Zone VI 8X10 Lens Boards (Cheap?)

**David Kashuba** · 21-Dec-2004, 19:50

Anyone know where to get Lens Boards for a Zone VI 8x10 (5 1/2 x 5 1/2) cheaply? Doesn't have to be Calumet pretty and no I do not want to make my own...

Thanks, David Kashuba.

**Gem Singer** · 21-Dec-2004, 20:17

Is this a thinly disguised WTB ad? If not, call and ask if Midwest Photo Exchange (www.mpex.com) has any previously owned Zone VI 8x10 lensboards in stock. Or, E-mail Jim (jim@mpex.com). They don't always list those types of items on their website. Jim will be in the store tomorrow, then gone for the Christmas holiday until next Monday.

**David Kashuba** · 21-Dec-2004, 21:28

Eugene-

What is WTB? Jim Galvin used to make me extra boards but he can't anymore. I just do not want to spend 68.00 for a lens board.

-David Kashuba.

**Gem Singer** · 22-Dec-2004, 04:58

David,

"WANT TO BUY" ads are a type of classified ad. Classified ads are prohibited on this forum. There is a classified ad section on the www.photo.net website. I just ordered a new cherry wood lensboard for my 8x10 Tachi from Midwest. Jim, is having it milled for a Copal 3 shutter. The price is under $50. If you don't want to spend that much, you will need to make your own, or find someone who is willing to sell you a used one. Since you say you don't want to make your own, you need to advertise for a used one (which is what you are doing), or look for one on E-Bay.

**Mike Troxell** · 22-Dec-2004, 07:14

You might want to consider having someone (John Ritter?) make a 8X10 adapter board that accepts 4x5 boards. Thats what I did. Its alot easier carrying lens mounted on the 4x5 boards.

**Todd Wright** · 22-Dec-2004, 07:43

Try Richard Ritter www.lg4mat.net.

**J. Wolfe** · 22-Dec-2004, 07:59

I'm not positive, but I think Wisner 8x10 boards may fit the Zone VI 8x10. you might try calling Wisner to see if they know for sure.

**Gem Singer** · 22-Dec-2004, 11:12

David,

The 8x10 Wisner lensboards are made of mahogany. They are 5 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches square and nicely finished. They sell for $39.50. You can call Wisner (www.wisner.com), and ask if they will also fit your 8x10 Zone VI camera. I believe they will. You may have to wait a while for delivery, however.