Photographic Lens Board

Photographic lens boards are accessories used in large format photography. They are typically made of metal or wood and are designed to hold the lens in place on a large format camera. The lens board acts as an interface between the camera body and the lens, allowing the photographer to attach and detach different lenses as needed.

Lens boards come in various sizes and shapes to accommodate different camera models and lens types. They are often specific to a particular camera system, so it's important to ensure compatibility when purchasing a lens board.

To use a lens board, the photographer typically removes the existing lens board from the camera and replaces it with the desired lens board. The lens is then mounted onto the lens board using a lens mounting mechanism, such as a retaining ring or a lens board adapter.

Photographic lens boards are essential accessories for large format photographers as they allow for the interchangeability of lenses, enabling photographers to achieve different focal lengths, perspectives, and creative effects.