Next up is a Da Yi 6x17 Back, together with the viewer. This is quite a piece of kit, and though not quite as nice as a dedicated 6x17 camera, it does have one advantage -- it is easy to take veritcal panoramics if you wish to, without turning the camera on its side.
Suitable for use with LF camera with an international back. First Use the 6x17 screen to compose and focus, then close the shutter, and replace viewer with the film back. Make the exposure, and off you go. Not much slower than with a dark slide.
I used this exclusively as a 6x17 back, and made a large number of images with it. Alignment is fine, the images are sharp.
Please note -- inside the film back, one corner of the string used as a seal is slightly loose -- it arrived this way, and I've never found this to cause any light leaks--I simply put into into place when closing the back. It is visible in one of the photos, but I'm declaring it so you are aware of it before purchase.
These retail on eBay for £342, plus customs. Mine is available for £250, incl. free basic Collect+ shipping in the UK.
Happy to answer any questions about this.
David.
PS. off-topic, but If anyone wants any Mamiya 7 or Fuji GX 680 cameras and lenses, get in touch -- I'll be selling mine soon.
SOLD: Da Yi 6x17 (or 6x14 or 6x12) Back
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