest in this information.. John Cremati. John Cremati - Original Message

Re: [Cameramakers] Camera Restoration

2002-11-04 Thread John Cremati
.. They would always make their test on a part of the painting that could not be seen John Cremati - Original Message - From: Marv Soloff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: cameramakers@rosebud.opusis.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:42 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Camera Restoration This may

[Cameramakers] Cordura 330 D characteristics.

2002-10-28 Thread John Cremati
it was well worth a gamble... It would make for a great equipment bags, or upholstery cover as it is tuff tuff stuff.. I am going to try the 160 D now and hopefully that will do the trick..The 160 is supposedly the material used inlight weight swim wear...I will keep you posted.. John

[Cameramakers] Bellows: glue

2002-10-26 Thread John Cremati
layer of the materials and flex it every day for several months as a test. John Cremati replied: I have used white glue to try to rebind some of my books and it does work very well on cloth and paper... but I am dead set on using the Cordura nylon as the outer layer on the bellows. I would

Re: [Cameramakers] Bellows: more questions

2002-10-26 Thread John Yeo
Where did you get the cordura? John 1) We are using two pieces of 60 inch wide of a light weight black 330d Cordura cloth whichwill have to be joined together to form the 20x24 parameter. Would you sew and glue them together or just clamp and glue?

[Cameramakers] Bellows: glue

2002-10-26 Thread John Cremati
Reply by John Cremati I think that they make a special thinner for contact cement that does not affect the tack qualities.Probably Two very thin coats by spraying would be ideal.. The Cordura I have coming has supposedly a light kiss coat of urethane on one side.. which may help

Re: [Cameramakers] filmholders

2002-10-26 Thread John Yeo
Why does it matter? As long as it fits your camera, it should be fine. John - Original Message - From: Uptown Gallery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 11:38 AM Subject: [Cameramakers] filmholders This has probably been asked before... Does

[Cameramakers] Bellows : Fold and ideal length question...

2002-10-24 Thread John Cremati
I am trying to build a homemade camera bellows for a 20x24 camera and have several specific questions. . 1) What is the ideal fold width or pleat depth for such a large bellows.). 2) What would be the ideal length on such a bellows using various process camera lenses( 270 , 360,450, 600mm

[Cameramakers] Bellows: more questions

2002-10-24 Thread John Cremati
building and using a form for such a large bellows? 5 ) Would you coat the outside or inside of the finished bellows with some sort of rubberized black out paint? Once we finally begin to make this camera we will document every thing and make it available to all.. Thanks, John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Re: Cameramakers digest, Vol 1 #518 - 7 msgs

2002-10-19 Thread John Vitollo
Can anyone refer me to info online to help me understand the Zone system? I'm not ready to buy a book yet. Murray Here's a great site: http://www.cicada.com/pub/photo/zs/ Best, John V ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Cameramakers] Walzburg Horizontal camera, Free !!!

2002-10-17 Thread John Cremati
Just curious, How big is the film size? Whould you be interested in selling the lith film sep..? - Original Message - From: Beau Schwarz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 9:37 AM Subject: [Cameramakers] Walzburg Horizontal camera, Free !!! Hi, I

[Cameramakers] Cordura Denier Termanology.

2002-10-16 Thread John Cremati
This is a explanation of Denier rating from http://www.rockywoods.com/ that John Yeo had posted...concerning Cordura availability... Nylons We carry a wide selection of nylon fabrics from a variety of manufacturers. All nylon fabrics have a denier rating. This refers to the thickness

Re: [Cameramakers] Bellows Material Cordura

2002-10-15 Thread John Cremati
... Below is a list from the Cordura web site. I would imagine that some of the cordura is a little to bulky for camera use... the CORDURA® Plus 160-68-T440 looks like their lightest , but it is a blend . You can see all the descriptions on their web site... Evidently you can get samples... Thanks, John

Re: [Cameramakers] Bellows Material Cordura

2002-10-15 Thread John Yeo
$10 a yard, but they do not have online ordering, so will you have to call or fax them. John Below is a list from the Cordura web site. I would imagine that some of the cordura is a little to bulky for camera use... the CORDURA® Plus 160-68-T440 looks like their lightest , but it is a blend

