Re: Zero 6x9 pinhole

In a message dated 3/9/02 3:44:25 PM Central Standard Time,
cfowler2@tampabay.rr.com writes:

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 I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole
 camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ?
 I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view
 camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole but how do
 select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ?
 is there certain rule ?
 
 C.H. Fowler
>>
C.H,

I strongly advise you to go ahead and buy the Zero Image Multi Format pinhole
camera for several reasons , all of which if you buy will come to agree is
worth the money . I have one, and have used it quite a lot , and the quality
is such that I am readying to buy Zero Image's 4X5 even though I have other
4X5 pinhole cameras.

The camera itself is in my not so humble opinion is an objet d' art alone.
its simplicity alone is amazing , but then arent all pinholes simple ? :-)
The craftmanship shows , and I quite often show it off , like one would a
new toy .

Zernike Au who owns Zero Image sends the camera in a nice stuff sack, , but I
also protect mine from scratches by inserting it in a thick wool sock, for
added bump and scratch protection .

(Sorry, Zernike , if you are reading this plug for your works)<blush>, but I
cant say enough good things about this camera, and I am usually given to
skepticism , and if others who own a Zero Image, be it the 6X6 , the Multi
Format, or the newer 4x5 version , I suspect you will find few detractors
from these cameras , Yes, seemingly the 200 dollar price might well seem
high to you initially, but once you have the cameras in your hands , you will
see it was well worth it. , but think of it this way, quality items well
crafted always carry a price, Ask anyone who would be willing to sell theirs,
and you would have few if any sellers I suspect , you can have my Zero Image
Multi Format , when you rip it from my dead cold fingers !!!!!!
Received on Sat Mar 9 19:42:03 2002