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Reference Antique American Field Cameras - a database of wood and brass wet-plate and dry-plate field view cameras manufactured in the United States between 1870-1930. Antique and C19th Cameras - Immerse yourself in the world of usable 19th century photographica. Includes a variety of rarely seen wood cameras, related history, and 19th century camera advertising. A Large Format Photography Homepage - repository on the tools and techniques of large format photography. Edited by Q.-Tuan Luong, written by many contributors. Azo Printing Techniques - Michael Smith and Paula Chamlee's excellent source of definitive information on the use of Azo papers with a great section on Pyro development of film. Bromoil - The International Society of Bromoilists. An excellent site that includes galleries and useful articles. Calibrating Dichroic Color Heads - article on using a dichroic enlarger head to adjust the contrast of variable contrast printing papers and preserving exposure consistency. Digital Truth Massive Dev Chart - probably the world's largest film development chart. Maintained and constructed by Jon Mided. Groups at Google - search the mine of usenet knowledge from all the newsgroups. Google rec.photo.marketplace.large-format - scan or search for equipment. Jobo Support - loads of information and FAQs on all aspects of rotary processing. Large Format List Archive - browseable archive of the current Large Format Mailing List. Large Format List Old Archive - browseable and searchable archive of the old Large Format Mailing List. Large Format Lens Specs - a comprehensive list of old and modern large format lenses together with coverage and prices. Large Format Lens Tests - an excellent series of large format lens tests showing resolution for a range of old and modern glass. The Official Infrared FAQ - everything you ever wanted to know about infrared photography. Old Timer Cameras Ltd. - instructions books and parts. Pinhole Photography - Justin Quinnell, of wheelie bin fame, gives the low down on large format pinhole photography. Photosites UK - A directory of links to all things photographic in the United Kingdom. Reciprocity Law Failure - The science and the practice from Ryuji Suzuki. Rodenstock Specs - Paul Butzi's resource with detailed factory specs. Scanning Tips - scanning tips and hints, help with fundamentals and other basic scanning information. Translate with Babel Fish! - a service from altavista for translation of text or web pages.   Services Bob Wheeler's Vade Mecum - software which makes various calculations of interest to large format photographers. Runs on a variety of hand held devices including the Palms. Camera Bellows - as the name suggests, this is probably the best place to source your replacement set of bellows. Based in the UK and ship Internationally. CoCam Photo - photographic services, a gallery and lots of information. Comprehensive range of pro. filters for sale. Includes the official Infrared FAQ. CoCam Depth of Field Calculator - for most film formats with options to print out DOF tables. Recommended. XE.com Personal Currency Assistant - for all currency conversions world-wide. Polaroid 545 Holder Repair - Instructions from Steve Grimes on how to repair your film holder. QuickDisc - exposure compensation for close-up photography the easy way by Philipp Salzgeber. Free download. S.K. Grimes Large Format Services - over twenty-five years of experience in the invention and repair of large format photographic equipment, Accessories, repairs, custom machining and modifications. Film Manufacturers Agfa Forte FujiFilm (UK) Fujifilm (USA) Ilford (USA) Kodak Konica Maco Photo Products Polaroid 3M (Scotch)   Associations & Societies Photographic Collectors Club of Great Britain - established in 1977 and has an international membership interested in all aspects of photographic history and collecting. Its stated aim is to: '...to promote the study and collection of historical photographic equipment and images'. Royal Photographic Society - formed in 1853 with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as patrons. The Society's mission is 'to promote the Art and Science of Photography'. Membership is open to everyone with a real interest in photography - including teachers, historians and scientists, as well as dedicated amateurs and full-time professionals.   Recommended Retailers Robert White Photographic Equipment - is a UK-based dealer for just about all the brands of currently available large format kit. In addition is both friendly, knowledgeable and very price competitive. Ships internationally.

Equipment Bender Photographic Inc. - kits for 4x5 and 8x10 view cameras from kiln dried cherry, and brass hardware. Cambo - has the distinction of being the first studio camera manufacturer to produce an all-metal large format camera. Formats include monorail 4x5; 8x10. Canham - wood and metal field cameras: 4x5; 5x7; 8x10. Cooke Lenses - Established over 100 years ago and still going strong. Now back making high quality large format lenses after a 50 year break! Check out the history section for large format delights. Deardorff Historical Website - an overview of the great cameras that Deardorff made from 1923 to 1988. Each camera described in full detail. Lots of " How to's " Take a look ! Ebony Cameras - excellent professional flat-bed view cameras very precisely made using titanium and mahogany and will last a lifetime: 4x5; 5x7; 8x10. Gandolfi - Cameras, tripods and accessories from the oldest camera company in the world Hand made by craftsmen Gandolfi continue to make the traditional wood and brass field camera to customer specification, and also a modern variety of field camera called the Variant: 4x5; 5x7; 8x10 11x14. GnassGear Photo Products - Uniquely designed equipment bags and pouches for large format photographers who travel and shoot in the outdoors. Gowland Cameras - the unique Gowlandflex for portraiture and a range of Pocket View lightweight monorails: 2x3; 4x5; 8x10. Graflex - a great resource for users of Speed/Crown Graphics and accessories. Horseman - The Horseman L-shaped camera was the first camera of its kind to receive the G mark, the "Good Design Award" from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. 4x5; 5x7; 8x10. Kozik Cameras - aluminium kit view camera, with a full compliment of swings, tilts, shifts, horizontal/vertical filmback, interchangeable bellows, which is also compact, and rigid. 4x5; 8x10. Linhof - Linhof precision cameras 4x5 and 5X7 and 8X10. Lotus View Cameras - European Specialist for Large Format Cameras. Currently there are nine models: 4 x5; 8 x20; 5 x7; 12 x20; 8 x10; 14 x17; 11 x14; 20 x24; 7 x17. MPP Users Club - the World Authority on Cameras and Photographic Equipment Manufactured by Micro Precision Products Ltd. of London, England and is the meeting place for all users, owners and collectors. Paramount Synch. Cords - custom builds sync cords to your specs, evenÊvintage equipment with any combination of photographic tips or plugs. Rodenstock Lenses - Grandagons, Clarons, Sironars. Ronars etc. Schnieder Optics - includes all lens specs and a useful dating service for your glass. Shen-Hao Cameras - a growing following for these great value for money Chinese field cameras made from teak and stainless steel with a Titanium option: 4x5; 5x7; and 8x10. Silvestri Modular Camera Systems Sinar - produced view cameras since 1947. Advanced features - depth of field scales, swing and tilt calculation, asymmetric and L-bracket designs - are all Sinar innovations. Toho Cameras - ultra-light weight monorail cameras from Japan: 4x5 and 5X7 and 8X10. Toyo Cameras - a range of view and monorail cameras including accessories: 4x5; 8x10. Walker Cameras - Manufacture of traditional wood and brass field cameras and the world's first ABS mould injected plastic camera: 4x5 triple extension and wide-angle versions. Wisner Cameras - wide range of beautifully made traditional wood cameras, some of which include the patented back gear mechanism that keeps focus whilst using back tilts. Huge bellows extensions, for example, the 4x5, has an unequaled 23". Models include: 4x5; 5x5; 8x10; 11x14; 16x20; 20x24; 4x10; 6x10; 7x17; 8x20; and 12x20. Wista Cameras - formed in Japan in 1972, Wista sell a range of metal technical and wooden field cameras. Formats include: 4x5; and 5x7.   Consumables Azo Paper - Michael Smith and Paula Chamle can supply Azo paper internationally. They are also the world experts in use of this remarkable contact printing paper. Bergger Products Inc. - European company providing various films, developers and papers with an emphasis on alt-process. Bostick and Sullivan - provide a range of interesting technical papers together with links to other online resources. Specialising in alt-process and can supply just about all material needs. Flashbulbs.com - The world's largest flashbulb dealer; located in the USA. Freestyle Photographic Supplies - US-based company offering a large range of papers film and chemicals. Great web site and colourful pdf catalogue for download. Kentmere Photographic - one of the most highly regarded manufacturers of photographic and ink jet papers. Based in the UK and ship worldwide. Meggaflash Technologies - manufactures single use flashbulbs. Based in the Republic of Ireland and ship worldwide. Photographer's Formulary Inc. - Black & White photo processing kits and chemicals in any amount; located in the USA. Silverprint - UK-based company offering a whole range of papers film and chemicals and darkroom kit. Also supports alternative processes. Magazines View Camera Magazine - View Camera is the only magazine devoted to the large format photographer. Each issue has portfolios from large format photographers with Tech Notes, how-to articles, reviews of new and used equipment, and articles on alternative processes

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