Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

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smbooth
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby smbooth » 15 Jan 2017, 11:20

So.. how we going with this. Love to see some more images of it finished.

Lachlan717
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby Lachlan717 » 16 Jan 2017, 08:11

Stagnated.

My feeble, weak brain can't work out how to attach the rear bellows.

I'm not too smart....

(Also working out if I can replace the base with a 4mm sheet of CF. reckon that'd drop at least half a kg in weight).

andrewch59
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby andrewch59 » 25 May 2017, 09:50

Hi Lachlan, did you work out how to fit the rear of the bellows to the rear standard?

Lachlan717
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby Lachlan717 » 25 May 2017, 09:59

Nup; not yet!

Also, since building this, the wood seems to have shrunk a bit, leaving the movements a bit slack.

Strange, as the wood is from a 50+ years old table. I thought that it would be stable by now.

So, I'm now faced with either resetting the base (runners etc), or redesigning/rebuilding it.

I'm thinking the latter, with carbon fibre to reduce weight.

Updates soon!

alexgard
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Postby alexgard » 17 Jun 2017, 15:20

Saw your post on facebook Lachlan. Couldn't reply because I'm banned fot sharing nude photos.
That lens is a bloody monster mate. Congrats on the build of the camera. Get in touch when you get to tassie. I wanna see this thing

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Lachlan717
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby Lachlan717 » 17 Jun 2017, 17:29

You pervert!!

I'm down Tuesday morning, heading Sth over the week.

Hope to do a quick visit to Secret Falls one of the days.

I'll let you know when I'm close to Slowbart and see if you're free.

(Loving you latest shots, BTW!)

alexgard
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Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby alexgard » 18 Jun 2017, 20:15

Big lens porn. Thats a 9" lens board Image

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Lachlan717
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby Lachlan717 » 18 Jun 2017, 20:34

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alexgard
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Postby alexgard » 18 Jun 2017, 23:42

That super angulon of yours is the same used by Clyde butcher, yes?
I decided i want a 12x20 camera now instead of 16x20. Love that format

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Lachlan717
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Re: Building a 7x17 inch ULF camera

Postby Lachlan717 » 19 Jun 2017, 01:26

I think he's got the newer, multi-coated version.

Makes bugger all difference with B&W unless you're shooting into the sun. Which I've never done.

And I think it's another kilo heavier. Suitable for dead lift practice!


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