[Largeformat] Re: Packard Shutters and 8x10 B&J Mounting

["Luis Paulet" <lou@csn1.com>]

From: "Luis Paulet" <lou@csn1.com>

> The two lenses for the B&J are a Taylor Hobson Cooke Apotal 16" f9 and a
> Red Dot Artar 14" f9.  I know nothing about either lens apart from the


I have a Schneider Symmar 360mm/f5.6, and have enough of a time focusing
at f/5.6 to where I'm looking for a brighter ground glass.  How do you
do it at f/9?  I have good eyes.  The only things I could improve on
are a better darkcloth (usually just a jacket) and a GG loupe which
I don't use.  My GG is pretty sad, though, you can see the circle in the
center that the brightness of the lens makes.

I agree... with 8x10 you can pretty much get around well, but only if your
camera is relatively light.  11x14, however, bring the wife along and put
her to good use.

Luis