Thank you Nana
Thank you Nana
I was given a crate at work (thank you, Paulie), and I'm making it into a 16x20 box camera (the Alaskan). Not that I intend to use 16x20 film, but I could if I found some under my pillow one morning. I intend to use 14x17 X-ray film. I'm working out a way to load 4 sheets into the camera without holders, which would allow me to shoot 4 sheets in a day, if I was so inclined. I'll have to load/unload the camera in the welding shop, where I can arrange safe lighting. Then I can load the camera into the back of my truck and look for inspiration. I plan to use the 28" element from my T/R triple. My box is 17" x 27" x 33" inside. I've put a few coats of black paint inside, but I'll need a few more. I have some casters I'm still debating using. I don't think they'll be very useful. I also have some carrying handles, which definitely will be useful. I don't know what this thing weighs, but it's substantial, constructed of 3/4" plywood. The guys in the Fab Shop are cutting me a piece of 1/8" plate to use as a kind of guillotine film plane. I want to put three leveling feet on the box, because I won't be using a tripod. I'll most likely shoot out of the bed of my truck most of the time. I know it's not pretty, but it suits the environment here. It will look right at home in the back of my truck, or on a well pad, or at any of the facilities. I'm thinking of adding front rise, though I won't be able to see the effect directly until I process the film. I'm hoping to have it loaded and ready for spring break-up. I apologize for the images (iPhone).
Oops.
Jay, why the "oops"? That sounds like a great project! Hope you post some of the photos taken with it.
Colin, oops referred to my posting two of the same image in the previous post. I will post photos as soon as I have some. I'm very curious, and don't really know what to expect.
I'm re-thinking my scheme for a 4-sheet film system. Since the box is oversized, and in the interest of simplicity, I'm thinking I might install a couple of sleeves, like the ones used in changing tents, and use the camera itself as a kind of changing box. I could make a box for unexposed film, and another for exposed film in the bottom of the box, and just reach in and change the film between exposures. I might as well take maximum advantage of the size and bulk, and it would give me somewhere to store my film!
Hi Jay.
looks like a big project, look forward to seeing the finished article.
this is my latest addition to my Wide collection,finished it Yesterday,and a test shot as well, Cheers all
Now working on my last one, started machining the blank last week.
PS this is getting obsessive
Very nice, Brian.
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