From: Dan Smith, Photographer (shooter@brigham.net)
Date: 05/25/00-09:15:45 AM Z
Everybody is different and, yes, some of us live where the temperatures get
cold enough that frostbite is a major problem in about 15 seconds or so.
dan smith
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From: "terry roth" <terryroth@earthlink.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: off topic: compact 4x5 options
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Richardson <jrplatinum@earthlink.net>
> To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 8:08 AM
> Subject: Re: off topic: compact 4x5 options
>
>
> > I own a Canham 11x14. The T knobs are much preferable to any camera
with
> knobs
> > I have used. Currently I also own a Wista 4x5 and a Wista 8x10. Round
> knurled
> > knobs tear up ones fingers, especially when it is cold. The T knobs are
> fast
> > and it is easy to get a grip. They do not pinch and are not hard on the
> > wrists.
>
> Well, gee. I have been using view cameras since 1964. Have owned Speed
and
> Super Graphics, Kodak D2, Sinar F, Wista 4x5, Wisner 5x7, and currently
have
> a monrail 5x7 and a Calumet 8x10. All have knobs, the only time I have
ever
> been pinched was with a borrowed Canham 5X7, when I lowered the front
> standard and tilted it. Perhaps Mr. Richardson's fingers are more easily
> torn, but I have never had this experience with knobs. The tilt knobs on
> the Calumet are 4-point "+" shaped, and a bit easier to use with gloves
on,
> perhaps if you live in region where the temp is below freezing bars may
> prove easier with gloves on. YMMV.
>
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