Enlarger Lens Suggestions for a Bellows System with Tilt, Shift, and Swing

[bobfriedman]

recessed boards and wide angle bellows (bag) are an excellent addition.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

recessed boards and wide angle bellows (bag) are an excellent addition.

That's what I thought, too. But what do I know about macro photography  ;-)

[bobfriedman]

the bag is clearly preferable..

[Michael Erlewine]

I have not been able to find the recessed plate. Any ideas where to get one? And where can I get the WA bellows. Any links or ideas?

[bobfriedman]

I have not been able to find the recessed plate. Any ideas where to get one? And where can I get the WA bellows. Any links or ideas?

i choose the Horseman or SiNAR systems because they have more standard boards.... lots on eBay... the Horseman F-mount comes with the bag bellows..  but i do have to say the Rollei looks quite nice and appears to be very compact.. but there is not much on eBay which is preferred since the prices there can be quite reasonable.. i bought the Horseman for $300....  lens boards etc.. separately..

[Michael Erlewine]

I have a line on a set, I believe, but am waiting to hear.

[bobfriedman]

this one would probably work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horseman-L-45-4X5-Large-Format-Camera-from-Japan-/321943231484?hash=item4af54fdbfc:g:csgAAOSwAKxWZvDK  you have to find a model that allows the frame to slip off the standard, they usually have the spirit level on top.. then you can buy the nikon f-mount with bag for around $800. 

so would be a lot cheaper than this model ($1000 less) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horseman-LD-View-Camera-for-Nikon-/191529801267?hash=item2c9810d633:g:vQEAAOSwjVVV3e93

you can also try http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horseman-LD-View-Camera-for-Nikon-/191529801267?hash=item2c9810d633:g:vQEAAOSwjVVV3e93 which is even cheaper but not as good.. i had some vignetting  but this will fit a SINAR P2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinar-P2-4x5-Large-Format-View-Film-Camera-/221962266100?hash=item33adfb65f4:g:y3QAAOSwfZ1WZZkD

by the way, i am only showing these eBay items as examples... i have no knowledge of the sellers or the items themselves

if you get the Rollei working may be better for your purposes.. the Horseman is BIG and HEAVY

[Michael Erlewine]

Well, I have committed to the Rollei X-Act2 Bellows System at the suggestion of Klaus Schmitt, who has helped me with my lens concerns for years, in particular in the realm of the industrial lenses. I also have that Kenlock (Spiratone) Bellows Systems en route, and the seller tells me the Nikon D810 works just fine on that system. So, I hope I have one system to use and one system to sell, and that I don't fall in love with and keep both of them That would be so like me.

[bobfriedman]

as i said... the Rollei looks quite nice.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

If it turns out true that the Novolflex BALPRO add ons (camera + lens adapters) seemlessly fit the ROLLEI XACT2 TS bellows system,
then all would been solved, see here: https://www.novoflex.com/en/products/macro-accessories/bellows-systems/adapters-for-castbal-ts/

I have no doubts about ROLLEIFLEX' Eric Hiss words, just need confirmation from Novoflex.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Talked to NOVOFLEX today and they confirmed that most of their BALPRO adapter plates indeed fit the Rollei XACT2.
No wonder actually, as Novoflex and Rollei coperated on making the XACT2 - they manufactured parts for Rollei.
The will try some out and let me know which does do not fit....

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

NOVOFLEX today have tested out and confirmed, that ALL THEIR LENS AND CAMERA ADAPTERS
 for the BALPRO system also fit the Rollei XACT2!

[Kamosor]

Klaus helped me with my lens, too I thank you for it every day. I use Apo El Nikkor 105/5,6, Rollei X-act 2, Pentax camera and 45 degree optical viewfinder x 1,3.   This industrial lens is the best solution for T/S in studio. Nikkor AM ED 120/5,6 has the same construction but .... I prefer AEL.

It is rrb946 - ebey's user Nikon set with recessed bellows. I made compendium from standard bellows.  You need to order from turner a ring m39 with 1-2 mm collar to mount your lens in the middle of recessed bellows.

[Michael Erlewine]

What is the advantage of the recessed bellows over the bag bellows. And where does one get a recessed bellows for the X-ACT2, which is what I have?

[Øivind Tøien]

That 45° viewfinder caught my eye, it would be very nice for night sky photography. What is the make and model no? A quick search did not come up with anything other than some very expensive devices for underwater housings...