I understand. I'm happy that the camera will fit easily in my bag. It is what it is. I had a 450mm on my Wisner yesterday. That seemed to be really pushing things at 18", although I am supposed to have 23" of bellows draw.
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I understand. I'm happy that the camera will fit easily in my bag. It is what it is. I had a 450mm on my Wisner yesterday. That seemed to be really pushing things at 18", although I am supposed to have 23" of bellows draw.
Hi guys, the Travelwide 90 is exactly 100mm (3.93") from the front of the helical to the very back. It's as compact as we could possibly make it while keeping the body rigid. With the little Angulon mounted, this thing disappears into just about any bag.
It probably looks big in the video because I have toothpicks for wrists. :)
http://bensyverson.com/images/2013/5...wide-depth.png
Just purchased a 90 6.8 today in anticipation of getting one of these bodies. I missed the Kickstarter offer (duh), but will be one of the first in line. I like how they want this to be a hackable platform. One of my first mods will be a Graflock-ish back for my Grafmatic holders. I don't think that spring back will hold it in place well enough. Very excited.
Tie it on with bungie cords. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by michael slade
Looks like you guys made CNET Australia: http://www.cnet.com.au/travelwide-4x...-339343833.htm Cool. Why not push for a mention in CNET USA?
Well, I have not read every one of the 106 pages of this thread, but I like the concept and the camera . . .
I have the lens and would like to take on with us on atrip to Colorado in a few weeks.
How may I arrange to buy one? Who has it, how can they be contacted and what is the current price?
Cheers to all,
Won't be available to those of us who've already pre-ordered them till December likely!
New sales not likely till next year. Definitely not possible to get one in a few weeks as there are none in existence but test models!
Ok I'm good with that . . .just have to wait it out.
This camera looks pretty good. The next project should be either aGrafmatic copy or a Mido type product.
Can anyone confirm whether or not the Angulon 90mm f6.8 housed in the Linhof Synchro Compur shutter (instead of a Copal) will mount to the Wanderlust without modification? I see it shown on Ben's camera in the photos on Kickstarter, but I am not sure it is a direct fit.
Thanks
The Angulon is not mounted in Copal 1. It is usually in Compur 0, so no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Cole
Jon
Someone in the many pages of posts said it's the same shutter (as the Compur 0), re-labeled, and would work. At least I hope so as that's what I have as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Cole
Thanks, Roger, that's good to know. I didn't want to plow thru the 100+ pages of this thread. I should have asked before I bought one, but I got a seemingly good deal and couldn't pass it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Cole
Well at least I thought that was the case. I did a thread search and can't find it. Maybe that was in the APUG thread, or elsewhere. Can anyone else confirm?
I'm not sure about the actual shutter itself. I believe they are different. Having said that I can confirm that the angulon 90mm f6.8 fits in a a compur 0 sized hole, since mine is currently mounted on a linhof 0 board.
So we should be able to mount our Linhof Angulons on the Wanderlust with nothing more than an appropriate spanner, then - works for me.
Me too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Cole
Hi guys,
Heard about this project a bit late but 'got my angulon 90 f6.8 on Ebay today :cool:
I've never worked on LF (only MF and 24x36) but will probably love it, anyway i feel really excited about your project.
How can i get a Travelwide 90 ? Will it be available to buy for the "late guys" like me or can you add me on the project ?
Yes, you can use the Angulon 90mm f6.8 housed in the Linhof shutter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Cole
We plan to ship it with a spanner wrench that doubles as a bottle opener!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Cole
You will be able to purchase the Travelwide from our website *after* all the Kickstarter orders have shipped.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOZ
Thanks a lot for your answer, perfect for me !
Another question (sorry newbie on LF, even if quite at ease with MF and my Hasselblad !)... i got almost everything for my Travelwide except for the release cable.
What length do we need for the Travel wide + 90 angulon f6.8 ?
Do you have specific model (how do you attach it to the camera hole ?), do you have a link so that i can see what to get/buy ?
Will really enjoy to have demo videos for people like me who has never done LF before, explaining the basics, what to do, what NOT to do :)
Thanks by advance for everything...
