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The '''Travelwide''' is a small and lightweight 4x5-inch camera body by [[Wanderlust Cameras]]. 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 left and right sides of the body has vertical channels to insert and run a [[cable release]] cord. The camera system includes a Pinwide 0.3175mm pinhole lens. The body is designed to use the Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm ƒ/6.8 lens (available separately), but it also compatible with various 90mm large-format lenses that use the [[Copal]] or [[Compur]] #0 shutter. It is incompatible with Copal #00 shutter variations. Faster 90mm f/5.6 lenses are incompatible. The lenses are mounted on a focusing helical, and can focus as close as 0.55 meters. A 65mm Conversion Kit allows you to mount a 65mm f/8 Super Angulon (Copal #00). This requires removing the focusing grip/helical, because of this it's now a fixed focus design and requires using hyperfocal distance focusing. For film, it uses standard 4x5 film holders (Fidelity, Lisco, Riteway) and can also accommodate a Polaroid 545i instant film holder. The older Polaroid 545 holders are incompatible. A tripod bushing is also furnished in the centre base of the unit.
  
The '''Travelwide''' is a 4x5 camera by Wanderlust Cameras.
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The camera was funded via a Kickstarter 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 a local US 'pick up party' in which 16 cameras were distributed. Scheduled pickups were also available. Reward units began preping and started shipping in October 3rd for non-USA backers and October 26, 2015 for US-destined 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. Units began prep and shipping in September/October 2015.
 
 
 
The cameras is designed for Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8 lens, but it also compatible with various 90mm large format lenses.
 
  
 
=== Suggested lenses ===
 
=== Suggested lenses ===
* Schneider-Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm f/6.8
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* Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8
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* Rodenstock Grandagon 90mm f/6.8
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* Schneider-Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm f/8
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* Calumet Caltar 90mm f/8 or f/6.8
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* Fuji Fujinon SW 90mm f/8
 
* Nikon Nikkor SW 90mm f/8
 
* Nikon Nikkor SW 90mm f/8
* Fuji Fujinon SW 90mm f/8
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* Calumet Caltar 90mm f/8 or f/6.8
 
* Rodenstock Grandagon 90mm f/6.8
 
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wanderlust/travelwide-45-camera Travelwide funding project] at [http://www.kickstarter.com Kickstarter]
 
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wanderlust/travelwide-45-camera Travelwide funding project] at [http://www.kickstarter.com Kickstarter]
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*[https://wanderlustcameras.com/products/travelwide/faq.html Travelwide FAQ] at [http://wanderlustcameras.com/ Wanderlust Cameras]
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[[Category:Film cameras still in production]]
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[[Category:US 4x5in]]
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[[Category:Large format]]

Latest revision as of 04:53, 15 February 2024

The Travelwide is a small and lightweight 4x5-inch camera body by Wanderlust Cameras. 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 left and right sides of the body has vertical channels to insert and run a cable release cord. The camera system includes a Pinwide 0.3175mm pinhole lens. The body is designed to use the Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm ƒ/6.8 lens (available separately), but it also compatible with various 90mm large-format lenses that use the Copal or Compur #0 shutter. It is incompatible with Copal #00 shutter variations. Faster 90mm f/5.6 lenses are incompatible. The lenses are mounted on a focusing helical, and can focus as close as 0.55 meters. A 65mm Conversion Kit allows you to mount a 65mm f/8 Super Angulon (Copal #00). This requires removing the focusing grip/helical, because of this it's now a fixed focus design and requires using hyperfocal distance focusing. For film, it uses standard 4x5 film holders (Fidelity, Lisco, Riteway) and can also accommodate a Polaroid 545i instant film holder. The older Polaroid 545 holders are incompatible. A tripod bushing is also furnished in the centre base of the unit.

The camera was funded via a Kickstarter 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 a local US 'pick up party' in which 16 cameras were distributed. Scheduled pickups were also available. Reward units began preping and started shipping in October 3rd for non-USA backers and October 26, 2015 for US-destined cameras.

Suggested lenses

  • Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8
  • Rodenstock Grandagon 90mm f/6.8
  • Schneider-Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm f/8
  • Calumet Caltar 90mm f/8 or f/6.8
  • Fuji Fujinon SW 90mm f/8
  • Nikon Nikkor SW 90mm f/8

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