I love knowing that there's a machine being built with so much care and attention to detail it will become a cult camera for generations to come, a family heirloom. Elvis, you are a truly special being and the world is fortunate to have you.
a nice camera, even in idea; one thing about that ground glass frame/format frame, if you do end up with the "chamonix" style graflok bars (cams) can you be sure to ensure that the Lomograflok back fits!, as this is a common accessory nowadays, esp. with the limited availability of polaroid materials for 4x5" and as a cheaper way of learning 4x5". The above statement is rather important, as this has a thick focus shim (mask) which Must be used to focus, as the cartridge is a different distance of film plane, from normal holders. a BONUS would be, if you could add some indicator marks on the rails, for infinity distance (+ mask) so it is easier to go from 'mask focus' to 'normal' so when you switch holder types it is easy to accomplish and makes it easy to see where the standard is set, even for different focal length lenses. Another point is that a nice idea would be to have interchangeable bellows, so if they get leaky one can exchange easy, and if bag bellows can be made to, then wide/ultra wide angle lenses can be usable (with movements).
Hi, thank you for the kind feedback. The lomograflok works with this camera and I've also designed a proprietary focusing screen for it. There are indexing engravings on the front focusing rail as well. I'll be posting an update in a day or two so keep an eye on it. I cover some of the features that you just talked about.
You're the best Elvis! I think we all know this is going to be a beautiful camera, your hard work and attention to detail shines. In the other hand, sorry for your loss, hope you are doing well.
Thank you for the update and we really appreciate the work you are putting in! Very excited for the Eikan!
I love knowing that there's a machine being built with so much care and attention to detail it will become a cult camera for generations to come, a family heirloom. Elvis, you are a truly special being and the world is fortunate to have you.
a nice camera, even in idea; one thing about that ground glass frame/format frame, if you do end up with the "chamonix" style graflok bars (cams) can you be sure to ensure that the Lomograflok back fits!, as this is a common accessory nowadays, esp. with the limited availability of polaroid materials for 4x5" and as a cheaper way of learning 4x5". The above statement is rather important, as this has a thick focus shim (mask) which Must be used to focus, as the cartridge is a different distance of film plane, from normal holders.
a BONUS would be, if you could add some indicator marks on the rails, for infinity distance (+ mask) so it is easier to go from 'mask focus' to 'normal' so when you switch holder types it is easy to accomplish and makes it easy to see where the standard is set, even for different focal length lenses. Another point is that a nice idea would be to have interchangeable bellows, so if they get leaky one can exchange easy, and if bag bellows can be made to, then wide/ultra wide angle lenses can be usable (with movements).
Hi, thank you for the kind feedback. The lomograflok works with this camera and I've also designed a proprietary focusing screen for it. There are indexing engravings on the front focusing rail as well. I'll be posting an update in a day or two so keep an eye on it. I cover some of the features that you just talked about.
Really good news !! I hope to see a review soon.
You're the best Elvis! I think we all know this is going to be a beautiful camera, your hard work and attention to detail shines. In the other hand, sorry for your loss, hope you are doing well.
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You look very tired. Best of luck finishing this off. Take care of yourself.