Medium Format Articles Page
by Robert Monaghan
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MF Cameras Links |
MF Related Links |
MF Camera Reviews |
Classic Bronica C/S2/EC |
Suggest updates and links via Email
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| Popular Local Articles & Gear Buying Guides |
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IMPACT! Used PhotoGear Dealers, Auction Sites, Camera Info Links
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| Saving 40-60% by Buying Grey Market Photogear Direct!
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| Medium Format on a
Budget |
Medium Format Camera
FAQ |
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MF Cameras By
Format Size |
Current Medium Format
Cameras
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| Avoiding Catch 22 Buyers Guide | Best Buys in Medium Format |
| Tips on Picking Medium Format |
System Approach to Buying Gear |
| Avoiding Hassles when Buying | Features in Medium Format Cameras |
| Advice to Buyers of Older Medium Format Cameras by Roland Rashleigh-Berry |
| Online Guide to PhotoGear Prices (New/Used)
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| Third Party 35mm Lenses - Sigma Vivitar Tokina
Tamron.. | Lens Kit Selection |
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| Medium Format Camera Reviews |
| Danny
Gonzalez' Medium Format Camera Reviews Index |
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Overview Part I
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Overview Part II |
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Overview of 6x4.5 |
Overview of 6x6 |
Overview of 6x7 |
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Pentax 645 |
Pentax 645N AF |
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Hasselblad Overview |
Rollei Overview |
Bronica Overview |
| Posted locally courtesy of Danny
Gonzalez |
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 Peter
William's Camera Reviews (see also Williams
Photographic Website) |
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A Guide to Buying New and Used Photographic Equipment |
Which Camera to Buy? |
| Equipment |
Large Format |
Medium Format |
35mm Cameras |
Ratings
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Medium Format Reviews |
Rollei TLR |
Bronica ETRS/i |
Other Medium Format |
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Medium Format on a Budget |
Auto Focus Debate |
35mm Experience |
P&S
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Large Format Lenses |
Repair History |
Manual Focus Cameras |
About the Author
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| [N.B. Look for Mr. William's upcoming book on Medium
Format Photography from Amherst!] |
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| Medium Format Camera Types - Overviews |
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| Point and Shoot Cameras such as the
roll-film Diana and $15 Holgas
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 Classic Folder Cameras (FAQ) such as the
roll-film Bessa and Moskva 5 folders |
| Rangefinder Cameras from Mamiya 7
down |
| Twin Lens Reflex Cameras such as the
Rolleiflex, MamiyaFlex, Yashica-Mats.. |
| Single Lens Reflex Cameras such as the
Hasselblad, Rollei, Bronica, Pentax 67, Kiev 88..
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| Panoramic medium format cameras such
as the Fuji G617.. |
| Medium Format press cameras using
roll-film backs etc. |
| Medium format using Polaroid cameras and
materials such as p/n type 55 film negatives |
| Medium Format view
cameras and roll-film backs such as Linhof and Graflex |
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Odd-ball Miscellaneous Medium Format cameras such as the Alpa, Baby Rollei.. |
| Pinhole (lens-less) Medium Format
Cameras (you can build...) |
| Medium Format Cameras by Brand and
Models (photos, info, links..) |
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| Hosted Articles on Medium Format |
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Adapt Oddball Lenses for Better Tele Shots (Howard G. Ross on lens hacking..) |
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Advice to Buyers of Older Medium Format Cameras by Roland Rashleigh-Berry |
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Circular Waste of Life: A Primer on Buying Equipment (Danny Gonzalez) |
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Docter Optic History and Lenses by Arne Croell |
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Ensuring Color Accuracy for your Digital Photos by Shawn Mulligan (2/2004) |
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Equivalent Focal Lengths (9 formats) by Michael K. Davis |
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Exposure Compensation Chart by Jerry McCollum (text/pdf chart) |
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Film Selection & Sorting Spreadsheet (Michael K. Davis) [07/2000] |
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Filter Impact on LPMM & Contrast Tests |
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Focal Plane Shutters in MF by Sam Sherman [2/2001] |
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Focus Problems - Photographer's Nightmare by John Petterson [3/19/99] |
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Hasselblad Extension Tube Exposure Guide (Adrian Seah) |
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Hasselblad Lens Guide version 1.7 by D.A. Munroe |
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Homebrew 5x4" Superwide 47mm Camera (by John Stafford) [2/2004] |
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Kiev-88 versus Bronica S2A by Sam Sherman [3/2001] |
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Large Format New Lenses for 8x10 and 11x14 Specs by Michael K. Davis |
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Lens Test (35mm vs. 645/6x6) by Fernando Carello [6/2003] |
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Lens Testing in the Back Yard by Jim Bullock [7/2003] |
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MTF - Reading MTF Curves by Ryszard Stasinski |
