Large format Lenses: What Fits What?

[John Koehrer]

reply #8 has a pic of a frame that is 3D printed. Got any hobby or computer geek friends that has a 3D printer?
I think I recollect someone that that has a mention he about custom work. In any case it shouldn't be hard to find someone local that might be able to brew something up for you.

 

[138S]

or computer geek friends that has a 3D printer?

Also, today there are many 3D printing services around, in particular in Ireland https://3dprintingireland.com/3d-printing/ , for example. You upload the files and you receive a (usually) well printed part. We have excellent free tools like FreeCAD.

Aso we may instead print the mold... by molding the part we may use a technical resin mixed with cut fiber glass, or placing a perforated metal plate in the mold, obtaining an impressively reinforced part. But all this requires liking DIY and making a substantial effort, still it can be quite rewarding, while first DIY parts are challenging, later you make anything fast/easy, just like riding a bicycle.

Anyway obtaining adapters like post #23 reports ( https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/large-format-lenses-what-fits-what.178749/#post-2332498 ) can be quite nice.