Section III. 4x5- Inch View Camera

Copy Photography I
Page Navigation
22

1-7. Up to now you have studied the functions of the 35mm REPRONAR SLIDE

COPIER.

You should have solved all exercises correctly, to include

identification of the parts in the last illustration.

You should now be

familiar with the functions and operations of the REPRONAR. The REPRONAR is by

no means the only 2x2-inch slide copier made.

At this time it is the most

common item being used by the military.

You may be working with a different

brand.

The dials and controls may be in different places but the basic

principles remain the same.

SECTION III

4x5-INCH VIEW CAMERA

1-8. One of the most versatile camera systems in the medium format size is the

4x5-inch view camera.

It can be used for closeup portraits, investigative,

equipment reports, full lengths, and copy photography. One of the main reasons

it is so commonly used is that you obtain a negative which is big enough to

make substantial enlargements and yet small enough to use standard darkroom

equipment. This format is also easy to retouch and handle with little fear of

scratching the negative. It must, however, be used on a tripod.

The 4x5 view camera functions a

little differently from your average

camera (fig 1-26).

Some of the

differences are:

(1) Movable

front

and

rear

frame.

(2) Movable

front

and

rear

carriage.

(3) Swing and tilting front and

rear carriage.

(4) Front and rear focusing.

Figure 1-26.

4x5-inch View Camera.