Thanks for the confirmation, Justin! Now I'm all ready whenever the camera is. Looking forward to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by jnl
You can use a standard basic cable release. It should be at least 12in long. It fits right through the hole in the handgrip. Here is one on sale for $5.00 that would work -Quote:
Originally Posted by MOZ
http://www.camera-filters.com/index....oducts_id=7066 (similar to the first pic)
Here is one that might sit a little more flush to the body but cost more money.
http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/prod...release/br5012 (similar to the second pic)
Attachment 95605 Attachment 95606
If you are buying a new release, I would probably stay away from the ones that have large finger grips. They will probably stand up really high off the camera. Here is an example of what I am talking about for comparison. http://www.camera-filters.com/index....oducts_id=6334
Tx a lot.
Looking forward to my Travelwide. I found a viewer much like the on in Bens video but with no sharp edges like the one he is supplying with the camera on eBay for 32$ delivered to the states.
See. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT
I'm afraid my Linhof will get dusty with this new horse in the stable.
Those viewerfinders are discussed quit a bit above. I have mine right here. They're sure not a Voigtlander, but don't cost like one either. Should be fine for the job.
A lot of bought those already.
Very nice for the money.
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Originally Posted by searover
Well, you know, if it's looking for a good retirement home, I'm in the market.... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by searover
I also bought one of those plastic cast viewers from the guy in Israel, a 20mm, he had no 21mm posted that day. I think a 22mm might even be better. I attached it to my Wista with a 150mm Symar. The symar is a tighter view. The quality of the viewer is just OK;in the short range it's soft. I also bought the BLIK (Russian LOMO viewer). There's a lot of them out there and the prices vary. I paid about $20 +shipping. Works well, but before I found the BLIK I bought a Waltz viewfinder for $12 + only $4 shipping. I like the Waltz better and may resell the BLIK after I check with a buddy who also bought a TravelCam. Since buying the TravelCam I have found other portable non-focusing 4x5 cameras, one from Ilford. However, they all cost more and I believe the Travel cam has a superior design. Looking forward to getting my TravelCam already planning an outing and hike to play with it .
Happy Trails, Steve
The Ilford is a pinhole. While the Wanderflust will come with a pinhole cap so you can use it that way, what really makes it different is being designed from the ground up to be used handheld, which isn't practical with pinholes given the exposure time.
The Isralie finder is indeed "just ok" - but that's all I need. Isn't the BLIK a rangefinder? I didn't know they had a dedicated viewfinder. I'm planning to get myself a cheap rangefinder too.
Do you guys think the Leica viewfinder 21-24-28 could be a good solution (not considering the price of course) ?
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/attachme...21.24.28-4.jpg
I hope they could produce OVF for their wanderlust... with extra fee or something
it is rangefinder and quite decent too. I am about to do some rummaging through old piles of gear in russia, hoping i didnt toss mine away years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Cole
Anybody opened up their BLIK and adjusted the RF? Mine was delivered out of adjustment vertically.
If you happen to be passing through Bangkok, I know a good technician that just CLAed my 90mm Angulon for 30 bucks. Fixed a loose aperture blade as well. I have not checked the speeds yet, but it looks snappy (as they say).
I know we all are looking for accessories for our Wanderlust. I figured this may be the ticket for self portraits. It is cheap and unique, so I bought it. I love stuff like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/unique-Scene...vip=true&rt=nc
If money were no object, I will only be able to buy more.
I don't need more.
I am like a kid, a new shiny is a new shiny, price is restricted by money, whatever that is...
Gotta sell more lemonade.
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Originally Posted by MOZ
It's been a month since we funded this project and it would be really nice to get a status report. Has any progress been made? Any better idea of a delivery date? I hope periodic updates are forthcoming after the effort we put into publicizing and funding this project. Thanks.
Probably not a lot new to report yet. Now it depends on the speed of progress with the fabrication company Wanderlust has contracted with. They did say it would be 10~12 weeks for the molds to be made.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarryS
Let them rest. They have been very attentive here. This is a labor of love project and they will make very little per hour. We get a great camera for cheap.
They are doing the impossible!
