View camera

The view camera is a type of camera with a very long history (some modern examples are often mistaken for antiques), but they are still used today by professional and amateur photographers who want full control of their images. The view camera is basically a light-tight assembly comprised of a flexible mid-section, or bellows, attached to a device that holds a film sheet, photo plate or digital imager at one end (the rear standard) and a similar one that holds the lens at the other end (the front standard). The front and rear standards are not fixed relative to each other (unlike most cameras). Movement of the front and rear standards allows the photographer to move the lens and film plane independently for precise control of the image's focus, depth of field and perspective.

View Camera Film

View cameras use sheet film but can be modified to use roll film by using special roll film holders. Some popular roll film dimensions for the 4x5 camera are 6x9, 6x12, and 6x17 formats and are generally used to take panoramic photographs.

Related Topics:
Sheet film - Roll film - Panoramic

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