Some of them are quite large.
I have a 16X16 Levy I restored from several boxes of parts....I couldnt have build it for what it cost me, even after the restoration.
Sure its heavy, about 80+lbs, but if your going to use wheels anyway weight wouldn't be such a consideration. And if you want stability.....I wouldnt be outside in a wind that could move it.
Cheers
Robin
Uptown Gallery wrote:
Hello: I am occasionally reminded of wind and rain issues for such cameras.One photographer with a 20x24 told me he has two helpers to hold on to the camera in the wind. Some people have used tent stakes! Ansel Adams discusses (probably oriented toward 8x10) resonance and vibration, mainly about tripods in Camera and Lens (Basic Series). Search web for Rudolf Mittelman's "Formicula" view camera. He has PDF docs you can download that are essentially blueprints for 4x5 and 8x10 cameras. They might give you ideas for methods to scale up to your format. I am scheming about how to do large standards and what movements I want and how to keep them independent. I have also considered having a machinist mill it from aluminum bar stock. I also save the images from various view and technical cameras I see on eBay to study. I also am considering my 7" x 11.5" 40# process lens - how thick an aluminum plate (1/2" , 3/4"?) I should use for a lens board (plank/dock/)...comparing #/square foot! Probably drilled for right angle brackets to hang off threaded rod. I'm thinking it might have to be neither a monorail nor a flatbed, but a cage camera, made of Unistrut/Superstrut/Powerstrut steel bar, and not portable, maybe a 16x20 enlarger or indoor camera. I'll settle for wheels I guess. I priced the cage today :O) I guess any quarter-sawn cherry is going to have to be used only on the dashboard. Maybe burl would be better :O) Murray --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 _______________________________________________ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers
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