Erik Lundqvist
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Apart from using the HTS 1.5 are there any other options for tilt shift photography for an X1D camera?
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To me it seems counter productive to have a focal length modifier on your tilt shift product. Wont that to some degree negate the effect of shifting?I doubt that there will be ever shift lens made for medium format again, exept the Schneider 120 mm lens that is only interesting for still life but nothing for architecture. The tilt-shift lenses for bigger formats than 35 mm are simply too expensive to made, see schneider 55mm for Rollei ( it was extremly expensive lens). Mamiya and pentax shift were very good for film-time but now new and much better lensdesigns are needed- see Rodenstock Digarons. Such really good tilt-shift lens would be cost about 8000- 10000 euro. I also was hoping that Mamiya or Pentax would redesign their older shift lenses but nothing happened. I would be happy when I would be wrong becouse I also find the X1D and the Fuji absolutly amazing. A HTS 1.5 new version for X1D system seems very realistic...
It is to enlarge the image circle. To give you more movement.To me it seems counter productive to have a focal length modifier on your tilt shift product. Wont that to some degree negate the effect of shifting?
For DSLRs, maybe, but these are mirrorless cameras, so T/S lenses would be much simpler and thus more economical. I'm optimistic.I doubt that there will be ever shift lens made for medium format again ... simply too expensive ...
Im hoping the ALPA latest offering will allow the tilt ****...maybe someone with a understanding of what Alpa has just released could shed some light. Also maybe Alpa could offer some drawings explaining how the **** get puts together and what the electronics can offer?For DSLRs, maybe, but these are mirrorless cameras, so T/S lenses would be much simpler and thus more economical. I'm optimistic.
In the short term I'm sure companies like Cambo and Arca-Swiss will release adapters so the X1D can work as a digital back on their cameras that have T/S built in (e.g. Actus).
I am about to pull the trigger on a Cambo Actus setup. Ever since moving to Phase and the Cambo WRS 5000, I just feel spoiled by the unrestricted movements for my work. So when I am not shooting medium format, I feel like the Actus setup with the Sony A7R2 and the electronic lens board for my Canon TSE lenses would be a pretty great kit.
While I am not really intertested in the X1D at this time, I am interested in the new Fuji medium format camera. I have been wondering what the image circle coverage on the Canon 17mm TSE and 24mm TSE Lii would be like on that particular size medium format sensor, if in fact Cambo even makes a mount for the new fuji.
Anyhow, in my imagination, that would be a pretty good way to get the job done. Mind you that this would really only work with the Fuji because it has a shutter built in. For the X1D you would be using lenses with built in shutters. Also keep in mind that a camera of that size may require the raised mount setup on the Actus like the version on the Actus DB, both front and back.
The adapter/configuration is available for the X1D to the Arca Universalis (it has rise, fall, shift, tilt).For DSLRs, maybe, but these are mirrorless cameras, so T/S lenses would be much simpler and thus more economical. I'm optimistic.
In the short term I'm sure companies like Cambo and Arca-Swiss will release adapters so the X1D can work as a digital back on their cameras that have T/S built in (e.g. Actus).
Erik,
welcome to the X1D club! As far as T/S, a viable option is Canon T/S lenses, 17, 24, 50, 90 and 135mm, which - having an image circle of 67mm - should cover the X1D's sensor leaving you some room for shift (about +/- 5-6mm, since the X1D's image circle is 55mm). Not much, but better than nothing
You can use the Techart EOS-to-X1D adapter, rather than the Cambo, to keep your wallet happier and your bag smaller and lighter
Hope this helps, best regards
Vieri
Indeed! Best regards,Thanks Vieri.
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