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Revision as of 05:50, 24 February 2011
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| Widelux F7 panorama camera for 35mm film image by Rachel Rayns (Image rights) |
Panon is the maker of the Widelux panoramic cameras. The camera uses a lens which swivels through a horizontal arc, projecting an image onto a cylindrical film gate. The principle is similar to the Noblex and Horizont cameras—or for that matter the Kodak Panoram series, begun in 1899.
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Models
Panon was the name of the company's original 1952 panoramic camera for 120 film. But the more popular Widelux FV, F6, F7, and F8 models were designed for 35mm film, giving horizontal coverage of about 126°. A roll that would ordinarily give 36 conventional exposures will yield about 21 panoramic images on the Widelux (24 x 59mm image size). Based on serial numbering, it seems that only about 20,000 total 35mm cameras were produced.[1]
Beginning in 1990 Panon resumed offering a model for 120 film, the 1500.
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| Widelux 1500 for 120 film image by Jean-Luc Elias (Image rights) |
References
Other
- Septonflex accessory reflex finder
Sample Photos
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| Widelux: Swans, Lake Burley Griffin Canberra image by Camehbro on Flickr (Image rights) |
Links
- Widelux FV at www.garloo.com
- Tips on operating the Widelux camera By John Stamets on Jeff Bridges's website (yes, the Jeff Bridges)
