Austerby
Well-known
This little pinhole camera is taking off in a big way - just think how much associated film and chemicals are being purchased for it too. It's only been on the market since the end of last year!
Many congratulations to Ilford for producing this, in association with Walker Cameras.
Info on Ilford's website here: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/article.asp?n=143
I'm really enjoying using mine and getting into those amazing big negatives. It's making me think very hard about the future of my photography.
Many congratulations to Ilford for producing this, in association with Walker Cameras.
Info on Ilford's website here: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/article.asp?n=143
I'm really enjoying using mine and getting into those amazing big negatives. It's making me think very hard about the future of my photography.
ibcrewin
Ah looky looky
oooh.. I want one!
That's really cool. I wasn't aware of this previously. Thanks.
Mackinaw
Think Different
Mine arrived a few weeks back. I must admit, this thing is really cool and the 4 X 5 negatives are huge. And I love the old-fashioned shutter (uncovering the pinhole for several seconds).
Jim B.
Jim B.
Nowhere to be found for sale at this point... too bad, looks fun.
OlliL
Well-known
I'm really interested in this camera and plan to pick one up soon.
Here's a really interesting video from Leon Taylor of filmwasters:
https://vimeo.com/32270594
Here's a really interesting video from Leon Taylor of filmwasters:
https://vimeo.com/32270594
anjoca76
Well-known
I saw one of these for the first time earlier this week and was smitten. I want one!
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Eventually there'll be a review in Shutterbug (they have the text and pics already). It's the most impressive pinhole I've ever seen. I saw Mike Walker on the Ilford stand at Focus ten days ago, along with the prototype 8x10 inch, which has 3 pinholes (centred, rise, cross -- pick whichever hole is most use!). The 4x5 is OK with Direct Positive Paper (again, review coming) but it was pure magic with FP4.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran
f16sunshine
Moderator
I bought 4) 8x10 film holders in anticipation of the next Titan. Hope it's here soon.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
I bought 4) 8x10 film holders in anticipation of the next Titan. Hope it's here soon.
Dear Andy,
Alas, not VERY soon. Mike is so snowed under with 4x5 orders that he can't contemplate series production of the 8x10 for a while. He's looking at ways of eliminating the worst bottlenecks in the production sequence (especially painting) but the sheer success of this thing has taken both Ilford and Mike by surprise. Ilford is delaying the official US launch until they're caught up with UK orders. Yes, you can buy them in the USA, but that's without a official launch, because they don't want to stoke up still more demand that they can't handle.
Mine is between my keyboard and my monitor as I type these words...
Cheers,
R.
ibcrewin
Ah looky looky
Adorama has them listed at 219. IIRC
ibcrewin
Ah looky looky
Too bad it doesn't come with film holders.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Not really. Both Mike and Ilford took the view that they're VERY widely and cheaply available second hand, so who's going to want to buy new ones? I'm sure they're right.
Cheers,
R.
But they aren't in stock. However, I ordered one from the UK for $225 shipped. I had to try one since I haven't used a store-bought pinhole in 18 years or so. If it isn't my thing, I'm sure I'll have no issue selling it.
fbf
Well-known
no wonder. I have seen their Walker Titan 4x5 field cameras and very impressed by its workmanship.
ruby.monkey
Veteran
I wanted to (for a different camera); according to the gentleman at Ag Photographic, the arrival of the Titan made sourcing them difficult for a few months.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
They may have been exaggerating slightly. Yes, there's vastly more demand than there was, but there are still countless millions of the things out there. Rather more worrying is that they are no longer being produced new in the USA, so all they're selling is old stock.
Cheers,
R.
Michiel Fokkema
Michiel Fokkema
I guess that when I mount a pinhole plate on my Graflex 4x5 I have the same thing? But with zoom capability? will be bigger and heavier though.
batterytypehah!
Lord of the Dings
Sorry Roger, but that's clearly the seasoned LF shooter's view. IMO releasing this with a view towards attracting new users and then not offering holders is simply ridiculous. It's like Cosina bringing out the Bessa line and telling everybody, sorry, you have to source your own cassettes, but don't worry, there are millions of FILCAs out there.
OK so they already can't keep up with demand but once they catch up, I think they should reconsider.