too small
which is why I bought 8X10 IV Intrepid
it has SINAR size lens boards and a BIG hole
in fact as big as they could make it
too small
which is why I bought 8X10 IV Intrepid
it has SINAR size lens boards and a BIG hole
in fact as big as they could make it
Tin Can
Anyone tried a 90mm lens on it? According to the website, the minimum bellow draw is 90mm but the recommended widest lens is 120mm.
The possible issue (barring anything structural with the camera) with a 90mm lens with a "90mm minimum" bellows draw is that the bellows might then be in such a state of compression that very little movement (especially lateral) would even be possible.
If the above is the case...then the recommendation for 120mm as a minimum focal length would equate to what might be considered a "minimum useful draw." Make sense?
Yep sounds right. Thanks!
Yes, I doubt a 90mm would work too well for exactly the reason John gives.
Should have some images from this camera soon, just need to make time to head out on a hike with it. Frustrating.
A 90mm is generally not going to provide much room for movement, so there isn't much reason to worry about whether you can do 3 inches of front rise. The most useful movement, tilt, can be performed from the rear of the camera.
If you have a Schneider 90mm XL and do want to max out frontal movements on 5x7, yes probably a better choice of camera should be considered.
Finally managed to get out in the field with it for a hike. Very happy with it. It's lightweight, but substantial enough, and all the controls and knobs do their jobs just fine; they're a little stiff to use compared to the Chamonix, and don't lock quite so tightly, so things can move a bit, but I'm a slow and deliberate kind of photographer anyway, used to double and triple checking everything, so that's no problem. I shot 4 sheets with it, should develop those this week. Looking forward to seeing the results.
Last edited by iml; 4-Mar-2023 at 09:35.
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