Handheld 8x10

[nonuniform]

So.....yeah, I'm thinking about creating a bracket to use my 8x10 kmv handheld. (it's a ridiculously stupid idea, please don't bother telling me that).

Any thoughts on the best way to go about this? I thinking about a two-handed thing, piece of thick flat bar under the camera, and then two handles whose construction is still an idea. I've tried a monopod, but, it gets in the way when walking around.

I plan to just have the camera pre-focused to 6ft, with a flash on one handle.

[Ari]

Ok, I won't tell you it's stupid.

Just...why?

[dsphotog]

Use a pre-measured string to establish consistent subject to camera distance. Frame viewfinder, Copal or Compur press type shutter.
And the obvious..... Strength training

[John Kasaian]

Save your KMV for the tripod. Just build a big box camera fixed at infinity, with a scavenged 8x10 back.
8x10 handheld is a hoot is you pick your subjects carefully. I take mine on skis for winter landscapes (waaaay back when CA got snow in them Sierra!)

[Willie]

Check out the Hobo camera from friends of Bostick & Sullivan in New Mexico. Might save you a lot of time.

[ic-racer]

Fotoman makes the 'bracket.' Just attach you lens to the front of the 'bracket' and your film holder to the back.

[Leszek Vogt]

At least use a monopod :>).

Les

[Oren Grad]

Save your KMV for the tripod. Just build a big box camera fixed at infinity, with a scavenged 8x10 back.

...or any of the existing wide-angle, helical-focus box cameras, like the Fotoman or Gaoersi, or a Gowland aerial or Hobo modified with a focusing helical.

[Mat5121]

You could wear it around your neck like Flavor Flav

[Jac@stafford.net]

Just build a big box camera fixed at infinity, with a scavenged 8x10 back.

Or up-scale this 4x5. Include the focusing helix or carry some diopters, and a string with regular knots.
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