Beginner Getting started in LF

StephenM said:
I wasn't going to post again, but [...]

I'm reserving one final post on the forum, which could end up deleted, so in case it is, I'll say my goodbye now. I've enjoying meeting all that I've met, interacting with all on F&C and most in other areas... Some of you know why I've decided to go. Nuff said.
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Stephen, I too will be very sorry to see you go, and our little forum will be the poorer for it. You have consistently been one of the more knowledgeable and generous members, and I would like to thank you for your many contributions in so many ways, over the years. I do hope you can find a way to return to the forum in time, but if not, the very best of wishes.

Chris
 
StephenM said:
I wasn't going to post again, but given this thread is one of the few I look at from time to time, I'll make this penultimate post.

I came across an interesting take on the holders convention that gives a three way id.

Step 1. Number the holders.
Step 2. Apply the same numbers to the dark slides.
Step 3. When loading film, make sure holder and dark slide numbers are the same, show white side.
Step 4. When unloading film, put a dark slide from a different holder in the now empty holder showing black side.

Result (assuming white = unexposed, black = exposed or empty):

If white shows, good to expose.
If black shows: if numbers match, exposed; if numbers don't match, holder empty.

I'm reserving one final post on the forum, which could end up deleted, so in case it is, I'll say my goodbye now. I've enjoying meeting all that I've met, interacting with all on F&C and most in other areas... Some of you know why I've decided to go. Nuff said.
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@StephenM I haven't had chance to have any contact via the forum but sad to hear that a knowledgeable member and source of valued help and advice is leaving. Good luck and best wishes.
 
@StephenM - I so hope you're still monitoring this thread, and reading this...

The Forum will be a much diminished place for your absence - While there's some lovely people in the F&C area in particular (and a few out there in the "areas of digital...") I struggle to think of a single person that has been as consistently helpful, informative, kind, generous and in short the epitome of a perfect forum member.

I've not been around here half as much as I should, and probably less than a hundredth of what I'd like, so i'm unaware of anything that may have happened here to cause you to wish to leave - however, I know you're not prone to impulsive moves, so I'll try to accept your decision to leave - but please know it'll be with a heavy heart...



Sorry @lindsay for the slight thread derail.
 
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I very much hope you change your mind chap, as you know, I echo all of the above warm sentiments and would be absolutely delighted if you stayed. If your position is unshakable though, please do keep in touch however possible!
 
First, I have reconsidered, and I'm staying around. Apologies for the thread derailment.

I listed various options for LF developing in a post in another thread, but I'll just add here an afterthought, BTZS tubes. I expect you can google them, but the basic idea is the film goes into light tight tubes that are rotated in a water bath.
 
Hi all. I am looking for some advice please. I have recently bought a Shneider-Kreuznach Technica Tele-Arton 180mm lens on a Linhof Synchro-Compur shutter.
I need to change the lens board. I can separate the front lens element from the shutter but I can't remove the rear element. I have used a lens spanner to loosen the retaining ring on the back of the lens board but I am unable to unscrew the rear lens element and am afraid I may damage the lens or shutter.
Is there something I am overlooking as I thought the rear lens element should just unscrew from the shutter.
 
In theory, yes the rear part should just unscrew, and there should be no need to separate the front from the shutter. Other than brute force (admixed with ignorance) that's all I can offer. I've never had a problem with this.
 
I took the front off as I was getting a bit jittery about possible damage being caused as I was starting to apply more force incrementally as the rear was not budging :eek::eek:
 
It is a bit worrying when something like this happens, and much more so if it's your first time doing it.
 
