Large format cameras

Today we had demonstrated the use and features of a large format film camera. In particular it was explained the functions and usefulness of the camera's ability to tilt and shift to change the focal plane closer to that of the subject that is being shot.


Features:

• High quality images
• DOF, image shape and  perspective control depending on tilt shift position

Lens Movements:
Tilt, shift and swing.


These movements allow amongst other thing the cameras focal plane to get closer to the field of focus required without compromising the angle shot, or having to move the camera. As light travels in straight lines it doesnt matter what angle the lens is at so long as the capture plane is positioned according to the desired position angle. This is also achieved by having a lens larger than normally required so that the tilted shifted image does not get cropped.

The Scheimpflug Principle

is the  principle which describes how to create a greater depth of field by adjusting the camera using tilt shift and swing.