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The '''Horseman SW612''' is a 6x12 [[panorama camera]] system using [[120 film]] and manufactured by Japanese firm [[Komamura]].
 
  
It is a fully mechanical system and require no batteries to operate. It consist of, the body which has a finder, spirit level and strap lugs. There are six [[Rodenstock]] lenses available. Finder mask are required for various lenses. It uses [[Horseman Roll Film Holder]]s for 6x7, 6x9, or 6x12 formats. A ground glass back can also be used.  
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The '''Horseman SW612''' is a 6x12 [[panorama camera]] system using [[120 film]] and manufactured by the Japanese firm [[Komamura]].
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It is a fully mechanical system that requires no batteries to operate. It consists of the body which has a finder, spirit level and strap lugs. There are six [[Rodenstock]] lenses available. Finder masks are required for various lenses. It uses [[Horseman Roll Film Holder]]s for 6x7, 6x9, or 6x12 formats. A ground glass back can also be used.  
  
 
A similar '''Horseman SW612 Pro''' (SW612P) is also available. This version can rise 17mm and fall 17mm and shift 15mm to left or right.
 
A similar '''Horseman SW612 Pro''' (SW612P) is also available. This version can rise 17mm and fall 17mm and shift 15mm to left or right.
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===Lenses===
 
===Lenses===
 
* Rodenstock Apo-Grandagon 35mm f/4.5
 
* Rodenstock Apo-Grandagon 35mm f/4.5
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* Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 135mm f/5.6
 
* Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 135mm f/5.6
  
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==Links==
 
==Links==
* [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/horseman_612.shtml Horseman 612] by Thomas J. A. Lehman at [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ Luminous Landscape]
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/horseman/horseman_sw6x9_sw612/horseman_sw6x9_sw612.htm Horseman SW612 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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* [https://luminous-landscape.com/horseman-612/ Horseman 612] by Thomas J. A. Lehman at [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ Luminous Landscape]
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[[Category: Panorama]]
 
[[Category: Panorama]]
[[Category:Film cameras still in production]]
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[[Category:120 film]]
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[[Category:Japanese cameras]]
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[[Category:S|SW612 Horseman]]
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[[Category:H]]
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[[Category:Unidentified year]]

Latest revision as of 08:58, 6 December 2022

The Horseman SW612 is a 6x12 panorama camera system using 120 film and manufactured by the Japanese firm Komamura.

It is a fully mechanical system that requires no batteries to operate. It consists of the body which has a finder, spirit level and strap lugs. There are six Rodenstock lenses available. Finder masks are required for various lenses. It uses Horseman Roll Film Holders for 6x7, 6x9, or 6x12 formats. A ground glass back can also be used.

A similar Horseman SW612 Pro (SW612P) is also available. This version can rise 17mm and fall 17mm and shift 15mm to left or right.

Lenses

  • Rodenstock Apo-Grandagon 35mm f/4.5
  • Rodenstock Apo-Grandagon 45mm f/4.5
  • Rodenstock Apo-Grandagon 55mm f/4.5
  • Rodenstock Grandagon N 65mm f/4.5
  • Rodenstock Grandagon N 90mm f/6.8
  • Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 135mm f/5.6



Links