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Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: mikeinlondon on September 01, 2008, 07:17:48 am

Title: Horseman SWD 2 pro suitable for architectural work
Post by: mikeinlondon on September 01, 2008, 07:17:48 am
Hi Guys,

Is the Horseman SWD 2 pro suitable for architectural work, doing verified photographs specifically, with say the 35/4.5 Apo Sironar Digital lens? I would use it with the P25+ phase one back (which i currently use with the Mamiya AFDII)

Does a system like that provide all the movements you'd need?

BTW I know nothing about architectural photography!

Mike
Title: Horseman SWD 2 pro suitable for architectural work
Post by: mikeinlondon on September 01, 2008, 07:31:48 am
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Hi Guys,

Is the Horseman SWD 2 pro suitable for architectural work, doing verified photographs specifically, with say the 35/4.5 Apo Sironar Digital lens? I would use it with the P25+ phase one back (which i currently use with the Mamiya AFDII)

Does a system like that provide all the movements you'd need?

BTW I know nothing about architectural photography!

Mike
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i should add that 'verified photos' is taking photos that can map exactly on to an architects 3D model without having to resort to distortion in photoshop!

mike
Title: Horseman SWD 2 pro suitable for architectural work
Post by: Morgan_Moore on September 01, 2008, 08:05:03 am
the MF board is where people know about cameras like this

Sounds like a perfect combo for architecture though

S
Title: Horseman SWD 2 pro suitable for architectural work
Post by: SeanBK on September 01, 2008, 10:44:08 pm
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i should add that 'verified photos' is taking photos that can map exactly on to an architects 3D model without having to resort to distortion in photoshop!

mike
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WOW, I am not sure whether you can actually superimpose your photograph on Architectural 3D model, as their 3D model may have a variety of vanishing points, depending on the dimensions of the bldg itself. Though they sholud be able to supply you with where exactly their 3D model was created from & angle of view, that might help. Personally I would take a sample test with a rental before plunking down a lot of money.