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45E

Instructions

Components ...1............2
Controls ...... 3
S p e c i aFl e a t u r e s ..... . 3
Unpacking
Assembly . ..... 4
TripodMounting... .....4
MountinT g h eL e n s 4
T h e G a m eN r ae u t r a( Z
l e r o ) P o s i t i.o. .n. . . . . . 4
ReferenceScales.... ........ 5
BasicOperatingProcedure ...5
CameraMovements. .........6
OmegaviewAccessories .....11
H e l p f u l O p e r a t i n g S u g g e s t i o n s. . . . . . . 1 2
ChoosingViewCameraLenses ....... 13
Specifications..... .........14
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Introduction
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S- o n b e c o m i n g t h e o w n e r o f a n O m e g a
View camera. Your Omega View has been carefully designed
a n d c r a f t e df o r r u g g e d u s e o n l o c a t i o n o r i n t h e s t u d i o . T r e a t i t
with the same good care you would give every precision
p h o t o g r a p h i ci n s t r u m e n t ,a n d i t w i l l p r o v i d ey o u w i t h m a n y y e a r s
o f r e l i a b l es e r v i c e .
l f y o u h a v eh a d p r i o r e x p e r i e n c ei n l a r g ef o r m a t p h o t o g r a p h y ,y o u
w i l l a p p r e c i a t et h e c a m e r a ' sr e a d y a d a p t a b i l i t yt o y o u r c r e a t i v e
d e m a n d s . S o m e o f t h e o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e so u t l i n e d i n t h i s
m a n u a lw i l l a l r e a d yb e f a m i l i a rt o y o u .
S h o u l d y o u r p r e v i o u sp h o t o g r a p h i ca c t i v i t y b e l i m i t e d t o t h e u s e
o f s m a l l e rf o r m a t , n o n - a d j u s t a b l ec a m e r a s ,y o u r O m e g aV i e w w i l l
open up an excitingnew world to you, a world in which you can
e x p l o r en e w d i m e n s i o n si n p h o t o g r a p h yt h a t c a n l e a d t o r e a l i z a -
tion of the finest photographic craftsmanship, control and
quality.

Gomponents
and Controls

MajorComponents
Sllde Locks lor
OptlonalWlde Angle Bellows' Titt
Reference RevolvingBack
Scale Standardon 45F
Bellows Lens Board
Optional45E

Brake
Release
B utton

Revolvlng
Back'

Titt
Reference
Scale
G r o u n dG l a s s
Viewing

4"x5"
Camera Back

Rear
Standard
Front
Standard il
LateralShift
S l i d eL o c k sfor opti onal ReferenceScale
W i d eAn g l eB el l ow s
M o n o r a i lR i b

Lateral Shift
ReferenceScale Removable
End Cap

Lock Knob
'OmegaVlew 45F Only Tripod Mounting Block

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 Front Controls Back Controls
Top Slide Lock Top Slide Lock

Tilt Lock
I rirt Lock

Rise Lock
Focusing Focusing
Frame Frame
Release- Release
Rise I- Rise Lock
Knob Ri s e K n o b
II Rise Knob

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I
S w i n g/ L a t e r a l Rise Knob
Micro Focus Lock

Shift Lock
S w i n g/ L a t e r a l
Bottom Slide Lock Shift Lock II
Micro Focus
Knob I
Bottom Slide Lock Micro Focus Knob
Micro Focus Lock
S w i n g/ L a t e r a l Fast Focus Lock Swing/Lateral
Shift Lock Fast Focus Lock
Shift Lock

SpecialFeaturesof Your OmegaView

LargeSquareLensboard
T h e O m e g a V i e w l e n s b o a r dw i l l a c c e p t a l m o s t a n y s i z e l e n s
a n d s h u t t e rc o m b i n a t i o n .B e c a u s et h e l e n s b o a r di s s q u a r e ,i t c a n
b e p l a c e do n t h e c a m e r ai n a n y o f f o u r p o s i t i o n s .T h i s m e a n st h a t
the shutter speed and aperture controls can be easily used
r e g a r d l e s so f c a m e r ap o s i t i o n .
Spirit Levels
T h e h o r i z o n t a la n d v e r t i c a ls p i r i t l e v e l so n t h e c a m e r ab a c k f r a m e
p e r m r t c o n v e n i e n tp o s i t i o n i n g o f t h e c a m e r a i n t h e n e u t r a l
p o s r t i o n .T h e l e v e l sc a n a l s o b e u s e d t o b r i n g t h e c a m e r ab a c k t o
t h e v e r t i c a lp o s i t i o n w h e n c o r r e c t i n g f o r v e r t i c a l d i s t o r t i o n .
The LargeMonorail
I n s u r e ss t a b i l i t y . T h e r i b o n t h e m o n o r a i l f e a t u r e sa s c a l e
c a l i b r a t e di n 1 O m m i n c r e m e n t sf o r c o n v e n i e n td e t e r m i n a t i o no f
bellows extension.The keyway in the tripod mounting block
a l l o w s t h e c a m e r at o r o t a t e 1 0 " o n t h e m o n o r a i l t o c o m p e n s a t e
f o r u n e v e n n e s so f t h e t r i p o d a n d t o h e l p b r i n g t h e h o r i z o nt o t h e
l e v e lp o i n t .
Grafloli"Accessories
The groundglaqs back can be removed to accommodate Graflok
. i m p l y p u s h d o w n t h e f o c u s i n gf r a m e r e l e a s e s
t y p e a c c e s s o r i e sS
and slide the ground glass back off the camera.
Film Holders
The Omega View is designed to accqmmodate all standard
4 " x 5 " s n e e tf i l m h o l d e r sa n d t h e ' P o l a r o i f f + x SL a n d F i l m H o l d e r
M o d e l 5 4 5 w i t h o u t r e m o v i n gt h e g r o u n d g l a s sf o c u s i n g f r a m e .
6 x 7 c ma n d 6 x 9 c m r o l l f i l m f o r m a t s a r e a v a i l a b l ew i t h t h e o p t i o n a l
Q u i c k R o l l S l i d e r .T h e P o l a r o i dL a n d P a c k F i l m H o l d e r M o d e l 4 0 5
c a n b e u s e db y r e m o v i n gt h e g r o u n d g l a s s f r a m e a n d s e c u r i n gt h e
h o l d e rw i t h t h e s l i d e l o c k s .
Bellows
The rugged Omega View bellows is made of a special extremely
flexible material which permits camera movements even with
shorter focal length lenses.The bellows is durable, and requires
no special care.
Wide Angle Bellows 45Fonty
The optional wide angle bellows is an ideal aid for wide angle
p h o t o g r a p h y .T h e f l e x i b l ec o n s t r u c t i o na l l o w s m a x i m u m c a m e r a
movements at minimum bellows extension. Along with the
optional 250mm monorail (designed for both 45E and 45F
cameras), these accessories are additional convenienceswhen
using wide angle or short focal length lenses.
RecessedWide Angle Lensboard
F o r a r c h i t e c t u r a l ,s c e n i c a n d o t h e r s h o r t f o c a l l e n g t h p h o t o g -
r a p h y ,t h e O m e g aV i e w r e c e s s e dw i d e a n g l e l e n s b o a r ds h o u l d b e
u s e d t o p e r m i t e a s y f o c u s i n g a n d c a m e r a m o v e m e n t sw i t h w i d e
angle lenses.
GroundGlassViewing
1 . T h e l a r g e g r o u n d g l a s s a r e a l e t s y o u c c u r a t e l ye v a l u a t ea n d
c o m p o s e t h e i m a g e e x a c t l y a s i t w i r ? p p e ? ro n f i l m .
2. Camera adjustments can be accurately used only with a
ground glass screen.
3 . W h e nm a k i n gm u l t i p l e e x p o s u r eosn o n e p i e c eo f f i l m , y o u c a n
preplanyour composition, and draw the layout for each
e x p o s u r eo n t h e g r o u n d g l a s s . U s e a g r e a s ep e n c i l , c r a y o n o r
other pencil that will wipe off easily.
4 . F o r a n e v e nb r i g h t e ri m a g eo n t h e g r o u n d g l a s s , t h e a c c e s s o r y
F r e s n e lF o c u s i n g S c r e e n K i t m a y b e i n s t a l l e d .
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 Unpacking MountingThe Lens
Your Omega View has been specially packaged in form-fitted l f a l e n s w a s n o t m o u n t e d o n t h e l e n s b o a r dw h e n y o u r O m e g a
s t y r o f o a m . l t c a n b e q u i c k l y s e t u p o r d i s a s s e m b l e d ,f o r e a s e i n V i e w w a s p u r c h a s e d ,t a k e t h e l e n s a n d l e n s b o a r dt o a q u a l i f i e d
s t o r i n g o r c a r r y i n g i n r e l a t i v e l ys m a l l s p a c e s . T h i s m a k e s i t c a m e r a r e p a i r t - e c h n i c i a nf o r p r o p e r m o u n t i n g . T h e C o n s u m e r
p o s s i b l et o t r a n s p o r tt h e c a m e r ai n a l u g g a g es t y l e c a s e ; o r , w h e n S e r v i c eD i v i s i o r io f B e r k e yM a r k e t i n gC o m p a n i e sw i l l a l s o m o u n t
p r o p e r l yp r o t e c t e d ,i n a b a c k p a c kf o r c a r r y i n gi n t h e f i e l d w i t h o u t your lens for a nominal charge.
t h e b u l k o f a f u l l y a s s e m b l e dc a m e r a .
T o p l a c e t h e l e n s b o a r do n t h e c a m e r a :
G a r e f u l l yr e m o v ea l l t h e O m e g a V i e w c o m p o n e n t s f r o m t h e
1. Push the top lensboard
c o n t a i n e r ,a n d p l a c e t h e m
on a clean level surface. slide lock up, and the
You will find the following lower lensboard slide
items: lock down.

1 . F r o n ta n d r e a rs t a n d a r d s NOTE: Always hold the

a s s e m b l e dw i t h b e l l o w s , l e n sw i t h o n e h a n d w h i l e
ground glass and lens- e n g a g i n go r u n f a s t e n i n g
board. the slide locks to pre-
vent it from falling.
2. Monoraiwl ith removable f:--:-l 2 . P l a c e t h e l e n s b o a r do n
end caps.
the camera and return
3. Tripodmountingblock. the slide locks to their
4. ReferenceScales. locked positions.
3 . T h e l e n s d i a p h r a g ma n d
N O T E :S a v et h e p a c k a g i n gm a t e r i a l sa n d c a r t o n i n t h e e v e n t y o u shutter speed controls
w i s h t o s h i p t h e c a m e r aa t a l a t e r d a t e . should be easily ac-
cessible.

