New Large Format Camera producer on the market: PRIMER CAMERAS

[@konradgos5065]

I use the the primer 12x12 since some month. It is all I need. Its a very good and robust camera.

[@toddkorolphoto]

I am having a serious look at that Primer 8x10 they look great!

[@andyvan5692]

love the green bellows, looks similar to a Toyo Vx125 camera. And love those big and wide knobs for movements, great to grab onto, less fiddling around, especially when out in the cold and wet with gloves on.

[@Johnkostercreative]

Always love your content, Borut! Someday I’m coming over to learn large format.

[@rogerionagaoka2345]

Great! I need one! Thanks for the useful info!

[@thebiblioholic]

I half expected you to drop the lens. Glad you didn't.

[@peterrenn6341]

Top Tip for saggy bellows: Three strips of foamboard or cardboard taped together to make a 'Toblerone' shaped wedge. Slip it between the bellows and bed as and when necessary.

[@mishmishm7847]

ZDRAVO Borut 🙋‍♂️ Wonderful large format. I miss your studio Mm.

[@alainmijngheer]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever and this camera is gorgeous, so 10/10 for that. On the other hand, correct me if I'm wrong, it looks like the groundglass has to be removed from the camera in order to insert the plate holder. If so this adds to the fragility of the whole. Just a thought...

[@BorutPeterlinPhotography]

@@alainmijngheer no, that is not the case. It just tilts and the plate holder or film holder slips in.

[@alainmijngheer]

@@BorutPeterlinPhotography good to hear ! Will there be, in the future, a more detailed review using the camera?

[@ProfessorStone]

Please tell me the magnet bellows lock down… that’s a recipe for disaster 😅 Fun video though! Miss you my friend!

[@ShaneB666]

Specially so when you go to pull the bellows sag out.

[@PeterŠkrlep]

No need to worry about the magnet bellows. :)

[@pabloliviero]

Best yt channel of the world!!!

[@fredsons2241]

Is that the same company that made cheap darkroom equipment? Back in the 70s? I remember safelights, maybe paper cutters and tanks? Camera looks nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@BorutPeterlinPhotography]

@@fredsons2241 no, in the 70's his parents made the designer and manufacturer of the Primer cameras. Kids don't come cheap, I as a father of three and Peter (Primer cameras) as a father of six, we know that.

[@szabodaniel9447]

Oh yeah, proper they are!

[@andyvan5692]

great video Borut; one other feature to note, the folding, it's NOT like the Phillips design (aka chamonix F2) so the bellows is detachable from the front, and the front is secured to the focus bed, like a toyo 45A, Horseman or linhof, so more solid, and less chance of over stretching the bellows, or wearing the standard parts, as the front folds neatly, and safely under the rear.

[@PeterŠkrlep]

The bellows is detachable from the back as well.

[@andyvan5692]

@@PeterŠkrlep great, this means unlike some field cameras the bellows are replaceable for repairs, or to interchange with bag or other types.

[@rustandmagic]

They do look nice even though I would have liked brass hardware better instead of aluminum (just for the looks)

[@sokoloveugene6216]

интересно, сколько 300мм в 35мм эквиваленте?

[@BorutPeterlinPhotography]

@@sokoloveugene6216 50mm

[@terrywbreedlove]

5 Kilos is equal to 11 pounds in real weights :)

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

Ah yes, 5kg is approximately 11*0.45kg Glad you at least get math