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P.S. Do you know this site for lens tests?
Had a look around and it seems reasonable. Most complaints are about speed, but to be honest that will be an issue with any film scanner that doesn't use a webcam style sensor (and they are terrible). If you've not got it already, running it on dedicated software such as Vuescan will likely help.Picked up a Primefilm 7250u on my travels for scanning negs. Anyone used one?
If it's working for you, then that's genuinely the most important thing; I've used a few different scanning methods over the years and none of them are perfect. It's all about making the tradeoffs that you are happy with to get images that you are happy with.Thanks Cuchulainn, sounds about right now I’ve tried it, pretty good but not the fastest, that’s fine for me though, quality over speed anytime.
Chinon Genesis GS7 from 1988.
It is certainly ugly!
More photographic firewood... are you expecting a cold summer?Pinhole 4x5
I couldn't restrain myself....It's all Kevins fault! @Kevin Allan
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There’s method in my madness !More photographic firewood... are you expecting a cold summer?
Asha is building a raft for crafty clandestine visits to see us all .....There’s method in my madness !
Boy Scout, be prepared ´n’ all that
Asha is building a raft for crafty clandestine visits to see us all .....
Oh, bloody hell!Asha is building a raft for crafty clandestine visits to see us all .....
Yessss, you have good reason to be concerned young man ..... You may find it beneficial to lock yourself away ( without being ordered to do so by Boris ) in an isolated sett so I can’t find you!!!!Oh, bloody hell!
Now don't be like that, you know you'd miss all the cheek I keep giving you... I'm very generous like that!Yessss, you have good reason to be concerned young man ..... You may find it beneficial to lock yourself away ( without being ordered to do so by Boris ) in an isolated sett so I can’t find you!!!!
Don’t worry, you won’t be missed by anyone else
That looks like quite a task you're taking on there Asha, so much respect for doing it.Got given an old French 13x18cm format “chambre” bellows camera today.
There is an artist in the village ( the paintbrushes of which I photographed and printed a little while ago.) who is more than old enough to be my father and this camera belonged to his father.
There is no makers name not on the camera nor on the lens although there are the digits 27 stamped into the wooden frame of the front standard.
The lens is 210mm ( self assessment) f/11-f64
The camera is of tailboard design and as is classic of the French style , the changing of orientation is done by turning not just the rear standard but also the bellows too!
It’s in a poor state.
The groundglass is missing but that is very easily replaced.
There are several splits and breaks to the wood, odd small pieces of wood missing, screws missing etc but I reckon that some tlc will have it working if only for the occasional portrait which is what Vincent wishes me to do with it of him in his home onto a J Lane glass plate.
There is a wooden tripod to come too when it is located.
The lens is potentially functional but the severe balsam separation to the rear element will without doubt have a negative impact on any results.
I do however have a brass lens that can be used as a replacement if necessary.
Two glass plate holders supplied too which with a clean should be fine.
it even has itsoriginal carrying case which is in a sad condition but Vincent has expressed that I retain it as a complete kit so I’ll respect his wishes.
The old wooden contact printing frame that Vincent’s father used for making contact prints is again missing glass and in poor condition but can be restored to use.
I forgot to mention that ironically, even though the outfit has been abused/ neglected ( I suspect not by the original owner!) , the maroon coloured bellows are in excellent condition!!
So why give it to me?
He sees me regularly out with LF kit and has often commented on my passion, enthusiasm and ‘professionalism.
In addition he has seen how , although my kits get used, they are well looked after.
He was going to auction the outfit but decided, based on the above, that he would prefer to see me offer a new life to his fathers pride and joy.
I’m sure he will be delighted if I can actually put it to use here in the village!
I could have done to have photographed the camera before dismantling, but anyway, I’ve already made a start hencemy knowledge of the restoration work involved.
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some tlc will have it working if only for the occasional portrait which is what Vincent wishes me to do with it of him in his home onto a J Lane glass plate.
That looks like quite a task you're taking on there Asha, so much respect for doing it.
I would love to see a copy of that here in whatever form you can reproduce it. Great story and would love to see the progress.
Another awesome project, great to see you doing something useful.Got given an old French 13x18cm format “chambre” bellows camera today.
There is an artist in the village ( the paintbrushes of which I photographed and printed a little while ago.) who is more than old enough to be my father and this camera belonged to his father.
There is no makers name not on the camera nor on the lens although there are the digits 27 stamped into the wooden frame of the front standard.
