Show off your Large Format camera!

[Ari]

It wouldn/t be hard to make a copy, but you'd need an original to use as a template.
Most of the parts are hardware store staples, the rest is from McMaster-Carr.
The design is what makes it strong, so that would be more important to follow.
You'll also need a table saw, router and drill press.

[BLATT LAB]

When I had access to one copying would be easy, that's right. But since I dont have that access, it's sadly not that easy.

It wouldn/t be hard to make a copy, but you'd need an original to use as a template.
Most of the parts are hardware store staples, the rest is from McMaster-Carr.
The design is what makes it strong, so that would be more important to follow.
You'll also need a table saw, router and drill press.

[Tin Can]

Almost anything can be copied

I saw something this weekend that intimated 1/3 of high end paintings are fakes in all museums

Crime pays

[Collin Orthner]

Ari, I have thought about drilling holes in mine in the past. Did you disassemble it to do the work or simply move the assembly to accommodate the drill? I spoke with Bruce Wehman a few years back about possibly taking over his operation. He was open to talking, but I never did pursue it. I have often thought a scaled down 4x5 and/or 5x7 would be fantastic! Hmmm

[Ari]

Hi Collin, I removed everything, leaving only the focus track inside. This was no problem, as I could easily drill around those parts.
I've also heard from another member here who would have gladly taken over the spare parts for the Wehman, but nothing came of it.
I would think it's an easy camera to reverse-engineer, or scale down for smaller formats, but it's probably a little harder than it looks.

[Tin Can]

Is it patented?

[Ari]

You can always make one for yourself and your own use, patent or no.

[BLATT LAB]

When I finally get my hands on one I will definitely try to build my own and i would also love to make a 5x7 version!

Hi Collin, I removed everything, leaving only the focus track inside. This was no problem, as I could easily drill around those parts.
I've also heard from another member here who would have gladly taken over the spare parts for the Wehman, but nothing came of it.
I would think it's an easy camera to reverse-engineer, or scale down for smaller formats, but it's probably a little harder than it looks.

[Lachlan 717]

Anyone who makes copy of them with equal quality?

Get in touch with Mr Zheng at Shen Hao. He made a few cameras for me, one based on another (existing) design.

[michaelfoto]

Transportklar til venstre og kampklar til højre. by Michael G, on Flickr

My latest Acquisition. The F model.
To the left ready for transport, to the right ready for shooting.
Captured by Sinar P2 and PhaseOne digital back.
2 Bowens Esprit 500 flash units.