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Thread: Schneider Symmar 150 5.6 W/ Synchro Compur - Lens Board Help.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar 150 5.6 W/ Synchro Compur - Lens Board Help.

    Quote Originally Posted by b2sl2s View Post
    Why is this? I see that Cambo do make some recessed boards.
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    Re: Schneider Symmar 150 5.6 W/ Synchro Compur - Lens Board Help.

    Hi Dan,

    Thank you for your reply and the concern. As I mentioned in the OP I'm actually quite experienced with the operation of a 5x4 camera from Loading and Shooting to Development and Scanning.

    Here are a couple of portraits I made with a friends 5x4.

    Attachment 119901

    This will be the first time I've owned my own 5x4 so was a little confused by copal sizes as well as the size of the board itself that I needed. The internet is full of conflicting information so I try ask questions in the simplest way possible to make sure I understand correctly.

    My research has now concluded with me needing a 162 x 162mm lens board with a Copal #1 42mm hole.

    Thanks again for all the help.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar 150 5.6 W/ Synchro Compur - Lens Board Help.

    You can use 162 X 162mm boards with the Cambo or Calumet name on them. They are interchangeable. There are also step-down Cambo/Calumet to Linhof Technika style boards. The Technika style boards are smaller and fit into a backpack easier.

    I heard that at one time Cambo and Calumet were separate companies and then they later merged. I'm not really sure about the history.

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