The lens is 210mm ( self assessment) f/11-f64
The camera is of tailboard design and as is classic of the French style , the changing of orientation is done by turning not just the rear standard but also the bellows too!
It’s in a poor state.
The groundglass is missing but that is very easily replaced.
There are several splits and breaks to the wood, odd small pieces of wood missing, screws missing etc but I reckon that some tlc will have it working if only for the occasional portrait which is what Vincent wishes me to do with it of him in his home onto a J Lane glass plate.
There is a wooden tripod to come too when it is located.
The lens is potentially functional but the severe balsam separation to the rear element will without doubt have a negative impact on any results.
I do however have a brass lens that can be used as a replacement if necessary.
Two glass plate holders supplied too which with a clean should be fine.
it even has itsoriginal carrying case which is in a sad condition but Vincent has expressed that I retain it as a complete kit so I’ll respect his wishes.
The old wooden contact printing frame that Vincent’s father used for making contact prints is again missing glass and in poor condition but can be restored to use.
I forgot to mention that ironically, even though the outfit has been abused/ neglected ( I suspect not by the original owner!) , the maroon coloured bellows are in excellent condition!!
So why give it to me?
He sees me regularly out with LF kit and has often commented on my passion, enthusiasm and ‘professionalism.
In addition he has seen how , although my kits get used, they are well looked after.
He was going to auction the outfit but decided, based on the above, that he would prefer to see me offer a new life to his fathers pride and joy.
I’m sure he will be delighted if I can actually put it to use here in the village!
I could have done to have photographed the camera before dismantling, but anyway, I’ve already made a start hencemy knowledge of the restoration work involved.
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Me?, doing something useful??!!!great to see you doing something useful.
Asha, I look forward to seeing the finished camera.
I hate jigsaws cos I’m hopeless at themIt's only like a jigsaw, but in glorious 3D. Real jigsawists just do it by matching bits based on colour and shape, but if it's too hard you just refer to the picture on the box...
This month, I am preserving my liver with a Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta in fine fettle.
What I tell Bestbeloved is that if I was a drinking man, £10 on a Saturday night would be restraint so £40.00 a month on cameras is also restraint with the bonus that my liver is preserved.
Asha, this is a fabulous project and a wonderful story. Any chance of a separate "rebuild" thread, culminating in your portrait of Vincent?Got given an old French 13x18cm format “chambre” bellows camera today.
There is an artist in the village ( the paintbrushes of which I photographed and printed a little while ago.) who is more than old enough to be my father and this camera belonged to his father.
There is no makers name not on the camera nor on the lens although there are the digits 27 stamped into the wooden frame of the front standard.
The lens is 210mm ( self assessment) f/11-f64
The camera is of tailboard design and as is classic of the French style , the changing of orientation is done by turning not just the rear standard but also the bellows too!
It’s in a poor state.
The groundglass is missing but that is very easily replaced.
There are several splits and breaks to the wood, odd small pieces of wood missing, screws missing etc but I reckon that some tlc will have it working if only for the occasional portrait which is what Vincent wishes me to do with it of him in his home onto a J Lane glass plate.
There is a wooden tripod to come too when it is located.
The lens is potentially functional but the severe balsam separation to the rear element will without doubt have a negative impact on any results.
I do however have a brass lens that can be used as a replacement if necessary.
Two glass plate holders supplied too which with a clean should be fine.
it even has itsoriginal carrying case which is in a sad condition but Vincent has expressed that I retain it as a complete kit so I’ll respect his wishes.
The old wooden contact printing frame that Vincent’s father used for making contact prints is again missing glass and in poor condition but can be restored to use.
I forgot to mention that ironically, even though the outfit has been abused/ neglected ( I suspect not by the original owner!) , the maroon coloured bellows are in excellent condition!!
So why give it to me?
He sees me regularly out with LF kit and has often commented on my passion, enthusiasm and ‘professionalism.
In addition he has seen how , although my kits get used, they are well looked after.
He was going to auction the outfit but decided, based on the above, that he would prefer to see me offer a new life to his fathers pride and joy.
I’m sure he will be delighted if I can actually put it to use here in the village!
I could have done to have photographed the camera before dismantling, but anyway, I’ve already made a start hencemy knowledge of the restoration work involved.
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Asha, this is a fabulous project and a wonderful story. Any chance of a separate "rebuild" thread, culminating in your portrait of Vincent?