Fixed focus 4x5 camera

[Jac@stafford.net]

Looks pretty darned good to me! Excellent compromise, which is the very hardest part. Good for you.

I am working on a similar project with a camera with three preset focus distances. Prognosis - not so good yet.

[Eric Woodbury]

Here's my version of a 4x5 fixed focus snapper. Lens' back-working distance is set such that by f/16 everything from 21 inches to infinity is in focus. This works well for a 47mm, since coverage is close even at f/16 and lens performance probably not that great until a few stops down. I calculated the distance from information available at Schneider webstie and machined the box appropriately. No viewer on it yet. I am going to use a peep-hole viewer for a door. Accessory points top and bottom are 1/4-20 T-nuts. Film holder is held in place with rubber band and velco strip. Funky, but it works. I'd like to add a grip.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I like it, Eric. My favorite lens. Good wood joinery, too! I gotta learn how to do that.

Viewfinder from peep-hole? That's what Peter Gowland used in a beautifully machined body for one of his cameras. You can see one version here. I have his later refined version with a machined front frame shaped to make 6x12cm. I can post a picture of mine if you wish.

[Degroto]

Thanks Jac. I am pretty happy as well. Although I do realise the photo's appaer rather small here. Now I have to finish it of with a screwmount for a tripod and some paint. I will post some photo's shortly. Although after seing Eric build I almost don't dare anymore haha. For a first I am pretty pleased. I need to get some iron brackets to get beside the lens so it is a bit more protected. But that is something for the wishlist.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Thanks Jac. I am pretty happy as well. Although I do realise the photo's appaer rather small here. Now I have to finish it of with a screwmount for a tripod and some paint. I will post some photo's shortly. Although after seing Eric build I almost don't dare anymore haha. For a first I am pretty pleased. I need to get some iron brackets to get beside the lens so it is a bit more protected. But that is something for the wishlist.

Don't be self-conscious. We all begin from nothing. Just enjoy!
Regarding the lens protectors, for example on this, go to your
local home supply place's drawer pull accessories. Add a couple
brass washers to the base and be happy. (In my build they
serve as a place to hold the camera.)

We have already discussed tripod mount. Google 'T-nut'.

[Degroto]

I already got two tripod mounts. One for my pinhole and one for this camera. I'll look into the lens protectors. Thanks for the link.

[Pfsor]

I'll look into the lens protectors.

You can choose those you like when you look for drawer handles (for furniture). All sizes and types available, good for your purpose.

[Degroto]

So thought a couple of photo's from my camera would be nice. I stil have to finish it but it is in working order.