Finished Walnut and Rosewood 8x10

[Craig Roberts]

Nice job Jim. Put it to use!

[C. D. Keth]

That's a really handsome camera, Jim. The only thing I would have done differently is to inlay a brass plate around all the places where there's a sliding type movement with a lock knob, like for the front swing/shift. That would keep it from getting too worn as time goes by. What's it weigh?

[Mark Carstens]

Wow, Jim. That is one sweet setup, bro.

...I'd like to place my order now...

~Mark

[Jim Fitzgerald]

That's a really handsome camera, Jim. The only thing I would have done differently is to inlay a brass plate around all the places where there's a sliding type movement with a lock knob, like for the front swing/shift. That would keep it from getting too worn as time goes by. What's it weigh?

Chris, I have a stainless steel tube that is inside of all of the slots so that it slides nice and stays firm and in place. I would like to be able to machine some thin stainless to go over the front base at the top and the front standard arms on the outside but alas I only have my trusty dremel. I would make the base thinner next time as I feel it is to thick. The camera weights just at 10 lbs.

Mark, I have to test it out first. I'm not in the business of making cameras to sell but who the hell knows what the future brings. If I had a shop and some real tools who knows. i do have a 16x20 bellows that i will pick up at some point so who knows what is next. i do want to get back to shooting and my carbon printing though.

[geoawelch]

Well, done, Jim. What great satisfaction you must get from a camera you have made yourself.

My compliments.

Best,

George

[Mark Carstens]

Hey, Jim,

I was half-kidding; you're efforts are best spent, in my view, making more art.

It just so happens you were working in a different medium this time.

~Mark

[Steven Tribe]

Very, very nice.

The only thing I would have done differently is to inlay a brass plate around all the places where there's a sliding type movement with a lock knob, like for the front swing/shift. That would keep it from getting too worn as time goes by.

Yes, I thought this too as soon as I went through the shots - even though the wood is very hard.
The only idea I could come up with that doesn't reduce restrict movements - would not detract from its appearance - would be some kind of thin compressable material stuck on under the washers. Washers never sit perfectly on planed wood surfaces and there will an edge that makes marks, eventually.

[Peter De Smidt]

Beautiful camera, Jim. Great job!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

As i use the camera I'll make adjustments. I always do. I think that the stainless tubing in the slots will help. We shall see!

[Jeffrey Arthur]

Victory is sweet. ..and now for that gelatin.