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Thanks for reaching out. That 6 x12 is an exceptionally fine roll film holder but it only fits the 4 x 5 cameras equipped with a Graflok-type back. With the correct camera, it can be used on numerous 4x5 view cameras, press cameras, or technical field cameras.

@@richardmasseyphotography Thanks, do you know what models it is compatible with?

@@elliotlowndes5219 It is compatible with any 4x5 technical or view camera that has a Graflok back. Such as, Horseman 45FA, Horseman Woodman 45, Graflex Speed Graphic/Super Graphic/ Crown Graphic, Toyo-Field 45A, Chamonix 4x5, Shen Hao 4x5.

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment...much appreciated.

Yes, for architecture it is usually focused at infinity. The exception would be when I have an interesting foreground and need to shift focus slightly closer. Remember, this extremely sharp 47mm lens is very wide and has a tremendous depth of field! For anything closer than infinity, just check that depth of field scale to see what will be in focus at each f-stop. It is very accurate. Have fun!

Thank you for subscribing and for taking the time to comment...very kind of you.

I also like the compression of longer lenses for landscapes. Although the bellows may seem a limiting factor, don't worry. You can use long lenses with this camera. The way to get the full use out of longer lens is by using a "Top-Hat" lens board. The board is the opposite of a recessed lens board. With it you can achieve about any extension by stacking a series of extension tubes...a must have for close up work! The attached is a sample that is made for a 4x5. There are companies that make the same type for the smaller VH/VHR. Best of luck. www.ebay.com/itm/184941754294?_nkw=Extension+lens+board+for+Horseman+VHR+6x9+camera&itmmeta=01J6KBHG7A8YXAV47AY8VPC5NB&hash=item2b0f6337b6:g:nlsAAOSwR6BbvuZZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABEHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnt59G3qM3Cu%2FzsGpqhfWn1Tb4SRnpcLE5piAD0ySdOuU0A0OYs8cKhCgFj%2BHBFLINEgHgui2M0bt3Y4nZ22Ugny29f0Jej0kbqdF4%2F4Smx2cxjK7WVcHe4GNnb%2BUZHfAERokEIEeO9ly9RjlG3U5WEbmDNzbbdEKUtJOXY47ux3WOcT%2FZ78pSdMHoxnN0muOkGucqFvldkEi9Y8xd7KFC%2FhAKT7dnJ4RoxFo%2F5mJzLuAYI38W21NIvSv%2FaacMI1CtNWYoJpZ2hG9WcJsBNFuW24QP7lYGHOSGKJS%2F%2BjYi216ZF5LEUTt%2Fv4pPCAWTOjMKAX8BTkWsWX4QZDVVR8%2Fca%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-CDxuu0ZA

@@richardmasseyphotography awesome info! Thanks for that!

@@JarredSpec My pleasure.

Thank you for the kind words. I still have much to improve on but I believe I am making progress. ..one step at a time.

Thanks for the comment. I continue to get mail sent to my junk-mail. I'll check and get back to you.

@@richardmasseyphotography Thank you, Richard! If you don't find it, I can re-send, although it's now old news. Take care.

Thanks for your comment. I couldn't agree more. I use it all the time, especially when photographing the Milky Way. I've noticed that the least experienced tend to over complicate things.

Excellent points. Thanks for sharing. What films are you using and what are you photographing?

Thank you for the kind words.

Thanks. Hi to your mom.

Thanks for the kind words. Were your entries the ones with the three different colored birds in the same bush? Those were amazing captures.

⁠yes, that one was in my first year batch. I have that displayed right next to the bluebird pic from my second year entry.

@@patriciawise7061 I remember those like it was yesterday. I also enjoyed the images of the swallows on your porch.

Thanks for the kind words...much appreciated.

Thanks for the kind words...much appreciated.

Thank you for the kind words...much appreciated.

@@richardmasseyphotography my very first camera was a TLR camera called Halmaflex that my uncle kindly gave to me, he also gave me his Pentax 67 20 yers after and he is turning 98 this year ! I gave him a D200 with a few nice prime lenses and a Panasonic LX7 that he carries with him everywhere

Thanks for taking the time to comment...much appreciated.

