DC in the house

[Bill Putnam]

Hi all,
Chris Usher pointed me this way after asking him about Razzle. I am getting into large-format pinhole right now. No viewcameras just yet, though there might be a Razzle in the future.
Looking forward to the tips, advice and critiques here.
Cheers,
Bill.

[Frank Petronio]

There are other small manufacturers who will do a fine job with one-off Polaroid conversions, but Dean Jones (Razzledog) has an excellent track record and an excellent reputation. He's a great guy, a class act.

The caution with some home-brewed conversions is whether the modifications that allow a 4x5 back to mount are strong and parallel to the lens. Dean's are. He also has some clever options and back designs.

There is some anti-Razzle disinformation presented by one Polaroid modifier who sells his modifications for premium prices. Ignore it. Dean has many happy customers and he does a first class job.

Remember, these are OLD PLASTIC cameras. It's kind of ridiculous to over-spend on something that was an amateur novelty to begin with.

For that matter, a less expensive option is a clean old Graflex Crown Graphic -- it does exactly the same thing as the Polaroid 110 modified cameras... they are slightly bulkier but also more versatile.

[Walter Calahan]

Large format pinhole photography – right up my ally.

http://www.walterpcalahan.com/Cheers...ington_DC.html

If you meet up with the local LF DC group, there is one of us in the mix who makes a very nice one-off camera like the Razzle. He should be how to make mine.

But perhaps we can get you skip all that and go directly to 8x10. Grin.

Welcome.

[The Dread Pirate Robins]

Welcome, from another budding LFer and pinholer in Oregon!

[John Kasaian]

Welcome from Baja Oregon!

[Scott Davis]

Another welcome from Washington DC!

[Dave Wooten]

Welcome from the desert!

[Ralph Barker]

Welcome, Bill.

For pinhole use, you might also consider one of the commercially-available 4x5 pinhole cameras as a less-expensive option to get started.

[Brian_A]

Another welcome from the DC Metro area... I'm out in NoVA... Pay attention to the groups and gatherings as a few of us here are trying to get some meets together..

Again, Welcome!

-Brian