The WillTravel camera design is a fixed focal length on the groundglass manually focused or zone focused lightweight camera design. The camera design is symmetrical allowing for both left and right hand use. Integrated into the camera body is 2 x 3 coldshoe mounts for accessories like rangefinder, viewfinder etc. The camera body has 3 metal 1/4-20 tripod adapters and 3 bubble spirit levels. The camera back allows for a wide range of filmbacks, i.e. regular double sided filmholder, Grafmatic, Polaroid and rollfilm holders.
Focusing is done by rotating the frontcap to desired distance or using the groundglass for correct focus composition. Instruction on how to set up the zone focus scale is provided. Frontcap pitch is set so that one turn focuses from infinity and to approximately 1.5m.
My preferred lens for this is the small and light 90mm f6.8 Angulon as shown in the images, although the design will accommodate most lenses which covers the 4x5 format.
In order to prepare your camera, I need to know the lens you are planning you use it with. This to tailor the height of the frontcap to the lens Flange Focal Distance (FFD). Please ask.
I have camera design in the following configurations:
- 8x10 - 90 (see note above), 120/121 and 180mm. (See separate listing)
- 4x10 - 90 (see note above), 120/121 and 180mm. (See separate listing)
- 4x5 - 47, 58, 65, 75, 90, 105, 110, 120, 135, 150 and 180mm. Other focal lengths on request.
- 5x7 - 72, 75, 90, 110, 120/121, 135, 150 and 180mm. (See separate listing)
What you get is:
- WillTravel 4x5 - (your focal length) camera including;
- Acrylic ground glass.
- Custom FrontCap and internal funnel for your lens.
Note regarding the supplied acrylic groundglass, this is not as bright and easy to focus on as real glass groundglass, however it´s lightweight and will withstand more rough handling than real glass. In line with the WillTravel camera design philosophy. However if you want to upgrade to having a alternative real glass groundglass, let me know. I can the provide you with a 3d printed groundglass frame ready for a groundglass sources from ebay or DIY for a nominal cost together with the camera.
You need to have the skillset and tools to mount the lens to the camera, this is similar to mounting it on a lensboard. And you also need to mount a internal stopper with 3 M3 screws to ensure that your lens stays on the camera during use. Full online instructions are provided.
Need an affordable 3d printed Viewfinder? See my other items for sale.
Do you want to use a M65 Helicoid to focus? Ask me.
The camera parts is printed in PETG. Camera body is painted with flat black paint internally.
Color of hand grip and bungeecord based on availability. Currently black, red and orange is available. Please specify any preference.
Also note that its a 3d printed camera, thus it will be fully functional but might have minor surface "defects" / artifacts from the production process.
Buyer are responsible for all customs and VAT fees. European buyers, Norway is not part of the EU inner market, thus you should expect to pay VAT and any applicable fee.
Shipping is for tracked and signed for shipment world wide, similar to EMS.
NB; Lens, filmholders, viewfinders and tripod shown for illustration only, and thus not included :-)