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Just an update. I turned the screen over and used a piece of unexposed but processed film to protect the Fresnel in the short term. I shot a sheet of newspaper before and after turning. To the naked eye there is no difference but when enlarged to 16" x 20"in the enlarger there is a marked difference...

Thanks Ian.

Mine appears to be an All-in-one so if I turn it over the Fresnel will be exposed. One thing to consider is possible damage, however compared to fuzzy images that is a small problem.

Hi All, I have a Wista DX III that I bought second hand about 12 months ago. I have not been totally happy with sharpness even in landscapes but recently I did some still life shots that were decidedly fuzzy even though I used a loupe to focus. The lens was a 150 mm Symmar S that gives sharp images ...

Welcome.

One of the things about LF is that you never stop learning.

Bill

Thanks to everybody for their help and advice. To close the loop on this one I have decided that perhaps the Tele-Xenars are a bit too old and I should look for something better. Accordingly I have bought a Schneider Apo Symmar MC, 240 mm f5.6. It should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. A little more ex...

Mr Cad are offering wooden ones, new for £30.

The instructions for making them are here : http://www.mppusers.freeuk.com/lensboards.htm

Bill

Hi Ole Interesting conundrum. I still have a 210 mm G-Claron barrel lens that has good glass and caps front and rear that I do not want and you have the shutter for it. I have decided I want something longer than 210 mm and after reading the comments on this forum have decided to look for something ...

Thanks for the comprehensive answer Emmanuel.

I think I am going to save the pennies and look for a more modern lens in the near future.

Bill

Thanks for the answers.

Vanman - I too could live with f9 for landscape work.

Ian - Nice to know it is possible to use a full 300 mm lens.

Think I am going to keep looking for now until something better turns up.

Thanks again

Bill

Currently I have a 150 mm Symmar S and a 90 mm Super Angulon to use with my Wista DX III. I am thinking of buying a longer lens say a 240 mm or a 270 mm. The limit is the bellows extension on the Wista at 300 mm and, to a certain extent, budget! I suppose one way round this is to get a Tele Arton or...

Thanks Nigels.

Been there, done that, got the scars (mental anyway).

Never mind potholes what about landslips?

Bill

Thanks for the welcome.

I agree the learning curve is steep but will be worth the effort in the end I am sure

Paul - I have done the same so it must be part of the initiation into LF.

Bill

Hi to all on the Forum, I have been struggling with an Arca Swiss monorail for a number of years mainly because I do landscape and it is not easy to carry. I have now bought a Wista DX III which is much more portable. I am hoping to learn more about LF and be inspired by the images on here. Regards ...