62-325 The View Camera

.PDF (Acrobat) Documents

These are printable files of the handouts distributed in class

(You'll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.)

Swings and Tilts handout
This is a two page document describing the basic adjustments available on the view camera for controlling perspective, distortion, and plane of focus (Size: 455 KB)

B.E.F. Scale Card
This document is a one-page layout containing six copies of the Bellows Extension Factor card. You should print this out on heavy paper or card stock. Cut them apart and give the extra ones to your friends. (Size: 338 KB)

4x5 Viewing Aperture Card
This is four copies of the pocket-sized card with a 4:5 ratio window printed on it on an 8.5x11 sheet. Print it on card stock. Cut the window out and wander around and compose shots using this card, rather than carrying the view camera and tripod with you. You'll find it is significantly lighter. As a bonus, the B.E.F. Scale is printed along one edge. (Size: 329 KB)