"iga" <igapop@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Thanks, Richard !
> Yes, I agree that Calumet is great camera and I hope to
> find springs soon.
> As for 5x7 - it is really rare bird here ( and
> expensive ). The only way is
> to buy in States, but shipping cost is high. Well, I
> bought my dry mount
> press in USA for $90, paid $100 for shipping and I'm
> really happy because
> the cheapiest press I could buy here was 900 Euro.
> But as for camera - I still think to rebuild back standard
> of Calumet to
> 5x7... And I have an old Fuji w 150mm wich covers 5x7..
> Well, temptation..
>
>
> --
> Igor
> http://www.arrakis.es/~igapop
>
I don't think the back will clear 5x7 but I would have
to dig out the camera and measure it. I have two cameras
which will take 5x7 film both old Agfa/Ansco cameras. One
was made for 5x7 but also sold as a "deluxe" 4x5 model with
reducing back, I have both backs. The other is an 8x10 for
which I also have a reducing back. Using a reducing back on
a camera can sometimes be advantageous because you can use
longer lenses on it. 5x7 is a very nice size but has become
almost completely orphaned. Its still possible to get 5x7
film from Freestyle in Los Angeles, and a couple of
specialty houses who cut down film from larger sizes.
Hopefully, you will be able to get the necessary parts
for your camera but I would look for another for 5x7.
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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA
dickburk@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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