Re: MF camera kit survey

[Joel Alpers <joel.alpers@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is from Robert Thorpe:




Alan Lewis wrote:
> 
> 1) Focus by rotating element on lenses (using lenses from other cameras
> of course).  IOW; no focus by shifting lenses.

Linked I assume. Good

> 2) Viewfinder, not third lens ground glass.

Acceptable if centered between lenses

> 3) Single roll of film.

Better than 2 rolls. Insures same processing of all frames. Less hassle.

> 4) "Little red window" film advance.

OK but only problem, can't use 220. Easier for advance so meets primary
goals.

> What do you think about the following:
> 
> 1) What lens to use?

I like shorter rather than longer, better depth of field, more punch.

> 2) Inexpensive way to get or design a viewfinder that people would
> actually like, and might even work.

No opinion

> 3) Other things to consider (remember, entry level camera, inexpensive
> is the operative word).

Possible options/add ons; level, flash/hot shoe,

> 4) Would anyone come to my party?

All depends on price. Think of a Sputnik as the ceiling.

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Are you thinking of a "ground up" camera? A brownie box camera with 2
lenses?

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Robert Thorpe
Cedar Rapids, IA
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