Re: [APML] 4x5 astrocamera (again?)

["Jim Janusz" <jjanusz@dc.rr.com>]

Hi Jeff,

I use the Schmidling camera with the AP 4" field flattener.  It gives a
large flat field and works fine.  The vacuum back is inexpensive but
functional.  I'm quite satisfied with it's performance.

Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Crilly" <jlcapml@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 1:33 AM
Subject: [APML] 4x5 astrocamera (again?)


> I've been considering alternatives (less cost?) to medium format
> and came across the Sky Scientific Astrocamera Model C45.
>
> http://www.skyscientific.com/prod02.htm
>
> Any comments?  (private if need be?)
>
> An alternative (I'm sure you're all familiar with) is ..
> http://schmidling.netfirms.com/cam.htm
>
> The downside, I've read, is film choice.
> This may be the showstopper.
>
> jeff
>
>
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