Assembly
1 . R e m o v eo n e o f t h e e n d c a p s f r o m t h e m o n o r a i l . D e p r e s st h e
l o c k i n gb u t t o n , a n d s l i d e t h e e n d c a p o f f t h e r a i l .
Bringingthe Gamerato the
2. Loosen the fast focus locking levers on the front and rear Neutral lZerol Position
standards. T h e n e u t r a lp o s i t i o n i s t h e p o i n t w h e r e t h e c a m e r a i s l e v e l ;t h e
R e m o v et h e c a r d b o a r ds h i p p i n g t u b e f r o m t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r f r o n t a n d r e a rs t a n d a r d sa r e v e r t i c a l l ya n d h o r i z o n t a l l yp a r a l l e lt o
standards. e a c h o t h e r w i t h n o f r o n t a n d b a c k r i s e o r l a t e r a ls h i f t . T h e d e t e n t s
3 . L o o s e nt h e l o c k k n o b o n t h e t r i p o d m o u n t i n g b l o c k . f o r t h e t i l t s , s w i n g s a n d l a t e r a ls h i f t s w i l l h e l p y o u b r i n g t h e
c a m e r at o n e u t r a l e a s i l y . A s l i g h t a m o u n t o f f i n g e r p r e s s u r eo n
4 . G e n t l y s l i d e t h e m o n o r a i l t h r o u g h t h e f r o n t s t a n d a r d .M a k e t h e r i g h t t i l t b r a c e sw i l l p r o v i d e m o r e p o s i t i v et i l t d e t e n t i n g .
c e r t a i nt h a t t h e r i b b e d g u i d e o n t h e m o n o r a i l f i t s t h e k e y w a y
on the front standard.
5. Slide the tripod mount-
ing block onto the
monorail, centering it
w i t h t h e l o c k k n o bo n t h e
left side.
6. Slide the rear standard
onto the monorail and
r e p l a c et h e m o n o r a i le n d
cap.
7. Tighten the fast focus
locking levers on the
front and rear standards.
1 . U n f a s t e nt h e f r o n t a n d r e a r r i s e a n d f a l l l o c k i n g l e v e r s ,a n d
T i g h t e nt h e l o c k k n o b o n
bring the front and rear frames to the lowest position by
the tripod mounting
t u r n i n g t h e r i s e a n d f a l l k n o b s . R e l o c kt h e l e v e r s .
block.
2 . U n f a s t e nt h e l a t e r a ls h i f t a n d s w i n g l o c k i n g l e v e r s .M o v e t h e
NOTE:Tighten the lock knobs and leversf i r m l y , b u t d o n o t o v e r - f r o n t a n d r e a r s t a n d a r d st o t h e h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n . L a t e r a l
tighten. Excessive force is not required to hold the camera in shift and swing positions are at zero when the detents are
position. e n g a g e d .L o c k t h e l e v e r s .
3. Unfasten the tilt lock knobs, and set the front and rear
TripodMounting s t a n d a r d st o t h e v e r t i c a lz e r o p o s i t i o n . T h e v e r t i c a lt i l t p o s i -
t i o n s a r e a t z e r ow h e n t h e d e t e n t sa r e e n g a g e d .L o c k t h e t i l t
P l a c ey o u r O m e g a V i e w o n a s t u r d y t r i p o d , a n d s e c u r e f i r m l y . knobs.
T h e r ea r e t w o t r i p o d m o u n t i n g s o c k e t s : o n e f o r s t a n d a r dt r i p o d s 4 . T h e s p i r i t l e v e l so n t h e r e a rs t a n d a r dw i l l t e l l y o u w h e n t h e e n -
( 1 / 4 x 2 0 ) , a n d o n e f o r E u r o p e a nt h r e a d e dt r i p o d s . tire camerais level.

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Scales 6 . U n l o c kt h e r e a r s t a n d a r d
fast focusing locking
Packaged with your Omega View is a set of self adhesive l e v e r ,a n d s l i d e t h e r e a r
referencescales for the front and rear standards. These scales
standard forward or
i n d i c a t et h e a m o u n t o f t i l t a n d l a t e r a ls h i f t . B e f o r e a p p l y i n g t h e
backward on the mono-
scales, be certain that the camera is in the neutral position. rail until the subject
F o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n ss u p p l i e d w i t h t h e r e f e r e n c es c a l e s .
comesinto focus. lt may
also be necessary to
move the front standard
forward. Relock the fast
f o c u s l o c k i n g l e v e rw h e n
t h e i m a g ea p p e a r ss h a r p .
7. For critical focusing,
loosen the microfocus
locking lever and turn
t h e m i c r o f o c u s i n gk n o b .
The rack and pinion
mechanism allows for
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8. The revolvingback is standardon the 45F, optional on the 45E,
BasicOperatingProcedure a n d w i l l r o t a t e a f u l l 3 6 0 ' . R e l e a s et h e b r a k el e v e r ,p o s i t i o n t h e
b a c k i n a n y v e r t i c a l , h o r i z o n t a lo r i n t e r m e d i a t ep o s i t i o n , a n d
1 . l t i s u s u a l l yb e s t t o p o s i t i o nt h e f r o n t a n d r e a rs t a n d a r d ss o t h e then secure the brake lever to lock the back in place. Film
t r i p o d m o u n t i n g b l o c k i s c e n t e r e db e t w e e nt h e m . T h i s a s s u r e s holderscan be easily insertedsimply by lifting the bail release.
e v e nw e i g h t d i s t r i b u t i o n
and maximum stability 9 . A f t e r c o m p o s i n ga n d f o c u s i n g ,c l o s et h e l e n s ; s e t t h e r e q u i r e d
on the tripod. When f numberand shutter speed; cock the shutter.
using short focal length
lenses. move the front 1 0 . I n s e r ta s h e e t f i l m h o l d e r
standard to its forward which has been loaded
m o s t p o s i t i o nt o p r e v e n t with the film of your
the possibility of the c h o i c e .T o i n s e r tt h e f i l m
m o n o r a i lp r o t r u d i n gi n t o holder, pull the top of
the picture. the ground glass frame
b a c k w a r da n d s l i d e t h e
holder into position.
2. Open the lens and set
the diaphragm to its
maximum aperture for
v i e w i n ga n d f o c u s i n g .
1 1 .R e m o v e t h e d a r k s l i d e
3 . T h e c a m e r ab a c k c a n b e c h a n g e df r o m v e r t i c a lt o h o r i z o n t a lt o
from the film holder.
f i t t h e c o m p o s i t i o ny o u
c h o o s e .S i m p l yp u s h t h e
t o p s l i d el o c k u p , a n d t h e
bottomslidelockdown.
Remove the back and
position it as needed.
P u s ht h e s l i d e l o c k s i n t o
t h e l o c k e dp o s i t i o n .

