I'd still be interested to know whether the Canham (et al) 6x17 roll film holders are in fact compatible with the camera, which would be a big plus.
Originally Posted by Oren Grad
I'd still be interested to know whether the Canham (et al) 6x17 roll film holders are in fact compatible with the camera, which would be a big plus.
I will let you know when I receive new cameras in the next week or so.
Rod
By the way, KB Canham has less than 10 pieces of the 6x17 back left, and is leaning towards not producing more.
Rod
Well, the 5x7 is a great compromise to a larger negative than 4x5, while not quite the weight and bulk of the 8x10. Also many people do like the proportion of the 5x7/11x14/FF, all of which are quite similar.
I have had people all over the world asking for the last 4 years since the 5x7 sort of faded from our offerings. I kept forwarding these and the new Managing director is also quite supportive of this step.
And they have created a D model with my assymetrical rail setup. I did this on the 8x10s and they finally created the D model in 8x10 with a catalog number, and now they have created the D model 5x7, as well. It has a 15cm/6" rail for collapsing the entire 5x7, or 4x5 or 8x10 camera onto, for packing or storage. This is coupled using a 30cm connecting bracket, in the case of the 5x7, and a 25cm rail allowing full use of the standard bellows or the Wide angle bellows, of course. Makes it much more compact and fast to setup. You just mount the 30cm bracket onto the tripod head, and slide in the camera, mount the lens and focus.
I am very excited and waiting for the first deliveries soon. It will of course also come with our great GG/Fresnel viewing screen, and the optional MicroOrbix geared tilt is available as well.
I am here if anyone has questions.
Rod
Last edited by Rod Klukas; 19-Apr-2022 at 14:29. Reason: grammar
I pieced together a used Arca F 5x7 camera. It uses a 171mm front standard. I was able to purchase a new 4x5 reducing back and a new bag bellows from Badger. 5x7's were always listed in Catalogs and on B&H's website. They were not produced by Arca for a long time. The camera is compact and versatile.
It will have a 141 front standard to accommodate some of the larger lens some times used on 5x7.
Rod
Yes, Unfortunately they have not changed their images on their web page yet.
There are Format kits for the current 141 series to change format to 5x7. Any F-Line of 171 series could also be accommodated by purchasing an additional 141 front frame. Then you would have a 141 series 5x7 complete.
Rod
I'm wondering how they'll price the 5x7 conversion kits?
Of course, they'll assume a 141mm front format frame. But, one might (?) be able to attach a 171mm to 141mm reduction lensboard to the rear of the 171mm front format frame, and then connect the 141mm bellows frame to that reduction lensboard.
Possibly this may work. The 171 to 141 adapter must be on a flat lens board. Then it could work.
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