Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
p.2 #1Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
andrewd01 wrote:
Very nice! I have a Super Technika V, but the 4x5 version. I haven’t shot it yet because of the logistics of handling and processing sheet film. Just bought a roll film back for it. Main reason for buying is to have full view camera movements in a *reasonably* compact camera.
Hey, we're in the same boat! Beautiful cameras which haven't been used yet! Good luck with yours...
Dave
Very nice! I have a Super Technika V, but the 4x5 version. I haven’t shot it yet because of the logistics of handling and processing sheet film. Just bought a roll film back for it. Main reason for buying is to have full view camera movements in a *reasonably* compact camera.
Hey, we're in the same boat! Beautiful cameras which haven't been used yet! Good luck with yours...
Dave
Sep 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM
p.2 #2Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
andrewd01 wrote:
Stunning! I would absolutely keep those. The CF22 cases are very high quality and help to keep the cameras in mint condition. I would have thought that the unused camera would get $1000+ The used one perhaps $500.
F3s used to be the biggest bargain on the used camera market, but I get the impression that prices have increased recently.
I would check if the foam seals on the film door are starting to turn into a gooey mess. If the seals are still original it is likely they will be shot by now. It is a relatively cheap fix but...Show more →
I opened the old F3 just now and it's clean as a whistle - no "gooey mess" by look OR feel. But I need to look more into this issue because I could possibly not be seeing correctly what you are describing. Thanks for this info.
Dave
Stunning! I would absolutely keep those. The CF22 cases are very high quality and help to keep the cameras in mint condition. I would have thought that the unused camera would get $1000+ The used one perhaps $500.
F3s used to be the biggest bargain on the used camera market, but I get the impression that prices have increased recently.
I would check if the foam seals on the film door are starting to turn into a gooey mess. If the seals are still original it is likely they will be shot by now. It is a relatively cheap fix but...Show more →
I opened the old F3 just now and it's clean as a whistle - no "gooey mess" by look OR feel. But I need to look more into this issue because I could possibly not be seeing correctly what you are describing. Thanks for this info.
Dave
Sep 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
p.2 #3Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
I wish these were chocolate chip cookies instead
Mostly filters for various Linhof lenses - however, if one intends to scan a B&W neg so further work can be done in ACR & PS, I would think using filters at the time of exposure is no longer useful or important. I would appreciate input on that.
Back in the 60's & 70's when I was printing my own B&W work, I frequently used yellow, orange. green and red filters for various effects, so they were very helpful back then.
Dave
Mostly filters for various Linhof lenses - however, if one intends to scan a B&W neg so further work can be done in ACR & PS, I would think using filters at the time of exposure is no longer useful or important. I would appreciate input on that.
Back in the 60's & 70's when I was printing my own B&W work, I frequently used yellow, orange. green and red filters for various effects, so they were very helpful back then.
Dave
Sep 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM
p.2 #4Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
old_hikingman wrote:
F3s used to be the biggest bargain on the used camera market, but I get the impression that prices have increased recently.
I would check if the foam seals on the film door are starting to turn into a gooey mess. If the seals are still original it is likely they will be shot by now. It is a relatively cheap fix but you won’t get a good price if this is not sorted.I opened the old F3 just now and it's clean as a whistle - no "gooey mess" by look OR feel. But I need to look more into this issue because I could possibly not be seeing correctly what you are describing. Thanks for this info.
Dave
Sounds promising. If the foams have degraded there is usually a sticky residue on the edge of the film back that presses against the foam. Also the back will feel like it has a bit of give instead of being snug when closed. The problem is age related but also dependent on storage conditions.
andrewd01 wrote
Stunning! I would absolutely keep those. The CF22 cases are very high quality and help to keep the cameras in mint condition. I would have thought that the unused camera would get $1000+ The used one perhaps $500.F3s used to be the biggest bargain on the used camera market, but I get the impression that prices have increased recently.
I would check if the foam seals on the film door are starting to turn into a gooey mess. If the seals are still original it is likely they will be shot by now. It is a relatively cheap fix but you won’t get a good price if this is not sorted.
Dave
Sounds promising. If the foams have degraded there is usually a sticky residue on the edge of the film back that presses against the foam. Also the back will feel like it has a bit of give instead of being snug when closed. The problem is age related but also dependent on storage conditions.
Sep 11, 2026 at 02:23 PM
p.2 #5Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Here is what I found in a freezer. How reliably it has been there is anyone's guess. Dates go back as far as 2009 that I noticed.
