Schneider Symmar 150 5.6 W/ Synchro Compur - Lens Board Help.

[b2sl2s]

Hi Guys,

First post here so apologies for the predictable post asking for help! I'll post more substantially once my camera is set up.

I'm not new to large format photography but I am new to large format ownership. I've just purchased (but not yet received) a Schneider Symmar 150 5.6 W/ Synchro Compur shutter but without a lens board. My question is which lens board # I need.

Here is the sellers photograph of the lens and shutter:

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It will be mounted to a Cambo SC1 5x4 camera.

Thanks for any help.

James
www.JamesAndrews.co

[b2sl2s]

Just noticed I have posted in the wrong forum. Sorry about that.

[Dan Fromm]

The board has to fit your camera and should be bored for a #1 shutter. For advice on hole size, see http://www.skgrimes.com/products/new-copal-shutters/standardcopals

[b2sl2s]

The board has to fit your camera and should be bored for a #1 shutter. For advice on hole size, see http://www.skgrimes.com/products/new-copal-shutters/standardcopals

Thanks for the reply.

It was my understanding from what I have read so far that I would need a Cambo Lens Board Copal #0 rather #1?

[Dan Fromm]

Schneider says it is a #1. Go here http://web.archive.org/web/20100922053809/http:/www.schneiderkreuznach.com/archiv/archiv.htm and download the 1964 Symmar brochure.

If in doubt, wait for the lens to arrive and measure the shutter's rear tube.

[lfpf]

If it helps, my Technika Symmar 150/265 thread measures 39mm.

[b2sl2s]

Thanks for the replies. Would I need a flat or recessed lens board?

[Dan Fromm]

On a Cambo? Flat.

[b2sl2s]

Why is this? I see that Cambo do make some recessed boards.

[Alan Gales]

Recessed boards are made for wide angle lenses. You don't want to use a recessed board unless you have to because it's harder to get your fingers in there to set your shutter.

[Dan Fromm]

Why is this? I see that Cambo do make some recessed boards.

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And do all this before you spend a penny more. Until you learn the basics you risk hurting yourself.

[b2sl2s]

Hi Dan,

Thank you for your reply and the concern. As I mentioned in the OP I'm actually quite experienced with the operation of a 5x4 camera from Loading and Shooting to Development and Scanning.

Here are a couple of portraits I made with a friends 5x4.

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This will be the first time I've owned my own 5x4 so was a little confused by copal sizes as well as the size of the board itself that I needed. The internet is full of conflicting information so I try ask questions in the simplest way possible to make sure I understand correctly.

My research has now concluded with me needing a 162 x 162mm lens board with a Copal #1 42mm hole.

Thanks again for all the help.

[Alan Gales]

You can use 162 X 162mm boards with the Cambo or Calumet name on them. They are interchangeable. There are also step-down Cambo/Calumet to Linhof Technika style boards. The Technika style boards are smaller and fit into a backpack easier.

I heard that at one time Cambo and Calumet were separate companies and then they later merged. I'm not really sure about the history.