I'm fortunate to have a local camera shop that has stainless steel hanging racks for sheet film (and dry plates). Also picked up a daylight tank for the racks, which also works for 4x5. My 5x7 racks don't fit, so still have to do that in the dark. I'll post some photos when I get a chance - typically just print, but will have to get around to scanning some.If you do, please post your results. I have thought of shooting some 2x3 sheet film, as I see the little sheets can maybe slide into the holes of the Jobo 3005, but have never done it. Or were you going to tray process?
I have one of those. I use an Adapt-A-Roll 620 with it. You can use 120 film in the AAR 620, you just have to make sure to use a 620 spool for the take up. It will feed off a 120 roll just fine.
There are some issues with it. It's not easy to load (but once you get used to it, it's not too bad). You have to either develop the film yourself, respool it back onto 120 rolls, or ask the lab for you 620 roll back (they're not impossible to find, but why go through the extra hassle of having to replace a 620 roll every time you shoot a roll of film). Also, because the 620 spool is so much smaller than the 120, they have a tendency to unwind if you're not careful. So keep that in mind when you remove the film. And lastly, the AAR 620's are pretty old and will probably work a lot better if they are properly maintained. Mine had issues with skipping frames and wasting film until I cleaned the rollers and properly lubricated it.
Other than that (and it sounds like more trouble than it actually is), it's been a great little companion for my Pressman C. The 6x9 negatives are great and using the camera as a rangefinder is a lot of fun. Plus I didn't need to do any modifications to the camera. Using flash bulbs with the "light saber" is also a lot of fun (and the flash handle makes a convenient grip when the batteries aren't installed). I do wish I had a sharper lens for it (mines a Raptar 101mm), and a wider lens would be nice (and I actually have a 65mm Schneider for my 4x5 that would satisfy both needs), but then I'd have to recalibrate the rangefinder and find a new lens board (which is the Achilles' heel of these cameras). Plus, I use that lens a lot on my 4x5, so moving it over isn't really worth the effort. Especially since I have a 4x5 Speed Graphic with a rangefinder (should I feel the need to go that wide).
Thanks TheoWell done. Your work on the shutter and focus has paid off.
Another thing, I am not fond of Yankee or FR sheet Film Tanks for 4x5 but I found they work great with the smaller 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 films and neither is expensive. The big films developed unevenly, the small films did fine.......Regards!I may stay with sheet film as long as it stays available. The camera folds up nicely, and mine works perfectly in every way. When folded it takes less room than some 35mm and DSLRs. I have a box of 400 speed Arista EDU that will get used up before trying anything else. Thanks for posting.
Here I go again. That Wollensak may surprise you with B&W. In a good way, that is......Regards!I'm liking this camera more and more.
The stock lens appears to be sharp enough for handheld shooting, but I guess if something sharper is needed I have an APO Symmar in 100mm that's probably close enough to work with the rangefinder. Likely won't though; the Schneider is for more serious work using my Horseman VH. The Wollensak Tessar copy is sharp enough for most anything I'll do with this camera.
I've been able to adapt a Grafmatic to this camera by installing a couple washers between the springs for the spring back and the camera, allowing it to go in without over-stressing things.
Is that instant film? Are they an exact fit for the film holders, and can they be developed without an instant camera, such as with a heavy roller?I was using my Horseman today.
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Stainless steel set screws 8-32. Later I have figured out how to keep the adjustable capability intact. Next I will customize a Paterson reel.OOH You used pop rivits to modify the JOBO 120/220 reel. Now that is very clever
Absolutely! Not on my laptop is a much better pic taken with an 85mm enlarging lens. I'll look for it.Ralph, I don't mean to discourage experimentation and making do with what's on hand, but image quality in y'r sample shot taken with a 75 mm enlarging lens on a 2x3 Pacemaker Speed is awful.
The better picture. Fresh C41 developer. Portra 160 @ f/11 1/100 (slit B, tension 4) Graflex Miniature Speed Graphic, via cable release. No vignetting! Schneider Componon-S. Better lens makes for better photo.Ralph, I don't mean to discourage experimentation and making do with what's on hand, but image quality in y'r sample shot taken with a 75 mm enlarging lens on a 2x3 Pacemaker Speed is awful.
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