Most all of it is 120. I found only 3 35mm rolls, all Ektachrome.
The 120 goes like this:
Ektachrome 100 - 9 rolls
Ektachrome 100/EPN - 4 rolls
Ektachrome 64/EPR - 2 rolls
Kodacolor 100 - 1 roll
Fujichrome Velvia 100 - 3 rolls
T-Max 100 - 5 rolls
Agafapan 25 - 8 rolls
Ilford FP4 125 ASA - 1 roll
If any of this is any good, I have a lot to play with
Most all of it is 120. I found only 3 35mm rolls, all Ektachrome.
The 120 goes like this:
Ektachrome 100 - 9 rolls
Ektachrome 100/EPN - 4 rolls
Ektachrome 64/EPR - 2 rolls
Kodacolor 100 - 1 roll
Fujichrome Velvia 100 - 3 rolls
T-Max 100 - 5 rolls
Agafapan 25 - 8 rolls
Ilford FP4 125 ASA - 1 roll
If any of this is any good, I have a lot to play with
Sep 11, 2026 at 06:27 PM
p.2 #6Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Old Hikingman I hope you were kidding about locking the Linhof kit in your car. Over the years I have heard of many cameras being stolen out of cars. I even knew a guy who was a professional, drove home one day, left everything in is car in his driveway-all gone!
Sep 11, 2026 at 09:17 PM
p.2 #7Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Norm Shapiro wrote:
Old Hikingman I hope you were kidding about locking the Linhof kit in your car. Over the years I have heard of many cameras being stolen out of cars. I even knew a guy who was a professional, drove home one day, left everything in is car in his driveway-all gone!
Well Norm, I wasn't kidding but my little Prius-C has two big 6 foot cables (3/8-1/2 inch thick with some rubber coating over that) tied to the car chassis. I then string other loop ends through my Pelican case handles and couple end loop with a big pad-lock going through a corner reinforced hole. Hole on opposite side also has a lock.
The thieves would need some time and have heavy duty bolt cutters or be incredibly strong. I showed this to my insurance company and they said that was a very good level of protection.
PLUS, if I was away from the car, I'd have much of it with me.
The more critical issue is rareness and ease of replacement. My Nikon Z8, 20mm Viltrox, Z 24-70 f4 and Z 100-400 zoom are replaceable in a heart beat. Not so the Linhof kit which seems to be in very nice condition.
Thanks for your comment because it indeed is something to think about
Dave
Old Hikingman I hope you were kidding about locking the Linhof kit in your car. Over the years I have heard of many cameras being stolen out of cars. I even knew a guy who was a professional, drove home one day, left everything in is car in his driveway-all gone!
Well Norm, I wasn't kidding but my little Prius-C has two big 6 foot cables (3/8-1/2 inch thick with some rubber coating over that) tied to the car chassis. I then string other loop ends through my Pelican case handles and couple end loop with a big pad-lock going through a corner reinforced hole. Hole on opposite side also has a lock.
The thieves would need some time and have heavy duty bolt cutters or be incredibly strong. I showed this to my insurance company and they said that was a very good level of protection.
PLUS, if I was away from the car, I'd have much of it with me.
The more critical issue is rareness and ease of replacement. My Nikon Z8, 20mm Viltrox, Z 24-70 f4 and Z 100-400 zoom are replaceable in a heart beat. Not so the Linhof kit which seems to be in very nice condition.
Thanks for your comment because it indeed is something to think about
Dave
Sep 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
p.2 #8Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
My friend used a Bogen Model 3035 tripod with a 3028 head for holding the Linhof. It weighs 10 lbs 12oz and belongs at the bottom of a trench
My carbon fiber Fotopro E7 looks like it is adequate and I found a generic L-plate that works perfectly.
If it was really windy it might be a no-go but otherwise I think it will be fine. It holds the 400mm f3.5 Nikkor beast nicely too.
I am going to add some small "catch" screws to the L-plate, so just in case the main knob loosens, the plate will be caught.
Pictures taken with the 60mm f2.8 Micro-Nikkor
Dave
My carbon fiber Fotopro E7 looks like it is adequate and I found a generic L-plate that works perfectly.
If it was really windy it might be a no-go but otherwise I think it will be fine. It holds the 400mm f3.5 Nikkor beast nicely too.