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Nikon Screens by Rodrigo Gimenez (35mm SLRs) [8/2000] |
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Preflashing Film by Elyod Samoht (adds +1/2 stop in shadows) |
| Psychology of Photography - Bronica vs. 35mm SLRs by Sam Sherman [4/2001] |
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Reciprocity Spreadsheet for Velvia (Excel 5+ - Michael K. Davis) |
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Rolling 120 Film Onto a 620 Spindle Article by Al Thompson |
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Romancing the Rare Earths - A History of the Enhancing Filter by Howard G. Ross |
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Solar Eclipse Filter Safety by Dr. Chou (and homebrew options) |
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Umax Astra 2200 Review by Sam Sherman (budget med fmt scanner) [4/2001] |
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Wildlife Photography Beginner's Guide by Bob Talbot (HUMOR!) [10/2000] |
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Zen of Subminiature Cameras by David Foy |
| Why Medium
Format? by Sam
Sherman (history, format changes...) [3/2001] |
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| Local Medium Format & Photography Articles |
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Adapt Oddball Lenses for Better Tele Shots (Howard G. Ross on
lens hacking..) |
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Aerial Photography Cautions |
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Anamorphic Lens Adapters (35mm/6x6..) |
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Autofocus Problems Page [9/19/99] |
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Jeff Albro's IMPACT! Guide to Used Equipment Sites |
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Archival Film and Print Resources (will your photos last a lifetime?) |
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Art Photography Resources |
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Backups in Practical Photography |
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Ball Head Lubrication Tips |
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Batteries for Photographers |
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Beat This! Incredible Prices for Simple Photo Items (humor) [03/00] |
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Beating the 50 Lines per mm Resolution Limit [03/00] |
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Best Buys: Finding Great Values in Photography (Draft) [8/2000] |
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Big Pro Filters Pages (see also Filters FAQ) |
| Blind Lens Testing Project (10/2001) |
| Blind Lens Testing Proposal (10/2001) |
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Bokeh - Out of Focus Background Camera Lens Highlights |
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Books and Related Resources in Photography |
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Camera and Lens Buying Tips |
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Camera Bag Alternatives |
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Camera Bag Contents and Photo Gadgets Worth Packing |
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Camera Manuals Available Online |
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Catch 22 PhotoGear Buyers Guide [10/2000] |
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Center Filter Homebrew Tips and Surplus Sources [02/00] |
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Circular Fisheye Lens Adapter for under $100 |
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Classic Camera Film Sizes, Sources, and Film Adapters |
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Close Focusing Lens Issues [12/2000] |
| Coatings: Single versus Multicoated Lenses (minimal differences..) |
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Cold Weather Camera Tips |
| Cost of Upgrading and Prediction of Improvements (10/2001) |
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Courses in Photography |
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Coverage of 35mm Lenses [01/00] |
| Critical Focusing (small focus errors cost 50% resolution..) |
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Dallas Texas Photography Resource Notes |
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Dark Cloths Homebrewing Tips (save $175!) [01/00] |
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Death Spiral of Serious Amateur Photography |
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Deja Vu - Camera Prices from Yesterday |
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Depth of Field Tables for Medium Format |
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Depth of Field Estimation (postings) |
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Developing your Photographic Strengths |
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Developing Tank for 4x5 and up to 11x14 Paper Processing (PVC $5) |
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Diffraction in Photography |
| Digital vs. Film |
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Diopter Correction Lenses |
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EBAY Price Comparisons and Related Postings |
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Enlarger Lens Freebie - Using Normal Lens on Enlarger |
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Exposure Compensation for Lenses and Bellows |
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EV - Exposure Values for the Photographer |
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F Stop Ratio Calculations (posting) |
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Fast Glass (do you need it?) [10/2000] |
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Field of View Tables (6x6) (+ links) |
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Filing Slide and Negatives |
