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That might be OK for contact prints but as soon as you bring the loupe out or drum scan you'll realize that a f/16 the focus plane is still just a plane. So yes, the CoC really matters.If the focus is set up correctly, roughly everything from 8ft to infinity will be in focus at f16 (I'm not sure about the 8 ft). This will depend on the circle of confusion that you're willing to put up with.
Lars,Merklinger's articles about focusing the view camera are good reading.
Yes, please! I have a feeling that if I want an affordable 8x10 I'll have to build it myself - any information would be useful. I'd prefer only making new mistakes...If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to take measurements and more shots for you.
Shelby
I wonder what the appropriate ambition level would be. A pinhole wouldn't require focusing so that would simplify things a lot. Otherwise shooting at f/64 and focusing roughly at infinity would work too - not too much diffraction for contact prints. Once you want the ability to focus, the construction gets complicated.Yes, please! I have a feeling that if I want an affordable 8x10 I'll have to build it myself - any information would be useful. I'd prefer only making new mistakes...
Yes, please! I have a feeling that if I want an affordable 8x10 I'll have to build it myself - any information would be useful. I'd prefer only making new mistakes...