[Cameramakers] big old bellows

I had listed a big old bellows on E-bay in case anyone's interested Item # 2921134820 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15248&item=2921134820 &rd=1 John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAI

[Cameramakers] homade 4x5 point and shoot

There is a interesting homemade camera on E-Bay.. Just found it interesting.. John Cremati.   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2920472167&category=15247

Re: [Cameramakers] Polaroid 545 or 545i

Why would you? Polaroid film holders are used for Polaroid film..(you would wear it out prematurely using everything and anything.) Standard film holders are generally used for film or paper negatives.. - Original Message - From: "Andrey Donchev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Cameramakers] Fw: Black and White Films (KMM3450335C0KM)

This is a good report.. Would they have the references for 20x24? - Original Message - From: "Uptown Gallery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 6:07 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Fw: Black and White Films (KMM3450335C0KM) > I inquired of Kodak today ab

Re: [Cameramakers] 4 x 5 View Camera

Please add me to the list to view the PDF file on the Mechanics Illustratrated 4x5 artical... Thanks John Cremati [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] ground glass grinding

I had just made a experimental ground glass panel for a 8x10 I had acid etched it first and then I "lightly" sandblasted it with 240 grit... or I should say faintly as it was just enough to randomly etch the surface using very low air pressure. The appearance if it had not been acid e

Re: [Cameramakers] OT:Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

If your planning on doing carbon printing ( a wonderful alt process) you better get yourself a properly sized window air conditioning unit for that room to maintain 70 degrees on a typical summer day for your area... A Heating and Air conditioning contractor can do the calculations for you..

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

the blower air that cools the film in the light head... I will photograph the light head on the camera and send pictures off list if you want me to .. Regards, John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

I know that the famous Fresson studio in France had set up a Enlarger for their secret process which would need a great deal of UV... I believe that they discuss the camera on their site... Click on the English  for the Enlgish translation... JC   http://photography.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsi

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

.. .It is 10 feet tall and weighs 3000 pounds..(.This is probably the main  reason that I have not hooked it up yet..)      John Cremati     .. Scientific graphics supply catalog that all Nikon El Nikor Enlarging

Re: [Cameramakers] Light source for enlarging onto platinum-paladium and Kodak Azo papers

glass that is used in the El-Nikors... John Cremati For those who are really interested in the exact physical and chemical properties of a sheet of glass with a high UV transmission : 0% at 280 nm 14% at 300 nm 65% at 320 nm 85% at 340 nm >90% from 360 nm and higher. thickness 2.0 mm you ca

Re: [Cameramakers] Re: making lens?

I found the book " Primitive Photography " good for inspiration only... The film holder design lacks a light trap element which is critical.. The diagrams do help you to visualize though and gets you thinking.. .. John Cremati > - Original Message - > From: "

Re: [Cameramakers] blue wide angle 4x5

I hope this gets you there... John Cremati http://job.webstar.nl/newcampg.html - Original Message - From: "Gene Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:38 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] blue wide angle 4x5 > Hello

[Cameramakers] View Camera Articals...

Does anyone have the  following articles from View Camera Magazine? John Cremati     "Building a Camera Bellows", Jul/Aug 1996, pp52-54 "Ground Glass Alignment", Nov/Dec 1996, pp57-59 "Designing and Building Your Own Camera", Mar/Apr 1995, pp38-44

Re: [Cameramakers] Process camera for 8x10 and 7x17 enlarger?

There is a 14x18 Nuarc horiziontal camera in Cleveland, Ohio.. E-mail me off list if you are interested. - Original Message - From: "Michael Mutmansky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 8:57 AM Subject: RE: [Cameramakers] Process camera for 8x10 and

Re: [Cameramakers] Process camera for 8x10 and 7x17 enlarger?

I know where there is a  14x18 horizontal camera for sale in the Cleveland, Ohio area for $400. Contact me off list if you have any interest. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Leonard Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 6:52

Re: [Cameramakers] Early Photograpy Patent books.

The Patent books did not sell because it did not make the reserve price , so they are still up for grabs.. I had emailed the seller and asked what the minimum was .. He replied a mere $2000.00 - Original Message - From: John Cremati To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

[Cameramakers] Early Photograpy Patent books.

