matt_friel Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 anyone have this or had experience with it?? If so what did you think?? matto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_s. Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I havent used this camera, but I have used the 6x17 version and it was a very nice camera. Very well machined as well. The owner of Fotoman, Mr. Droluk is a very nice man as well. Hope it helps. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard b. schwartz Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 i own and have used the fotoman 45PS camera. it is meant to be a "portable" large format camera. it is very well made, but you must purchase a special cone for each lens you wish to use. i only use one lens with the camera, so it is no big deal. the camera comes with a helical focus mount for zone focusing. i carry readyload film in my pocket, and have a readyload holder in the camera at all times. i compose the picture and set the f stop and exposure time. i insert the readyload film and shoot away. i do not carry film holders. i want the camera to be as portable as possible. i determine exposure with a meter just as do with my regular 4x5 camera. you have to be careful since you are hand holding the camera to make sure "camera shake" is not a problem. i have shot hand held with 110 mm lens, f16 @ 125 with no problems on a sunny day. if you are looking for this type of specialty camera, i can recommend it. i have had no problems. also, if you go to fotomancamera.com, you will find the response and support excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot_n Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I've owned a Fotoman 45PS for a few months (with a 90mm Schneider SA f8). Very nice camera. I've used it a lot. I don't use it quite as intended (the 'PS' stands for Point and Shoot, I think). I generally use it on a tripod, and often use the removable ground glass for focusing and composition. I've been shooting interiors with it, with multiple flashes. It's my first 4x5 camera, so I can't provide a very knowledgeable assessment. The camera's well made, looks good, and is very light. Fotoman support is excellent. Complaints? 1. The ground glass is a simple affair, without a fresnel. I would have preferred to pay more for a brighter ground glass. 2. the viewfinder masks are very generous, showing more than appears on the film. I prefer to see slightly less (so consider ordering a viewfinder mask for a slightly longer lens - e.g. a 105mm mask for use with a 90mm lens). Overall it's a great camera that's garnered a lot of interest from other photographers when I've been out and about shooting. I'm not really interested in camera movements and find the Fotoman's rigid construction reassuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I tested the 45PS and reviewed it in View Camera. It is a fun easy to use PS camera. Use it with a wide angle lens and do a bit of zone focus and you will get excellent results. Very well made anf good value for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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