I am going to add some small "catch" screws to the L-plate, so just in case the main knob loosens, the plate will be caught.
Pictures taken with the 60mm f2.8 Micro-Nikkor
Dave
Sep 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
p.2 #9Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
old_hikingman wrote:
My friend used a Bogen Model 3035 tripod with a 3028 head for holding the Linhof. It weighs 10 lbs 12oz and belongs at the bottom of a trench
My carbon fiber Fotopro E7 looks like it is adequate and I found a generic L-plate that works perfectly.
If it was really windy it might be a no-go but otherwise I think it will be fine. It holds the 400mm f3.5 Nikkor beast nicely too.
I am going to add some small "catch" screws to the L-plate, so just in case the main knob loosens, the plate will be caught.
Pictures taken with the...Show more →
My Linhof weighs 3kg with lens, I suspect yours is the same or less. A medium duty carbon tripod is fine. My favourite heads are geared heads. It is so easy for getting the camera levelled up. I use a Benro GD3WH.
My friend used a Bogen Model 3035 tripod with a 3028 head for holding the Linhof. It weighs 10 lbs 12oz and belongs at the bottom of a trench
My carbon fiber Fotopro E7 looks like it is adequate and I found a generic L-plate that works perfectly.
If it was really windy it might be a no-go but otherwise I think it will be fine. It holds the 400mm f3.5 Nikkor beast nicely too.
I am going to add some small "catch" screws to the L-plate, so just in case the main knob loosens, the plate will be caught.
Pictures taken with the...Show more →
My Linhof weighs 3kg with lens, I suspect yours is the same or less. A medium duty carbon tripod is fine. My favourite heads are geared heads. It is so easy for getting the camera levelled up. I use a Benro GD3WH.
Sep 12, 2026 at 03:02 AM
p.2 #10Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Interesting, and not meaning to skip the loss of your friend in that comment. Sorry to hear.
A couple random comments:
Someone mentioned the bokeh being better on the old 400 vs the zoom. I disagree completely. CA is having an effect there, but when I look on the left, at the wire of the fence, your zoom is handling that in a very pleasing way, to me. That old 400 not so much.
That 50 f/2 looks converted, as someone already said. I don’t know the purpose of the tape though because I had a 24mm 2.8 that I had converted back in those days, and there was no tape. If you used it on a non-AI body the little slot piece hooked the pin, and if you were using an AI body, the recessed ring did the job.
On the being done with film thing, about 10 years back I put together a broad Hasselblad kit. I had owned and used them back in the 70’s and 80’s, and loved them. And when I contemplated using some film again, for me after using digital for so long, and with my eye site not being what it used to be, I knew I needed to go medium format to have any chance of liking the results. And I do enjoy using that stuff. But the cost has gotten insane, and when I think about going out to use it I am second guessing myself, is it going to be worth the probably $40/roll-all in-that will be required. (I need to sell that kit!)
You have your work don’t you? Interesting project, and I know as you navigate it, you will reminisce about your friend. All good!
Be well sir, and thanks for sharing this.
A couple random comments:
Someone mentioned the bokeh being better on the old 400 vs the zoom. I disagree completely. CA is having an effect there, but when I look on the left, at the wire of the fence, your zoom is handling that in a very pleasing way, to me. That old 400 not so much.
That 50 f/2 looks converted, as someone already said. I don’t know the purpose of the tape though because I had a 24mm 2.8 that I had converted back in those days, and there was no tape. If you used it on a non-AI body the little slot piece hooked the pin, and if you were using an AI body, the recessed ring did the job.
On the being done with film thing, about 10 years back I put together a broad Hasselblad kit. I had owned and used them back in the 70’s and 80’s, and loved them. And when I contemplated using some film again, for me after using digital for so long, and with my eye site not being what it used to be, I knew I needed to go medium format to have any chance of liking the results. And I do enjoy using that stuff. But the cost has gotten insane, and when I think about going out to use it I am second guessing myself, is it going to be worth the probably $40/roll-all in-that will be required. (I need to sell that kit!)
You have your work don’t you? Interesting project, and I know as you navigate it, you will reminisce about your friend. All good!
Be well sir, and thanks for sharing this.
Sep 12, 2026 at 04:35 AM
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p.2 #11Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
ross attix wrote:
Interesting, and not meaning to skip the loss of your friend in that comment. Sorry to hear.