There are a very interesting set of books being sold on E-bay.. It is a set of Patent books covering every aspect of early photography. Only a few hours left.         http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=753635077&category=14279

Re: [Cameramakers] Enlarger Transformers

  How big is your enlarger?    John Cremati. - Original Message - From: Hornford, Dave To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:52 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Enlarger Transformers I am working on building/restoring a large format enlarge

Re: [Cameramakers] Opti-Copy bad news received

I once had a very rare 55 mm lens called a " Ultra Micro Nikor" Supposedly it had a extremely high resolution at extreme magnifications... Unfortunately I found out that it was same as your lens, optimized for just one color with little use for conventional photography It was used

[Cameramakers] JML lenses

apeture of F8 ... Has anyone modified one of these lenses to open larger than f 8?  It looks as if there is room to even get to f4 John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] center filter

Rather than using a silver based emulsion as the final emulsion or film , you could use a glass coated with gelatin with a aniline dye ( aniline dyes are generally transparent) , sensitize the emulsion with ammonium dichromate .. Aniline dyes I believe is what Kodak uses in many of their g

[Cameramakers] center filter

I wonder if you were to shoot a light grid  or evenly illuminated fabric,  or illuminated  wall , and used that negative which would show the light fall off  for that lens as the basis to create the center filter.. ?

[Cameramakers] Center filter

will drive me insane...    I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or thoughts  on creating their own center filter  photographically  as they are extremely expensive to buy... ...Regards, John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] Cage Camera

a great set up.., light weight and yet precision... I am also using a one slot extrusion as the bottom of the front and rear standard... you could also use it as the arms on the front and rear standard should you so desire.. John Cremati - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&

[Cameramakers] Fw: Brave New World: aka "Pinko Fagot"

This is a interesting story just posted on the Alt- photo List.. As we had a recent discussion on the impact of the 20x24 will have shooting pictures of public places and what may happpen as 20x24 is sure to draw attention with people thinking it is a cannon, gun or death laser or something..

Re: [Cameramakers] Toyo front standard adapted to 20x24

I have some monster lenses. A 42 inch Sniederer Red Dot Aptar will be the main lens. It is 5 inches in diameter and a Packard shutter will be on the back of it.. The lens board will be Ideal but I am worried about snapping or bending the front framework.. Thanks,  John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Toyo front standard adapted to 20x24

ou have or are referring to ...and if this model has the metal rail clamp or is it plastic  and  the removable bellows feature or is the bellows just screwed in..   Thanks , John Cremati  

cameramakers@rosebud.opusis.com

My friend researched and bought a General Table Saw.. They are quite a precision saw.. It is amazing how the American saws have degraded.. So much is made in China now with really lousy tolerances.. John Cremati > > > ___ > Cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] ELF cameramaker survey

great stratagem I think if you can afford to hold out it will pay off..He has created a  very unique portfolio of  some very wealthy,  powerful , interesting people.. John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] ELF cameramaker survey

well... So I just don't know, I am still at the beginning of things ... but I sure am having fun designing and building this 20x24... John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] bellows liner sheen

iners that are dead flat black.. Thanks, John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] 20 X 24 camera

mammoth cameras very easily and cheap.. I will be building the first prototype in the near future and will document everything.. John Cremati - Original Message - From: "ronald anger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 6:53

[Cameramakers] 20 x24 addresses

I don't know why these are breaking up in transmission.http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/frameGen.asp?Product=PF114BL&ProductID=10606&Origin=http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/frameGen.asp?Product=R011G83L&ProductID=10454&Origin=http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/frameGen.asp?P

[Cameramakers] 20 x 24 camera

items may have some interest on the box camera currently under discussion.. John Cremati http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/frameGen.asp?Product=PF114BL&ProductI D=10606&Origin= http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/frameGen.asp?Product=R011G83L&Product ID=10454&a

[Cameramakers] bellows liner sheen

s  that is dead flat black?     If it is critical does anyone have any suggestions to dull the sheen..     Also is there any recommendations for liners that are dead flat black.. Thanks,  John Cremati

[Cameramakers] ASNI Standard for 20x24 format?

Does any one know the T distance ASNI standard for a 20x24 film holder?

Re: [Cameramakers] Camera Restoration

.. They would always make their test on a part of the painting that could not be seen John Cremati - Original Message - From: "Marv Soloff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <"cameramakers"@rosebud.opusis.com> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:42 PM Subject: [

Re: [Cameramakers] aerial vs film resolution

This is very interesting. You should post this thread to the Altternative photo list ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) as well as the Carbon list(carbon( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )... They would all have a intrest in this information.. John Cremati. John Cremati - Original Message

[Cameramakers] Cordura 330 D characteristics.

you posted.. John Cremati.

