Author Topic: Tutone Testing (Read 7062 times)

Sandeha Lynch · « **on:** July 28, 2015, 07:36:14 PM »

I finally got some fresh 4x5 sheet film, Fomapan 200, and some sunshine, and both together helped out with a test of the Tutone, lensed and pinholed. It was also quite nice to be out and about with some polished woodwork.

The Tutone is designed for use with a 90mm lens, in this case a 6.8 Schneider Angulon, or a pinhole, but I also had to do this range of shots to check that the bubble levels were good to use on a tripod. Passed that test, though you have to bear in mind that the sail bridge is far from perpendicular.

I've put a full description of the camera in a separate post in the For Sale section here; have a look if you're interested. I'm making one a month for the moment, no more than that, but I may step it up later.

F.22 /125

Pinhole F.250 2 seconds.

All dev'd in DDX, four to a roller drum, and possibly a tad overcooked.

I'm looking forward to trying some paper negs at some point.

Ezzie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2015, 10:56:18 PM »

Very nice Sandeha. Well done.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2015, 08:00:53 AM »

Cheers.

Kayos · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:36:13 PM »

That is simply stunning, wonderful craftsmanship

I'd love to buy one, £140 is cheap enough, but add a lens, backs, film etc etc and when Mrs Kayos sees the credit card bill........

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:51:44 PM »

Painful, isn't it, Kayos. I suppose this is where long-term planning will help you.

Chalky · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2015, 05:16:34 PM »

Fantastic craftsmanship, very well done!

Adam Doe · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2015, 09:39:00 PM »

Sandeha, the camera looks fantastic. Nice results on the test shots as well. I'll have to check my piggy bank...

Kayos · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2015, 10:54:39 PM »

Quote from: Sandeha Lynch on July 29, 2015, 04:51:44 PM

Painful, isn't it, Kayos. I suppose this is where long-term planning will help you.

Yes it is, somehow a selection of 90mm LF lenses have ended up in my ebay watch list, along with various backs.....

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2015, 08:00:28 AM »

Cheers. I'm looking forward to more sunshine and fluffy clouds.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2015, 08:36:58 AM »

Two from Tutone #4.

I'm glad to see that my pinholes are pretty consistent. Might be worth giving a shout out to the Ilford Pinhole Exposure Calculator which is proving very useful:
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/webfiles/2011106152612113.pdf

But also I think I'm in love with Fomapan 200; last time in DDX, this time in Adonal/Rodinal.

f.22 @ /60

7 secs

irv_b · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2015, 09:54:49 PM »

Yeah I got mine!!!
Thanks Sandeha I know I'm gonna really enjoy using it. I will load up some Delta 100 and some HDDP an fire off something -weather permitting through the rest of the week.

John Robison · « **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2015, 03:35:12 PM »

Very very nice. Do you make your own pin hole disc or are they purchased from a supplier? The resolution of the pin hole shots looks optimal, about as good as can be obtained. Thanks for sharing those pictures.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2015, 03:55:26 PM »

Yes John, I make them and check them on a scanner. Anywhere between 0.35mm and 0.4mm works fine for a 90mm lens on 4x5. I dare say the laser cut or double etched pinholes are good, but it would always be extra money.

Late Developer · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2015, 09:02:40 AM »

I picked mine up from the Post Office collection place on Saturday morning (it was too wide to get through the letter box...!!) It's a beauty and I'm really looking forward to starting to use 5x4 regularly and more easily / simply.

Basically, I'm not convinced that I want to either lug around an MPP or have to contend with focusing under a dark cloth or switching between ground glass and 120 roll film inserts. Add the fact that the Tutone can be used as a pinhole camera and I think Sandeha has produced just about the perfect 5x4 option for me.

I've even sourced a Schneider Angulon 90mm f6.8 (needs slow speeds attending to) and a fully-functioning "Grafmatic". All I need to do now is work out how to load / unload the film......

Incidentally, a quick question....

Can a 6x12 (120 roll film) 5x4 insert be used with it? I've seen 6x9 and 6x12 and I'm leaning towards a 6x12 if it will work.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2015, 01:32:29 PM »

A 4x5 negative measures 15cm along the diagonal so it would be no problem as far as the lens is concerned.

Did you say you have a multi-format viewfinder? I guess with a few tests you'll see if it's easy to judge what you're including in the shot.

Late Developer · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2015, 02:13:53 PM »

Quote from: Sandeha Lynch on August 17, 2015, 01:32:29 PM

A 4x5 negative measures 15cm along the diagonal so it would be no problem as far as the lens is concerned.

Did you say you have a multi-format viewfinder? I guess with a few tests you'll see if it's easy to judge what you're including in the shot.

Good news as far as the lens is concerned, Sandeha. I haven't anything other than the 5x4 viewfinder supplied with the camera. I'm working on the basis that I'd be doing a bit of guesswork which shouldn't be too much of a hassle - and I can always crop a bit in post processing.

irv_b · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2015, 06:55:57 PM »

I have finally got round to doing a bit of processing of the shots I took over the weekend and yesterday.
I love using this camera and couldn't recommend it highly enough, in fact I have more people stop and talk to me about it than any other camera I have used. I
screwed up the times on the pinhole by grossly overexposing by guessing but took some more today with an pinhole app, which I'll develop and post later

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2015, 07:24:20 PM »

Wow, you have been busy, and each one nicely framed.

Reminds me of when we went out to Avebury and I was carrying my own. I got stopped by a parent and had to give a ten minute recital on the virtues of handheld 4x5 to their 12 year-old lad.

Gimenosaiz · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:51:45 PM »

Amazing, maese Lynch!!
No words ... wow!

Un abrazo

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2015, 02:30:47 PM »

Gracias, Antonio. Es un placer haciéndolos.

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Author Topic: Tutone Testing (Read 7062 times)

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