Someone mentioned the bokeh being better on the old 400 vs the zoom. I disagree completely. CA is having an effect there, but when I look on the left, at the wire of the fence, your zoom is handling that in a very pleasing way, to me. That old 400 not so much.
On the being done with film thing, about 10 years back I put together a broad Hasselblad kit. I had owned and used them back in the 70’s and 80’s,...Show more →
Ross, thanks for your kind comments. You also win 1st prize for best observation of a crop comparison between the zoom 400 and 40 year old f3.5 400.
I too noticed the remaining green and red-orange fringing on the wire to left of post near the hook. I just commented that I had (mostly) "eliminated" the heavy green fringing on the edges of the terra cotta bowl highlights. And I didn't try to fix the wire. In the photo below, I think I improved that quite a bit. Bear in mind this is a severe crop from 45 to 5 MP!
Where the oldie 400 "wins" is wide open at 3.5, rendering the background on the right more nicely (to me). And on the original full frame image you barely notice all that wire CA too.
As to your "being done with film" comments, I am most conflicted regarding the F3 vs. the Z kit I have. I can truly use the old lenses on the Z and I have both 1.4 and 2.0 TC's for the oldie 400 which I haven't tried yet. The pictures of the Linhof lenses I'm about to post were taken with the 105 f2.5 (stopped down) just for grins.
I am NOT conflicted regarding the Linhof kit and I'm very excited about putting it to work. I just want to add a light meter and hope I can get some suggestions.
Dave
Interesting, and not meaning to skip the loss of your friend in that comment. Sorry to hear.
Someone mentioned the bokeh being better on the old 400 vs the zoom. I disagree completely. CA is having an effect there, but when I look on the left, at the wire of the fence, your zoom is handling that in a very pleasing way, to me. That old 400 not so much.
On the being done with film thing, about 10 years back I put together a broad Hasselblad kit. I had owned and used them back in the 70’s and 80’s,...Show more →
Ross, thanks for your kind comments. You also win 1st prize for best observation of a crop comparison between the zoom 400 and 40 year old f3.5 400.
I too noticed the remaining green and red-orange fringing on the wire to left of post near the hook. I just commented that I had (mostly) "eliminated" the heavy green fringing on the edges of the terra cotta bowl highlights. And I didn't try to fix the wire. In the photo below, I think I improved that quite a bit. Bear in mind this is a severe crop from 45 to 5 MP!
Where the oldie 400 "wins" is wide open at 3.5, rendering the background on the right more nicely (to me). And on the original full frame image you barely notice all that wire CA too.
As to your "being done with film" comments, I am most conflicted regarding the F3 vs. the Z kit I have. I can truly use the old lenses on the Z and I have both 1.4 and 2.0 TC's for the oldie 400 which I haven't tried yet. The pictures of the Linhof lenses I'm about to post were taken with the 105 f2.5 (stopped down) just for grins.
I am NOT conflicted regarding the Linhof kit and I'm very excited about putting it to work. I just want to add a light meter and hope I can get some suggestions.
Dave
Sep 12, 2026 at 10:46 AM
p.2 #12Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
old_hikingman wrote:
Someone mentioned the bokeh being better on the old 400 vs the zoom. I disagree completely. CA is having an effect there, but when I look on the left, at the wire of the fence, your zoom is handling that in a very pleasing way, to me. That old 400 not so much.
On the being done with film thing, about 10 years back I put together a broad Hasselblad kit. I had owned and used them back in the 70’s and 80’s, and loved them. And when I contemplated using some film again, for me after using digital for so long, and with my eye site not being what it used to be, I knew I needed to go medium format to have any chance of liking the results. And I do enjoy using that stuff. But the cost has gotten insane, and when I think about going out to use it I am second guessing myself, is it going to be worth the probably $40/roll-all in-that will be required. (I need to sell that kit!)
You have your work don’t you? Interesting project, and I know as you navigate it, you will reminisce about your friend. All good!
Be well sir, and thanks for sharing this.Ross, thanks for your kind comments. You also win 1st prize for best observation of a crop comparison between the zoom 400 and 40 year old f3.5 400.
I too noticed the remaining green and red-orange fringing on the wire to left of post near the hook. I just commented that I had (mostly) "eliminated" the heavy green fringing on the edges of the terra cotta bowl highlights. And I didn't try to fix the wire. In the photo below, I think I improved that quite a bit. Bear in mind this is a severe crop from 45 to 5 MP!
