For those of you using an ULF, how do you manage to focus something so large if you can't reach in front of the camera whilst peering through the ground glass at the same time? (Im talking about 20x24 etc.)
For those of you using an ULF, how do you manage to focus something so large if you can't reach in front of the camera whilst peering through the ground glass at the same time? (Im talking about 20x24 etc.)
Rear standard also has focus track, allowing viewing/racking. In addition, rear movements are used, rather than front.
At least on my 7x17 this is the process.
Lachlan.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky
The really well designed cameras all the way to 20x24 utilize a worm gear arrangement adjusting the front standard via a turn screw located at the ground glass. A very nice feature no matter the size of the camera.
Cheers
People who use ULF cameras on average have much longer arms than those who use smaller formats.
This stems from reaching deeply and frequently into their pockets to fund their efforts.Originally Posted by Will Whitaker
And likely the weight of the kit...This stems from reaching deeply and frequently into their pockets to fund their efforts.
Thats pretty funny
Actually rear focus is preferred because the image size isn't changed by moving the focal plane, but by moving the lens. I use rear focus not only with my 7x17, but all of my cameras.
My 11 x 14 is a Chamonix and the focusing screw is in the back..BUT the axis tilt is still in the front. I use a 305 and a 450 so It's easy to reach..EC
lol
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