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Here, I will report about my project, modifying a Sinar F 4×5 inch monorail camera in order to use it with a DSLR for architecture and panorama photography.
The idea to go really large came after several tries getting distortion free panorama photographs or architecture projects done. A medium format lens with a shift-adapter was already some improvement, but still not what I considered the optimum solution. After some research, I decided to try and find a monorail view camera and modify the rear standard in a way that would allow to attach a DSLR instead of the classic film holder.
What started as some crazy idea became a real working tool for me. In case you are now a bit interested to see what you need, how things play together and what image quality you can expect, feel free to browse through the sub menus.
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This is a great idea. Will you be sharing insight on how you mounted your 5d to the view camera body? Thanks for the post.
Dear Jeff,
I updated the article, including an image of the adapter with the DSLR mounted. Don’t hesitate to ask any further questions you might have.
Hey I am interested in what you are doing with the LF & Digital. I am thinking about doing a similar set-up. I was wondering how the “focus to infinity” issue is delt with on shorter focal lengths? Have you seen Schneider digitars?
Hi James,
The tricky part is, that the minimal distance between chip and center of the lens you plan to use is defininy your focal length. For me a Schneider Angulon Super 121mm is doing fine for infinity focus. My 90mm works only as a “macro” … In any case there is only “trial and error” as e.g. this center of the lens thing does not really always work in mathematical terms … Don’t hesitate to ask further questions !
Cheers
Peter
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