monorails don't usually have a focal plane shutter. unfortunately. best, mishka
On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:54:06 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mishka" > Subject: Re: P67 fisheye specs > > > tonight i've been playing with a speed graphic and an arsat fisheye. > > it seems it would make a nice full frame 4x5 fisheye, except > > (1) the lenshade has to be filed off and > > (2) the bed shows in the picture. > > P67 seems more promising since it does not have the shade and its > > coverage should be pretty close to 9cm. i could probably ask > > s.k.grimes to build a mount for it from a blank board and a short tube. > > but i would also need to somehow remove the bed from the view. > > not sure how to do that without butchering the camera. > > also, i am not sure if the weight of that lens is too much for the > > front standard. > > > > just a thought. > > This would be better approached using a fairly robust view camera. > Find a dead 6x7 body, and take the lens mount from it. > Drill a lens board out to fit, screw the body flange to it and Bob's yer > Uncle. > > William Robb > >