I actually don't mind the wait. It reminds me of being a kid in the 1950's, you know, when you sent off that quarter taped to a Kellog boxtop to Battle Creek, Michigan for some little treasure. We lived in rural southern Indiana. I'd faithfully go out each day to check our big rural mailbox. After a couple of weeks you just kinda forgot the whole thing. Then, some hot August day, 6 or 8 weeks later, mom would say "something came in the mail for you today". The moment of initial confusion and then, Oh Yeah!
Ripping open the little battered brown paperboard box, in great excitement you inspected your treasure.
Could have been a secret decoder spy ring, or even better one of those submarines you put baking soda in to make go up and down in the water.
I've got my lens, and other accoutrements ready. Now I'm going to forget about it, (plenty of other photo related projects). Then, one day, unexpectedly, a package will arrive.
I know you can never go home again, but I still look forward to that experience of discovery and joy.
I think I'll leave mine accoutreless, at least for a while, and do pinhole shots with it.
I had forgotten those submarines...
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Originally Posted by zuiko90
Sorry for the lack of updates! We'll have something more to show you soon. We had to make some minor changes to the helical, and in the end we had to redesign three of the parts completely. But the happy result is that we could incorporate a few other changes we had in mind. I think you guys will like the improvements.
Ben--thanks for the update! Some of us are interested in the design and production process, so any details are appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Syverson
Hey, I remember those promotions. I still haven't been to Alaska to see my 1 Square Inch of land in Dawson in the Yukon Territory. It was a certificate on a box of Quaker Puffed Oats or Rice. The promo was called the Klondike Big Inch promo. Gotta get up there and see if the value on that land has gone up in 60 years since I ate that box of cereal. Let's See... Now where did I file that certificate of deed.Quote:
Originally Posted by zuiko90
http://yukoninfo.com/klondikebiginch.htm
Sent my Synchro Compur Shutter for my Linhof Select Angulon 90 in to SK Grimes. Sent it with a Copal O shutter for my Nikkor 135. CLA and shutter speed table after adjusted.
For those of us who are just now finding out about this project (how did I miss this...I am on the forum several times every day) when will orders be taken for those who didn't get in on the kickstarter project?
Hi everyone, just a little update.
We're prepping the final files now, and making sure we have all our measurements in order. We've made even more changes since my last message. One of the last things we're trying to determine is the exact position of the set screw—does anyone know? We'd like to have a small cutout for the set screw on the front.
We finally got the indicator and logo type onto the design, and came up with a great solution for focus adjustment. You can see the focus indicator in the design—it's the green part.
It's all coming together now!
http://bensyverson.com/images/2013/6/45-new.jpg
We'll have more info soon—we need to set up a mailing list. But briefly, you'll be able to order a camera after the Kickstarter preorders are shipped. Unfortunately we have no idea when that will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy
Looks great! So, the distance scale matches that of the one on the Blik rangefinder and is in meters, right? I think in feet, a bad American habit, but I think meters is fine for this camera. I don't see myself trying to use it for street work, with guessing distances. Would it be too cluttered or difficult to have both meters and feet?
In meters, could you include the little tick marks after 2.5, 5, and 8? ;-)
I wouldn't bother with the set screw cutout to be honest, I doubt there are many angulons left with the set screw still in place.
This is an American camera, sold I think, primarily to American's, and we still use 'feet' for distance. Every time I use metric distance, I have to convert it clumsily to yards, which is incorrect enough to matter in many measures, like photography.
We Americans do understand and use metric, but we still prefer SAE or U.S. Units of Measure.
Forcing us to metric has not worked before and I do not think it will work for some time. We tried metric highways in the 70's and it was a huge failure.
Arguing Metric is more logical and international is also ridiculous, anybody can convert measurements simply with the their cell phone or head.
As an aside, I once restored a 1964 Datsun Fairlady roadster. My metric wrenches fit the body parts, but did not fit the engine. It seems we, America, supplied old tooling and manufacturing equipment to Japan under the MacArthur plan to rebuild Japan and Japan for many years used U.S. Units of Measure for heavy machinery.
Perhaps you need to poll again, or examine the current KS participants for location. If this is truly a 'World' camera being purchased by a majority of people outside the U.S. Unit of Measure system, so be it.
Sometimes I think people would do well to remember that 95% of the world's population are not American.... and hence they either think in metres or are capable of dividing by three in their heads.