I took an orphaned 1915 VPK lens and adapted it to an M42 billows for use on my 35mm film camera. I can focus from infinity down to about 6 inches with the lens on "T" so I can use my cameras shutter and the through the lens meter (also a flash if I want). I will be using Ilford Ortho Plus 80 because it mimics the limited spectrum films of period for authenticity. On the plus side, no need to hunt down 127 film. It is not red sensitive, exactly like the original films used during the war. I don't know of any WW1 reenactments near me hear in the US but I will use it at vintage car shows and aviation shows. My dream is to take this setup to the Goodwood Revival (historic races each September) in the UK were people dress in period clothes and vintage planes do flyovers. Thanks for the and inspiration!
I asked an art shop about painting the bellows acrylic paint mixed with a small amount of PVA glue was suggested it made a nice job and sealed the many light leaks I haven't tried using the camera yet. When using a Stanly knife a steel rule is not the best idea a piece of 1" x .125" aluminium T section is much better your fingers are safe behind the upright
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I took an orphaned 1915 VPK lens and adapted it to an M42 billows for use on my 35mm film camera. I can focus from infinity down to about 6 inches with the lens on "T" so I can use my cameras shutter and the through the lens meter (also a flash if I want). I will be using Ilford Ortho Plus 80 because it mimics the limited spectrum films of period for authenticity. On the plus side, no need to hunt down 127 film. It is not red sensitive, exactly like the original films used during the war. I don't know of any WW1 reenactments near me hear in the US but I will use it at vintage car shows and aviation shows. My dream is to take this setup to the Goodwood Revival (historic races each September) in the UK were people dress in period clothes and vintage planes do flyovers. Thanks for the and inspiration!
I asked an art shop about painting the bellows acrylic paint mixed with a small amount of PVA glue was suggested it made a nice job and sealed the many light leaks I haven't tried using the camera yet. When using a Stanly knife a steel rule is not the best idea a piece of 1" x .125" aluminium T section is much better your fingers are safe behind the upright