[HUG ] Re: frankenstein camera

yes I am concerned about the angle of incidence, but if the lenses are cheap
(under $300) I figure the proces will be fun and informative.

I plan to to look for old lenses for 4x5 or 2x3 cameras- there are tons on
ebay.

Eric


On 2/21/08, Frank Filippone <red735i@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> So now we get t to the lens……
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> 35mm FL Lenses….for LF photography……a short list…..for architectural work,
> not fisheyes…..
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> Rodenstock Apo-Grandagon 35mm f/4.5
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> Enlarging lenses… no shutter.  You need to find a Leica Thread mount to
> Copal #1 shutter adapter ring, and the shutter.   These may or may not cover
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> There have been some experimental lenses that would cover…..finding one,
> figuring out if it covers, and then getting rid of the ones that do not
> cover, is a big problem.
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> There are a  few Zeiss lenses that would cover, but price is more than the
> ARCBody + lenses
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> How about some Mamiya or Bronica  lenses from their MF designs….
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> Oh, did I mention the fact that digital sensors like to have light rays at
> right angles to the sensor face, and WA lenses are not built that way?  (
> Rectilenear WA lenses like the normal Hassy line with the mirror box are/may
> be ok.)
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> Frank Filippone
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> *From:* hasselblad-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
> hasselblad-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Eric Korenman
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:23 AM
> *To:* HUG
> *Subject:* [HUG ] frankenstein camera
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> When I get an idea stuck in my head... it just won't quit.
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> New thought (which hit me like a diamond bullet this AM).
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> Buy a broken 500CM body (~30-40 bucks).
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> Buy a wide angle large format lens
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> Figure out the proper sensor to lens distance.
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> CUT hasselblad body to proper length - removing guts, mirror etc.
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> Attach large format lens to front (method to be determined)
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> Figure out focusing mechanism..
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> Possible use bellows system in 2d version..
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> I already found a dead 500cm I can dismantle.
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> Essentially I am making an Alpa TC.
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> I want ultrawide, 35mm or less for coverage of the CFV's 4x4 sensor.
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> Oh mighty HUG, what lens woulf do the trick at maximum bang for the buck?
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> Eric
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