NOTE: 1 2 . E x p o s et h e f i l m u s i n g a
Always hold the back with c a b l e r e l e a s et o t r i p t h e
o n e h a n dw h i l e e n g a g i n go r shutter. For more con-
u n f a s t e n i n gt h e s l i d e l o c k s venient cable release
to prevent the back from h a n d l i n g ,a n d t o p r e v e n t
falling. strain on the cable, the
cable release adapter
can be used.
4. The Omega 45F will accommodate a wide angle bellows
simply by unlockingboth the top and bottom bellows slide
locks on the front and rear standards. Remove the standard
b e l l o w sa n d a t t a c ht h e w i d e a n g l eb e l l o w s ,t h e n r e l o c ka l l s l i d e
locks.

5 . P l a c ea f o c u s i n g c l o t h , f o c u s i n g h o o d , r e f l e x m i r r o r h o o d o r
m a g n i f y i n gh o o d o n t h e b a c k o f t h e O m e g a V i e w t o f a c i l i t a t e 1 3 . R e p l a c et h e d a r k s l i d e , a n d r e m o v et h e f i l m h o l d e r f r o m t h e
viewingand focusing. camera. The film is ready for processing.
CameraMovements
W h e n y o u r O m e g a V i e w i s i n t h e n e u t r a lp o s i t i o n , i t f u n c t i o n s
i n t h e s a m e m a n n e ra s a n S L R o r o t h e r " r i g i d " c a m e r a .T a k i n g
a d v a n t a g eo f t h e c a m e r a ' sm o v e m e n t si s t h e k e y t o c r e a t i v ef r e e -
d o m t h r o u g h t h e c o n t r o l o f d i s t o r t i o n ,s h a r p n e s sa n d d e p t h o f
f i e l d . T h e v e r s a t i l i t yo f t h e O m e g a V i e w i s c h a r a c t e r i z e db y t h e
a b i l i t yt o m o v ei t s m a j o rc o m p o n e n t sv e r t i c a l l y h , o r i z o n t a l l ya n d
l a t e r a l l yT. h e s em o v e m e n t sa r ec a l l e dt i l t s , s w i n g s , l a t e r a sl h i f t s ,
r i s i n g b a c ka n d r i s i n gf r o n t .
VerticalDistortion
Starting Camera Position
U s i n g c a m e r am o v e m e n t si s e a s y t o l e a r n .J u s t r e m e m b e rt h e s e
four basicrules:
1 . S w i n g i n go r t i l t i n g t h e c a m e r a b a c k c o n t r o l s d i s t o r t i o na n d
depthof field.
2 . S w i n g i n go r t i l t i n g t h e c a m e r af r o n t c o n t r o l ss h a r p n e s sa n d
depthof field.
3 . S w i n g i n g a n d / o r t i l t i n g t h e c a m e r af r o n t a n d b a c k i n c o m -
b i n a t i o nc o n t r o l sd i s t o r t i o n ,s h a r p n e s sa n d d e p t h o f f i e l d . ;I
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4 . T h e l a t e r a ls h i f t s , r i s i n g f r o n t a n d r i s i n g b a c k c o n t r o l i m a g e
p o s i t i o n i n gf o r i m p r o v e dc o m p o s i t i o n . l

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Solutlon: Tilt back to vertical t o c o r r e c t d i s t o r t i o n . T i l t f r o n t t o

vertical to correct sharpness. U s e t h e s p i r i t l e v e l st o a c c u r a t e l y
bring the back to vertical.

Corrected Photograph

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HorizontalDistortion
Starting Camera Position
Camera Neutral

P r o b l e m : G o n v e r g i n gH o r i z o n t a lL i n e s

Solutlon: Swing back to correct distortion. Swing front to correct

sharpness

CorrectedPhotograph
Horizontal
lmagePosition
Starting Camera Position
Camera Neutral (Front View)

P r o b l e m :P o o r c o m p o s i t i o n
R e p o s i t i o nl m a g e

Solutlon: Lateral Shift

Shift front and/or back laterally for desired correction.

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Starting Camera Position P r o b l e m :P o o r C o m p o s i t i o n
Camera Neutral R e p o s i t i o nl m a g e

