Recent content by Bob Merlin

This is high contrast. 35mmm negative printed on 4x5 Kodalith and then contact printed to get 4x5 Kodalith negative.

It depends on the focal length of the projector lens. Will you need to stop it down or focus it? You can also buy focusing helicoids and diaphragms on ebay if necessary.

Fresnels are spotlights, usually with adjustable beam. Open face are generally flood lights without adjustments. There's lots of LED lights out there too.

The X-570 is newer and more features, per Minolta!

A link would help as I get "out of business' on one search and building glass on another. Thank you!

It's 2025 and zoom lenses are great these days! Once you try a zoom you'll love the ability to frame shots as you want them. I was a 60s guy that wouldn't buy a zoom on a bet but times have changed and so have zooms. '

I'm to the point that before I buy anything of value, I check to see if there's a phone number on their website. No number, no sale!

I use Ultra-Soft Kleenex. So far I've just cleaned filters and my 18" Achromatic Meniscus Portrait Lens. So far no problems, no lint.

Go on eBay and search for a 1-1/2" (38mm) push on filter. Make sure you see it on the adapter because folks don't know how to measure. The Kodak 127mm f4.7 Ektar also uses that size.

Why not attach an aluminum arm using the tripod mount on the bottom? Much stronger. You might try Manfrotto's website for grip equipment; there's lots of doo-dads that you might be able to adapt. https://www.manfrotto.com/global-en/lighting/stands-arms-clamps/?p=3&product_list_limit=24 A better...

You want the Watson loader! I've used one for decades and saved a ton of money. You used to be able to buy Tri-X or Plus-X in 100' rolls with just a center core. They were the same films that you could buy over the counter packaged in 24 or 36 exposures. The nice thing about bulk loaders is that...

I love my 127 Ektars! I have four, three in Kodak Supermatic shutters and one in a Graphic Graphex shutter. All the lens cells are interchangeable except one rear cell that was made in 1945. This rear cell measures 31.73mm, all the other cells are 31.42mm. The OD of all the front cells is 38mm...

It's been chopped up probably to use as an astro camera. This is what a "stock" 7" Aero Ektar looks like. The other photo is my Aero Ektar that has had the front cell remounted and a new aperture ring was made. The conversion was done by City Camera out of New York. A good part of their business...

How about some long pictures that shows the whole lot.

The Hole Thing: A Manual of Pinhole Photography - https://www.amazon.com/Hole-Thing-Manual-Pinhole-Photography/dp/0871000474 There are used paperbacks from $11 on the right side of the page. This is the book I used to start with pinhole photos.