Thanks for you comment. Those are all great cameras. The Mamiya 7 (6x7) lenses are legendary. I have the Mamiya 7 ll and love it. I picked up the 7 & because of their 43mm ultra-wide lens. It is equal to, if not better than, the Hasselblad 38mm Biogon.

Thank you for your in-depth comment. I must admit I have been procrastinating. You have given me a few excellent ideas for future videos. This is one of my favorite cameras and there is so much more to share about it. Thanks.

Much appreciated. It is a pleasure sharing what I love doing.

Glad to hear it and thanks for taking the time to comment.

Thank you for taking the time to comment...much appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Both cameras have their advantages. The Mamiya is faster and easier to use and as you mentioned, it has a good selection of lenses and accessories. If working fast is important to you the Mamiya is an excellent choice. On the other hand, the Horseman VH is a much more versatile precision technical camera. Why I prefer it: It also has a wider variety of precision lenses and accessories. You can use top quality lenses from other manufactures. My most used lens is the compact Nikkor W 105mm. One feature that makes it so special is that it has both front and back movements as well as a rotating back. I have several interchangeable roll film backs for it...everything from 6x6 to 6x9. That large 6x9 format is much preferred for landscapes and architecture. having the ability to change formats mid-roll, or from b&w to color is a blessing. If you prefer a camera that is much faster to use but still offers the same features as the VH, look at the Horseman VHR. The R stands for rangefinder. It is a VH but with the added advantage of a rangefinder. I hope this helps.

Thank you. I'm sure you will love it. Let me know if you have any questions. www.ebay.com/itm/395572703145?itmmeta=01J4DWAYKXXYTEC3S9J53M9F5B&hash=item5c19f86fa9:g:a-sAAOSwtmVmrf6R&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8ALor6kwICxsXRvIrVAUYY3PXgQH%2FwCT4xE4j0C3a022CX3BcqiCkm8P0ypXFpOdNZUZ7wTXxV%2BI9I1K3RbwVN4fK7QptXXsApQ02c%2BhHmtBZ%2B6eqJwDILI17ca%2BNJQmKnagOlbi4vP70lShRhyTypEB9x7PXps2As%2FX8IysYLwDoo0t9k1v66ykfcG5JKGz4eoJMNJI%2FjAekDO%2F6AEg2Bv8rimUZAa2PTETWGnlK8KjiG58TmE1Ke3GOm55ZvaA7bkG6Vj7QvEDwRydQyBQFed4cRg51GYQJ65tvwg818QF9p7wHRNJ%2F6aS54UDWLyuMA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4Lqq7yjZA

@@richardmasseyphotography Thanks Richard, May I ask what is the widest lens I could use with the Horseman VH/VHR, and is there one you could recommend? Many thanks, Phil.

@@reusedisland1904 Very interesting question. I use the Topcon 65mm that came with it. Keep in mind this camera uses a fairly small lens board. I believe you could use a wider lens but the bellows would be so compressed that you wouldn't be able to have any movements. I believe I could fit my 47mm Schneider Super Angulon on it. The depth of field on that lens is so great that I could use the ground glass to focus on a subject about eight feet away, lock the lens in place, set the aperture to f/8, drop the front rail and have an awesome 6x9 point-n-shoot camera. Everything from about four feet to infinity would be in focus!

Give me a few days and I'll test it. That little 65mm lens is excellent. I've shot a few cover with it and since the bellows isn't too compressed, I can use my large filters and still have some movements. The lens I use the most is a Nikkor 105 W.

@@richardmasseyphotography Thanks Richard, …the world of camera lens filters is a qualitative game changer. I am certain that an in-depth knowledge of filters would have a huge impact on one’s ability to ‘visualize’ and to increase the potential of an image. Do you prefer filtration at the shooting stage, or the post-processing stage?

Sorry to hear that but good to know you are still in the game with that amazing 120 lens! Nice to hear from you.

I use the light meter built into the camera. It is very accurate. For other work I use a Pentax 1° spot meter.

Hi David. Congratulations on the new camera. I'm sure you will love it. Thanks for commenting. You can use and standard cable release. All the lenses are regular view camera lenses.

