Tin Can
7-May-2016, 09:21
My first camera build. Nearly 97% of the camera on bench. Fine focus TBD.
Black aluminum from https://8020.net/
Custom Bellows UK (http://www.custombellows.co.uk/). Bellows removeable for use on next iteration. Or Not.
NOS 4"ID Packard with factory sync, bought here, permanently installed behind 8X8" SC Deardorff style lensboard frame.
Orphan 11x14 GG frame.
Russian Birch plywood, cost $2 at Menards and is perfectly flat.
GG blank glass from Home Depot. $3 DIY grind.
Camera will be modular and easily changed with hex key.
Designed to use Ektar 10"WA (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/classic-experts.html) to 790 mm Wolliston (http://www.re-inventedphotoequip.com/ULF%20Lens.html) with Macro.
Wood rulers will be integral part of the camera as rear bellows frames that slide into the long aluminum channel.
Code named 'Tinker Camera' as it is mutable, base components may be used with larger formats. I choose 11x14 as I already have film holders.
'Mistakes' are evident, however prefer operational before redesign.
Primary goal was to use off the shelf parts and as little power tool as possible. While cutting wood could be done with hand saw, I will use handheld power tools.
Called Location camera as opposed to Field or Studio. It is sized to fit in Pali's suggested bag (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1126498-REG/gator_cases_g_mixerbag_2519_padded_nylon_mixer_equipment.html).
Weight 20 Lbs reducible by refinement.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7558/26597371690_3a01fecb64_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GwjtXY)26858686425_a4b67b5bcb_o (https://flic.kr/p/GwjtXY) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr
Thanks to many here in DIY and especially Konakoa.
Black aluminum from https://8020.net/
Custom Bellows UK (http://www.custombellows.co.uk/). Bellows removeable for use on next iteration. Or Not.
NOS 4"ID Packard with factory sync, bought here, permanently installed behind 8X8" SC Deardorff style lensboard frame.
Orphan 11x14 GG frame.
Russian Birch plywood, cost $2 at Menards and is perfectly flat.
GG blank glass from Home Depot. $3 DIY grind.
Camera will be modular and easily changed with hex key.
Designed to use Ektar 10"WA (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/classic-experts.html) to 790 mm Wolliston (http://www.re-inventedphotoequip.com/ULF%20Lens.html) with Macro.
Wood rulers will be integral part of the camera as rear bellows frames that slide into the long aluminum channel.
Code named 'Tinker Camera' as it is mutable, base components may be used with larger formats. I choose 11x14 as I already have film holders.
'Mistakes' are evident, however prefer operational before redesign.
Primary goal was to use off the shelf parts and as little power tool as possible. While cutting wood could be done with hand saw, I will use handheld power tools.
Called Location camera as opposed to Field or Studio. It is sized to fit in Pali's suggested bag (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1126498-REG/gator_cases_g_mixerbag_2519_padded_nylon_mixer_equipment.html).
Weight 20 Lbs reducible by refinement.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7558/26597371690_3a01fecb64_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GwjtXY)26858686425_a4b67b5bcb_o (https://flic.kr/p/GwjtXY) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr
Thanks to many here in DIY and especially Konakoa.