On Wed, 17 Jan 2001, Bradley Small wrote:
> I ahve purchased some film holders and will eventually find a lens. I
> have found the seemingly one and only explanation on building a
> bellows and will begin practicing as soon as I can.
Which explanation is that? Probably the best on-line description that I
know of is at <http://www.cyberbeach.net/~dbardell/bellows.html>. You
should also take a look at the View Camera magazine article since it
offers some different ideas.
> Could someone explain to me a bit clearer how the back (ground
> glass/film holder) assembly should be done. As I understand it, the gg
> should move out of the way for the film holder to be inserted. I also
> assume that the back would be removed and repositionned to allow for
> 4x5 vs 5x4.
Sounds to me like you've got the idea. What do you need clarification
about? One suggestion, if possible, is to locate someone with a view
camera that you can look at. I spent a fair amount of time looking over
the view cameras at the local camera shops.
> What are the favored materials for this project by experience?
> (Bellows, lens boards, rail, woods...) I am sure some are merely a
> matter of taste, but if someone has already learned somethign the hard
> way, I would prefer not to follow in their footsteps... :)
This kind of depends on what you want? I've used rubberized cordura nylon
for bellows material, cherry wood for the body, and aluminum for lens
boards. There are many many other possibilities.
- Wayde
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