An interesting camera, looks quite bulky. Is this normal for view type cameras?Taken on the streets of Lublin Poland
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What kind of camera is this?
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monte12345
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This is a "View Camera". Actually it's a 4 x 5 inch Monorail but it's primary purpose is for Landscapes or "Views".
was that meant to be funny or you did not bother to read the rest of the thread ?An interesting camera, looks quite bulky. Is this normal for view type cameras?Taken on the streets of Lublin Poland
first te Op commented "maybe yes ,maybe not " to the suggestiobn that the box next to is not light tight (he later found images for other similar props..) then you commented :
All of which is interesting however the item in question by the OP isn't as clearly shown as the images shown on Reddit. It is certainly the same as many of the responders above have identified it as a prop.
my close ups were meant to show that to me (and a few others...) the OPs image was clear enough to identify it as a prop.
I'm responding to the OP.was that meant to be funny or you did not bother to read the rest of the thread ?An interesting camera, looks quite bulky. Is this normal for view type cameras?Taken on the streets of Lublin Poland
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His question isn't really that far off based just on the looks of the camera which is very close in looks to speed graphics and other press cameras which while not technically a view camera due to less movements, many people stick them in the view camera genre due to the many other similarities shared between them.was that meant to be funny or you did not bother to read the rest of the thread ?An interesting camera, looks quite bulky. Is this normal for view type cameras?Taken on the streets of Lublin Poland
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Similar to the one I owned. But mine never saw the outside, its primary purpose was it could produce massive 4x5 chromes and allowed polaroid proofing, and the swings and tilts were used for correcting perspective and controlling depth of field shooting products in the studio. Over time we photographers "evolved" the view camera allowing it to come inside out of the rain.This is a "View Camera". Actually it's a 4 x 5 inch Monorail but it's primary purpose is for Landscapes or "Views".
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I couldn't find any information where these cameras are manufactured. I only found information that the idea for this "business" originated in Ukraine about 7 years ago (this article was published 2 years ago)...
The newest attraction on Main Street – Street Press
The project was launched first in Ukraine, and as of November you can see your face in the newspaper in the city under the hills, too
Here is some info how the "business" works :
There are some online businesses that use this idea for obvious commercial purposes (like the one you've linked).
I didn't know, that they are already in Canada ...
monte12345
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I did figure out how to fit this camera into the saddlebags on my Motorcycle with the Bogen 2001s tripod shown and that Bogen #47 3d head. Used T Shirts as padding. One aspect that I really like about those soft side saddlebags is that the waterproofing is excellent. Note, clothes and a Nikon f2-Sb went into the tail trunk. Of course assembling all this was about a 15 minute task so stops were planned into the itinerary.
Looks like either at one time or maybe in other locations they are taking pictures of people without their knowledge then printing off the "newspaper" and giving it to them and asking for a donation.
While I never saw them get a client in Lublin I did see another in Gdansk and he was trying to sell the service to a couple prior to doing any photographs. Either they changed how they do things or the two I saw in Poland were just doing it different.
I applaud your dedication to using that camera on the road! Hopefully you got some great images for all that effort.
jiberlin
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This video shows the typical 'stepped' paper transport of an ink-jet printer.
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