Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

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Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Paul Mitchell » Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:54 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

A fully automated LF camera that can adjust the focal plane automatically to get any 3 points in focus!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZtK9Q0mChg

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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Sean Lewis » Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:13 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

:lol: I'm definitely getting one of those! I think I might call it R2-D2.

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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by dave_whatever » Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:52 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Looks a bit prone to light leaks if you ask me.

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Post by joolsb » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:35 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

I wouldn't want to have to carry it very far...

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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Charles Twist » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:11 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Yes, the lead might be a bit short.
Do they do one which loads the film for you?
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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Trail Images » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:16 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

:D That is wild. I'm sure the field version runs on just two AA batteries too.

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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Thingy » Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:13 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

I had wondered what Joanna was getting up to. For your information, the camera is apparently digital with a 10GP resolution sensor and mounted with a new Schneider Symmar 90mm/f0.8 lens. The diameter of the front element of the lens is apparently 1200mm.

To order one contact Joanna and enclose a deposit (10%) of £30,000.
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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Ed Moss » Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:48 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

A solution to a non problem?
Unless I suppose, you've always wanted one.

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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Thingy » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:44 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Ed Moss wrote:A solution to a non problem?
Unless I suppose, you've always wanted one.
It's the ultimate Man Gadget.... What better for an banker in one of the nationalised banks than to spend your bonus on a camera big enough to replace the dome of St Paul's Cathedral? Seriously though, I think it would be the perfect permanent exhibit on the 4th Plinth in Trafalgar Square as a tribute to one of our most useful MPs: Fox Talbot. :P
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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by robinb » Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:20 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

For only £2300 you could of had this last week ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sinar-E-4x5-View- ... 801wt_1139

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Re: Autofocus LF camera... yes really!

Post by Joanna Carter » Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:40 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Thingy wrote:I had wondered what Joanna was getting up to
:lol: :lol: For your information, I am sat in a bar in Penvenan, keeping an eye on you lot :wink:
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