Huib, I haven't seen a problem either way. Remember, most field cameras use tilt adjustment from the bottom of the standards. The only thing that a film plane tilt axis will ensure is that when you make an adjustment it will have no affect on your other adjustments. Since you are hand building a camera it is unlikely that you will be able to get an EXACT film plane tilt so you will still have some sort of compisating adjustment. In other words, I wouldn't worry to much about it unless you are looking for precision, in which case I'd suggest buying an expensive body anyway. Hope that helps. Dan Rhoades
----- Original Message ----- From: Huib Smeets Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 1:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Cameramakers] Filmplane centered swings and tilts
Hello,
I'm building my own 4x5 view camera (surprise!) and I'm asking myself wether
a filmplane centered swing and tilt on the backstandard is a big plus or not
in daily use.
The problem is that having the filmplane 'outside' the tilt axis of the
standard make construction easier. Also is filmholder insertion when the
back is positioned horizontal and tilted backwards easier since the standard
is not obstucting.
To have a real centered tilt and still allow horizontal filmholder insertion
I would have to make an L shaped standard, any experience out there with DIY
L shape standard?
Thanks in advance,
Huib
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