[LargeFormat] Shutterless Exposure Recommendations

[Dale Dickerson]

Well, I do the following steps:
1 focus
2 find the correct exposure
3 adjust the f stop
4 put on the firm fitting lens cap (which also slides off easy)
5 pull out the dark slide
6 place dark slide in bag
7 step back take  deep breath check myself (mean while the camera stops 
movement from my removing dark slide)
8 start my stop watch then slide off the lens cap
9 once the time is up replace cap
10 return dark slide
...
I hope this helps.
Dale

Benno Jones wrote:

>I plan on getting 1 or 2 barrel lenses to use with my B&J 8x10.  I have
>never used a shutterless lens and was hoping to round up some ideas on how
>those of you who use barrel lenses control your exposure.  I often take
>fairly close shots, so my bellows will often be extended fairly far and to
>pull the dark slide on the film holder with one hand while holding something
>dark over the lens with the other sounds like a disaster waiting to happen
>for klutzy me.
>
>Thanks for the help as always.
>
>Benno Jones
>www.bjonesphoto.com
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