Recent content by mrbiglens

Thanks all. Pin removed without issue. -Wm

I bought mine in 1981- about a year after introduction. I also have its predecessor the F2. Both are in fine working condition in 2026. Replaced the seals and that is about it. Not many things in life survive 45 years and still work as designed without a great overhaul. Like all mechanical...

Hoping someone can advise- the 300mm Nikkor 300mm M series lens I recently purchased has a registration pin installed. I would like to to keep it so the lens will not rotate on the lens board. My question is whether I should drill a hole for the pin or if one can purchase a pre-drilled Linhof...

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Yea, I am pretty sure the owner contracted cancer and the company is now out of operation. The address is a private residence. However the website was copyright updated in 2024, so I had some hope......

Hi- If you have a better scanner mounting station for 120/4x5, I would be interested in taking it off your hands. Contact me with your price - thank you. (My emails to them go unanswered.)

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Thank you for your kind offer Mr. Durr. If I was closer I would be there tomorrow- unfortunately that would be outside my driving ability. I'm a little up there in age and poor night vision. Looks like a fabulous enlarger too.

Thank you for your ideas. I've chased three enlargers on FB- two with bad power regulators with the third having fire damage in the lighthouse. That's why I am hopping for a complete one here. I was NOT aware of the Asylum- I will add that to my watch list. Thank you again for taking the time to...

Hello! I am an old photographer recently retired and now full-time checking off my bucket list. Mostly photography related and 4x5 for larger formats only. I am looking for a 4x5 enlarger or larger in the Texas area. I am in Houston. I have watched local sites but I am not sure I want a...