Re: New MF Stereo camera

["Paul A. Lehman" <palehman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom Deering wrote:

> Nice work!  That's a good looking camera!

Thanks!
 
> You made those bellows yourself?  Cool! 

Although this particular set was not the best I've done, bellows
are really not that hard to make once you get the hang of it. It
is a bit time consuming though.

> I like the fact that you used up
> pieces from a bunch of different cameras.

"Junk" cameras are so much cheaper, and I don't feel guilty about
destroying an "antique" since they were already in virtualy
un-restorable condition.
 
> You have certainly inspired me.  I have a couple of old cameras that might
> enjoy being remade this way.

Key #1, finding a camera body that will hold the size of lens you
desire. If these lenses were just 1/4 " smaller in diameter, a
smaller camera body could have been used (such as the #2A
Brownie).
Key #2, finding a camera body that will accommodate the size
image and film desired (ie 120 mm, 35 mm, etc).
Key #3, be a little bit crazy for even thinking of doing this.
(Here is where I really qualify).

Thanks,
Paul A. Lehman