110mm lens and lensboard - recessed or no?

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Any 110mm lens users out there? I snagged a used Schneider 110mm XL and need to purchase a lensboard for it.

This is a copal 1, and most recessed boards I see are for copal 0.

Is a recessed lensboard really needed? I have an Ebony RW45 (no bag bellows).

Do you think my bellows will restrict my movements much?
 

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Any 110mm lens users out there? I snagged a used Schneider 110mm XL and need to purchase a lensboard for it.

This is a copal 1, and most recessed boards I see are for copal 0.

Is a recessed lensboard really needed? I have an Ebony RW45 (no bag bellows).

Do you think my bellows will restrict my movements much?

I've never used my 110mm XL on my 4x5, but I often use it on my 5x7 and my 8x10 (on flat lens boards).

My WA 4x5 lenses are my 55mm Apo Grandagon and my 47mm SA XL.
 

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I use the 110SS on my chamonix 4x5 with a flat board with no problems whatsoever.

BTW, this is one kick ass lens. My favorite.

Just be sure to get a step up ring to use with larger filters to avoid vignetting
 

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I don't own the lens or the camera, but if you move the front standard about 4" or 110 mm from the ground glass you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect. If at that distance the bellows or either (probably the rear) standard restricts movements then you may have an issue. I'd avoid a recessed lensboard if possibel and go with a bag bellow if needed. I find recessed lens boards a PIA. That lens creates a really big image circle and I'm sure you'll want to be able to take advantage of it. have fun, from everything I've read that lens is great.
 

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Any 110mm lens users out there? I snagged a used Schneider 110mm XL and need to purchase a lensboard for it.

This is a copal 1, and most recessed boards I see are for copal 0.

Is a recessed lensboard really needed? I have an Ebony RW45 (no bag bellows).

Do you think my bellows will restrict my movements much?

I use the 110XL on an Ebony SW45. There is certainly no need for a recessed lens board. I can get full front movement with this set up (although the lens is capable of more movement). I think the SW bellows may be a bit more flexible then the RW, however you should still be able to get max rise with the RW with this lens.
 
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Thanks all- I picked up a traditional lensboard from Badger today. Can't wait to try out the lens.
 
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