Originally Posted by
Randy Moe
My newly aquired Zeiss Trona 1/4 plate also uses 'sliders', but I got a complete kit, all like new from 1926. Holders, filters, add-on front optics, perfect leather case, flash powder kit, et al. I jumped on it when the entire kit showed up on APUG.
Sometimes people separate the cameras from the necessary accessories. I have learned to be wary of that. I once bought a mint 5X7 B&J studio, each piece separately from the same seller. I was really angry when I realized his greed had caused bellows damage to an unused camera.
Live and learn.