Show us your home made camera...

[PolarBear1973]

Shot the 16x20 with Efke 25 this weekend. Made a short video about shooting the camera:



Tried to take a picture of the 16x20 contact print, but got some glare from the flash/umbrella:



I think I dodged a little bit too much in the lower right corner.

All in all, the camera worked great. Now to work up a better looking design.

[jon.oman]

A nice result from your DIY 16x20 camera!

[Scott --]

Where the hell do you get 16x20 Efke 25?! Impressive - loved the video.

[PolarBear1973]

Where the hell do you get 16x20 Efke 25?! Impressive - loved the video.

Thanks!

I ordered the Efke 25 16x20 from B&H. Here's the Link:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._20_Black.html

They say that it ships in 6-10 weeks. I ordered it on their website and it was at my door in two weeks.

[Scott --]

Wow - I'd never have guessed.

Excellent work with that beast.

[Steve M Hostetter]

excellent Polarbear! Mind blowing detail!

[Steve Smith]

Today I tidied up the viewfinder with a bit of waste water pipe and a few pieces cut on the CNC router. I think this might be the point at which I declare it finished!


Steve.

[Scott --]

Today I tidied up the viewfinder with a bit of waste water pipe and a few pieces cut on the CNC router. I think this might be the point at which I declare it finished!


Steve.

Beautiful! What I wouldn't give for access to a CNC...

[Sart_S]

Today I tidied up the viewfinder with a bit of waste water pipe and a few pieces cut on the CNC router. I think this might be the point at which I declare it finished!


Steve.

Fine result! I congratulate!

[gilhoy]

I'd finished building this camera in January of this year, but just stumbled on this group as I was searching the net for ideas on how to go about building a smaller version. Just thought I'd share, as I've just finished going through the entire thread, and I've seen some really great cameras!



Kodak Ektar 100mm f6.5
Front standard and bellows from medium format Century Graphic



Da Yi 6X12 film back



I ordered the ground glass from a vendor on ebay, who was very accomodating about the odd size, and also did the work and shipped out very quickly!



This is the first good shot I'd gotten from it. I'd quickly moved on to other projects and neglected the camera since, but I think I'm going to take it out this week and shoot a couple of rolls.

Moving forward for the next camera, what I want to do is take the 6x12 insert from the 4x5 holder, and custom build a holder for it, so that the camera can be a lot shorter. I'm also considering going fixed focus, but I'm unsure of that part. I'm going to have to do some real testing to see if I think it's feasible for me. I'm also looking to get a hold of a 90mm or preferably a 65mm lens for much more wide angle than I currently have.