What 4X5 folder with LOTS of rear shift other then KB Canham DLC?

[Rollinhofuji]

OP: why do you need rear shits? Only reason that comes to my mind is not to change camera's viewpoint even by an inch or so while shifting. Macro works? If so, you'd also need rear focusing (unless you've got a focusing rail).

I think it is a question of convenience. If the OP means rear rise, it definitely makes sense.
The TK has rear focussing, by the way.

[koh303]

OP: why do you need rear shits? Only reason that comes to my mind is not to change camera's viewpoint even by an inch or so while shifting. Macro works? If so, you'd also need rear focusing (unless you've got a focusing rail).

So that i can shoot 2 plates without moving the lens and then stitch them without having to change the perspective.
http://omerhecht.blogspot.com/2011/04/panoramas.html

[Ari]

Agree with everything said about the TK-45S, only I fold mine with the regular bellows attached; it is indeed fast to set up/take down.
The generous movements, stability and design make it a world-class camera.
My only beef is with the GG assembly; Linhof' design is a little too finicky and delicate, IMO.
I wish they would borrow a page from Toyo in that regard, but that is a minor quibble on one of the best 4x5s ever made.

[Jason Greenberg Motamedi]

Canham's cameras may not be perfect, but I love the fact that the massive rear shift allows for shooting multiples. On my wooden 5x7 I can line up three verticals to create a 7x15 triptych.

[Rollinhofuji]

Agree with everything said about the TK-45S, only I fold mine with the regular bellows attached; it is indeed fast to set up/take down.
The generous movements, stability and design make it a world-class camera.
My only beef is with the GG assembly; Linhof' design is a little too finicky and delicate, IMO.
I wish they would borrow a page from Toyo in that regard, but that is a minor quibble on one of the best 4x5s ever made.

Do you mean the two metal pieces which secure the GG? I thought that Toyo uses the same concept?

[David Schaller]

Great work Jason! Now I understand the desire for massive rear shift. Thanks for posting this.
Dave

Canham's cameras may not be perfect, but I love the fact that the massive rear shift allows for shooting multiples. On my wooden 5x7 I can line up three verticals to create a 7x15 triptych.

[Bob Sawin]

Look at the Toyo 45a/45aii specs:

Specifications
CameraBack 360° revolving
Manual Front Rise 41mm
Manual Front Shift 7+7mm
Swing front/rear 8°+8°/8°+8°
Base Tilt front & rear 90°+15°
Tapered bellows Yes
Double extension dropbed design drops 15°
Maximum bellows drawwith rear extension 324mm
Maximum draw with (2)4" extension backs 524mm
Longest Lens withmaximum bellows draw 300mm / 400T
Minimum focuswith 210mm lens 3 feet
Shortest Lens with flatLens Board 90mm
Shortest Lens with Recessed LB 58mm
Weight 6.2 lbs.
Folded Dimensions 7.5x 8 x 4"

[Greg Y]

Unless I'm reading the specs wrong...the Canham traditional has 7" of rear shift, & the all metal DLC2 has 1.375" in each direction...

[jbenedict]

So that i can shoot 2 plates without moving the lens and then stitch them without having to change the perspective.
http://omerhecht.blogspot.com/2011/04/panoramas.html

I hear ya but...

Swings on front and back can equal a *lot* of shift and the desired perspective can be retained.

Jeff "You can learn many things with old wiggly B&J cameras" Benedict

[Bill_1856]

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