Re: [Cameramakers] cordura bellows

2002-10-13 Thread John Cremati
Jahn F. Baker wrote: John, Yes! Just finished a bellows for an old Seneca 8x10. Picked up the Cordura Nylon at a Mill Ends retailer. The fabric itself was almost perfectly light tight before lining with cotton duck. Bellows functions like a dream! Used Barge Cement to glue the watercolor

[Cameramakers] Bellows Material Cordura

2002-10-13 Thread John Cremati
. http://www.cordura.com/ Any suggestions? John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Re: Re: LED Enlarger

2002-10-05 Thread john frost
Have you seen this LED light source for enlargers?? http://www.trailing-edge.com/~shoppa/led.html john (:)) Message: 2 Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 07:41:01 +0100 From: Huw Finney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: cameramakers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Cameramakers] Re: LED Enlarger Reply-To: [EMAIL

[Cameramakers] film holders

2002-10-03 Thread John Cremati
I was just curious how many have attempted to make their own film holders and if they feel if it was worth the effort . I am beginning to fully realize just how extremely precision these film holders have to be John Cremati ___ Cameramakers

[Cameramakers] New Magnetic Film holder design

2002-10-01 Thread John Cremati
the darkslideect... Any feelings or suggestions on this? I like the idea of a twopiece film holder for ease inloading and unloading. Maybe some sort of a pinned or clamped compression style frame should be considered. John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] New Magnetic Film holder design

2002-10-01 Thread John Cremati
will seriously consider it... Thanks, John Cremati. - Original Message - From: Gene Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] New Magnetic Film holder design I've seen some really strong and tiny rare

[Cameramakers] Jouney to the Dark Slide.

2002-09-29 Thread John Cremati
using this material for dark slides John Cremati...

[Cameramakers] Journey to the Dark Slide

2002-09-29 Thread John Cremati
Alan Zinn wrote: John, I wonder if there is a sample kit available? I'd like to try some of the tubing for rollers, etc. AZ Maker of Lookaround panoramic camera. http://www.panoramacamera.us or keyword.com lookaround John Cremati wrote..Alan, There is a huge number of rods, tubes

[Cameramakers] New film holder design 20x24

2002-09-28 Thread John Cremati
good negative film carriers for enlargers as well as printing frames... Regards, John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

2002-09-27 Thread John Cremati
John Cremati wrote: I have my doubts that these thicknesses will work in a 20x24 inch format.. If a thin aluminum sheet is used in the mammoth sizes it will have to be made of highly tempered aluminum alloy and very ridged.. In the book "Primitive Photography " A guide to makin

[Cameramakers] Journey to the Dark Slide 20x24

2002-09-27 Thread John Cremati
with some sort ofpolyester felt ...Any Comments on using this material?Look up number: 1115a2 http://www.mcmaster.com/ John Cremati--William Nettles wrote: Darkslide material is part of the reason I would construct a non-standardf

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

2002-09-27 Thread John Cremati
is about $35 . If I am layering 1/8 x 1 1/2 aluminum strips to form the framework for the dark slide the edges of the black foam core are easily sanded to fit. John Cremati. - Original Message - From: Alan Zinn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 11

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

2002-09-26 Thread John Cremati
Allen Zinn wrote : From: Alan Zinn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide John, Don't use Formica it warps like crazy with humidity changes. AZ Maker of Lookaround panoramic camera. http

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

2002-09-26 Thread John Cremati
Does any one know what material that conventional dark slides are made of used by currently mass produced film holders ? John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

[Cameramakers] Journey to the Dark Slide.. The age of Alllooonnneyymmmm..

2002-09-26 Thread John Cremati
. It may be a little thick at about 1/8 inch but is very light weight... I think i will take a piece of sheet film and stick it out in the sun for a while withSinra covering it and give it a light leak test Regards , John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

2002-09-24 Thread John Cremati
3/4 inch in thick... Regards, John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

[Cameramakers] Re: CHEAP BALL SOCKET?? (filmpro)

2002-09-20 Thread john frost
I made my stands from 2 inch pvc pipe. Three 90 degree elbows for feet, two t fitting for the base. one for the three legs, one for the vertical pipe. john (:) - Message: 2 Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:41:13 -0700 From: filmpro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Cameramakers] Computar Question Reply

2002-09-13 Thread John Cremati
Hi Richard, Are the Computars APO designed? Do all the Chromatic abberations meet relativley close?Thanks, John Cremati - Original Message - From: Richard Palmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 10:38 PM Subject: [Cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] front mounted shutters.

