[LargeFormat] Crown Graphic Movements(or lack of) ?

[S Dimitrov]

I tried that. It was very awkward. I think the best solution, if one
wants to stay in the Graphic family, is the Super Graphic. It has a
forward/backward tilting front lens board.
Slobodan Dimitrov


Mike Kirwan wrote:
> 
> There is one modification you can make to make the Graphic a little more
> flexible and that is to reverse the front standard. By doing this you get
> the benefit od being able to increase the depth of field from near to far by
> giving you a forward tilt rather than a backward tilt on the front standard.
> 
> Mike
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
> Behalf Of Richard Knoppow
> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:33 AM
> To: largeformat@f32.net
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Crown Graphic Movements(or lack of) ?
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Gill" <johngill@email.com>
> To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 10:34 AM
> Subject: [LargeFormat] Crown Graphic Movements(or lack of) ?
> 
> > I'm new at this and have a basic(very)question. I want to
> do landscapes with the Crown Graphic which I'm told has
> limited movements. I'm doing this for fun so perfection is
> not that important. I want to learn and get some enjoyment
> too.
> > What type of landscape photographs can I expect to make
> with this camera assuming a decent lens ?
> > Thanks,
> > John
> > --
> 
>    Camera movements are used for two main purposes, one is
> to rectify perspective, particularly in vertical shots; the
> other is to increase apparent depth of field. Both are more
> important in architectural and product photograhy than for
> landscapes.
>    The trade off for the Speed/Crown Graphic is movements
> vs: a light weight and very compact camera. The Graphic also
> allows you to work hand held if you want, again, not
> important for landscapes. I think it has just enough movment
> capability not to limit you too much, however,if you intend
> to do the sort of work which requires a lot of camera
> movement the Graphic is not a good choice: you need a real
> view camera.
> 
> ---
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles, CA, USA
> dickburk@ix.netcom.com
> 
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