Recessed Lensboard

[PatrickMarq]

I have a Chamonix 045F-2 and a Shen Hao 6x17 back.
For my 150mm it’s no problem, but with the Schneider 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon it really difficult to get everything sharp.
Even when I move the back all the way forward. So I need to buy a Recessed Lensboard Copal 0.

Looking on ebay but not quite sure what to buy, the depth is between 21 to 11mm. I suppose that a11mm will be more then enough, also some of the Lindhof 4x5 lensboards does not have the ‘thing’ for the cable release could that be a problem.

Looking for something in Europe.

Thanks

[Mick Fagan]

The main issue I think you may be up against, is the ability to access fitment of a cable release.

Although not exactly the same of what you are after, this is my Fujinon f/6.5 SWD 65mm lens. This is in an 11mm (approximately) deep recessed board. As you can see things are tight, I would suggest having a cable release thingy is a requirement if the cable screw hole is going to be inside or very close to the inside of the recessed part of the lens board.

A small pencil with a rubber fitted to the top, is very helpful to adjust the aperture lever.



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[PatrickMarq]

Thanks Mick,
My two most worries where the cable release and the aperture lever, the penseel is a good tip.
I think I go with the Intrepid board.

[Huub]

Another option is to attach a cable release more or less permanently to the lens you put into a recessed lensboard. A second option is to get a small cable release extension that you keep attached to the lens. And a third and more expensive option is get a Toyo angled cable release attachment that will do the job perfectly. But be aware: using a recessed lensbord is a pain and the deeper it gets, the more problematic access to the shutter controls is.