Jim, I've seen photos of your walnut camera. It looks awesome. I would love to make a folding camera, but I don't think I have the skills to do it. Nevertheless, experiences like yours certainly inspired me to try my own build. Thanks for the encouragement; I'll post images as soon as I think I have something worthwhile.
For those who have expressed interest, I'll add some pics and specs of the anchors and knobs I purchased from McMaster later today.
-Michael
Jim,Originally Posted by Jim Michael
thanks for the tip; I'll check it out.
-Michael
Well done indeed. Should be so very enjoyable when those negatives are developed.
Getting back to work on projects that have been waiting for a while.... Working on the 12x20 expansion back; it's pretty much done except for the gg and gg frame....
In practice, the 11x14 has proven to be workable in the field. It has even survived a crash when I inadvertently bumped a tripod leg out from under.
After working with the camera a few times, I made a second, shorter base rail of 25 inches that is easier to work with when using shorter lenses than the 36-inch rail shown here.
Last edited by Michael Roberts; 4-Dec-2010 at 13:58.
couple more...
The expansion back bellows are home-made. I thought a rectangle-style would be easier than tapered for a first go.
The 11x14 on location in September....
Joseph mentioned getting the camera out and about. Here's my method. The bag also holds two TR triples: the 15-24-36 in barrel, and the 12-21-28 in Betax.
That almost looks like you could take it on Ryanair, cabin baggage...
Hmmmm...have to check the size limits...I did carry-on the 8x10 this summer....
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