Re: [APML] Pentax 6X7

[Rick Thurmond <thurmond@saber.net>]

Dean,
In my opinion you don't need much of what a camera offers, only 
something to hold the film.  My camera is a Graflex 120 back attached to 
a plate with a ring that attaches to my Lumicon Giant Easy Guider.  
There is a picture of it at 
http://www.saber.net/~thurmond/astroequip.html

There is no vignetting at all in this system.  The whole image the 
telescope produces is captured on the film, though it is not all usable.

I have a separate focuser built around a ronchi grating.  With no 
shutter, I use a large piece of plastic to start and end the exposure.  
I cover the scope, pull out the dark slide, and uncover.

I might start building and selling these cameras if there is any 
interest.

--Rick

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