Sinar Norma 8x10 Field Camera Long Telephoto

[Nokton48]

This is quite the apparatus. Are those two Linhof Twin-shank tripods? They still sell this model at serious cost. And I see two of the white Zone VI camera bags. Very practical design for large format cameras.

Thanks Kodachromeguy

 

[Nokton48]

BTW those two tripods, are FOBA C40 models, which are in the original Norma catalog. I think they complete this humongous camera. About all the same vintage so all is good.

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For telescopic location work (scaled down a bit!) the 500mm Schneider Tele-Xenar F5.5 in Compound Shutter. Been advised by my repairman not to use the cable release, it caused a jam he fixed it. Best to use it as is, I'll be trying. Same perspective very similar view to 1000mm F16 I'm keeping set up in the studio for long 8x10 work. It's heavy but hey it's sturdy to use.

This Sinar Norma is set up for 9x12cm and 4x5in long telephoto perspective. And it's portable, I believe I can fit all of this in my original Norma 4x5 Case for traveling. We will see.

 

[Nokton48]

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I've reworked mounting the lens, settled on a strip of Gorilla Tape for now. This whole unit will slide onto the very long rail of 18" pieces, creating a portable Optical Bench using all original Norma Parts. I've also switched out the supports, from FOBA C40's, to Big Manfrottos with hex connections. Manfrotto is more portable than FOBA for this use. In the studio FOBA is way more solid. In the field this could be transported to the location in one complete piece. And then no need for a gym workout!

 

[Nokton48]

First Test of NPL 8x10 HRU 1000mm F32 18 pops Octobox by Nokton48, on Flickr

First test of Negative Lab Pro, a program which converts large format negatives (small ones too) into nice looking positives. This is 8x10 Fuji HRU XRAY Film, D23 replenished. Neg copied with Sony Nex-7 (36mp) with 50mm Zeiss F2.8 Touit, an AWESOME optic. Big learning curve ahead

 

[Nokton48]

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Here I'm testing my suspended Broncolor Hazylight Modeling Light On. Additional FOBA F1000 Head down low left to illuminate shadows. The 3D Printed Tophat appears robust to my eye, we will see. This I intend to test out in the field soon. I can carry it around assembled for now. I will put the 5x7 Bag Bellows and Monocular on the back, for outdoor viewing. I do have the Reducing Back for 4x12/9x12 as well if I need cropping.

Here the Broncolor Hazylight Head is doing what it does best. Providing beautiful simulated "window lighting". I'm using the Broncolor Hazylight 1600JHead which is an unusual design.

 

[maruti660]

Hi, This is a wonderful super-focus photography equipment! With such a large bellows, it looks like an astronomical observation device. Is it difficult to shoot outdoors? Also, does the slight movement of the air inside the bellows affect the photography?