Set up the 20x24 camera today, the HF2024. A lovely, lovely, tool.
The tripod I am using in the pictures has rather loose legs that tend to move, so not sure this large ULF camera will work with it. The whole thing might come crashing down, which would be a real tragedy. I will have to figure something else out. There are 4 different tripod mounting locations. Will probably have to use a table mount of some kind or 2 or 3 tripods at the same time to shoot this large machine safely. I need to take care of her as best I can. She might turn into the main camera for the project, rather strange considering I did not initially intend to buy her. Guess in the end good things sort of work themselves out.
The build of the HF2024 is very strong, everything seems solid, it should be able to withstand years of my rough use. Filip Harbart Czech Republic makes his cameras by hand one at a time, with loving care.
I placed the 42 inch Goerz Red Dot lens on the it, a large rather heavy lens. The front standard of the camera held everything solidly in place. This HF 20x24 also has a unique adaption (built special for another buyer who backed out). The ground glass (acrylic) back standard can be be unlocked (4 knobs) and adjusted like a Linhof 4x5. I think that feature will quite useful at time. I know I use it on my Linhof. Overall I am quite happy with this camera. Will probably give it a try next year wet plate and possibly this year with film.
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| Beauty HF2024 with Goerz Artar Red Dot 42 inch lens |