[Cameramakers] Cordura Bellows Adhesive

John Cremati replied:   There is almost 50 square feet of material to laminate.. At six dollars a ounce I will probably have to take a second mortgage out on the house to glue the bellows together...The AquaSeal sounds like it would be good for the lap joints.     ..John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Bellows: glue

Reply by John Cremati I think that they make a special thinner for contact cement that does not affect the tack qualities.Probably Two very thin coats by spraying would be ideal.. The Cordura I have coming has supposedly a light " kiss coat of urethane on one side.. " whic

[Cameramakers] Bellows: glue

uld be a good idea > to make a sample layer of the materials and flex it every day for several months > as a test. John Cremati replied: I have used white glue to try to rebind some of my books and it does work very well on cloth and paper... but I am dead set on using the Cordura nyl

[Cameramakers] Bellows: more questions

.. Thanks, John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Bellows : Fold and ideal length question...

I am trying to build a homemade camera bellows for a 20x24 camera and have several specific questions. . 1) What is the ideal fold width or pleat depth for such a large bellows.). 2) What would be the ideal length on such a bellows using various process camera lenses( 270 , 360,450, 600mm

Re: [Cameramakers] Walzburg Horizontal camera, Free !!!

Just curious, How big is the film size? Whould you be interested in selling the lith film sep..? - Original Message - From: "Beau Schwarz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 9:37 AM Subject: [Cameramakers] Walzburg Horizontal camera, Free !!! Hi,

[Cameramakers] Cordura Denier Termanology.

viest nylon material made. Use it for chaps, luggage or in other places where strength is more important than weight or flexibility. " John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Bellows Material Cordura

t;J. Wayde Allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 1:44 PM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Bellows Material Cordura > On Sun, 13 Oct 2002, John Cremati wrote: > > > Has anyone tried using Cordura Nylon as the outer layer in bell

Re: [Cameramakers] Process lens

.) Been there , done that . John Cremati. - Original Message - From: "Uptown Gallery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 7:40 PM Subject: [Cameramakers] Process lens > What is the longest f.l. process lens you folks have h

Re: [Cameramakers] cordura bellows

ould imagine that some of the cordura is a little to bulky for camera use... the CORDURA® Plus 160-68-T440 looks like their lightest , but it is a blend . You can see all the descriptions on their web site... Evidently you can get samples... Thanks, John Cremati. This section provides the fib

[Cameramakers] Bellows Material Cordura

. http://www.cordura.com/  Any suggestions?   John Cremati

[Cameramakers] film holders

I was just curious how many have attempted to make their own film holders and if they feel if it was worth the effort . I am beginning to fully realize just how extremely precision these film holders have to be John Cremati ___ Cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] New Magnetic Film holder design

inch... I will  seriously consider it...    Thanks, John Cremati. - Original Message - From: Gene Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] New Magnetic Film holder design I've seen some r

[Cameramakers] Journey to the darlk slide light baffels

ss.. I may also be able to cut off some of the excess plate bottom  as the assembly will just float in a slot as in the Graphlex holders . This material is availabe at McMaster CarrJohn Cremati . Spring Met

[Cameramakers] New Magnetic Film holder design

  when removing the  darkslide ect... Any feelings or suggestions  on this?     I like the idea of a two piece film holder for ease in loading and unloading.  Maybe  some sort of a  pinned or clamped  compression style frame  should be considered.    John Cremati

[Cameramakers] Journey to the Dark Slide

Alan Zinn wrote:   > John,> > I wonder if there is a sample kit available? I'd like to try some of the> tubing for rollers, etc.> > AZ> > Maker of Lookaround panoramic camera.> http://www.panoramacamera.us>      or> keyword.com lookaround> >  

[Cameramakers] Jouney to the Dark Slide.

have any experience in using this material for dark slides John Cremati...

[Cameramakers] New film holder design 20x24

film carriers for enlargers as well as printing frames... Regards, John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

by 8 foot sheet is about $35 . If I am layering 1/8 x 1 1/2 " aluminum strips to form the framework for the dark slide the edges of the black foam core are easily sanded to fit. John Cremati. - Original Message - From: "Alan Zinn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROT

[Cameramakers] Journey to the Dark Slide 20x24

g Metal weather stripping... ... I plan to cover it  with some sort of polyester felt ...Any Comments on using this material?Look up number:  1115a2 http://www.mcmaster.com/     John Cremati--William Nettles  wrote:  Darkslide material is part o

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

> John Cremati wrote:> I  have my doubts that these thicknesses will work in a 20x24 inch format..> If a thin  aluminum sheet is used  in the mammoth sizes it will have to be> made of  highly tempered  aluminum  alloy and  very ridged..  In the book> "Primitive Phot

[Cameramakers] Journey to the Dark Slide.. The age of Alllooonnneyymmmm..