Yashica FX3 said:
I took the front off as I was getting a bit jittery about possible damage being caused as I was starting to apply more force incrementally as the rear was not budging :eek::eek:
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The old suggestion for stuck filters was to put the lens and filter somewhere really cold like a fridge so that the metal would contract slightly, then hopefully allow them to unscrew. Might be worth a try, but either wrap it all in a poly bag or put in another container to make sure the combo stays dry and clean. :thinking:
 
Yashica FX3 said:
Hi all. I am looking for some advice please. I have recently bought a Shneider-Kreuznach Technica Tele-Arton 180mm lens on a Linhof Synchro-Compur shutter.
I need to change the lens board. I can separate the front lens element from the shutter but I can't remove the rear element. I have used a lens spanner to loosen the retaining ring on the back of the lens board but I am unable to unscrew the rear lens element and am afraid I may damage the lens or shutter.
Is there something I am overlooking as I thought the rear lens element should just unscrew from the shutter.
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I’ve had some overly tightened elements but never so much that I was unable to seperate from shutter though quite unnerving not knowing how much pressure could be applied.
MHaving fone a quick search I came across this posting which mentions licking pins.
I had no idea that locking pins existed on some set ups .
Anyway who knows , it may offer some advice
Good luck!

Can't remove front element from shutter.

I have a Grandagon 115 in Copal 1 - everything seems to be in beautiful condition except for a small problem with the shutter and Carol at Flutot's was kind enough to tell me how to fix it myself. "Minor" problem - the front element won't let go of the shutter - it's really locked on there...
www.largeformatphotography.info
 
Asha said:
I’ve had some overly tightened elements but never so much that I was unable to seperate from shutter though quite unnerving not knowing how much pressure could be applied.
MHaving fone a quick search I came across this posting which mentions licking pins.
I had no idea that locking pins existed on some set ups .
Anyway who knows , it may offer some advice
Good luck!

Can't remove front element from shutter.

I have a Grandagon 115 in Copal 1 - everything seems to be in beautiful condition except for a small problem with the shutter and Carol at Flutot's was kind enough to tell me how to fix it myself. "Minor" problem - the front element won't let go of the shutter - it's really locked on there...
www.largeformatphotography.info
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Thanks...this is what I was wondering....something out of the norm....I will take a look. Thanks.
 
It seems that this may be a Linhof design feature....I will take a closer look tomorrow when I am less tired.
 

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I have had another look and can't see any small retaining screws holding the rear lens element to the shutter......Next step, as suggested.....put it in the freezer......wish me luck!!! :eek::eek::eek:
 
Yashica FX3 said:
I have had another look and can't see any small retaining screws holding the rear lens element to the shutter......Next step, as suggested.....put it in the freezer......wish me luck!!! :eek::eek::eek:
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Good luck! :oops: :$
 
UPDATE
Thanks to all who offered advice.....success. Sadly putting the lens in the freezer did not work, so instead I went the other way and got some heat on it via my wife's trusty hair dryer.
After a few attempts, a few choice words, a little brute force and a prayer, the rear lens element came undone from the shutter.....sigh of relief....no damage done.
So. It was just over tightened. There were no retaining screws thankfully.
Again, thanks for the advice and support all.
One step closer to getting started.....just a dark cover, loupe and film to go (film holder en route in the post yay!)20220115_152528.jpg
 
Interesting....while I was wrestling to get the rear element off my Schneider kreuznach lens, I had emailed the company to ask for any technical data regarding the vintage lens and whether there were likely to be any retaining screws (as has been mentioned elsewhere, thay have taken all of their vintage lens information off their website). I was informed that the rear element may actually have been glued to the shutter or could have retaining screws but sadly there is nobody left working in the company who has any technical knowledge of their vintage lenses. Not sure why I was surprised by that but I was.
 
Quite a few lenses stopped being made when the people who actually made them retired. Companies knew that the future was digital and no one would buy film cameras and lenses anymore. Presumably it was too late when demand went up and they could no longer supply.
 
When I worked in Crewe railway works one of the obligations we had was to do a service on some steam locomotives as payment for them appearing at our open days. Unfortunately at the last one (which I think was in 2000) we had to bring in retired staff to do the servicing and pay them extraordinary amounts to do so. It's one of the reasons there hasn't been one since.
 
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