Where...Show more →
That's a very good plan. You'll get a lot of fun using the adapted lenses on the Z but the 6X7 (actually 56X72) negatives from the Linhof will give you so much more than 135. Plus you gain camera movements and have the option of rangefinder or ground glass. Start exercising those shutters!
ross attix wrote
Interesting, and not meaning to skip the loss of your friend in that comment. Sorry to hear.Someone mentioned the bokeh being better on the old 400 vs the zoom. I disagree completely. CA is having an effect there, but when I look on the left, at the wire of the fence, your zoom is handling that in a very pleasing way, to me. That old 400 not so much.
On the being done with film thing, about 10 years back I put together a broad Hasselblad kit. I had owned and used them back in the 70’s and 80’s, and loved them. And when I contemplated using some film again, for me after using digital for so long, and with my eye site not being what it used to be, I knew I needed to go medium format to have any chance of liking the results. And I do enjoy using that stuff. But the cost has gotten insane, and when I think about going out to use it I am second guessing myself, is it going to be worth the probably $40/roll-all in-that will be required. (I need to sell that kit!)
You have your work don’t you? Interesting project, and I know as you navigate it, you will reminisce about your friend. All good!
Be well sir, and thanks for sharing this.
I too noticed the remaining green and red-orange fringing on the wire to left of post near the hook. I just commented that I had (mostly) "eliminated" the heavy green fringing on the edges of the terra cotta bowl highlights. And I didn't try to fix the wire. In the photo below, I think I improved that quite a bit. Bear in mind this is a severe crop from 45 to 5 MP!
Where...Show more →
That's a very good plan. You'll get a lot of fun using the adapted lenses on the Z but the 6X7 (actually 56X72) negatives from the Linhof will give you so much more than 135. Plus you gain camera movements and have the option of rangefinder or ground glass. Start exercising those shutters!
Sep 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
p.2 #13Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Old hikingman you mentioned taking photos of you Linhof lenses with your 105 lens. If you were talking about the Nikon Z105 macro check out “focus tracking” on your Z body. Shooting no more than 2 stops down with focus stacking will give you excellant results. Combining the images is done in Photoshop. B&H has a very good video explaing the process.
Also glad to hear your gear is secured well in the trunk.
Also glad to hear your gear is secured well in the trunk.
Sep 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
p.2 #14Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Norm Shapiro wrote:
Old hikingman you mentioned taking photos of you Linhof lenses with your 105 lens. If you were talking about the Nikon Z105 macro check out “focus tracking” on your Z body. Shooting no more than 2 stops down with focus stacking will give you excellant results. Combining the images is done in Photoshop. B&H has a very good video explaing the process.
Also glad to hear your gear is secured well in the trunk.
I used the old pre-Ai 105 f2.5, shot at f8. Coming up!
Old hikingman you mentioned taking photos of you Linhof lenses with your 105 lens. If you were talking about the Nikon Z105 macro check out “focus tracking” on your Z body. Shooting no more than 2 stops down with focus stacking will give you excellant results. Combining the images is done in Photoshop. B&H has a very good video explaing the process.
Also glad to hear your gear is secured well in the trunk.
I used the old pre-Ai 105 f2.5, shot at f8. Coming up!
Sep 12, 2026 at 01:20 PM
p.2 #15Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Here are two pics of the 5 lenses I have for the Linhof Super Technika V 2-1/4 x 3-1/4
The trio pic are the three lenses on a common cam 65, 105 & 150 and details are pretty clear. I would be very interested in any opinions regarding their quality.
The 2nd pic is a pair of lenses without any cams (that I found).
The Portrait Anastigmat lens has "Made in West Germany" on it. It may be a Schneider lens offered by Linhof in a closeout in 1981-82. It doesn't seem to be very valuable.
These images are taken with the old pre Ai 105mm f2.5 lens at f8
Dave
Wide angle 65mm left - 105mm "normal" center - 150mm on right
Portrait Anastigmat 270mm f6.3 on left - Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar 120mm f5.6 on right
The trio pic are the three lenses on a common cam 65, 105 & 150 and details are pretty clear. I would be very interested in any opinions regarding their quality.
The 2nd pic is a pair of lenses without any cams (that I found).
The Portrait Anastigmat lens has "Made in West Germany" on it. It may be a Schneider lens offered by Linhof in a closeout in 1981-82. It doesn't seem to be very valuable.
