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The '''Travelwide''' is a 4x5 camera by Wanderlust Cameras. | The '''Travelwide''' is a 4x5 camera by Wanderlust Cameras. | ||
| − | The camera was funded via a Kickstart project. The project was launched in April 02, 2013. Funding was met after eleven days. At the end of the funding period (May 02, 2013) $128,685 was raised surpassing the original goal of $85,000. Production of the camera was met with many delays. The initial early batch was available in August 2015, for local in person pick up. | + | The camera was funded via a Kickstart project. The project was launched in April 02, 2013. Funding was met after eleven days. At the end of the funding period (May 02, 2013) $128,685 was raised surpassing the original goal of $85,000. Production of the camera was met with many delays. The initial early batch was available in August 2015, for local in person pick up. Kickstarted reward units began prep and shipping in September/October 2015. |
The Travelwide is a small and lightweight 4x5 camera body. It is a uni-body based design using ABS plastic. There are three accessory shoes along the top for mounting levels, finders or other accessories. A focusing screen is provided. The camera system includes a Pinwide 0.3175mm pinhole lens and is designed to use the Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8 lens, but it also compatible with various 90mm large format lenses. The lenses are mounted on a focusing helicode, and can focus as close as 0.55 meters. For film, it uses standard 4x5 film holders and can also accommodate a Polaroid 540i holder. A tripod bushing is also furnished. | The Travelwide is a small and lightweight 4x5 camera body. It is a uni-body based design using ABS plastic. There are three accessory shoes along the top for mounting levels, finders or other accessories. A focusing screen is provided. The camera system includes a Pinwide 0.3175mm pinhole lens and is designed to use the Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8 lens, but it also compatible with various 90mm large format lenses. The lenses are mounted on a focusing helicode, and can focus as close as 0.55 meters. For film, it uses standard 4x5 film holders and can also accommodate a Polaroid 540i holder. A tripod bushing is also furnished. | ||
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The Travelwide is a 4x5 camera by Wanderlust Cameras.
The camera was funded via a Kickstart project. The project was launched in April 02, 2013. Funding was met after eleven days. At the end of the funding period (May 02, 2013) $128,685 was raised surpassing the original goal of $85,000. Production of the camera was met with many delays. The initial early batch was available in August 2015, for local in person pick up. Kickstarted reward units began prep and shipping in September/October 2015.
The Travelwide is a small and lightweight 4x5 camera body. It is a uni-body based design using ABS plastic. There are three accessory shoes along the top for mounting levels, finders or other accessories. A focusing screen is provided. The camera system includes a Pinwide 0.3175mm pinhole lens and is designed to use the Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8 lens, but it also compatible with various 90mm large format lenses. The lenses are mounted on a focusing helicode, and can focus as close as 0.55 meters. For film, it uses standard 4x5 film holders and can also accommodate a Polaroid 540i holder. A tripod bushing is also furnished.
Suggested lenses
- Schneider-Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm f/6.8
- Nikon Nikkor SW 90mm f/8
- Fuji Fujinon SW 90mm f/8
- Calumet Caltar 90mm f/8 or f/6.8
- Rodenstock Grandagon 90mm f/6.8
