Horseman L45

Film: 4x5 Sheet Film
Format: 3
Current Price: $600.00
Lens Attachment: Lens Board
Flash Attachment: [Information not Available]
Additional: Monorail Large Format Camera

The Horseman L45 4x5" Large Format View Camera,from the Komamura Corporation is an optical bench modular camera of die-cast and machined aluminum alloy. It features a rack-and-pinion drive system on an H-shaped monorail. It features L-shaped arms and Horseman's unique VAT (Variable Axis Tilt) and FAT (Film Axis Tilt) mechanisms. One of the most highly appreciated feature of Horseman L45 PRO camera is the unique "film axis tilt" (F.A.T.) which positions the tilt axis at the exact center of the film plane. With this, tilt can be applied without the need for refocusing. F.A.T. works fine as long as the main axis to be focused upon is at the center of the object. By providing "variable axis tilt", the tilt axis still remains in the film plane, eliminating the need for refocusing after tilt has been applied; but the axis can now be moved away from the film plane center, within a range of 40mm. This lets the photographer respond to situations where the object's main horizontal focus axis is not at the exact center. In practice, the photographer first focuses upon the main point or area of a slanted object. The infocus area can then be expanded by moving the tilt axis to the desired position and applying the correct amount of tilt. The available range of V.A.T. (40mm) is clearly indicated on the ground glass. When using 6x7 or 6x9 film holders, the V.A.T. range covers the entire picture area.

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