If the camera used a large fabric bellows - then maybe a couple of light proof
access sleeves could be added to the bellows. The access sleeves would allow
you to out your hands inside the camera, without letting any light in,
The access sleeves could be like what is used in a typical changing bag, but
with a couple of elastic baffles in the sleeve - so one could take your hands
in and out of the camera without letting any light in.
If this was in place it wouldn't be necesary to use a film back or roll of
paper. The paper could be rolled up inside a light proof container and
placed inside the camera prior to setup. When the camera is in place and
ready to take the picture, you could put your arms inside the camera through
the sleeves, take the paper out and place in the back of the camara. Take
the picture, and then put the paper back in its light proof container.
Gord
On Monday 05 May 2008 04:39:03 pm Guy Glorieux wrote:
> This is all very helpful.
> I had thought of constructing individual 4x8 backs as a convenient way of
> doing multiple pictures from a single location.
> But I couldn't design something that would be workable.
> However, having read Gordon's and Thom's comments, I'm getting to think it
> might be do-able.
> This would be rally nice.
>
> In practice, I think the camera will start as extremely simple and then
> improvements (eg paper-roll back) will be added as I go along.
>
> Obviously, I will need to work out something with the city administration
> so that I have authorizations to move around / set camp with this kind of
> contraption.
> I usually carry a small 4x6" portfolio album of my work when I trot around
> with my 20x24" pinhole camera
> so that I can show what's going on to anyone who might be concerned about
> the contraption.
> As regard the 4x8 feet camera, I might paint something on it that it looks
> like a really old vintage camera... !
> Obviously, I'll have my photo bag and tripods etc...
> Still, it's something I want to think about.
>
> One thing I'm very much aware is that I don't know much about existing
> hardware, smallware, small parts, etc,,, that could make my construction
> easier.
> Gordon's reference to clamps is very good. There are several suppliers of
> hard/small-ware whose catalog I should download and read.
>
> This is a really exciting project. I'm meeting with a good friend on
> Wednesday who will do much of the woodworking. I'm sure he'll have some
> good practical suggestions.
>
> I'll keep the list posted.
>
> Best,
>
> Guy
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