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Archive 2009My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
p.1 #1My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
I was drawn back into tilt by the Mirex thread in this forum. Got me a Mamiya 645 45/2.8 and built me one.
The "bellows" is a leather lens pouch. I attached this with the three screws holding the lens mount. One at a time. The eos mount is just at spare adapter glued to the pouch with super glue (glue before mounting the bellows to the lens...).
It is not a very predictable solution but for roughly 100 euros it is a creative tool.
I have experimented with a macro rail and a mini ball head to be able to lock the lens in position but it needs more tweaking before it will do the job. Until then I will have to shoot handheld.
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The "bellows" is a leather lens pouch. I attached this with the three screws holding the lens mount. One at a time. The eos mount is just at spare adapter glued to the pouch with super glue (glue before mounting the bellows to the lens...).
It is not a very predictable solution but for roughly 100 euros it is a creative tool.
I have experimented with a macro rail and a mini ball head to be able to lock the lens in position but it needs more tweaking before it will do the job. Until then I will have to shoot handheld.
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Nov 18, 2009 at 01:14 AM
p.1 #3My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Excellent idea! thanks for sharing, now i will have some use for those old contax pouches 
Nov 18, 2009 at 02:04 AM
p.1 #4My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Thanks Drew. It is not very useful for static, long exposure stuff at the moment. Any tips for improvement is very welcome.
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Nov 18, 2009 at 02:07 AM
p.1 #6My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
That's super cool. 
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Nov 18, 2009 at 06:30 AM
p.1 #7My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Thanks guys. I am just in the start of the project. And it does shift as well...
Nov 18, 2009 at 06:32 AM
p.1 #8My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Thanks guys. I am just in the start of the project. And it does shift as well...
Nov 18, 2009 at 06:32 AM
p.1 #9My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Yes. I once saw something similar using the rubber section of a toilet plunger. This is a bit more elegant. ;-)
Nov 18, 2009 at 07:37 AM
p.1 #11My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
The plunger lens is a legendary DIY project. I could not find a plunger so I went this route instead.
The mod is 100 % reversible.
Paul: Thanks. More to come...
The mod is 100 % reversible.
Paul: Thanks. More to come...
Nov 18, 2009 at 08:23 AM
p.1 #12My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Paul: This project should be in line with your best performance per dollar quest. Cheaper than a lensbaby...
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Nov 18, 2009 at 09:07 AM
p.1 #14My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
That third shot is great, especially considering it is just a 'test image'!
Nov 18, 2009 at 09:41 AM
p.1 #15My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Things like this are why I like checking this forum. Very cool! I'm gonna give it a try this week...
My only concern (same goes for the plunger version) is pushing who-knows-how-much dust and junk onto my sensor/VF. Not that that's stopping me.
My only concern (same goes for the plunger version) is pushing who-knows-how-much dust and junk onto my sensor/VF. Not that that's stopping me.
Nov 18, 2009 at 12:23 PM
p.1 #16My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Well done...I've been thinking of doing something similar with my M645 lenses for years.
I had the 45mm f2.8 N but it was soft compared to my 35mm format 50's so I sold it.
The one I'd like to get for tilt/shift experiments is the 35mm f3.5.
I had the 45mm f2.8 N but it was soft compared to my 35mm format 50's so I sold it.
The one I'd like to get for tilt/shift experiments is the 35mm f3.5.
Nov 18, 2009 at 03:03 PM
p.1 #17My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Bloody cool. A MacGuyver T/S !
I love that last shot.
I love that last shot.
Nov 18, 2009 at 04:46 PM
p.1 #18My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
I like it too! It's not as secure as a Mirex, but it gives you a lot more movement, with more artistic possibilities. I really like it. Simple and effective. Well done. 
Nov 18, 2009 at 05:52 PM
p.1 #19My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
Andreas,
Do the folds of the lens pouch ever interfere with the image?
Do the folds of the lens pouch ever interfere with the image?
Nov 18, 2009 at 06:05 PM
p.1 #20My Franken-tilt (Mamiya 45/2.8)
cgiff wrote:
Things like this are why I like checking this forum. Very cool! I'm gonna give it a try this week...
My only concern (same goes for the plunger version) is pushing who-knows-how-much dust and junk onto my sensor/VF. Not that that's stopping me.
I made sure that the "bellows" was clean inside. Nothing gets in when mounted so it should not be worse than when I use the Zuiko 65-116 tube...
Things like this are why I like checking this forum. Very cool! I'm gonna give it a try this week...
My only concern (same goes for the plunger version) is pushing who-knows-how-much dust and junk onto my sensor/VF. Not that that's stopping me.
I made sure that the "bellows" was clean inside. Nothing gets in when mounted so it should not be worse than when I use the Zuiko 65-116 tube...
Nov 18, 2009 at 11:39 PM