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[nc-teesquare]

Zone VI 8x10

[John Layton]

Tin Can...here is one which I could put my hands on quickly (quick iPhone snap of print). There are more (better ones) in a box, but am a bit busy at the moment. At any rate, this was taken late in the day, looking WSW I believe...very cold and windy:

[Tin Can]

Thank you!

I once skied at -26 F, at night, actual temp, which really didn't work as the snow was too cold, so I jumped about for 20 minutes and back to the fire 3 times.

Tin Can...here is one which I could put my hands on quickly. There are more (better ones) in a box, but am a bit busy at the moment. At any rate, this was taken late in the day, looking WSW I believe...very cold and windy:

[Sal Santamaura]

...7lbs. for the L-45A)...I knew that I'd ultimately need to go to metal with the L-45A...

...will you show the summit images you made

I still have every issue of View Camera, including the one that included your Mt. Washington L-45A article. Therefore, rather than summit images, I'd really like you to show the order form one can submit today to purchase an L-45A.

[John Layton]

Well…lets see - there are many boxes and bins of parts in my basement…with more than half of those needed to create between 12 and 25 “production model” cameras being complete (minus final plating), also including 25 sets of standard bellows and 5 of bag bellows - with the remainder of parts either in partially completed form or as aluminum blanks.

I also have two books of engineering drawings…one for the current prototype and the second for actual production, plus complete Solid Works 3D computer files for both prototype and production models (production model incorporates many changes over the existing prototype).

For just a taste of the level of these “changes for production,” how about a focus shaft with (stress analyzed) weight reduction holes? Well, I’ve got over 50 of these, precision ground and drilled…sitting in one of those boxes:



To be honest, I’m done with this project. I’m 66, and really want to use the time I have left to make a few more photographs.

But…if there is someone out there who has the time, energy, and desire to take this project forward…lets talk - I’m open for discussion!
(Edit: I will likely make a more "formalized" announcement soon in the business section)

[ChristopherMarv]

1964 Linhof Super Technika IV 5x7

[Chris7521]

It's no Deardorff but, I wanted something that can handle some weight.
Here is my Kodak 2D. I refinished the wood because it was ugly when I got it. Decided to leave the brass alone and I think it looks good weathered.
I made a adapter to mount my 4D to a Sinar shutter. The whole set up is pretty solid though I am using the extension rail to keep the camera/lens weight somewhat balanced.

Badessa_20201127_9757 by Chris, on Flickr

[Lachlan 717]

“ The whole set up is pretty solid...”

Not if you mount lenses directly onto the Sinar shutter. They’re not designed to be weight bearing.

[carylee2002]

Nice...I have 2 cameras and both are 2D's. They are great workhorse cameras and if you can get the back rails they are worth even more.

[Philippe Grunchec]

1964 Linhof Super Technika IV 5x7

Great bellows! From China?