The shutter, like the 8x10 back, can be mounted in two different orientations, since it's mounted on a square Toyo lensboard. The particular lens in this image is a Wollensak enlarging lens. I want to experiment with this camera by taking extreme close-ups, using several different lenses that I've gotten for almost nothing. None are meant to cover 8x10, but for close work, that should be fine.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:04.
Here, I've stretched the bellows to just about their fullest extent, just over a meter (about 42 inches). I know it will take a lot of light, and long exposure time, but I'm curious to see just how large I can go on a sheet of film.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:04.
Now I'll upload a few images showing the extension plates.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:05.
Here's a look underneath. I made 'pockets' in the 1/4-inch thick aluminum, to save on weight without lessening strength. The camera is still heavier than I'd like, but since I see myself mostly using it inside, that's okay.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:07.
And here's look underneath the back. I made a hinge back here, to allow me to fold the camera. I may need to re-visit this because it is not as sturdy as I want it to be. The small black knobs have 1/4 - 20 threaded rods, like a camera tripod. I think theat, if I re-make this part, with longer plates for the knob/bolts to attach to, it will be more solid.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:07.
The following three photos show why the hinged, folding aspect of the camera might be more trouble than it's worth. In order to fold it closed, the front standard, and the tube it rides on, need to be removed from the camera.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:08.
To remove the tube, I need to first take off that rear brass part, by removing the knurled nuts that hold it down.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:08.
Finally, I can pull out the black ring, so that the camera can be folded.
Last edited by Paul Kinzer; 15-Sep-2022 at 13:09.
I may post more tomorrow, but it's time for bed!
The last few attachments aren't visible or accessible (at least for me), but I like what I saw. Wouldn't mind a few photos of the mill / lathe setup, too, do you have any images of parts in fabrication? I admire this sort of approach, though I go to a venerable machinist and ask someone else to make parts for me.
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