@@richardmasseyphotography Thanks for the quick replay and for the information, Richard! I'm really excited to get started. I had recently bought a Mamiya c220 and love the results, so I wanted to get something with movement and a rectangular format. It's been great fun!

@@davidrobins7665 One of the great features about this camera is the ability to use interchangeable film backs all the way from 6x6 up to 6x9. That huge 6x9 negative will probably impress you with how much larger it is than the 6x6...50%!

Thank you for the kind words.

Thanks for reaching out. Most of these come with a ground glass back for precision focusing and composing. The ground glass has a built-in folding protective cover. Remember, all accessories that fit the VH & VHR will fit the Convertible. In most situations, using the scale on the lens to estimate focus is quite accurate. Remember, the lens is a quality wide angel with a generous depth of field. The ground glass has an integrated Graflock-type back that allows you to focus on the ground glass and then easily slide in (under the ground glass) your sheet film holder...just like Speed Graphic. All accessories can be found on eBay and other such sites. Just do a google search. I hope this helps.

Sorry about the delay. They are having a tremendous clearance sale for a fraction of the original cost. www.mybinding.com/silver-linings-photo-mounting-frame-11-x-14-self-adhesive-10-bx.html

@@richardmasseyphotography thank you, I enjoy your videos.

@@fjorge13 Thank you.

Hi David. Nice to hear from you. The VH (vertical/horizontal or very handy) is an amazing system that incorporates a rotating back. When on a tripod there is no need to turn the camera. The VH-R is a VH body with that incorporates a rangefinder. Here is a link to owners manual. If it is helpful, send Butkus a thanks/donation. Any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact me. www.cameramanuals.org/prof_pdf/horseman_vh-r.pdf

Thanks for the comment. Do you still have some Rollei gear you want to sell?

Brown Camera case for the Rollei SL and the lens adaptor and a 67 mm adaptor filter for Rollei lenses

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I certainly appreciate it. Yes, compared to your Rollei TLR they are pretty clunky but for 330 fans the interchangeable lens option makes up for it.

Thank you for the kind words...much appreciated.

Congrats on purchasing this amazing camera. I'm sure you will love it. Thanks for taking time to comment. That could be an interesting little video...especially since no one has heard of this! In addition to making a straight shot, it is a good method for making panoramas by simply shifting the lens side to side. Of course, the main advantage is being able to tilt the lens down for increased depth of field without the need to use the smaller f-stops. Don't hesitate to let me know how it works for you.

That's exactly what had popped into my head - Shifting the lens for panoramas, rather than using a much more expensive shifting back and 4x5 camera. Once I have some work assembled, we'll have to compare notes!

@@AngusFindlay I always look forward to hearing from you. I would like to suggest that when you start doing panoramas, rotated the back into the vertical position. The common tendency is to use a horizontal position and just overlap two or three images. By having your camera in the horizontal and overlapping 4 or 5 images the file sizes will be remarkably better.

Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to share your informative comment. Where can such a prism be purchased?

Thanks for the kind words.

This is such a precision/versatile camera in a very compact size. I'm sure you will love it. Let me hear about your progress.

If you are ever down this way give me a shout. Bring your Yashica and we go take some pictures...many interesting subjects to photograph in and around Hawthorne. I'm less than an hour away!

Thanks for taking the time to comment...much appreciated.

Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to comment.

Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your experience...much appreciated.

Hi Nick. Just checked out your videos. Love your material...such fun! Thanks for sharing.

@@richardmasseyphotography my pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your informative comment. Much appreciated. I know better but certainly wasn't clear about it this time. In the previous video, I did detail it correctly. I'll see if I can go back and clarify it. Although 220 has long been discontinued, I still have many rolls that I use frequently. My go-to film is Portra 400. I was pleasantly surprised! to learn that by rating it at 320 the exposures are still pretty consistent...such a forgiving film!

You are correct. At least I got it right in the description! Thanks for commenting.

I couldn't agree more. Are you using filters?

Thanks for commenting. You can find a bayonet-1 red filter (or any other color) on eBay for $15.