I know it is a dumb question, but are 5 x 7 and 13 x 18 actually the same? They are very close, but can you use the same dark slides? Or do you need different ones for each format? I have 5 x 7 but was looking at getting some 13 x 18 film, as there seems to be a bit of it on eBay at the moment. Basically I am asking can I "get away with it", putting 13 x 18 in a 5 x 7 film holder. Any advice from more experienced members would be appreciated. Kind regards, Jason Berge ..read more

Hi group. Looking for some suggestions of how to get hold of front and rear lens caps for large format lenses, Nikkor, Roddie, Schneider. Are there any bespoke manufacturers, e.g. 3d printing? If not, what are your solutions for protecting the front/rear glass? Thanks, Alex ..read more

Intrepid Camera unveils new 150mm large-format lens and shutter British large-format camera maker Intrepid Camera has unveiled a new 150mm large format lens which will launch later this year. kosmofoto.com Intrepid Camera, British analog camera manufacturer, has announced a new large format 150mm lens with an electronic shutter. They will be launching Kickstarter campaign later this year, aiming for a price between 250 and 350 GBP for the set lens + shutter ..read more

Hello, I recently acquired a Linhof super technica 2 x 3. I have spent hours trying to figure out how to remove the back to change film holders. I can’t believe something can be so complicated. If anybody has an answer to this, please be very specific in explaining how it is done. I would greatly appreciate it so I can get on Using this camera. Thank you so much ..read more

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I debated putting this in new or interesting techniques to share or medium format section but there is nothing new or interesting about this question and this is specific to film. For a long time, Film provided portrait, beauty and fashion world with amazing smooth pictures. I was shocked when i found out that those images were not in digital (because digital was not available back then). I stayed away from film because i'm not fond of grain. No complaints about it when it's natural but... Advice on avoiding or reducing film grain ..read more

Hi All, While i was still researching and deciding on which 4x5 system to go to, one of my offers at eBay was accepted and i'm completely off guard with new arrival, Sinar X, expert Kit for 4x5 film. I'm still going through various books but i could use help with few accessories and tips on getting started. Kit has 4x5 Sinar X camera, 6” & 2 -12” extension rails, multipurpose standard, two 4x5 square bellows, two 4x5 bag bellows, filter rod holders, bellows holders, binocular magnifying... Help with accessories for Sinar X ..read more

What are the better options for converting use of an old Sinar 4x5 to use with available digital backs? Anyone with this experience here and can shed some light on this topic ..read more

I am wondering how easy it would be to use certain techcam lenses on a 4x5 viewcamera as a hybrid approach. For example, is there a possibility to adapt an alpa mounted legacy SK lens (no ultrawides) on a 110mm arca swiss board (cambo has such an adapter plate for their actus line: https://www.cambo.com/en/actus-series/actus-db2-view-camera/acb-alp)? Alternatively, how difficult is it to unmount the lens incl. helicoid and put it with the copal 0 shutter on a 110mm lensboard (and... Alpa lens on viewcamera ..read more

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