These images are taken with the old pre Ai 105mm f2.5 lens at f8
Dave
Wide angle 65mm left - 105mm "normal" center - 150mm on right
Portrait Anastigmat 270mm f6.3 on left - Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar 120mm f5.6 on right
Sep 12, 2026 at 01:46 PM
p.2 #16Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
old_hikingman wrote:
Where the oldie 400 "wins" is wide open at 3.5, rendering the background on the right more nicely (to me). And on the original full frame image you barely notice all that wire CA too.
As to your "being done with film" comments, I am most conflicted regarding the F3 vs. the Z kit I have. I can truly use the old lenses on the Z and I have both 1.4 and 2.0 TC's for the oldie 400 which I haven't tried yet. The pictures of the Linhof lenses I'm about to post were taken with the 105 f2.5 (stopped down)...Show more →
I did go back to see your original full images vs the crops, and I agree with you about the bokeh. Fun to be able to play with these things.
I haven’t thrown in the towel on film yet, but just am not getting out to use it, and some of that is cost.
I saw your later post showing the film you inherited. To me it depends so much on what your parameters are for results. Out of date film is just as expensive to process, and the results may be crap, to be blunt, so that is a gamble in time and $.
Some are willing to be experimental, and enjoy the unknown effects they may get.
This is just me-not to imply one is right or wrong-but unless film is somewhat in date, within a year or two, and has been stored cold continuously, I find I am unwilling to shoot it and pay for processing/scanning while holding my fingers crossed about the it. The lab I use in the east is about $20-25/roll to process and scan, plus the +/- $10 the shipping will cost. Obviously I don’t ship one roll, so that cost would be spread over several, but it still adds up.
Again, no need for you to be weighed down by my anxieties!!
That Linhof kit looks like it will be fun to use.
Where the oldie 400 "wins" is wide open at 3.5, rendering the background on the right more nicely (to me). And on the original full frame image you barely notice all that wire CA too.
As to your "being done with film" comments, I am most conflicted regarding the F3 vs. the Z kit I have. I can truly use the old lenses on the Z and I have both 1.4 and 2.0 TC's for the oldie 400 which I haven't tried yet. The pictures of the Linhof lenses I'm about to post were taken with the 105 f2.5 (stopped down)...Show more →
I did go back to see your original full images vs the crops, and I agree with you about the bokeh. Fun to be able to play with these things.
I haven’t thrown in the towel on film yet, but just am not getting out to use it, and some of that is cost.
I saw your later post showing the film you inherited. To me it depends so much on what your parameters are for results. Out of date film is just as expensive to process, and the results may be crap, to be blunt, so that is a gamble in time and $.
Some are willing to be experimental, and enjoy the unknown effects they may get.
This is just me-not to imply one is right or wrong-but unless film is somewhat in date, within a year or two, and has been stored cold continuously, I find I am unwilling to shoot it and pay for processing/scanning while holding my fingers crossed about the it. The lab I use in the east is about $20-25/roll to process and scan, plus the +/- $10 the shipping will cost. Obviously I don’t ship one roll, so that cost would be spread over several, but it still adds up.
Again, no need for you to be weighed down by my anxieties!!
That Linhof kit looks like it will be fun to use.
Sep 13, 2026 at 05:53 AM
p.2 #17Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
old_hikingman wrote:
My friend used a Bogen Model 3035 tripod with a 3028 head for holding the Linhof. It weighs 10 lbs 12oz and belongs at the bottom of a trench
My carbon fiber Fotopro E7 looks like it is adequate and I found a generic L-plate that works perfectly.
If it was really windy it might be a no-go but otherwise I think it will be fine. It holds the 400mm f3.5 Nikkor beast nicely too.
I am going to add some small "catch" screws to the L-plate, so just in case the main knob loosens, the plate will be caught.
Pictures taken with the...Show more →
I must say that your photos of your friends gear are wonderful. This camera looks brand new, except for the yellowing on the frame. Was he a smoker? Anyway, Naphtha on a cotton ball will remove it quick smart, He sure took extraordinary care of all of his gear.
My friend used a Bogen Model 3035 tripod with a 3028 head for holding the Linhof. It weighs 10 lbs 12oz and belongs at the bottom of a trench
My carbon fiber Fotopro E7 looks like it is adequate and I found a generic L-plate that works perfectly.
If it was really windy it might be a no-go but otherwise I think it will be fine. It holds the 400mm f3.5 Nikkor beast nicely too.
