Affordable 6x17 - homebrew

[hemendrac]

<p>Hi,</p>

 

<p>For some time now I have been researching the web trying to find

if there are any 'affordable' 6x12(or 6x17) camera kits? The short

answer is NO !</p>

 

<p>I have therefore come to the conclusion that I probably need for

the Fotoman cameras to be available in the U.S.</p>

 

<p>The other option is to fabricate a camera out of available

components like a Shen-Hao 6x12(or 6x17) back and a Schneider 90mm

lens. </p>

 

<p>Does anyone know of any place I can get information on how to

fabricate one. I have access to a metal working shop.</p>

 

<p>I need the camera to be light and portable enough to hike and

also to be possible for hand-holding some of the time at the same

time rugged enough to carry on hikes etc.</p>

 

<p>My present speed graphic is simply too heavy to lug around.</p>

 

<p>The only other option that I have is to buy a Fuji 6x9

rangefinder. But that is a compromise.</p>

 

<p>Regards,</p>

<p>Hemendra </p>

 

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[jo_irps]

Go to this website: http://www.claudiobottari.com/index.html

 

He builds his own cameras and also explains with pictures how he did it. If you are skilled to worke with milling machines, or know anybody who does, than here is your chance to build your own. Btw viewfinders of different focus for rangefinders you can find at Voigtlander.

[don_miller2]

Why not just buy an old 5x7 and cut a split dark slide?

[houstonphotographics]

Read this;

 

http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/postcard.html

[www.antiquecameras.net]

if you keep a sharp eye out, you can get a NOBLEX 6/150 which shoots 50x120, for less than $ 1000 on ebay. It isnt 6*17, but you have enough neg to get there... The sharpness is really stunning. I have gotten shots that blow up to 20 inches by 48 inches that have clarity I CANT get out of my Pentax 6x7 outfit.<p>

<a href="http://www.antiquecameras.net">www.antiquecameras.net</a>

[jo_irps]

Hemendra,

 

I think what you really want is a panoramic camera and I second what anticamera has just said. The Noblex gives you what you see, a view angle of about 130 degrees, thats what a human eye normally sees. A 6x12 or 6x17 is just a cropped MF or LF, the view angle is not more than 70 to 80 degrees.

[rosswordhouse.com]

<p>If you can afford a Fotoman then keep your eye out for a Fuji

G617, they can

be had off of ebay for $1800. The Fotoman does not come with

a lens, so you

will have that expense too. With the G617 you get a fixed

105mm. The G617 works

great for me, it's all I shoot with.</p>

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[john_elder1]

You might consider a Brooks Veriwide 100 which produces a 6x10cm

image. It has a fixed lens,a Schneider 47 Super Angulon. The lens

is the approximate equivalent of a 20mm lens in 35mm format. The camera

is small for medium format, slightly larger than a Nikon FM. This camera really kicks ass.

[pensacolaphoto]

A Graflex XLW with the 47 Schneider lens can give you a 6x9 negative for less cost than the Brooks Veriwide.

[jo_irps]

Once we reached this point, have a look under the following link, there it is explained how to convert the Graflex.

 

http://www.bigcamera.com/articles/GraflexXLHybrid35mmUltraWide.htm

[paul.droluk]

Please stay tuned... we are about to announce the names of two distributors (one in the US

the other in Europe). Just waiting on final approvals. Additionally, Fotoman Cameras,

unlike the very nice Fuji, are system cameras able to accept a very wide range of large

format lenses. Many of which can be purchased quite reasonably on the used market,

making the system more affordable than any other 6x12 or 61x17 cameras. Yes, you can

shoot 5x7 and crop... but not with a camera you can hand hold, and carry around all day

on a shoulder strap.

[rosswordhouse.com]

<p>Looks like it's time to start collecting LF lenses! I think the

Fotoman is

going to be a great addition to the panoramic market. Paul, how

much will additional

cones be? Is it easy to interchange them with the camera body?

Just saw your

camera posted at badgergraphic.com, coming soon. When can

we expect a camera

review? When will the Pro 617 version be out? Sorry for the

onslaught of questions

but I'm really interested in your product. </p>

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