TT Camera and lens

[Tri Tran]

TT DIY Camera and Signature lens.
5x12in and 5.5 x14in American Walnut.
I would like to say thank you for those who have supported me through this journey. It's a huge accomplishment for me to complete my entire Panorama camera line.
I've built them intentionally for my landscape field work applications focusing on a simple, elegant, and user friendly design. I designed the optics to cover all formats from 4x5 to 20x24 starting from 9 in to 30in focal length, and this range is perfect for a wide range of applications.
My TT lens can be mounted on the copal 3 with Linhof lens board; no big brass lenses are necessary for field trips anymore.
The camera is designed with weight reduction in mind and standardized to all my lenses mounted with the Linhof board.
I use my TT lens system (9 focal lens that can be switched using the same barrel) for pictorial purposes, along with my Cooke triple converter when I am out on the field.
Here's the video link
https://youtu.be/5ynC24e-nTI .
Enjoy
TT

[Tin Can]

Nice video, camera and lens!

[FrancisF]

As beautiful as they are, I know they will be put to good use in the field and get a few scuffs. Badges of honor

[Joe O'Hara]

Sure are purdy.

[Tri Tran]

The 12x20 will be next one. Thank you Gentlemen. TT

[Tri Tran]

Here's the new TT 12x20 camera clip .Enjoy
https://youtu.be/gFfDGU7_BFo

[Matt Stage]

These just get nicer and nicer.

[Michael Roberts]

Tri, all these cameras look wonderful! Great job with the videos, too.

I'm curious--would you mind sharing the specs for your 12x20? Max/min bellows and weight, especially, as I have one of my own in process and would love to know how yours compares.

Thanks!
Michael

[Jim Noel]

Beautiful Tri. Simple but elegant, and then there is the lens over which I drool.
Congratulations on a great job.
Jim Noel

[William Whitaker]

They look well made. Is this something that is commercially available?

[Tri Tran]

Tri, all these cameras look wonderful! Great job with the videos, too.

I'm curious--would you mind sharing the specs for your 12x20? Max/min bellows and weight, especially, as I have one of my own in process and would love to know how yours compares.

Thanks!
Michael

Thanks Michael.
The bellow length is 30in and it's a bout 1 1/2 in when it collapsed, pleated 1in width . Weighted top 2 1/2 lbs . Hope this helps. TT.



Beautiful Tri. Simple but elegant, and then there is the lens over which I drool.
Congratulations on a great job.
Jim Noel
Hi Jim, Hope you are well. Thanks for the compliments. Stay safe and good luck with the trip.


They look well made. Is this something that is commercially available?
Hi Will, this is for my personal use , sorry not for sale yet . I love the Panorama format so I just want to build them dedicated to it. Thanks for your interest.

[William Whitaker]

Thanks Michael.
The bellow length is 30in and it's a bout 1 1/2 in when it collapsed, pleated 1in width . Weighted top 2 1/2 lbs . Hope this helps. TT.


Nice. But what does "weighted top 2 1/2 lbs" mean?

Thanks,
W

[Two23]

Nice. But what does "weighted top 2 1/2 lbs" mean?

Thanks,
W

I think he means it weighs 2.5 pounds.


Kent in SD

[Michael Roberts]

Hah. Sorry for any confusion. I meant to inquire about the weight of the camera, not the bellows.
Thanks,
Michael

[Tri Tran]

Hah. Sorry for any confusion. I meant to inquire about the weight of the camera, not the bellows.
Thanks,
Michael
It's 18 lbs. Overall dimension is 16x23. 5 in when folded. Sorry for the confusion.

[Michael Roberts]

Nice! Thanks Tri!

BTW, what case or pack do you use to haul your 12x20 to locations?

[Tri Tran]

Nice! Thanks Tri!

BTW, what case or pack do you use to haul your 12x20 to locations?

I used Canvas Portfolio from Art supply store or Daniel stone here in LA can custom made the bag for you something like thi. He's great.
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[Michael Roberts]

That looks awesome. Thanks!

[Ron (Netherlands)]

Great work - who did the bellows?

[Tri Tran]

In house LF team member made the bellow. Thanks for your interest. TT

[Tri Tran]

Introducing Third Edition TT Signature lens 2022.
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[Ethan]

Awesome! Your work is always inspiring

[Tin Can]

Truly

I would if I could

[Tri Tran]

Awesome! Your work is always inspiring
Thank you. TT

[Tri Tran]

Truly

I would if I could

May be one day when you need the missing link. Best TT