MIKONEKA - A Wooden 4x5 View Camera

MIKONEKA
A Wooden 4x5 View Camera

My obsession to achieve razor sharp black and white images with grainless tones finally got to me and I decided to get myself a 4x5 view camera. Browsing the web for new and used view cameras made me realize I was soon to part with a considerable amount of money. In search for a cheaper alternative, I considered for a long time the Bender view camera kit, and I almost ended up ordering one. But then I stumbled on Jon Grepstad's pages about constructing your own view camera and I was hooked.

Find out about my view camera project by exploring the following links:

Design (illustrations and general ideas)
Materials and parts (wood, brass, lens etc., cost and availability)
Building process (sketches and experiences)
Finished product (photographs and results)
Gallery (photographs taken with Mikoneka)