Walker 10x8 Camera Review

A review of the new Walker Titan XL 10x8 Camera
by Andrew Sanderson -and here is a technical description by Mike walker the man who made it:
The Walker Titan XL 8x10 Field camera is the latest wide angled camera which was designed following the success of the 4x5 and 5x7 XL cameras.

The body is manufactured using CNC cut ABS and as with all Walker cameras finished with a very durable non-slip coating and all fittings are made from stainless steel.

Movements are rise and fall, shift, axis tilt and swing on the front standard. The rear standard is fixed apart from focusing. The bellows are interchangeable.

This camera will take lenses from the 72XL, when using the 5x7 reducing back (optional), and lenses up to 400mm. In addition the reducing back gives the availability of using the Canham 6x17 motorised roll film holder. Other backs are available such as 4x5 or 4x10.

The focusing screen is a one piece acrylic screen with etched surface on one side and Fresnel on the other, with a separate cover glass with grid pattern.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• large format 10x8
• 8x10
• film photography
• landscape
• portrait
• still life
• Andrew Sanderson

[TechnikaIII]

Nicely presented Mike. Thank you. It answers all my questions. (Saved as a favourite for referral to others.)

[andrewsandersonphoto]

@TechnikaIII -Mike made the camera, but I made the video review (Andrew Sanderson) sorry if that was not clear.

[seoirseosial]

Very good and practical review Andrew. I take it that this camera functions the same way as 45XL bar the obvious difference in size?

I like that the bak does not have any movements - much steadier that way.

[andrewsandersonphoto]

As far as I am aware, it functions the same as its smaller version, though I have not used one. A.S.

[andrewsandersonphoto]

I extended the friction held section too far here, normally I would use the rack and pinion focussing section at the front and reserve the centre section for extreme situations.

I was doing the demonstration and the filming at the same time and should have paid more attention to the camera.

The front is pretty steady (I don't think you can use the word rigid about any field camera) and I have been very pleased with it. Hope this helps. A.S.

[helthuismartin]

How much does it cost?

[colourArt]

Take e look to this online FILM PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE: lenegatif(dot) com

They feature film photography maybe you are interested.

[alterna19]

very cool camera!!

[goinghomesomeday1]

Hello Andrew - I'm new to LF photography - I have an oooold Graflex which I plan to use this year... Thanks for the explaining the movements of the Titan, very helpful.

Cheers. Ger

[theroden]

This is a kick ass camera best quality in the world :D !

[Roundlay]

Nice review, cheers!