Francisco Diaz
2-Jun-1999, 04:40
Fellow friends, I'm considering purchasing a Galvin view camera.
Would any of you kindly share any general impressions you have of this camera or , more specifically, care to comment on any or all of the following:
(1) Is there any sort of reflex viewer or hood that would fit this camera and al low me to view an upright image? (I believe Horseman makes one for its 6 x 9 ca meras, but I don't know whether it will fit the Galvin. I figure that if their roll film backs fit the Galvin, then why not the hood?)
(2) Given that there is no bag bellows for this camera (and I'm not the tinkerin g sort), what is the shortest focal length that I could use without restricting the movements; i.e., could I use a Schneider 47mm Super Angulon without any prob lem? or should I opt for a 65mm instead?
(3) I hear that the ground glass is not very bright for viewing. Are there any fresnel lenses or Beattie-like accessories that would fit this camera?
(4) How does this camera compare to the Gowland 2 x 3 cameras?
Thanks for any help.
Would any of you kindly share any general impressions you have of this camera or , more specifically, care to comment on any or all of the following:
(1) Is there any sort of reflex viewer or hood that would fit this camera and al low me to view an upright image? (I believe Horseman makes one for its 6 x 9 ca meras, but I don't know whether it will fit the Galvin. I figure that if their roll film backs fit the Galvin, then why not the hood?)
(2) Given that there is no bag bellows for this camera (and I'm not the tinkerin g sort), what is the shortest focal length that I could use without restricting the movements; i.e., could I use a Schneider 47mm Super Angulon without any prob lem? or should I opt for a 65mm instead?
(3) I hear that the ground glass is not very bright for viewing. Are there any fresnel lenses or Beattie-like accessories that would fit this camera?
(4) How does this camera compare to the Gowland 2 x 3 cameras?
Thanks for any help.