Solution: Rising front and back

R a i s e f r o n t a n d / o r b a c k v e r t i c a l l yf o r d e s i r e d c o r r e c t i o n . Corrected Photograph
Depthof Field
D e p t ho f f i e l d c a n b e c o n t r o l l e dw i t h t h e l e n sa p e r t u r e ,b u t m a y b e
i n c r e a s e dc o n s i d e r a b l yb y u s i n g c a m e r a m o v e m e n t s .
Starting Camera Position
Solution: Tilt front forward to increase depth of field
NOTE: The camera back can also be used separatelyor with the
front to control depth of f i e l d . S w i n g s c a n b e u s e d i n t h e s a m e
manner to compensatefor insufficient depth of field on the
h o r i z o n t a lp l a n e .
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T h e s e a r e t h e m o s t c o m m o n l y u s e d c a m e r a m o v e m e n t sa n d
a p p l i c a t i o n s .A l l o f t h e s e m o v e m e n t sc a n b e u s e d s e p a r a t e l yo r
in combination to achieve the desired correction. For more
technical information,you may want to consult some of the
e x c e l l e n tb o o k s o n l a r g ef o r m a t p h o t o g r a p h yw h i c h a r e a v a i l a b l e
f r o m y o u r c a m e r ad e a l e r .
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CollapsibleLens Hood 6x9cmMagnifyingHood
B e c a u s ev i e w c a m e r a l e n s e s v a r y i n f r o n t d i a m e t e r , i t i s s o m e - The 6x9cm magnifyinQ-
t i m e sd i f fi c u l tt o f i n d a p p r o p r i a t e
s c r e wo n o r s l i p o n l e n s s h a d e s . hood is designed specifi-
T h e c o l l a p s i b l el e n s h o o d cally for the Quick Roll
c a n b e u s e d w i t h n e a r l ya l l S l i d e ra n d f u n c t i o n s i n t h e
lenses from short to long same way as the 4"x5"
focal length. lt attaches m a g n i f y i n gh o o d .
c o n v e n i e n t l yt o t h e c a m e r a
b y s c r e w i n gt h e b r a c k e ti n t o
t h e m o u n t i n gs o c k e to n t h e 4"x5" and 6x9cm FocusingHoods
f r o n t s t a n d a r d .T h e c o l l a p -
These hoods are designed
s i b l el e n sh o o d i s h i n g e ds o
p r i m a r i l yf o r u s e i n t h e f i e l d ,
that it will swing upward
providing easy access to the 4"x5" for the standard
shutter and aperture con- Omega View back and the
trols. 6x9cm for the Quick Roll
Slider. When not in use,
both hoodsfold flat against
Revolving Back StandardOn 45F,Optlonalon45E the camera back and need
T h e r e v o l v i n gb a c k r o t a t e s a f u l l 3 6 0 " s o t h a t t h e i m a g e c a n b e not be removed while the
camera is being carried.
c h a n g e df r o m h o r i z o n t a lt o
When closed. the hood wilI also protect the grouncl glass.
v e r t i c a lw i t o u t r e m o v i n gt h e
b a c k f r o m t h e c a m e r a .T h e
r o t a t i n gf e a t u r ei s a l s o h e l p - 4"x5" ReflexMirror Hood
f u l f o r a l i g n i n gt h e i m a g eo r The most useful focusing
changing the image posi- and viewing accessory is
tion on the ground glass. the Reflex Mirror hood. lt
T h e b a i l r e l e a s es i m p l i f i e s h a s a b u i l t - i nm a g n i fi e r t h a t
insertion of film holders p e r m i t sv i e w i n g w i t h b o t h
and opens the back wide e y e s i n t h e h o r i z o n t a la n d
enough . to accept the v e r t i c a lg r o u n d g l a s s p o s i -
P o l a r o i d t mL a n d P a c k F i l m t i o n s .A n d , m o s t i m p o r t a n t ,
Holder Model 405. t h e R e fl e x M i r r o r H o o d
inverts the ground glass
i m a g es o t h a t t h e s u b j e c t i s
Quick Roll Sliders s e e n r i g h t - s i d e - u pf o r e a s e o f c o m p o s i t i o na n d f o c u s i n g .
U s i n g o n e o f t h e Q u i c k R o l l S l i d e r sq u i c k l yc o n v e r t st h e O m e g q .
V i e wt o Q x g c mo r 6 x 7 c mr o l l f i l m f o r m a t sw i t h t h e u s e o f M a m i y f AdapterLensboards
o r G r a fl e ' i 1 2 0r o l l f i l m b a c k s( n o t i n c l u d e d ) .T h e Q u i c k R o t t S t i d - e r For those photographers who have purchased an Omega View
f e a t u r e sa g r o u n d g l a s s f r e s n e l f o c u s i n g s c r e e n t h a t s l i d e s i n t o
a n d a l s o o w n a 4 " x 5 " C a l u m e t l ' S p e e d G r a p h i c l " o r L i n h o f' u
p o s i t i o nf o r f o c u s i n ga n d c o m p o s i n g .A f t e r f o c u s i n g ,t h e Q u i c k
Technica camera, the adapter lensboards make it possible to
Roll Slider shifts to the change lenses from one of these cameras to the Omega View
e x p o s u r ep o s i t i o nm a k i n gi t w i t h o u t r e m o v i n gt h e l e n s e s f r o m t h e i r p r e s e n t l e n s b o a r d s .
unnecessary to remove
Standardf lat lensboardsfor normal and long focal length lenses,
eitherthe ground glass or
and recessed lensboards for wide angle lenses are available.
roll film back during the
focusing or exposure pro-
c e d u r eT . h e Q u i c kR o l l S l i d - 250mmMonorail
er has a built-in cam The short 250mm monorail is designed for use in wide angle
operated darkslide to pre- p h o t o g r a p h y a s a n a d d i t i o n a l c o n v e n i e n c ew h e n u s i n g w i d e
v e n t a c c i d e n t a le x p o s u r eo r a n g l eo r s h o r t f o c a l l e n g t hl e n s e s .l t f i t s t h e O m e g aV i e w 4 5 E w i t h
light leaks when in the a standard bellows and the 45F with either the standard or
f o c u s i n gp o s i t i o n . o p t i o n a lw i d e a n g l eb e l l o w s . F e a t u r i n ga n e l e v a t e dr i b f o r g r e a t e r
stability and calibratedin 10mm increment marks, it permits
g r e a t e rt h a n 1 : 1 m a g n i f i c a t i o nw h e n u s e d w i t h a 9 0 m m l e n s .
4"x5" Magnifying Hood
T h e 4 " x 5 " m a g n i f y i n gh o o d Wide Angle Bellowsfor 45F
e l i m i n a t e st h e n e e d f o r a The optional wide angle bellows is an ideal aid for wide angle
f o c u s i n gc l o t h . T h e b u i l t - i n p h o t o g r a p h y .T h e f l e x i b l ec o n s t r u c t i o na l l o w s m a x i m u m c a m e r a
m a g n i fi e r p r o v i d e sf o r q u i c k
m o v e m e n t sa t m i n i m u m b e l l o w s e x t e n s i o n , w h e n u s i n g w i d e
p r e c i s ef o c u s i n g a n d v i e w -
angle or short focal length lenses. Designedto be on the Omega
i n g o f t h e g r o u n dg l a s s .T h e
View 45F and Toyo View cameras.
m a g n i f y i n gh o o d w i l l s w i n g
away from the back of the
c a m e r a f o r c o n v e n i e n ta c - CarryingCase
cess to the ground glass The sturdy carrying case is designed to hold the completely
s u r fa c e . a s s e m b l e dc a m e r a , a n d h a s t w o a d d i t i o n a l c o m p a r t m e n t s f o r
lenses and accessories.
For a completelisting of accessories
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1 . A l w a y s b r i n g t h e s w i n g s , t i l t s a n d l a t e r a ls h i f t t o t h e z e r o
p o s i t i o n s b e f o r ec o m p o s i n g , f o c u s i n g a n d m a k i n g c a m e r a
movemenlS.
2 . K e e py o u r v i e w c a m e r ac l e a na n d d u s t f r e e .W i p e t h e e x t e r i o r
s u r t a c e sw i t h a c l e a n l i n t f r e e c l o t h . O c c a s i o n a l l y c, l e a n t h e
i n s i d eo f t h e c a m e r au s i n g a v a c u u m c l e a n e rw i t h a c r e v i c e
tool attached to the hose. Removethe lensboardand camera
b a c k b e f o r ev a c u u m i n g .
3 . S h e e t f i l m h o l d e r s m u s t b e c l e a n e d r e g u l a r l y .V a c u u m o r
d u s t t h o r o u g h l yb e f o r e l o a d i n g .
l f y o u a r e u s i n g a f o c u s i n g c l o t h i n s t e a do f a m a g n i f y i n go r
focusing hood, the cloth should be made of heavy black
m a t e r i a la n d l a r g ee n o u g h t o b e u s e d c o m f o r t a b l y( a p p r o x i -
m a t e l y4 ' x 4 ' ) .W h e n w o r k i n g o u t d o o r s o n h o t s u n n y d a y s , a
f o c u s i n gc l o t h w i t h b l a c k m a t e r i a lo n o n e s i d e a n d w h i t e o n
t h e o t h e r s i d e i s i d e a l .U s et h e w h i t e s i d e o n t o p s o i t w i l l r e -
flect some of the heat from the sun.
D o n ' t s u b j e c t y o u r f i l m h o l d e r st o h e a t o r i n t e n s e l i g h t f o r
l o n g p e r i o d so f t i m e .
6 . Always use a cable release when tripping a view camera
s h u t t e r .A l o n g f l e x i b l e c a b l e r e l e a s ew o r k s w e l l b e c a u s ei t
w i l l n o t t r a n s m i t t h e m o v e m e n to f y o u r h a n d t o t h e c a m e r a
during long exposures.
7 . A sturdy tripod is necessaryto avoid camera shake.
8 . W a i t s e v e r a sl e c o n d sa f t e r r e m o v i n gt h e d a r k s l i d e a n d c o c k -
i n g t h e s h u t t e r b e f o r e m a k i n g t h e e x p o s u r e .T h i s w i l l h e l p
o r e v e n tc a m e r as h a k e w h i c h c a n c a u s e l a c k o f s h a r p n e s si n
your photographs.
A s m a l l a n g l e f i n d e r t h a t c a n b e p u r c h a s e da t a n y h a r d w a r e
s t o r e i s a n e x c e l l e n ta i d f o r c o r r e c t i n gc o n v e r g i n gv e r t i c a l
l i n e s . A f t e r t i l t i n g t h e c a m e r ab a c k , u s e t h e a n g l e f i n d e r t o
make certain the lensboard is parallel to the back.
1 0 . Close up photography:As you movecloserto the subiect, the
l e n s - t o - f i l md i s t a n c ei n c r e a s e s a, n d t h e a m o u n t o f l i g h t f a l l -
i n g o n t h e f i l m d e c r e a s e s .W h e n y o u w o r k a t c l o s e r t h a n
normal lens{o-subject distances there must be exposure
c o m p e n s a t i o nf o r t h e a d d e d b e l l o w s e x t e n s i o n .T h e f o l l o w -
ing formula for finding the "effectiveaperture" is a con-
v e n i e n to n e f o r d e t e r m i n i n gt h e a d d i t i o n a le x p o s u r er e q u i r e d . .