intra  expanded pvc is still worth looking at as well .  It may be a little thick at about 1/8 inch but is very light weight... I think i will take a piece of sheet film and stick it out in the sun for a while with Sinra covering  it and give it a light leak test Regards , John Cremati

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

Does any one know what material that conventional dark slides are made of used by currently mass produced film holders ? John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

> Maker of Lookaround panoramic camera. > http://www.panoramacamera.us > or > keyword.com lookaround Repy by John Cremati: Hi Allen, Are you talking of the separate thin Formica sheet ( Formica which you would glue to a wood counter top) or Formica which has been al

[Cameramakers] Journey to the dark slide

y thin 1/16 inch to over 3/4 inch in thick... Regards, John Cremati ___ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Computar Question Reply

 Hi Richard, Are  the Computars  APO designed? Do all the Chromatic abberations meet relativley close?Thanks, John Cremati - Original Message - From: Richard Palmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 10:38 PM Subject: [Cameramakers

Re: [Cameramakers] Computar Lenses

Does your brochure give any specifications as to resolution , lines per inch, number of elements ,  ect?  The Computars are considered  sleepers because  they are a quality lens that you can usually buy very cheapThere was a write up on them ( I don't remember the magazine } a number of

Re: [Cameramakers] front mounted shutters.

al lengths make great telephoto lenses but are slow... I am in need of a Ilex # 5  shutter for a 42 inch focal length Schneider Red dot Altar that I have...    John Cremati..- - Original Message       From: Gene Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September

Re: [Cameramakers] OT?: Plans for an opaque projector?

I have built one that would cover that format... If I had to do it over again I would have just bought one on E-Bay or in the Classifieds... A used Bessler I believe will cover 8 1/2 x 11...I have seen them in the $200 range used I had used a special Snieder Lens that I had found

[Cameramakers] Cameramakers] Filmholder pressure plate question and aerial camera tolerance

  The pressure plate film holders are a special hard to find item.  Ihave only seen them twice on E-bay in 8x10 size.. I had mentioned itbecause it would be a  light weight alternative to a vacuumed back keepingthe film very flat which would be important when dealing with such largefilm.

Re: [Cameramakers] Filmholder pressure plate question and aerial camera tolerance

The pressure plate film holders are a special hard to find item. I have only seen them twice on E-bay in 8x10 size.. I had mentioned it because it would be a light weight alternative to a vacuumed back keeping the film very flat which would be important when dealing with such large fil

[Cameramakers] Correction on Title of book... Film holders

member what I paid for it, but it'sprobably around $35. John Cremati wrote:   My Error:   This is the book I was thinking of that Michael Hendrickson  has and this is what they were discussing on the Alt Photo list with information on building cameras and film holders...My Error...The book on

[Cameramakers] making 20x24 camera , film holders...ect

Hi ,  I have seen a few 'contact  style film holders' on E-Bay recently... Theywere just like old contact frames for a 8x10 with a spring pressure back topush the film flat against a glass... Only difference was that it was thesame size as a  8x10 film holder to be mounted in a camera...

[Cameramakers] making 20x24 camera , film holders...ect

Hi , I have seen a few 'contact film holders' on E-Bay recently... They were just like old contact frames for a 8x10 with a spring pressure back to push the film flat against a glass... Only difference was that it was the same size as a 8x10 film holder...You could even expand on that and

Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses??

tting up a daylab deal you > >would have to block all light fom the film plane down to the paper plane > >..I would not use the condensers as they too will block the UV as well > >as standard mirror > > Now you know everything that I know.. Good luck... Send

Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses??

a blower fan to keep things cool... Happy Trails, John Cremati - Original Message - From: "filmpro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses?? > Hi john! > > Very

Re: [Cameramakers] Surplus Military lenses??

ing up a daylab deal you would have to block all light fom the film plane down to the paper plane ..I would not use the condensers as they too will block the UV as well as standard mirror Now you know everything that I know.. Good luck... Send me a picture of the thing when it is bui

Re: [Cameramakers] 10 kW UV enlarger and "hello" John.

he camera is on line . If you are interested contact me off line.. If you come across a Vandercook Cosmo Color please let me know as I need to buy one for the parts.. John Cremati Cleveland , Ohio. From: "Uptown Gallery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Se

[Cameramakers] Projects

Hi Everybody,,, I have just subscribed to your list ... I am in the processof building several photographic items... The things I  hope to be buildingis a 8x10 camera with a 6 foot bellows, a  light weight 20x24 camera with a48 inch bellows, and a  10,000  watt 11x14 Ultraviolet enlarger ...