Re: 6X12 conversions

[Greg Vannasse <gregbuys@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello
   I made a 6x12 out of a mamiya universal camera by opening the film back to
6x12 and permanently mounting it on the camera. The older style cameras are
wide enough for 6x12.  The latter models are not.  I used a 75 mm lens.  I
have not tried the 50 mm yet, but is should cover 6x12.   I also mounted a 100
mm w.f. ektar with focus mount to a  film back for a camera. I am working on
one for a 65 mm sa.  The film counter i just advance two times for each
picture(6x7 back).  You lose one picture per roll.    Greg


J.Redfern wrote:

> Has anyone on this list any experience in converting a Polaroid 600SE or a
> Graflex XLSW (or something similar)into a 6X12 wide angle camera?
>         I've been toying with my 600SE for a while and noticed that the
> clearance at the rear would allow a 6X11 back such as a Horseman (not sure
> how it would attach) and my old 47mm SA F5.6 could be fitted into a
> focusing mount.
>         Any home engineers out there tried something like this before?
> Cheers,
> Jae