2002-09-08 Thread John Cremati
oto lenses but are slow... I am in need of a Ilex # 5 shutter for a 42 inch focal length SchneiderRed dot Altarthat I have... John Cremati..- - Original Message From: Gene Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 6:07 PM Subject: [Ca

Re: [Cameramakers] 8x10 camera

2002-09-07 Thread John Yeo
could also probably cut out the center of the base pieces like on my camera (http://www.enteric.org/810/) to reduce weight without losing stability. Overall, it looks like a great camera. I like the mechanism to lock down the front standard, and might steal it for my next camera. John

Re: [Cameramakers] Helical Mount

2002-09-03 Thread John Yeo
focusing device or cut down the Duex one. John - Original Message - From: david hajjab [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 9:33 AM Subject: [Cameramakers] Helical Mount I am making a 6x12 Medium formar camera and I would like to use an old 47 f.8

Re: [Cameramakers] Cold Light Enlarger

2002-08-31 Thread John Fisher
can you put on the list.that every could down load it. From: Joe Portale [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Cold Light Enlarger Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:21:31 -0700 I would bery interested in receiving a copy

Re: [Cameramakers] Cold Light Enlarger

2002-08-31 Thread John Yeo
If you email it to me, I can put it on my webserver, so you can give everybody a link. John - Original Message - From: JIM KETCHESON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Cold Light Enlarger I do not understand how

Re: [Cameramakers] Cold Light Enlarger

2002-08-31 Thread John Yeo
Jim, Thanks for sending it to me. I have uploaded it to my webserver, so everybody on the list can download it. The address is: http://www.enteric.org/ColdLight%20Enlarger.pdf John - Original Message - From: JIM KETCHESON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August

Re: [Cameramakers] Filmholder pressure plate question and aerial camera tolerance

2002-08-18 Thread John Cremati
The pressure plate film holders are a special hard to find item. I have only seen them twice on E-bay in 8x10 size.. I had mentioned it because it would be a light weight alternative to a vacuumed back keeping the film very flat which would be important when dealing with such large

[Cameramakers] making 20x24 camera , film holders...ect

2002-08-17 Thread John Cremati
what you thinkWhat things do you thing are good design on all of the cameras viewed ?... Also any hardware leads would be appreciated... John ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo

[Cameramakers] Book on Making and Using Cameras: Last Call

2002-08-10 Thread John Evans
Book on Making and Using Cameras Last Call for Contributors I had a really excellent response to my first request, posted in March 2002. Many thanks to all who replied. If you didn't see the original message: I'm writing a commissioned book on homemade cameras, which are constructed for

Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses??

2002-08-09 Thread John Cremati
would have to block all light fom the film plane down to the paper plane ..I would not use the condensers as they too will block the UV as well as standard mirror Now you know everything that I know.. Good luck... Send me a picture of the thing when it is built Regards, John

Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses??

2002-08-09 Thread John Cremati
a blower fan to keep things cool... Happy Trails, John Cremati - Original Message - From: filmpro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses?? Hi john! Very helpful. I don't have a problem getting

Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses??

2002-08-09 Thread John Cremati
be that the image will move right along with the light thus ruining your print... John - Original Message - From: filmpro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses?? Hi john! Very helpful. I don't have

Re: [Cameramakers] 10 kW UV enlarger and hello John.

2002-08-03 Thread John Cremati
. If you are interested contact me off line.. If you come across a Vandercook Cosmo Color please let me know as I need to buy one for the parts.. John Cremati Cleveland , Ohio. From: Uptown Gallery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 9:29 PM Subject

[Cameramakers] Projects

2002-08-02 Thread John Cremati
format camera so any suggestions , input orcriticisms would be appreciatedWeight will be a big factor... John

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