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The lens is a Rodenstock Sironar f135mm/5.6, and the back is a Horseman 6x8cm roll film back, originally for a large format camera. I bought a 65mm focusing tubus, flange adapter and copal adapter and printed a ring with the correct focusing markings for this lens. The grip is a standard grip for camera cages. The viewfinder is originally from a different camera, and covers a bit more viewing angle than the lens. The interior of the body is painted with musou black.

Here are some test shots on Tri-X (badly digitized with my phone):

https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/632520794410387667/6ac28a0f2-92b4f8/TnKru643mUad/Uof5JcPDXJuEtMyGzrDg4GaALCfUYvkSnq5gbpiR.jpg

https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/632520794410387667/6ac28a0f2-92b4f8/gjqhahXdbWUO/K7xdHh82rBO6GULNOY4XuQpxUxxl0diRvlBW2Rz6.jpg

https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/632520794410387667/6ac28a0f2-92b4f8/KPFsmU3TxqBP/6wXaqSpYpx890qtDCyX5AX9LisQRqarorvEQ1zJD.jpg

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Frankenstein’s camera. Looks cool, well done.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Wow, that is next level! Great pictures too, congrats on that project

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How does focusing/dof work for such a camera? Do you just rely on focus distance markings/tables?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just by estimating the distance and relying on the focus markings. Same as with some vintage cameras I have.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That sounds like a lot more skill than I have :) cool project!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

It works quite well for madium to large distances. For anything close you'll need equal parts of skill and luck. ; )

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Wow! This is great. Never would have thought of this.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Great project!