Do I need to worry about really heavy lenses causing damage?

[Hugo Zhang]

Rayt,

Ebony is a wrong camera for heavy lenses. I have tried and it was designed that way. I use a lens support with Chamonix camera for my lenses up to 20 lbs. Have to use a second tripod if the lens is too heavy.

[Two23]

Rayt,

Ebony is a wrong camera for heavy lenses. I have tried and it was designed that way. I use a lens support with Chamonix camera for my lenses up to 20 lbs. Have to use a second tripod if the lens is too heavy.

Is that lens support available somewhere?


Kent in SD

[Hugo Zhang]

Is that lens support available somewhere?


Kent in SD

Kent,

We don't have them for 45 cameras. 57 and up.

http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/ac...es/lenssupport

[drewf64]

Hello gypsydog:
What 8x10 cameras do you use when you are mounting abig, heavy lenses?
Thanks.
Drew

QUOTE=gypsydog;1557210]Bernice is correct! if the lens is something you intend on using, invest in a second camera more suited to the weight.
I use a number of very heavy lenses (I like fast glass) along with more conservative glass and keep several 8x10 cameras appropriate for the given lenses.
You will be glad you did in the long run.[/QUOTE]

[Two23]

Hello gypsydog:
What 8x10 cameras do you use when you are mounting abig, heavy lenses?
Thanks.
Drew

I bought a Kodak 2D specifically because it's pretty strong. My plan is to mostly shoot wet plate with 8x10 with period correct lenses. If I was primarily going to shoot film I would get a Chamonix. That lens support thing looks pretty slick though.


Kent in SD

[Tin Can]

How heavy?

My heaviest, biggest, longest FL is 890mm Jena Tessar.

Bought for Deardorff SC11 which can easily carry it and shoot 2-1 macro

10 lbs 6 oz

[drewf64]

I bought a Kodak 2D specifically because it's pretty strong. My plan is to mostly shoot wet plate with 8x10 with period correct lenses. If I was primarily going to shoot film I would get a Chamonix. That lens support thing looks pretty slick though.


Kent in SD

Thank you for your reply, Kent ... greatly appreciated!
I have a 5x7 2D which i really like. It is pretty beefy, too.
I am NOT excited about putting a big, heavy period portrait lens on my Deardorff 8x10 for wet plate ... so looking for a solid 8x10 or maybe even a box camera.
Drew

[Tin Can]

Maybe a Calumet C1, they are all metal, rear focus, very strong and can be balanced fore and aft with the sliding rail.

BUT it needs a Majestic 6X7 head for best support.

Thank you for your reply, Kent ... greatly appreciated!
I have a 5x7 2D which i really like. It is pretty beefy, too.
I am NOT excited about putting a big, heavy period portrait lens on my Deardorff 8x10 for wet plate ... so looking for a solid 8x10 or maybe even a box camera.
Drew

[Hugo Zhang]

Honestly, an 8" Pentac on a Betax shutter is not that heavy, I have used one on 5x7 Canham. Your Ebony (no swings or shifts, right?) should be easily able to carry it. If you are worried, use a piece of wood or other support between the bed and the bottom of the standard to hold it in place.

Not what you asked, but there is no way an 8" Pentac is going to cover 8x10, except at macro distances. The 8" Pentac is a 4x5 lens, and vignettes on 5x7. If you can find one (good luck!) a 12" Pentac might cover 8x10, but that lens won't even fit on your Ebony.

Jason,

Have you ever seen a 12" Pentac?

[Rayt]

Thanks for all the responses. Better be safe than sorry. The Betax shutter itself is heavy and the lens is physically long with a large front element so the front standard naturally wants to swing down and I felt it while adjusting rise/fall. Once tightened it felt solid. I had a wide angle Ektar with the Ilex and the glass didn't extend out so the weight didn't torque the standard. It isn't the kind of lens I would take to the field anyway so I'll set it aside for the future. The lens came from KEH with a 6" what I assume to be a Deardorff board.