3x4 vs. 4x5 conversions

<p> Dan I think you should research the Byron camera, it's the guy who does it with spacers. One is under the rangefinder top and the other on the bottom of the camera. This method also involves making a new bellows with the back end being 4x5 instead of 3x4, so you don't have to alter the infinity stop much because it's already been expanded with the bigger rear end size of the new bellows. I think he also extends the rangefinder post as well. That is why his camera is so compact and slim looking..................very involved method of construction, but what a camera, yum. The Byron is also a little taller because of the thin spacers used. I should also mention David Harm who has a kit available that has the back built of resin molded material and provides instructions on how to complete the rest of the build, very quickly. But he too uses something similar in design to the Graflok back so it results in a versatile, but thick camera. He's got a good option for people who don't have the tools or time to make their own design. I'm soon posting build photos of both the 4x5 and 3x4 conversion method that I use. I use aluminum and bolts, a very simple back method for sheet film holders only. But if the I had a machine shop, I'd do it the Byron way because I think it's the best design of them all.</p>

<p>Yes Daniel. I know about the Byron camera. I discovered his site over one year ago , maybe two years by now, i forget. I had tried talking (emailing) to the guy he seemed very rude too when i would question regarding anything he did to the camera. I even asked if he would do a conversion to my Polaloid 110A but just the back and not the 2 lens conversion or the 900 range finder swap, since it looks lie it wouldn't be necessary. He first responded that he Wouldn't even consider that and started to get even ruder in his latter responses. However after some time had passed tho, back then, he sent a followup message and said if i wanted just the back converted without changing the rangefinder and front standard, OK and he would still charge me full price as if for a total conversion. But even if i didn't mind paying for that i don't think i would have him do it because i got the impression that he would leave things out, like adjusting for infinity focus or such, since he said that it wouldn't be a real Byron and he would make sure not to give any indication that it was a Byron modified camera by him.</p>

<p>This David Harm who has a kit sounds interesting. That is news to me. Do you have any links?</p>