Tim Layton
1-Jan-2012, 20:03
I know the topic of Packard shutters has been discussed here before so if I have missed my question in the archives, please let me know.
Basically, I have a growing collection of vintage lenses and I am working my way through working out my specific needs for each of the lenses as it relates to my style of photography. There are lenses that I could definitely use and benefit from a Packard shutter but I have physical challenges that I need to overcome regarding a traditional rear mount of the shutter.
I am hoping to get some creative ideas from the group here about some options on rear and front mounting when the obvious rear mount wont work for whatever reason.
At least for now my 8x10 cameras all use either a 5 1/2" or 6" square lens board, so I have that limitation at the moment regarding the size of Packard shutter. The second variable is the largest opening for a Packard shutter is 3" for that size mount. Some of my lenses have a diameter larger than 3" making this a problem/challenge that I need to overcome.
For example, I just got a Rodenstock Imagon 360mm in a barrel mount that has a rear diameter of about 4" and the second obstacle is that it extends about 1" in the rear. So, to use a Packard, I am thinking the only real option is to do a front mount of some type. Assuming a front mount Packard is even desirable, I would have to get a custom size made for that size which would have about an 8" board on it.
A second example would be my 14 1/2" Verito that has a 4 1/4" rear diameter.
A third example would be my 16" Vitax that has a rear diameter of about 4 1/2".
Even my Wollensak Vinco that came with my Eastman View No 2 has about a 1" protrusion behind the lens board, even though the diameter is only about 2 1/8". The diameter isn't a problem for the 6x6 board, but the 1" protrusion won't work without modifying the mount eight by way of extending the shutter behind the lens or a front mount solution.
Long story short, I am a mechanically inclined person and I could probably rig up just about anything, but I would like to get input and feedback from others on the forum here that has already worked through these issues and challenges.
I hope I am overlooking something obvious.
Thanks,
Tim
Standard Packard Shutters
1½" Diameter 3¼" x 3¼"
1¾" Diameter 3½" x 3½"
2" Diameter 4" x 4"
2¼" Diameter 4½" x 4½"
2½" Diameter 4¾" x 4¾"
2¾" Diameter 5" x 5"
3" Diameter 5¾" x 5¾"
3½" Diameter 6½ x 6½"
Basically, I have a growing collection of vintage lenses and I am working my way through working out my specific needs for each of the lenses as it relates to my style of photography. There are lenses that I could definitely use and benefit from a Packard shutter but I have physical challenges that I need to overcome regarding a traditional rear mount of the shutter.
I am hoping to get some creative ideas from the group here about some options on rear and front mounting when the obvious rear mount wont work for whatever reason.
At least for now my 8x10 cameras all use either a 5 1/2" or 6" square lens board, so I have that limitation at the moment regarding the size of Packard shutter. The second variable is the largest opening for a Packard shutter is 3" for that size mount. Some of my lenses have a diameter larger than 3" making this a problem/challenge that I need to overcome.
For example, I just got a Rodenstock Imagon 360mm in a barrel mount that has a rear diameter of about 4" and the second obstacle is that it extends about 1" in the rear. So, to use a Packard, I am thinking the only real option is to do a front mount of some type. Assuming a front mount Packard is even desirable, I would have to get a custom size made for that size which would have about an 8" board on it.
A second example would be my 14 1/2" Verito that has a 4 1/4" rear diameter.
A third example would be my 16" Vitax that has a rear diameter of about 4 1/2".
Even my Wollensak Vinco that came with my Eastman View No 2 has about a 1" protrusion behind the lens board, even though the diameter is only about 2 1/8". The diameter isn't a problem for the 6x6 board, but the 1" protrusion won't work without modifying the mount eight by way of extending the shutter behind the lens or a front mount solution.
Long story short, I am a mechanically inclined person and I could probably rig up just about anything, but I would like to get input and feedback from others on the forum here that has already worked through these issues and challenges.
I hope I am overlooking something obvious.
Thanks,
Tim
Standard Packard Shutters
1½" Diameter 3¼" x 3¼"
1¾" Diameter 3½" x 3½"
2" Diameter 4" x 4"
2¼" Diameter 4½" x 4½"
2½" Diameter 4¾" x 4¾"
2¾" Diameter 5" x 5"
3" Diameter 5¾" x 5¾"
3½" Diameter 6½ x 6½"