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Film Flatness Issues (added 3/26/99) |
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Film Holders (for 4x5", 6x9cm, 4x10"..) |
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Film Listings for Medium Format Cameras (120 Roll-film) |
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Film Resolution in Lines Per MM (film limits us, not lenses..) |
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Fisheye and Wide Angle Russian and Ukrainian Lenses [11/2000] |
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Flash 600 Volt Trigger Voltages - Danger to Electronic Cameras |
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Flash Extenders (60+ feet flash) [fresnel] |
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Flashbulbs for Medium Format Problem Solving |
| Homemade Filters and
Free Filter Sample Tips |
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Fresnel Lenses for 4x5 Cameras, Enlargers, Strobes |
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Fun Telescopes for Under $10 (lens hacking) |
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Hasselblad Lens Guide version 1.7 by D.A. Munroe |
| Hasselblad on a
Budget Guide [10/2000] |
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Hasselblad University - A Student's Notes (1998 series) |
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History of Cameras, Film, Photography Notes [03/00] |
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History of Medium Format SLR Cameras |
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Homebrew and Handmade Cameras |
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Homebrew Medium Format Lenses for Focal Plane MF (Bronica) |
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Hong Kong... Price Savings on Medium Format PhotoGear (to 40%) |
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Human Eye in Photographic Terms (f/stop, f/l) |
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Hyperfocal Distance Formula |
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Insurance for Amateur, Semi-Pro, or Professional Photographers |
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Kodak Ektar Lenses |
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Large Format Lenses for 4x5" (sorted by names, mfger, design) |
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Large Format on a Micro Budget |
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Lens Cleaning |
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Lens Coloration Testing and Control [8/8/99] |
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Lens Elements - A Few Go A Long Way! |
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Lens Fault Hierarchy - dust, fungus, bubbles.. |
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Lens Flare and What to Do About It! |
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Lens Hacker Hall of Fame (Bronica Chapter) |
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Lens Mount Converters FAQ (lens X mounting on brand Y) |
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Lens Nodal Point Location [added 3/12/99] |
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Lens Recoating and Prism Resilvering FAQ |
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Lens Resolution Testing |
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Loupes for Slide Viewing - Alternatives and Homebrew Options |
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Lens Magnification Factors Calculation (3/23/99) |
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Macrophotography on Medium Format |
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Mail-Order Processing |
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Mamiya C2xx/3xx TLR Interchangeable Lenses by Dr. Robert Smith (8/2003) |
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Medium Format Camera Features Guide |
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Medium Format Enlargers |
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Medium Format Mailing and Discussion Lists [02/00] |
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Medium Format Slide Projectors (new/used) |
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Mirror Lockup Benefits Page [10/99] |
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Mirrored Spheres for Ultrawide and Unusual Photo Shots (sources..) [8/2000] |
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Monopods in Photography |
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Moonlight Landscapes Exposure Guide |
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MTF lens testing |
| MTBF - Hasselblad 500c Reliability Analysis |
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Nikon Finders and Right Angle Finders by Rodrigo Gimenez (35mm SLRs) [8/2000] |
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Obsolescence of Camera Mounts - Avarice or Necessity? (posting) |
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Optical Glass Manufacturers |
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Panoramic Medium Format Using Folder Cameras.. |
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Panoramic Nimslo XXXpan ($25 US for 22x72mm) [6/2000] |
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Panoramic Postcard Kodak #1A/#3A 6x12cm (+film shifts, under $50 US) [6/2000] |
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Permits, Permission, and You Can't Publish That! [added 3/17/99] |
| Photo Ads Surprises (FUN!!) |
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Photographic Filters (including series filters) |
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Photography Magazines for Serious Amateurs and Professionals |
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Photo-Quiz #1 (Surprising Pointers from an entry level text..) |
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Photosources for hard to find items.. (by Joseph) |
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Photosources - Photography Manufacturer's Listing (by Joseph) |
