Type of folding Large format Camera usually made of wood, therefore lighter than a metal camera of the same type. Used in the "Field" for landscapes but can be used in the Studio as a alternative for a Monorail but with less "movements". (see Baseboard, Monorail, Movements & Technical)
a portable camera, often used by photojournalists, that has many lenses and other attachments
Wooden folding plate camera, of relatively light construction, intended for indoor or outdoor use on a tripod.
A type of camera known as the"field" or "baseboard" camera is essentially a portable view camera, because it functions in much the same way and with similar controls and features.
Sheet film camera suitable for use in location work.
Portable digital camera that has many lenses and other attachments, often used by photojournalists. 5.19
A field camera is a view camera that can be folded in a compact size. Modern designs are little different from the first folding field cameras from the 19th century. In general they have more limited camera movements than the monorail cameras used in many professional studios worldwide.
