Any feeback on the new Fotoman yet?

**Brian Vuillemenot** · 22-Jun-2006, 16:18

Hi Paul,

I'm intrigued by the 4X10 point and shoot camera- what style of film holder will it take, i.e., the Canham, Wisner/old Lotus, or the new Lotus? Thanks!

**Ted Harris** · 4-Jul-2006, 15:10

Had it out today while dogs and people were romping for Fourth of July festivities. Snapped a few with the 75 f4.5 Grandagon at f16 and 1/250 using Polaroid T72 film. A sampole is attached. This is handheld, using the camera exactly as it is intended, for snapshots. To give you an idea of film size this is around half of the original, maybe a bit more. Other images to follow.

Say hi to Shelby (the dog).

**Oren Grad** · 4-Jul-2006, 15:27

Hi, Shelby!

**Paul Droluk** · 4-Jul-2006, 15:36

Gordon... the 6x9 camera no longer appears, as we have delayed it in favor of developing our other new cameras. Once we get closer on the 6x9 we'll repost it.

Brian... we have designed the 4x10 to use the Canham film holder, following the advise of Kerry Thalmann.

**Ted Harris** · 4-Jul-2006, 16:49

A quick addendum to the above post. I was hand holding using only the left handle. I expect more ease with both handles but any movement you see was tshelby wiggling. For the moment I have taken the right handle off and will replace it with an extension that Paul has supplied to allow the free travel of the Polaroid holder. This is a mod to this sample camera and the handle designhas been changed to eliminate the problem in the production model.

**Gordon Moat** · 4-Jul-2006, 18:59

Thanks for the answer Paul. I have only seen one Fotoman in person so far, a 6x17, but I was impressed with the construction. Glad to hear your company is working on more things; gives me something to look forward to in the future.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat