Description
Movements: The camera offers a full complement of movements on both the front and rear standards, which are used to control perspective, depth of field, and image position. These include:
Tilts and Swings: Allow the front and rear standards to pivot, controlling the plane of focus and perspective.
Rise and Fall: Shift the lens and film plane vertically to correct for converging lines in architectural photography.
Lateral Shifts: Shift the lens and film plane horizontally for precise composition.
Focusing: The 45D features both a coarse sliding focus for large adjustments and a precision rack-and-pinion micro-focusing control for fine-tuning sharpness.
Format: It is a 4x5 inch camera, which accepts standard sheet film holders. With optional accessories, it can also accommodate smaller roll film formats like 6x7cm and 6x9cm.
Revolving Back: The camera has a 360° revolving back with a bail arm, making it easy to switch between horizontal and vertical compositions.
Accessories: The camera is a modular system that can be used with a wide array of accessories, including different lenses, lensboards, and film backs.
Build: Designed for rugged use, it features a large, durable monorail to ensure stability and precise alignment.
What you need to get started
As a system camera, the Omega View 45D is often sold as a body only, requiring additional components to be fully functional. A basic setup would include:
Lens: A large format lens appropriate for your intended use.
Lensboard: The proper lensboard for mounting your lens. The Omega View 45D accepts large 158x158mm square lensboards.
Film Holders: Standard 4x5 sheet film holders.
Tripod: A sturdy tripod to support the camera.
Focusing Cloth: For clear viewing and focusing on the ground glass.
Film: 4x5 sheet film.
