SnapShot Multi - 4x5 System & 1 lens Cone of Choice

All Cameras Built To Order - Estimated Lead Time 3-4 Weeks

Updated for 2025, the SnapShot "Multi" offers complete flexibility in a handheld large format 4x5 system, which can be configured however you need, and switched as required.

The SnapShot offers a lightweight, portable, design to make large format photography truly accessible without compromising quality. Compatible with most lenses from 47-180mm, the SnapShot is a great way to step into the world of large format, along with compatibility with a wide range of Instant, medium format and plate photography holders too.

The Multi system uses compact interchangeable lens cone, allowing you to tailor your camera to your particular needs, and add different cones going forwards according to your preferred setup. 

Shortest possible lens = 50mm Flange Depth “FFD”

Longest recommended lens - 180mm

The Fixed cones are designed specifically for one lens, designed to mount it at infinity, with the smooth metal focusing helicoid then used to adjust closer focus like an SLR. It uses the same custom round lens boards as all other Chroma cameras, which are threaded onto the focusing helicoid.

All cameras use the same comfortable right hand removable grip design, along with two integrated tripod mounts (portrait/landscape) and a 7.5mm diameter hole through the grip for fitting a 40cm cable release.

IMPORTANT – In order for a lens to be compatible, the rear element must be smaller than 72mm diameter, as it is mounted through the focusing helicoid. There are two different sized helicoids available, a smaller M65 version (maximum 60mm diameter rear lens element) and a larger M77 version (maximum 72mm diameter rear lens element).

Standard 4×5 sheet film holders are inserted beneath the sprung ground glass, like any traditional large format camera. Along with these, the following holders have also been tested to successfully fit beneath the glass;

To fit larger holders, such as medium format rollfilm, LomoGraflok, or Polaroid, the ground glass must be removed entirely, allowing for the rotating "Graflok" plates to secure the holder. Do not attempt to force deeper holders beneath the ground glass, as it could damage your springs/camera.

The following are included with all SnapShot Multi cameras:

• Standard lens cone as selected - Technical cones available separately
• Fixed Metal M65 helicoid – 14mm of adjustment range
• Lens board – additional boards available separately
• Removable Ground glass – with integrated rebate for optional fresnel lens
• Integrated "Graflok" plates for securing non-sheet film holders 

Simply select the lens that you wish to use from the dropdown when ordering, specifying the shutter size you need for the lens board on Checkout. If there is a lens that you wish to use that isn't listed, please get in touch and I'm happy to confirm that it will fit. Shopify limits the total number of variations for each product, so the dropdown list of lenses isn't exhaustive. If you lens has a rear element smaller than 72mm, I should be bale to design a cone for it.

There is no lens, remote cable release or film holder included with the Snapshot – These will need to be supplied by the photographer.