I am going to add some small "catch" screws to the L-plate, so just in case the main knob loosens, the plate will be caught.
Pictures taken with the...Show more →
I must say that your photos of your friends gear are wonderful. This camera looks brand new, except for the yellowing on the frame. Was he a smoker? Anyway, Naphtha on a cotton ball will remove it quick smart, He sure took extraordinary care of all of his gear.
Sep 13, 2026 at 08:35 AM
p.2 #18Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
ross attix wrote:
I saw your later post showing the film you inherited. To me it depends so much on what your parameters are for results. Out of date film is just as expensive to process, and the results may be crap, to be blunt, so that is a gamble in time and $.
Some are willing to be experimental, and enjoy the unknown effects they may get.
This is just me-not to imply one is right or wrong-but unless film is somewhat in date, within a year or two, and has been stored cold continuously, I find I am unwilling to shoot...Show more →
Yeah, I know that my film "inheritance" may be a mixed blessing or even a disaster
I'll give a few rolls of different types a try and go from there...I wish someone would chime in on this: are color imbalances or exposure issues brought on by too old or poorly kept film, etc. "correctable" with all our post process tools available today? I guess I'll find out...
Dave
I saw your later post showing the film you inherited. To me it depends so much on what your parameters are for results. Out of date film is just as expensive to process, and the results may be crap, to be blunt, so that is a gamble in time and $.
Some are willing to be experimental, and enjoy the unknown effects they may get.
This is just me-not to imply one is right or wrong-but unless film is somewhat in date, within a year or two, and has been stored cold continuously, I find I am unwilling to shoot...Show more →
Yeah, I know that my film "inheritance" may be a mixed blessing or even a disaster
I'll give a few rolls of different types a try and go from there...I wish someone would chime in on this: are color imbalances or exposure issues brought on by too old or poorly kept film, etc. "correctable" with all our post process tools available today? I guess I'll find out...
Dave
Sep 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
p.2 #19Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
James Markus wrote:
I must say that your photos of your friends gear are wonderful. This camera looks brand new, except for the yellowing on the frame. Was he a smoker? Anyway, Naphtha on a cotton ball will remove it quick smart, He sure took extraordinary care of all of his gear.
Thank you James for kind words but my "product photography" is flawed (a little anyway)!
If you look at the 2nd photo of rear of camera, on the left side just above or below the black frame around the door accessing the ground glass, the "cream" color in those areas is what the camera is like all around - there is no discoloration. The "yellowishness" is my add
Manufacture of this model began in 1963 (to 1974) and since he has clearcutting scenes taken in 1966-67 era, that dates this camera to early production and indeed it is amazingly clean. It has been to Europe, Panama, Alaska, Canada and all of western US. I"m assuming it was the same camera. The earliest 6x9's were cream colored and later models black.
Dave
I must say that your photos of your friends gear are wonderful. This camera looks brand new, except for the yellowing on the frame. Was he a smoker? Anyway, Naphtha on a cotton ball will remove it quick smart, He sure took extraordinary care of all of his gear.
Thank you James for kind words but my "product photography" is flawed (a little anyway)!
If you look at the 2nd photo of rear of camera, on the left side just above or below the black frame around the door accessing the ground glass, the "cream" color in those areas is what the camera is like all around - there is no discoloration. The "yellowishness" is my add
Manufacture of this model began in 1963 (to 1974) and since he has clearcutting scenes taken in 1966-67 era, that dates this camera to early production and indeed it is amazingly clean. It has been to Europe, Panama, Alaska, Canada and all of western US. I"m assuming it was the same camera. The earliest 6x9's were cream colored and later models black.
Dave
Sep 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
p.2 #20Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Some exposure & focusing accessories I found. I will use my Z8 and record a few exposures and compare them to the Weston V light meter. I understand its operation but also accuracy deteriorates over time, so I might want to buy a newer meter.
In the center is a Linhof 10x magnifier which I assume is precision. In front of it is another 3 lens cam labeled "Alte Kurve". I'm clueless on that one.
I don't know how or when he used the tiny Swift 10x Achromatic magnifiers - I'm guessing examining developed film.
Dave
In the center is a Linhof 10x magnifier which I assume is precision. In front of it is another 3 lens cam labeled "Alte Kurve". I'm clueless on that one.
I don't know how or when he used the tiny Swift 10x Achromatic magnifiers - I'm guessing examining developed film.
Dave
Sep 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM