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Binocular Viewer Customized for Ebony 4×5 Cameras

Binocular Viewer Customized for Ebony 4×5 Cameras

by darlene almeda | Sep 23, 2024

A binocular viewer modified for Ebony 4×5 cameras by S.K. Grimes with easy switching between landscape and portrait orientations.

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Framing the Shot: A Guide to Viewing Frames for Photographers

Framing the Shot: A Guide to Viewing Frames for Photographers

by darlene almeda | Sep 18, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore various options for viewing frames—from ready-made tools like the ViewCatcher, to repurposing materials you might already have, and even crafting your own custom viewing frame.

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Looking Through Loupes

Looking Through Loupes

by darlene almeda | Sep 10, 2024

We delve into the world of loupes, the unsung heroes of precision in photography. From the Toyo 3.6x to the Schneider 8x, and the new Chamonix 5x loupe.

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