shakeshuck
Member
Hi Guys,
I am thinking about building my own 4x5 camera, of a somewhat onorthodox design. My initial intention is to design it around my own needs i.e. as rigid as possible for a scanning back. Unfortunately with the idea I have in mind, that brings, of course, a list of compromises; mainly a lack of movements and seriously limiting the maximum usable lens' focal length.
I would like to ask you all: if you were using a 4x5 field camera, what maximum focal length you would not want to do without.
I also would like to know which movements you consider a must-have feature.
I think it would be relatively easy to build in rise and/or shift of the film holder, and with some thought possibly even tilt/swing - but doing the same to the lens mount could prove a considerable problem!
These things are not necessarily a problem for my needs, but if most deem them essential it makes sense to try to include them at the design stage.
Thanks!
Graham
I am thinking about building my own 4x5 camera, of a somewhat onorthodox design. My initial intention is to design it around my own needs i.e. as rigid as possible for a scanning back. Unfortunately with the idea I have in mind, that brings, of course, a list of compromises; mainly a lack of movements and seriously limiting the maximum usable lens' focal length.
I would like to ask you all: if you were using a 4x5 field camera, what maximum focal length you would not want to do without.
I also would like to know which movements you consider a must-have feature.
I think it would be relatively easy to build in rise and/or shift of the film holder, and with some thought possibly even tilt/swing - but doing the same to the lens mount could prove a considerable problem!
These things are not necessarily a problem for my needs, but if most deem them essential it makes sense to try to include them at the design stage.
Thanks!
Graham