Whats in My Bag: 6x17 Panoramic Camera

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The Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic camera is a thing of beauty. And unlike the more common Fuji GX617, Fuji G617, Gaoersi, Dayi, and Linhof Technorama 617 panoramic cameras, this 6x17 is a view camera, much like a traditional 4x5 or 8x10.

There are many advantages that come with using a view style camera in 6x17 analog photography. The use of graduated ND filters becomes possible because by viewing the image on ground glass, one can place the transition accurately. The shift/tilt movements of the lens and film standards allow for advanced techniques in composition and achieving maximum depth of field via the Scheimpflug principle. Also, lenses are lightweight and varied because this 6x17 camera uses standard 4x5 or 5x7 lenses on a Linhof style lens board.

I love my Shen Hao panoramic camera. And because this camera is so unique, versatile, and beautiful, I wanted to share it with all the film fanatics out there by taking you on a tour of what's in my camera bag. So, gear junkies, get your bib out to catch your drool.

Camera:
- Shen Hao TFC 617-A camera

Lenses:
- Nikon Nikkor-M 300mm f/9
- Nikon Nikkor-W 150mm f/5.6
- Nikon Nikkor-SW 90mm f/4.5
- Schneider Super-Angulon XL 72mm f/5.6

Light Meter:
- Pentax Digital Spot Meter

Focusing Loupe:
- Silvestri 6x Tilting Loupe

Filters:
- Lee 100mm Filter Holder
- Various Lee Filters including graduated ND, warming, and polarizer

Backpack:
- Renaissance Photo Tech P3 Backpack with SLR/Medium Format insert

Sample Pictures (in order of appearance):
- Mojave Desert, CA on Fuji Velvia 100 film
- Anza-Borrego Desert, CA on Kodak Portra 160 film
- Mojave Desert, CA on Kodak Portra 160 film
- Palm tree trunks on Fuji Velvia 100 film
- Palm tree tops on Fuji Velvia 100 film
- Laguna Beach, CA sunset on Fuji Velvia 100 film
- Fog in Irvine, CA on Fuji Velvia 100 film
- Palm trees in Laguna Beach, CA on Ilford Delta 100 Professional film

Shoot me an email or leave a comment if you have any questions about this equipment. Thanks for watching!

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