Gigantic View Camera in a Delivery Truck

Photography & Video
Gigantic View Camera in a Delivery Truck

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/45348888 width=600 height=338]

Massive wet plate photos are Ian Ruhter‘s specialty. He’s built an enormous view camera out of a delivery truck and is crisscrossing the states capturing moments with silver and light. Each image is rendered on a light sensitive plate treated with volatile chemicals moments before a photo is taken. The bill of materials on some of the Ruhter’s larger shots can cost upwards of $500 a pop. Catch Ian introducing his creation in this video by LA-based Laura Austin. [via DIYP]

4 thoughts on “Gigantic View Camera in a Delivery Truck

  1. Transformer un camion en appareil photo géant | Ufunk.net says:

    […] and Light / via Tweet Pin […]

  2. Alok says:

    That is pretty awesome! Is there a health hazard in processing it this way? Especially with the chronic exposure? Love the way the pictures turn out and yes, I would love the have the ‘charcoalish cityscape with the wires in focus’ on my wall.

Comments are closed.

Discuss this article with the rest of the community on our Discord server!
Tagged

I make cool stuff and write about other people making cool stuff on makezine.com. If you have something you think I should see, send me a tip.

View more articles by Adam Flaherty

ADVERTISEMENT

Maker Faire Bay Area 2023 - Mare Island, CA

Escape to an island of imagination + innovation as Maker Faire Bay Area returns for its 15th iteration!

Buy Tickets today! SAVE 15% and lock-in your preferred date(s).

FEEDBACK