The only 5x8 images I've seen come from an 8x10 with a splitter. Is there really a 5x8 camera?
I am thinking of get a 5X8 camera, it can also use 5X7 and 4X5 back. I searched the forum and didn't find too much info about it. I don't think there are a lot of people shooting at this format, am I right?
I guess this kind of camera would be a little bit bigger than 5X7 camera, but can anybody who used this kind of camera tell me exactly how big is it? Is it just a little bigger than 5X7 or it's close to the size of 8X10 camera?
Another question would be the lens. I assume the lens used on 5X7 can be used on 5X8 but with more limit movement.
Thanks in advance for comment and suggestions.
PS. I only plan to do contact print with this format.
Alex W.
I don't think there ever was a 5x8 inch camera made for film, but there are a few different ones for plates. I guess they are comparatively rare and expensive. It would be possible to have someone make a new one of course, but you'd need holders and would have to cut down film for it. Unless you made some kind of holder for an 8x10 or masked off a holder for a 6.5x8.5 camera. Anything is possible, given time and/or money...
It's hard enough getting film for 7x5 why make life really hard? What is so special about the format that couldn't be obtained much more easily by cropping a neg shot on 10x8 (or indeed 7x5).
Perhaps we should have a new section for "Masochism"? Or do we have one already, albeit hiding behind the "Wet Plate" rubrik?
Richard
I don't think there ever was a 5x8 inch camera made for film, but there are a few different ones for plates. I guess they are comparatively rare and expensive. It would be possible to have someone make a new one of course, but you'd need holders and would have to cut down film for it. Unless you made some kind of holder for an 8x10 or masked off a holder for a 6.5x8.5 camera. Anything is possible, given time and/or money...
I owned a 5x8 camera (an Anthony) with film holders (not plate), and have handled one other (unknown maker). They are definitely less common than the plate holders, but they ARE out there.
I am thinking of get a 5X8 camera, it can also use 5X7 and 4X5 back. I searched the forum and didn't find too much info about it. I don't think there are a lot of people shooting at this format, am I right?
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