8x10 Prototype

**radii** · 23-Nov-2013, 21:35

Originally Posted by Ari

No, but it's not too far off...

Some very smart features, I especially like the magnet approach. Brilliant.
Beautiful workmanship, and a lot of thought went into this, it's quite obvious.
For my own taste, I'm not a huge fan of some of the minor styling details, but they don't detract from the camera, either.
For example, I would find the level on top of the rear standard quite distracting while working, yet it is in the perfect place should I need to glance quickly at it.
Have you incorporated zero detents into any of the movements?
Congratulations, it's a superb piece of work.

Thanks Ari, I'm glad you like it.

The front standard has movable guides behind the aluminum stiles that keep it vertical during "non-tilting" operation.
All other movements (rise/fall, shift) are reset by sight.

**radii** · 23-Nov-2013, 21:41

Originally Posted by diversey

Nice camera! Can it be massively produced?

Well, it is a prototype, fully functional and all, but not really ready for serious production.

**Tim Meisburger** · 23-Nov-2013, 21:58

Sorry. Just joking (although it does look like the DC Metro). I thought it was for Mousetrap.

**dave_whatever** · 24-Nov-2013, 01:14

Looks good. With the lighting on the first picture I actually assumed this was a CGI CAD simulation!

How much does it weigh?

**Andrew Plume** · 24-Nov-2013, 02:28

absolutely terrific, congrats to you

maybe Barry Cochran should watch out

regards

andrew

**radii** · 24-Nov-2013, 05:50

Originally Posted by dave_whatever

Looks good. With the lighting on the first picture I actually assumed this was a CGI CAD simulation!

How much does it weigh?

I have not put the camera on a scale yet, but since I did model everything in CAD 3D and assuming standard densities for all materials, the weight should be around 5.5 lbs., but please don't hold me to it.

**sepiareverb** · 24-Nov-2013, 06:43

Stunning. And inspirational. As much as I love my old Kodak 11x14 one with more movements would be darn nice...

**mdarnton** · 24-Nov-2013, 07:08

It looks great. Just one functional suggestion: I think you will eventually wish you'd inlaid little brass plates under where the bail bearings ride on the wood when they lift the back, but you can do that at any time.

And the screws on the side braces look like snaggers--I probably would have done something round headed or countersunk.

The wood is beautiful, and your finish on it and the metal is wonderful.

I'm looking for tripods for my 5x7--is that one enough for your camera? I have those legs, but have a weaker head that isn't working for me, but if the legs are OK, maybe I'll concentrate on replacing the head.