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The '''Belair X 6-12''' is a interchangeable lens, [[medium format]] [[auto exposure]] folding [[panorama camera]] release by [[Lomography]] in 2012.
 
  
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Focusing is based on a [[zone focus]] system with settings manipulated on interchangeable lens. Distance settings of 1, 1.5, 3 meters and  infinity can be selected. Since this is [[aperture priority]] camera it has settings of f/8 and f/16 adjustable from the lens ring. Images can be captured in either 6x12, 6x9 or 6x6. This results in 6, 8 and 12 exposures per roll. The format change is accomplished by using format mask in the film chamber. The exposure meter has a range of 4 to 15EV. Film speeds can be adjusted on by a rotating knob behind the front standard. It supports setting of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO. This knob also has a mark for B bulb mode. The shutter release on the front standard and must be held down until there is a second click. It is capable of up to 1/125 of a second. There is no built-in finder, instead uses interchangeable finders. The film is advanced manually with a knob on the right hand side shoulder. The camera back has two windows to view the printed exposure counter on the backing paper. One for 6x9 and another 6x6/6x12. When using the 6x12 format only use odd exposure numbers. This folding mechanism has a lock release on the base of the camera with a tripod socket off centre. A [[hot shoe]] is provided. It is powered by common 2x LR44 button batteries located on the front standard.
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The '''Belair X 6-12''' is a interchangeable lens, [[medium format]], [[auto exposure]] folding [[panorama camera]] released by [[Lomography]] in 2012.
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Focusing is based on a [[zone focus]] system with settings manipulated on the interchangeable lens. Distance settings of 1, 1.5, 3 meters and  infinity can be selected. Since this is a [[aperture priority]] camera it has settings of f/8 and f/16 adjustable from the lens ring. Images can be captured in either 6x12, 6x9 or 6x6. This results in 6, 8 and 12 exposures per [[120 film]] roll. The format change is accomplished by using format mask in the film chamber. The exposure meter has a range of 4 to 15EV. Film speeds can be adjusted by rotating a knob behind the front standard. It supports setting of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO. This knob also has a mark for B bulb mode. The [[shutter release]] is on the front standard and must be held down until there is a second click. It is capable of up to 1/125 of a second. There is no built-in finder, but instead uses interchangeable finders. The film is advanced manually with a flip-up knob on the right hand side shoulder. The camera back has two windows to view the printed exposure counter on the backing paper. One for 6x9 and another 6x6/6x12. When using the 6x12 format only use odd exposure numbers. This folding mechanism has a lock release on the base of the camera with a tripod socket off centre. A [[hot shoe]] is provided. It is powered by common 2x LR44 button batteries located on the front standard.
  
 
In December 2012, additional glass lenses from [[Zenit]] will be available.
 
In December 2012, additional glass lenses from [[Zenit]] will be available.
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==Bodies==
 
==Bodies==
 
* Belair X 6-12 City Slicker (black)
 
* Belair X 6-12 City Slicker (black)
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* 90 mm lens glass
 
* 90 mm lens glass
 
* 114 mm lens glass
 
* 114 mm lens glass
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==Backs==
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* Type 120 rollfilm (kit back for full 3&times;12cm format)
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* [[35mm film]] (optional back)
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* [[Fujifilm]] instax back (optional back)
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
* [http://microsites.lomography.com/belair/ Lomography Belair] at [http://www.lomography.com Lomography]
 
* [http://microsites.lomography.com/belair/ Lomography Belair] at [http://www.lomography.com Lomography]
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* Lomography Belair Review [http://filmadvance.com/2012/12/review-lomography-belair-x-6-12-camera-part-1/ Part 1] / [http://filmadvance.com/2012/12/review-lomography-belair-x-6-12-camera-part-2/ Part 2] at [http://filmadvance.com/ Gary Seronik Film Advance]
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*[https://www.lomography.com/magazine/264756-belair-x-6-12-instant-back-ready-to-shoot-guide Belair X 6-12 Instant Back Ready to Shoot Guide] at [http://www.lomography.com Lomography]
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* Lomography Belair Review [http://filmadvance.com/2012/12/review-lomography-belair-x-6-12-camera-part-1/ Part 1] / [http://filmadvance.com/2012/12/review-lomography-belair-x-6-12-camera-part-2/ Part 2] / [http://filmadvance.com/2012/12/review-lomography-belair-x-6-12-camera-part-3/ Part 3] at [http://filmadvance.com/ Gary Seronik Film Advance]
  
 
[[Category:Film cameras still in production]]
 
[[Category:Film cameras still in production]]
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[[Category:6x12 viewfinder folding]]
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[[Category:Lomography|Belair X 6-12]]
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[[Category:B|Belair X 6-12 Lomography]]

Revision as of 07:35, 4 March 2022

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Belair X 6-12 City Slicker
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8404211460_100eb0c5fc.jpg
Globe-trotter ltd. ed. #147 of 350 w/ 58mm wide-angle lens
image by Leslie Lazenby (Image rights)

The Belair X 6-12 is a interchangeable lens, medium format, auto exposure folding panorama camera released by Lomography in 2012.

Focusing is based on a zone focus system with settings manipulated on the interchangeable lens. Distance settings of 1, 1.5, 3 meters and infinity can be selected. Since this is a aperture priority camera it has settings of f/8 and f/16 adjustable from the lens ring. Images can be captured in either 6x12, 6x9 or 6x6. This results in 6, 8 and 12 exposures per 120 film roll. The format change is accomplished by using format mask in the film chamber. The exposure meter has a range of 4 to 15EV. Film speeds can be adjusted by rotating a knob behind the front standard. It supports setting of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO. This knob also has a mark for B bulb mode. The shutter release is on the front standard and must be held down until there is a second click. It is capable of up to 1/125 of a second. There is no built-in finder, but instead uses interchangeable finders. The film is advanced manually with a flip-up knob on the right hand side shoulder. The camera back has two windows to view the printed exposure counter on the backing paper. One for 6x9 and another 6x6/6x12. When using the 6x12 format only use odd exposure numbers. This folding mechanism has a lock release on the base of the camera with a tripod socket off centre. A hot shoe is provided. It is powered by common 2x LR44 button batteries located on the front standard.

In December 2012, additional glass lenses from Zenit will be available.

Bodies

  • Belair X 6-12 City Slicker (black)
  • Belair X 6-12 Jetsetter (chrome w/brown leather)
  • Belair X 6-12 Globe-trotter (chrome w/snake skin)

Lenses

  • 58 mm lens plastic
  • 90 mm lens plastic
  • 90 mm lens glass
  • 114 mm lens glass

Backs

  • Type 120 rollfilm (kit back for full 3×12cm format)
  • 35mm film (optional back)
  • Fujifilm instax back (optional back)

Links

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