3d printed lensboard

[tiggert]

Hi all,

Just some fun to share:

Recently got my hands on an older B&L petzval to play with, the question became how to whip up a lens board for the old Calumet Black Beast to test this out on. Got my ruler out and managed to 3d print a lens board specifically for the lens and the retaining ring.



All I had handy was red filament, so I had to prime and spray the boards backside black.




Seems to be light tight, will post some wet plate tests later!

[Paul Ron]

very cool! 3d printing is amazing. i see alot of great 3d files for all sorts of gizmos n gagets, even replacement parts. nice job!

[paulbarden]

Hi all,

Just some fun to share:

Recently got my hands on an older B&L petzval to play with, the question became how to whip up a lens board for the old Calumet Black Beast to test this out on. Got my ruler out and managed to 3d print a lens board specifically for the lens and the retaining ring.

All I had handy was red filament, so I had to prime and spray the boards backside black.

Seems to be light tight, will post some wet plate tests later!

Good for you! Most of my dozen or so lens boards are designed and 3-D printed here at home. They work great.