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Photosources - Popular Photography Reviews List (by Joseph) |
| Picking MF Camera
(Draft) [11/2000] |
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Prices!- Why is Medium Format So Expensive? |
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Pro Photographers are WIMPS because: (humor) [8/24/99] |
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Pronouncing Photo Terms Guide (6/2003) |
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Radioactive Glass - are Your Lenses "Hot"? [8/2000] |
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Rangefinders - 35mm Model Best Buys (also AF, Viewfinders..) |
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Rangefinders - Russian Lenses (Leica mount etc.) |
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Rangefinders - Leica Clone Notes |
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Reciprocity Failure Guide for Films |
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Renting Medium Format Gear (over 250 rental sources)[6/2003] |
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Rolleiflex TLR in Underwater Rolleimarin Housing |
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Roll Film Backs (Draft) |
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Sales and Ownership of Medium Format |
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Scanning Medium Format Images |
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Shift lenses postings [from 1998] (see also Homebrew Shift Lenses) |
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Shutter Info Pages |
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SLR Lens Availability Tables (645, 66, 67) and Notes
[9/2000] |
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Soft Focus Lens and Filters Tricks |
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Sound Levels of Cameras (Photomyth surprises..) |
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Sources of 127 film (4x4cm superslides) |
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Space Shuttle Photography [10/99] |
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Square Format Benefits - 6x6cm vs. 6x4.5cm |
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Statistics of the Photo Industry (surprises!) |
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Storage of Cameras, Lenses, Batteries, and Film |
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*Student Discounts in Medium Format New Equipment (Bronica, Mamiya..) |
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Studio Setup Notes |
| Sunny-16 Rule - Setting the Right
Exposure by Guess and by Golly [3/2001] |
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Superslides (square 4x4cm fit into 35mm projectors) |
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Super Wide Angle Adapter for under $50 |
| System Camera Analysis - weaknesses versus strength, mix and match... |
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Teleconverters for Medium Format (Bronica) |
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Top Ten Myths of Photography |
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Travel Photography |
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Tricolor Filter Effects and the Harris Shutter |
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Turning Semi-Pro in Photography |
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Using Polaroid Camera Lenses on MF and 4x5 Cameras (postings) |
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Ultraviolet Photography using Uncoated Lenses (MF/LF) |
| Ultraviolet Light Photography |
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Ultrawide Lens Options Analysis |
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Underwater Medium Format Camera Housings (Bronica) |
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Unrepairable Pro Camera Warnings.. [10/2000] |
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Vibration and Shutter Testing Page [9/19/99] |
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Viewfinder Pages [9/2000] |
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Viewfinder Surprises - Magnification and Cutoff [12/2000] |
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Vision - Photographer's Tricks to Beat Failing Eyesight [01/00] |
| Weights of Cameras (many surprises..) |
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Weston Light Meters - History, Current Sources, Repairs |
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Wide Angle and Telephoto Adapters for Under $50 |
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Wide/Ultrawide Angle Medium Format Options (Budget..) [8/2000] |
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You Might be a Nikon Geek If: (humor) [03/00] |
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Homebrew Camera Gear Tips |
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Bag Alternatives (low cost alternatives) |
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Battery FAQ (and homebrew nicad pack tips) |
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Bellows Homebrew Tips |
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Cambo Wide Homebrew Camera |
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Cameras - Homebrew and Handmade Examples |
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Center Filter Homebrew Tips and Surplus Sources [02/00] |
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Dark Cloths Homebrewing Tips (save $175!) [01/00] |
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Developing Tube for Huge Prints (PVC homebrew) |
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Enlarger Lens from Normal Camera Lens (save $$!) |
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Film Adapters for Obsolete Films and 120 (build 'em) |
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Camera Finders (Homebrew Tips..) [9/2000] |
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Fisheye Homebrew Tips (door security optics..) |
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Filter Making Tips (big filters, cheap tricks..) |
