I have a Toyo 810M and Fujinon-C 600mm lens. I believe the front end needs additional support. One option is using Manfrotto Magic Arm (see picture), the other is additional tripod or monopod.
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I have a Toyo 810M and Fujinon-C 600mm lens. I believe the front end needs additional support. One option is using Manfrotto Magic Arm (see picture), the other is additional tripod or monopod.
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Yes, I was also thinking about Manfrotto Magic Arm.
I'll probably choose Gitzo 1570 over Manfrotto 229. I have a Manfrotto 3-way head (141RC) for 35mm, similar to 229 but smaller. When I tighten...
I am new to 8x10. I have a heavy 8x10 camera (Toyo 810M), 7 kg. I'm working with 300 and 600mm lens. I'd like to have as sturdy as possible platform. Now I screw the camera directly to the tripod...
Thank you guys!
Does Toyo 810M uses the same lens board as VX125? 158x158 mm?
Ambroz
Is the white model of Toyo 810M any different from the black version or is it just the colour? See enclosed photo.
Thanks!
How about long lenses on Toyo 810M (MII)? Is it fine for Schneider 800 mm tele or even longer? Or is it better to choose another camera for it? For field use and very long lenses, there aren't many...
Any interesting Photokina news relating large format photography?
Ambroz
Does anybody knows differences between earlier and later models? How long extends the 810M (older model)?
Ambroz
OK, skype then. Thanks for advice!
Ambroz
I don't want to make a long call from Europe and the e-mail address found on internet is not valid. Does anybody has his correct e-mail address? If not, could you just check out the mail address (see...
My next camera will be probably 5x7 with 617 reducing back.
Why not 617 view camera? I think 5x7 will be better for verticals.
Or I'll just go directly to 8x10, who knows. Have to wait till...
I compose on the Fotoman through groundglass too, beacuse:
1 - VF is inaccurate
2 - (more important) I can compose better with big image on the GG
Anyway, using original plain Fotoman GG with...
Is there any producer in Europe who makes similar screens like Maxwell?
If not, does anybody has his e-mail address (if he has one)?
maxwellprecisionoptics@toast.net is not valid.
I don't want...
Thank you!
Ambroz
http://www.gullersforlag.se/pressmaterial/gullers/Jan_T%C3%B6ve_2.jpg8x10 used by Jan Töve.
Which brand is it?
1. I am not comparing Shen Hao and Fotoman. They are different types, both with its own strenghts. I talk about 617 viewfinder cameras (Gaoersi, Fotoman, Linhof ...).
2. It is my opinion only,...
I was considering Panoraflex or Shen Hao bellows camera, but bought Fotoman finally. I think Fotoman has the best price/peformance ratio for this type of the camera.
And some more from Mr. Hoos:
4. If you like adventures i suggest you to buy a cam in china : ) When
i saw the chinese Panoramic cams the first time,
two years ago, i loved the effective...
I contacted mr. Achim Hoos from Panoraflex some time ago. His answer on this camera:
I also heared about the problems with film flatness , specially with
Gaoersi Cameras. Most people don ´t know...
I have a Fotoman 617 camera with Nikkor 90/8 lens. Viewfinder is not accurate, so I compose on groundglass. Because of the light falloff I can not see the whole image at the same time. Yes, I can see...
Thank you all for your advice.
What 4x5'' camera do you reccomend for lenses in (210)-300-450 range? I would shoot on medium distances (trees), with non-telephoto lenses, like Fujinon-C or Nikkor-M. The camera should be fine for...
Is there any other good replacement for SA 72/5.6 XL for use on 6x17 cm camera?
There are some 75 lenses:
- Schneider SA 75/5.6
- Nikkor SW 75/4.5
- Fujinon SWD 75/5.6
- Rodenstock Grandagon N...
Thanks for all comments. Any other opinions about 2x5 vs 4x10 focusing?
I mean: is it easier to deal with dim corners on bigger format?
No, I do landscapes.
I intend to do 6x12 cm or 2x5 inch (4x5 inch half darkslide). As I hear, focusing short focal lenghts on a GG can be a problem. (I could use Horseman or Linhof panoramic camera with focusing mount,...
If I only shoot 4x10 landscapes:
1. Is it better to have a special 4x10 camera or to use 8x10 half darkslide? (No need for cutting 8x10 sheets on half, no E6 processing problems).
2. Currently...
It is getting clear to me, that 617 view camera has disadvantages of both worlds (medium and large format): 'small' film size and slow workflow. I also think, 6x17 shots that need tilt are rare.
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I am (still) buying a panoramic camera, mainly shoot landscapes. My style is 'setup and wait for the light', not 'point and shoot'. I like the idea of GG for precise composing and ability to tilt for...
I have a Sinar f2 4x5'', can be upgraded to 8x10. Send PM if you are interested.
Cesar, thank you for you report.
Ambroz
No problem, your hot debate is educative too.
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As Mr. Hoos from Panoraflex says, they are Da Yi origin, but with some improvements, like stronger springs for filmplate and better final control.
The dilemma is not only Fotoman or Panoraflex,...
Is that true, that it can't be composed through the groundglass at the moonlight?
Maybe I should get Dr. Gilde camera. It allows some tilt. But it's to expensive for me. Can't have it all (tilt &...
Uff, it is going to be hard decision... Fotoman is quicker to setup and easier to operate, Shen Hao is lighter and enables sharp low position photos (with foreground included)...
Folks, you put...
Van Camper,
why not compare Fotoman and Shen Hao? Operation is different, but the end result (6x17 cm transparency) is the same. Anyway, I don't intend to photograph without tripod.
Don't you...
I admit, I am not so sure about the information about Ken Duncan's use of Canon for panos (can be '-somebody wrote that somebody said-' kind of info). But I have seen Peter Lik in a video using...
Mr. Colin Prior wrote once in his blog, that now he uses Canon DSRL for all of his work, except for panoramic, where he still uses his Fuji 617. He is waiting for digital panoramic camera to unify...