a . M e a s u r et h e l e n g t h o f t h e b e l l o w s e x t e n s i o n f r o m t h e
c e n t e ro f t h e s h u t t e r t o t h e g r o u n d g l a s s .
b . U s ea l i g h t m e t e rt o d e t e r m i n ee x p o s u r e( i n d i c a t e df / s t o p
and shutterspeed).
c. Effective aperture =

Example: light meter reads f/16 (indicatedf/stop) at

1/ 1251hSecond.
B e l l o w s e x t e n s i o ni s 1 6 "
L e n s f o c a ll e n g t h = 2 ' l 0 m m ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y S " )
1_6"._x f/.19 - 'f/32 (effective aperture)
8"

T h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e i n d i c a t e df / s t o p h a s a t r u e v a l u e o f
t / 3 2 . l n o r d e r t o a c h i e v ep r o p e re x p o s u r e ,w e m u s t o p e n
t h e l e n s 2 f / s t o p s o r m a k e t h e e q u i v a l e n tc h a n g e i n t h e
s h u t t e r s p e e d .I n t h i s e x a m p l e ,w e c o u l d o p e n t h e l e n s t o
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f / 8 o r i n c r e a s et h e s h u t t e r s p e e d t o second.
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p o s u r e sa v a i l a b l ef r o m y o u r p h o t o d e a l e r . W h e n m a k i n g
. c l o s e - u pp h o t o g r a p h si t m a y b e n e c e s s a r yt o f o c u s w i t h t h e
r e a r f o c u s i n gc o n t r o l s , o r s l i d e t h e m o n o r a i l f o r w a r d o r
b a c k w a r dt h r o u g h t h e t r i p o d m o u n t i n g b l o c k t o o b t a i n
s h a r p n e s sa n d m a i n t a i n t h e d e s i r e d m a g n i fi c a t i o n .

