medium format camera with tilt and shift filmback

[begona]

is there any "cheap" and small medium format camera with tilt and shift back....to correct verticals for architecture and landscapes...something like large format but smaller?

 

[Gumby]

Several optuions exist, but I'll leave it to you to decide what is "cheap". Cambo makes (made?) a MF view camera. A roll film back on any 4x5 viewcamera would do the same also.

 

[Mablo]

Maybe something like Horseman 985. See: http://vimeo.com/22200320

 

[Roger Hicks]

Cheap? Not exactly. But old Linhof ST IVs are not expensive. Or slap a rollfilm back on a 4x5.

Cheers,

R.

 

[begona]

by "cheap" I think under 1000E 🙂

 

[Rangefinderfreak]

IF you are a hasselblad owner, I have the "Flexbody". less the ground glass adapter, I could part with it at € 999,- send me a private message about my details... I am in Finland so no hassle with customs etc. (Hassel hassle.. no pun intended..)

 

[Gumby]

Galvin also made a MF viewcamera.

 

[f/14]

There is a very good medium format camera with tilt an shift lens.
The Fuji GX680.
It used to be ridiculously expensive.
By now they are fairly cheap second hand.
It is not very small though.
The lenses are simply fantastic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_GX680

 

[haempe]

There is a very good medium format camera with tilt an shift lens.
The Fuji GX680.
It used to be ridiculously expensive.
By now they are fairly cheap second hand.
It is not very small though.
The lenses are simply fantastic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_GX680

+1
Great camera.

 

[D.O'K.]

The Horseman VH is an excellent 6x9 or 6x7 format camera which fits the OP's criteria. It's only real disadvantage is the absence of any focussing method other than the ground glass rear screen, so it's only useable on a tripod--although I think the 985 model mentioned above includes a rangefinder.

There's a nice looking example complete with lens on e-bay for a BIN price of £539; well below 1,000 euros--see item number 181052891422 (I've no connection with the seller).

Regards,
D.

 

[1750Shooter]

++1 for the GX680. Great camera. If interested, I've got one w/3 backs & 2 lenses, I'd let go for under $900.00. PM me, if interested.

 

[redisburning]

definitely the horseman, IMO.

you have both rollfilm back and the ability to put a 4x5 back on it should you need too. it's got field camera movements, should be enough for architecture.

you're going to be carting around a tripod though. my Sinar F folds up small enough to realistically go in a backpack with a few lenses, holders, loupe, etc.

 

[thegman]

I would get a roll film back for a 4x5. I was thinking the same for my Wista DX.

 

[Rob-F]

Arca-Swiss 6 x 9 comes to mind, but I don't know how cheap they are! Nice camera, though!

 

[GaryLH]

is there any "cheap" and small medium format camera with tilt and shift back....to correct verticals for architecture and landscapes...something like large format but smaller?

Cheap is relative. Need a price point. But in general most flexible us 4x5 w/ roll film back.

The old Mamiya 6x7 had some light capability as well, the were two models, cannot remember which one had the capability.

Then there are the 2x3 baby versions of 4x5 folders.

Gary

 

[fbf]

why not 4x5 with roll film backs? much better and cheaper

 

[ZeissFan]

Everyone wants champagne on a beer budget. Your best hope is to find one at an estate sale, a boot sale or a yard sale.

Anyone who knows cameras isn't going to part with a Horseman at that price.

 

[redisburning]

1000 euros buys literally two Horseman VH cameras...

 

[hamradio]

The old Mamiya 6x7 had some light capability as well, the were two models, cannot remember which one had the capability.

I'm guessing the Mamiya Super 23 is what you have in mind. The 23 has a limited amount of tilt, but no shift. I've never actually used the tilt in mine.

 

[GaryLH]

I'm guessing the Mamiya Super 23 is what you have in mind. The 23 has a limited amount of tilt, but no shift. I've never actually used the tilt in mine.

Thanks for the correction...
Gary