While innocently strolling through a Junk shop I find this camera and lens.
Im going to keep the lens but I have no use for the camera as i already have a Toyo 45G. I have been using my Fujinon 210mm and 120mm. So this 90 Is a nice complement.
The Cambo is missing the tripod block so I m not sure what Im Going to do with it. Perhaps find a trade. Ill figure it our and post for sale (or trade).
OH! BTW I paid $100 for both lens and camera.
Nice find. Your lens seem to have some 'nitis, but nothing to worry. Either way you shouldn't have any trouble getting back what you paid +. Furthermore, your shutter is of decent quality and some CLA (if necessary) will give you many years of use. Saw several shutters on auction site that fetch more than
your package. Anyhoo, enjoy and take some images.
Les
Lucky find! At most I find a beat up Praktica.
Expert in non-working solutions.
Nice find!! The tripod blocks show up on eBay occasionally.
" some 'nitis" not sure what you mean?? The shutter is great. Sounds nice anyway. On my way to camera repair to have it checked. It has the 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 shutters NOT the 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50 shutters on some of these lenses.
Years ago I had the 90mm angulon. (one fifth the size of this lens) and the 121mm super angulon (about 3x the size of this lens). I think they both had the older style shutter speeds. I like both those lenses very much. Im sure im going to love this lens as well.
The same shop had an old 1920, 1930s 8x10 field camera for $400. They were firm on price. Ill go get some pix if I have the chance and post.
As to 'nitis, I happen to find this definition from this forum (on Google). But, from what I can see your lens only has a mild case and doubtful it will effect the image. Sometime the lighting might emulate
as if....
"Schneideritis" is flecks of the flat black anti-reflective coating that Schneider paints the insides of their lenses with. ... Double check to make sure if the specks are black paint-like material or if they look like metal.
Indeed, plenty of folk here have a 90mm in their stash. I haven't got there yet, but I do have a 121mm and like it on my 5x7.
Hmmm, it's all relative, Angulon 90 is almost miniature in comparison to 90 Grandagon F4.5. From my observation, your 90mm is pretty much a "standard" wide for 4x5. Don't want to start flame-throwing war here, just going by opinions expressed on this forum.
Les
Thanks, I look closer for "nitis". Regardless the lens will get used. Just need a lens board.
I loved my 121mm on my 4x5. Been Years since Ive had that lens. I am currently using a newer Fujinon 120mm f8.
Cant wait to get this 90mm on my camera.
Just be aware that your version is not multi coated so be careful for flare!Originally Posted by Carography
Can anyone tell me what Model Cambo camera this is. Id like some information so I can post it for sale.
thanks
My estimation is that it's Calumet Cambo 45N (SC-N)...spotted one on the auction suite. Mine is similar, except it's all black.
Les
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