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Fresnel Lenses for 4x5 Cameras, Enlargers, Strobes (Home Depot $1) |
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Harris Shutter for Tricolor Effects |
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Lens Boards - Homebrew Drilling and Milling Tips |
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Lens Hoods Homebrewing Tips and Tests |
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Lenses for Medium Format (homebrew mounts) |
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Light-Table Homebrew Tips (posting) |
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Loupes for Light Table Homebrew Tips |
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Mirror Alignment Tool Making Tips (alignment, art/document photos..) [02/00] |
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Pinhole Cameras (homebrew tips..) |
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Polaroid Test Cameras (homebrew..) [9/2000] |
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Repair Tool Making Tips and Tricks |
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Resolution Testing Charts and Manual Online |
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Shutter Speed Testers ($5..) |
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Solar Eclipse Filter Safety (homebrew options) |
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Spheres for Ultrawide Fisheye Shots (Xmas tree balls..) |
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Studio Equipment Tips (homebrew light boxes..) |
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Telescopes Homebrewing Tips (Astro.) |
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Local Camera Repair and Restoration Tips |
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Bellows Restoration Tricks |
| Bronica Focus Problem Fix by
Sam Sherman (camera foam fix) |
| Bubble Levels for
Cameras (Homebrew Tips) |
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Camera Bellows Repair Tricks |
| Camera Finders
(Homebrew Tips..) [9/2000] |
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Camera Repair Sources and Sites [3/20/99] |
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Cementing Lenses Guide (Summer's Optical Site) |
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Cementing Lenses Postings |
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Cleaning Camera Shutters (postings) |
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Cleaning and Flattening Wrinkled and Spotted Photographs (Don Hodgdon, local article) |
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Electronic Camera LCD Limited Life Warning |
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Film Spool Differences and Mis-spacing in Film Backs [6/23/99] |
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Fixing Frozen Folder Focus/Rangefinders (Agfa/Ansco) by Mark Langer |
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Flash Synch Field Test |
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Flat Black Paint Resources [06/2000] |
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Focusing Cloth Notes (large format) |
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Gasket Repairs on Medium Format Cameras |
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Glue, Adhesives, and Camera Leather Repair Tips |
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Ground Glass Cleaning Tips (postings) |
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Hasselblad 500EL/ELM Battery Pack replacement (Gene Pallat) |
| Knife Edge Infinity Focusing
Test (Zeiss Nettar Folder) |
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Infinity Focus Adjustments |
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Light Leaks on Film Backs (Hassy, Kiev) |
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Mirror Cleaning Tips [8/12/99] |
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Mirror Alignment Tool Homebrew Tips (alignment, art/document photos..) [02/00] |
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Painting and Retouching Camera Paint |
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Preventing Fungus and Mildew Attacks on Cameras and Lenses (John S. Bond, local) |
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Pseudo-MTF Tester Project |
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Rangefinder Adjustments (Koni-Omega RF) |
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Repair Costs Examples |
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Repair Tools for Cameras and Lenses |
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Repair Manuals and Books for Camera Repairpersons |
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Replacing Deteriorated Foam on Cameras (prisms and mirrors) |
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Rollei TLR Repair Notes |
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Scratches on Film (postings) |
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Shutter Speed Testers (under $5) |
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Shutter Speed Testing using Soundcard for $3 |
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Strap for Rollei Twin Lens Reflex Cameras by Dan W. Post |
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TLR Bayonet III adapter (to 52mm thread) |
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Unrepairable Pro Camera Warnings.. [10/2000] |
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Wet and Flooded Cameras - and What to Do About Them [03/00] |
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| Draft Pages |
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| Achieving Perfection (very drafty) |
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Specialty Areas of Medium Format Photography (Draft) [8/2000] |
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Types of Medium Format Cameras (Draft) (pros/cons) [8/2000] |
| Zen Guide to Lenses (Drafty) |
| Ideal Format 6x7cm Camera Options[10/2002] |