1 1 . A s m a l l 2 4 " I a p e m e a s u r ei s h e l p fu l f o r d e t e r m i n i n gb e l l o w s
extension.
1 2 . F i l t e r sa n d a d a p t e rr i n g s f o r v i e w c a m e r a l e n s e s c a n b e o b -
t a i n e d f r o m y o u r p h o t o d e a l e r . l f t h e f r o n t d i a m e t e ro f y o u r
l e n s i s e x t r e m e l yl a r g e ,s m a l l e rf i l t e r sc a n b e a t t a c h e dt o t h e
r e a ro f t h e l e n s .W h e n u s i n g f i l t e r s ,a l w a y sf o c u s t h e c a m e r a
with the filter in placefor optimum sharpness.
1 3 . A l w a y s i n s e r t a n d r e m o v ef i l m h o l d e r s c a r e f u l l y t o p r e v e n t
t h e c a m e r ab a c k f r o m s n a p p i n ga g a i n s tt h e f r a m ea n d b r e a k -
ing the groundglass.
1 4 . A l u p e o r g r o u n d g l a s s m a g n i f i e ri s v e r y h e l p f u l f o r c r i t i c a l
focusing when using a focusing cloth or non-magnifying
focusing hood.

ChoosingView CameraLenses
T h e t e r m " n o r m a l l e n s " a p p l i e st o a l l c a m e r a sa n d f o r m a t s , a n d
s i m p l y m e a n st h a t t h e l e n s i s n e i t h e rw i d e - a n g l en o r t e l e p h o t o ,
b u t h a s a " n o r m a la n g l e o f v i e w . " T h e u s u a l w a y o f d e t e r m i n i n g
t h e n o r m a l f o c a l l e n g t h f o r a g i v e n f o r m a t i s t o m e a s u r et h e
d i a g o n a lo f t h e n e g a t i v e .

T h e d i a g o n a lo f a 4 " x 5 " n e g a t i v ei s 1 6 2 m m( a p p r o x i m a t e l y6 % " ) .

S o i t w o u l d s e e mt h a t a n o r m a l l e n s f o r y o u r 4 " x 5 " c a m e r aw o u l d
b e a p p r o x i m a t e l y1 6 5 m m i n f o c a l l e n g t h . H o w e v e r ,t h e r e i s o n e
i m p o r t a n t f a c t t o r e m e m b e r : m o s t 1 5 0 - 1 6 5 m ml e n s e s ( e x c e p t
w i d e f i e l d l e n s e s )d o n o t p r o d u c ea l a r g ee n o u g h c i r c l e o f u s a b l e
i l l u m i n a t i o nt o p e r m i t t h e u s e o f m a x i m u m c a m e r am o v e m e n t s
w i t h o u tv i g n e t t i n g .F u r t h e r ,a l e n so f t h a t f o c a l l e n g t h i s t o o s h o r t
f o r p o r t r a i t u r ea n d g e n e r a ls t i l l l i f e a p p l i c a t i o n sb e c a u s ei t t e n d s
to foreshorten facial features and exaggerate perspective. For
t h e s e r e a s o n s ,i t i s b e s t t o u s e a l o n g e r f o c a l l e n g t h l e n s f o r
" g e n e r a lp u r p o s e "v i e w c a m e r a p h o t o g r a p h y .

A n e x c e l l e n tg e n e r a lp u r p o s ef o c a l l e n g t h f o r t h e O m e g a V i e w i s
2 1 O m m .b e c a u s ei t w i l l a l l o w c o m o l e t e c a m e r a m o v e m e n t sa n d
c a n b e u s e d f o r m o s t p o r t r a i t , c o m m e r c i a la n d s t i l l l i f e a p p l i -
c a t i o n s .T h e n o r m a l b e l l o w s d r a w o f t h e O m e g a V i e w w i l l a l s o
p e r m i t m a g n i fi c a t i o n s u p t o 1 : 1 m a k i n g c l o s e - u p p h o t o g r a p h s
p o s s i b l ew i t h t h e 2 1 0 m m f o c a l l e n g t h .

A basic guide to 4"x5" view camera focal lengths:

G e n e r a lP u r p o s e :1 8 0 m m , 2 1 0 m m , 2 4 1 m m
Portraiture:24Omm, 254mm, 300mm
P r o d u c t & S t i l l ' L i f e :2 1 0 m m . 2 4 C m m .3 0 0 m m
Architectural Interiors,
E x t e r i o r s& W i d e A n g l e : 9 0 m m , 7 5 m m , 6 5 m m
Short Focal Length
Semi Wide Angle: 150mm,135mm

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Whiil Choosinga View CameraLensRemember:

