Calumet 8x10 Tripod Mount??

[wilsonneal]

I bought my C1 off the auction site and the previous owner had fabricated/added a metal plate as described in this thread. It added considerable stability to the rig. I really like my C1.

A question I have for veteran C1 users: how wide a lens can one use with a recessed board and still have bellows flexibility? Anyone successfully use the 165mm SA or the 155 Grandagon?

Also, another one: Carrying a C1. It's huge. I am considering a giant Halliburton suitcase that would hold the c1, some holders and my two lenses. I fear the weight would be too much too carry comfortably. Another option I am looking at: the camera gets no case, as it has a handle, and a backpack holds some holders and my lenses.

Neal Wilson

[TheFlyingCamera]

Neal- I'm still dealing with your dilemma - the problem with carrying the C-1 sans case is that the tailboard rail flops around a fair bit, and although it isn't at any great risk of doing the ground glass harm, sure worries me every time I carry it. It's also heavy enough that carrying it one-handed starts to cut off circulation to the fingers of the carrying hand after a time.
I'm still looking for a bag/case that will tote it in some kind of comfort, but haven't found one yet.

I've got a Wollensak 159mm which I have used on a flat board with the camera and can still get some rise/fall out of it when not shooting an infinity subject. Maybe I can get away with it because it's such a small lens.

[bobfowler]

...Also, another one: Carrying a C1. It's huge. I am considering a giant Halliburton suitcase that would hold the c1, some holders and my two lenses. I fear the weight would be too much too carry comfortably. Another option I am looking at: the camera gets no case, as it has a handle, and a backpack holds some holders and my lenses.

Neal Wilson

I have an Anvil case for mine. I got it from a surplus store, but the foam was perfect and it fits REAL well. There is a bit of free space on one end, but I use one of the 8X10 film holder bags, filled with stuff, to fill the void. It travels real well with a folding hand truck.

For those who will be at the VPC LF Portraiture Workshop this weekend, it'll be there and you can see for yourself...

[donbga]

A question I have for veteran C1 users: how wide a lens can one use with a recessed board and still have bellows flexibility? Anyone successfully use the 165mm SA or the 155 Grandagon?

I've not use those lenses woth a recessed lens board but I have used a 75 mm SA for circular images on 8x10 and an ultra wide for 5x7. My guess is that you would be all right.

Also, another one: Carrying a C1. It's huge. I am considering a giant Halliburton suitcase that would hold the c1, some holders and my two lenses. I fear the weight would be too much too carry comfortably. Another option I am looking at: the camera gets no case, as it has a handle, and a backpack holds some holders and my lenses.

FWIW I use a LowePro Super Trekker and also have used a Jan Sport back pack successfully. I carry 8x10 or 5x7 holders in a black canvas case with shoulder strap sort of like might used for carrying a notebook computer without padding.

Where ther is a will there is a way.

Don Bryant