CCB 617 Panoramic Camera - Universal Option for Compatible 90mm Lenses - Convertible to 6x12, 6x9 and 6x6 (Copy)

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CCB 617C Panoramic P&S Camera with Universal 90mm set (starter set for #0 and #00 shutter lenses and optional set for #1 shutter lenses).

Pictured lens is not included. Please check the description and option names for included components and contact us to confirm if needed as this configuration covers a number of lenses. If your lens covers 617 but is not listed in the table bellow, we can check the compatibility with universal 90mm set.

Options available:

1. Camera with #0 and #00 lens boards - Set consists of 617C body with dark slide, ground glass attachment, 90mm 3d printed viewfinder, universal 90mm lens cone with engraved/calibrated focusing helicoid and set of 11 lens boards in these sizes. Details in the chart bellow. Covers all compatible lenses in the chart with #0 and #00 shutter sizes.

2. #1 Shutter lens boards only - 8pcs - only lens boards with adjustment shims for lenses using #1 shutter. No camera or any other accessories included.

3. Short and long Graflok adapters - no camera included. Only Graflok adapters are included, no other accessories.

4. Vertical hand grip with cable release for handheld operation. Attachment surface is made from TPU rubber filament and will attach the grip securely to a number of different cameras. Attachment screw is going through the whole length of the grip for secure attachment to any camera. Stainless steel screw used on the grip and stainless steel bushing used on the camera.

These sets are made on a popular request from customers who needed to have different lens options. This is a new universal set for compatible 90mm lenses that will accommodate 16 different lens/shutter combinations. The perfect option if you have intention to upgrade the lens or if the lens is defective or damaged and it's not possible to find the exact replacement.

The camera was launched in a very successful Kickstarter Campaign with very positive feedback: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/customcamerabuilding/

612 and 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 Large Format options were also available in the campaign and will be offered in a few months once our production capacity catches up to demand.

CCB 617C panoramic camera is an improvement both functionally and estheticaly to previous models. It takes 4 panoramic 55x170mm negatives/positives on the roll of 120 medium format film in full 6x17 format. Negative is nearly the same in the surface area to large format 4x5 film and offers a large enlarging or scanning surface for the best results. Larger number of exposures in smaller formats (achieved with included format masks). Format masks made for long life and precise masking. Can be inserted even mid roll if the exposure numbers aren't past 7 on 617 exposure window - film roll can be easily rewound for mask insertion if format change is needed.

•  4 exposures in 6x17 format
•  6 exposures in 6x12 format
•  8 exposures in 6x9 format
• 12 exposures in 6x6 format
• all of these formats are clearly marked on the ground glass attachment

Full set includes everything required apart from the pictured lens and cold shoe mounted accessories. Sometimes we have a serviced lens that can be included at additional cost. Please contact to inquire.
Included:
1. 617 body/back with dark slide enabling use of Ground Glass, different cones and Graflok adapters for use with 4x5 cameras with standard Graflok mount.
2. Cone with upgraded M77 helicoid to fit additional lenses.
3. Lens boards as listed for the compatible lenses to fit M77 helicoid
4. Engraved helicoid with calibrated distance scale, DOF and hyperfocal marks for 90mm lens.
5. Simple 3d printed viewfinder
6. Ground glass attachment

Please check the table bellow for compatible lenses and make sure that the rear cell of your lens has maximum diameter of 70mm:

Just like with the earlier models, the camera is based around film flatness. It has separate cones that can be matched to the lens as required.

Design was made to be exceptionably simple and affordable while enabling film flatness and tolerances of similar commercially available cameras.

They're printed from ABS Glass Fiber as it's extremely stable material with superior vibration resistance of composite materials. Grip has integrated cable release holder. There is standard 1/4" tripod mount on the bottom.

Another benefit of the design is that it was made to be scalable to 6x6, 6x9 and 6x12 sizes.

3 cold shoes mounted on top of the camera. They can be easily replaced or exchanged for other customized accessory.

Both film spools are supported on both ends making sure that film tracks properly across the path. Resulting parallelism of the whole system (body, cone, helicoid and lens board) is within plus minus 0.08mm. This is already surpassing ANSI standard for film holder flatness on similar formats. Each camera comes with QC certificate with measurements.

For comparison, Hasselblad medium format cameras on much smaller format have plus minus 0.03mm on body, back and even more range on the focusing screen.

For this camera at its optimal shooting apertures of f22 and f16, these specifications exceed the requirements by a high margin. At larger apertures it will also exceed the requirements. 

Specifications:
Width: 252mm (9.92inch)
Height: 111mm (4.37inch)
Depth - body only without protrusion: 34.75mm (1.37inch)
Back door hardware ads 8mm to the depth
Depth to the front of the lens board with Schneider 90mm SA: 100.75mm (4inch)
Weight with 90mm SA cone, helicoid and lens board: 735 grams.