1 . L o n g e rf o c a l l e n g t hl e n s e sr e q u i r em o r e b e l l o w se x t e n s i o nt o
Specifications
f o c u s t h a n s h o r t e rf o c a ll e n g t hl e n s e s Y . o u w i l l n e e da b e l l o w s F o r m a t : 4 " x 5 " a c c e p t ss t a n d a r ds h e e t f i l m h o l d e r s ,P o l a r i o d ' "
e x t e n s i o nt h e s a m ea s t h e f o c a l l e n g t ho f t h e l e n s t o f o c u s a t b a c k , f i l m p a c k s a n d G r a f m a t i cb a c k .
i n fi n i t y ( e x c e p t i o n t: e l e p h o t of o r m u l a l e n s e s ) .
2 . T h e l e n s s h o u l d p r o d u c ea l a r g e e n o u g h c i r c l e o f u s a b l e A d d i t i o n a l F o r m a t s : 6 x 7 c ma n d 6 x 9 c m u s i n g G r a f l e i l o r M a m i y ' I
i l l u m i n a t i o n t o p e r m i t c a m e r a m o v e m e n t s .( E x c e p t i o n s :e x - R o l l F i l m B a c k s w i t h A c c e s s o r yQ u i c k R o l l S l i d e r s .
t r e m ew i d ea n g l el e n s e s 6 : 5 m m ,7 5 m m ) .l f c a m e r am o v e m e n t s
a r e n o t n e c e s s a r y t, h e c i r c l e o f u s a b l e i l l u m i n a t i o nc a n b e Camera Movements (Front and Rear)
s m a l l e r ,b u t s h o u l d f u l l y c o v e rt h e n e g a t i v ea r e a . Tilts . + 30"
Swings 7 20'
3 . T h e c h o i c eo f f o c a l l e n g t h i s l a r g e l ya m a t t e ro f p e r s o n a lp r e - Rise. 9 0 m( 3 . 5 " )
f e r e n c e .O n e p h o t o g r a p h e rm a y p r e f e r a 2 1 0 m m l e n s f o r a Lateralshitt . +32mm(1.3")
p o r t r a i t ,a n o t h e rp h o t o g r a p h e rm a y u s e a 3 0 0 m m l e n s f o r t h e RevolvingBack [45F only] . .360'
s a m ek i n d o f p h o t o g r a p h .
4 . T h e c h o i c eo f f o c a l l e n g t h c a n b e d e t e r m i n e db y t h e d e s i r e d Dimensions:
p h o t o g r a p h i ce f f e c t . F o r i n s t a n c e ,t h e r e i s n o l a w t h a t s a y s Length Overall 474mm(18.7")
w i d e a n g l e l e n s m u s t b e u s e d f o r a r c h i t e c t u r eo n l y . E x - H e i g h tO v e r a l l 3 3 0 m m( 1 3 " )
c e l l e n ts t i l l l i f e p h o t o g r a p h sc a n b e m a d e w i t h s h o r t f o c a l WidthOverall 2 8 0 m m( 11 " )
l e n g t hl e n s e st o f o r c e p e r s p e c t i v e a n d g i v e t h e i l l u s i o no f e x - M a x i m u mE x t e n s i o n 4 5 2 m m( 1 7 . 8 " )
t r e m ed e p t h . Minimum Extension 8 6 m m( 3 . 4 " )
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board. Normal and long focal length lenses should be M o n o r a i lD i a m e t e r 3 9 m m( 1 . 5 " )
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f o c u s i n ga n d c a m e r am o v e m e n t .

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f o c u s t h a n s h o r t e rf o c a l l e n g t hl e n s e s .Y o u w i l l n e e da b e l l o w s Format: 4"x5"accepts standard sheet f ilm holders, Polaiiod'" d
e x t e n s i o nt h e s a m e a s t h e f o c a l l e n g t h o f t h e l e n s t o f o c u s a t b a c k , f i l m p a c k s a n d G r a fm a t i c b a c k . {'!
i n fi n i t y ( e x c e p t i o n :t e l e p h o t of o r m u l a l e n s e s ) .
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2 . The lens should produce a large enough circle of usable
i l l u m i n a t i o nt o p e r m i t c a m e r a m o v e m e n t s .( E x c e p t i o n s :e x -
t r e m ew i d e a n gl e l e n s e s :6 5 mm , 7 5 m m ) .l f c a m e r am o v e m e n t s
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Tilts... ....... +30'
s m a l l e r , b u t s h o u l d f u l l y c o v e r t h e n e g a t i v ea r e a .
Swings .......t20'
3 . T h e c h o i c eo f f o c a l l e n g t h i s l a r g e l ya m a t t e ro f p e r s o n a lp r e - Rise... ...90m(3.5")
f e r e n c e .O n e p h o t o g r a p h e rm a y p r e { e r a 2 1 0 m m l e n s f o r a L a t e r aS
l hift . . 132mm (1.3")
p o r t r a i t ,a n o t h e rp h o t o g r a p h e rm a y u s e a 3 0 0 m m l e n s f o r t h e R e v o l v i nBga c k [ 4 5 F o n l y. .l . . . ...360'
samekind of photograph.
T h e c h o i c e o f f o c a l l e n g t h c a n b e d e t e r m i n e db y t h e d e s i r e d Dimensions:
p h o t o g r a p h i ce f f e c t . F o r i n s t a n c e ,t h e r e i s n o l a w t h a t s a y s Length Overall 474mm(18.7")
w i d e a n g l e l e n s m u s t b e u s e d f o r a r c h i t e c t u r eo n l y . E x - H e i g h t O v e r a.l .l . . . ....330mm(13")
c e l l e n t s t i l l l i f e p h o t o g r a p h sc a n b e m a d e w i t h s h o r t f o c a l WidthOverall ...280mm(11")
l e n g t hl e n s e st o f o r c e p e r s p e c t i v ea n d g i v e t h e i l l u s i o n o f e x - M a x i m u mE x t e n s i o n . - 4 5 2 m m( 1 7 . 8 " )
tremedepth. MinimumExlension ....86mm(3.4")
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5 . E a c hl e n sy o u o w n s h o u l d b e m o u n t e do n a n a p p r o p r i a t el e n s - RecessedLens Board . . . 41mm (1.6") $

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b e m o u n t e d o n r e c e s s e d l e n s b o a r d st o a l l o w c o n v e n i e n t L e n s b o a r d S i z e. . . 158mmx158mm(6.3"x6.3")
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