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A '''field camera''' is similar to a [[view camera]], with these differences: |
A '''field camera''' is similar to a [[view camera]], with these differences: |
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*lightness: common are wooden [[bellows]] camera constructions |
*lightness: common are wooden [[bellows]] camera constructions |
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*often fewer or more limited movements, especially when compared to [[monorail camera]]s |
*often fewer or more limited movements, especially when compared to [[monorail camera]]s |
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| + | *field cameras are well foldable for portability |
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| − | *has a body into which the bellows folds (to make it more portable). |
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Sometimes [[press camera]]s are called field camera, in fact they are a kind of best possible professional compromise between portable flexible [[view camera]] and [[viewfinder camera]]. |
Sometimes [[press camera]]s are called field camera, in fact they are a kind of best possible professional compromise between portable flexible [[view camera]] and [[viewfinder camera]]. |
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[[Category:Large format]] |
[[Category:Large format]] |
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A field camera is similar to a view camera, with these differences:
- lightness: common are wooden bellows camera constructions
- often fewer or more limited movements, especially when compared to monorail cameras
- field cameras are well foldable for portability
Sometimes press cameras are called field camera, in fact they are a kind of best possible professional compromise between portable flexible view camera and viewfinder camera.
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