John Powers,
We ULF guys and especially we 7x17 guys need to learn from each other about all the trials associated with our wonderful hobby. I've learned a bunch and look forward to learning more about such things as storing negatives, storing prints, transporting equipment, lenses that cover, etc., etc., etc. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I saw the pictures of the 14x20! That is one awesome looking camera. Since its a nonstandard size, I assume you have to cut down the film yourself from 16x20?
Cheers.
Gary
Roodpe,
cool format 14 x 20. I like that ratio.
great shooting,
monty
Monty,
14x20 is like 5x7 on 'roids. Jack Deardorff originally came up with the size for Kenro Izu. I read that Kenro wanted a 20x24 camera and Jack said the largest format he could produce was 14x20 fit to the 12x0 Deardorff camera. When he made Kenro's camera, he made a few extra backs. I guess it was harder to have the larger ulf cameras built in the '70s. I had the back for quite awhile and finally gave up on finding a Deardorff 12x20 camera. Actually, Richard's camera came in at less than 1/2 the weight of a Deardorff and I can do verticals also. The image on the ground glass is amazing.
Pete
Hi All,
My RR 12x20 is apparently nearing completion and will probably be ready in the next few weeks. (Waiting on the bellows, I guess). I have picked up locally a used Ries A100-2. Its built like and can probably support a tank. The only thing is that it didn't come with a head. I happen to have an Arca B2 here, which I am in love with. (I would probably marry it, but certain laws as well as my wife would probably prevent it but I).
I know there are various schools of thought about using a head or not using a head. The B2 is about as sold and stable as you and get, but I wonder if its not enough or too much. Or should I just mount it directly to the tripod, without a head. The biggest advantage I can see with using the head is I can use my other cameras that already have Arca type plates on them.
The RR12x20 itself is about 14 pounds, but throw on a lens and filmholder gets closer to 20 I am guessing.
Any thoughts?
Also, how is everybody transporting thier cameras? Everything I have up to 8x10 I am carrying in a photobackpacker sytem. Which is not an option for this camera. Given the weight of the camera, tripod and other goodies wheels are beginning to look pretty damn good. Some happen to mention a jogging stroller and somebody else a game cart.
I had thought of using my wife, but she objected.
Thanks All.
Gary
Gary....Find my post about this contraption I built. It has a Lotus 12x20 and 4 holders in it and I can pull it from Texas to Monty's house if I had the legs........TW
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