Hello,
I'm very new to LF photography, just today I bought an Ica Ideal 325 camera (ground glass 10x15cm, has markings for 9x12cm, 6.5x9cm) with a lens Carl-Zeiss Jena Tessar 16.5cm/1:4.5 with Compur shutter seemingly working accurately 1/150s-1s + B + T [I'll test the exact timings tomorrow]. Can you recommend a film holder that I could possibly use (I've seen BW sheetfilm in the sizes of 6.5x9cm and 9x12cm in shops here)? Is there anyone with a hint of knowledge about these cameras?
[I've so far been working with medium format - Pentax 6x7 and contemplated moving larger. But the cost even of a used camera were prohibitive. That's the reason I ended up with a camera over 80years old, upon which I stumbled in a second-hand shop by chance. The camera seems to be in wonderful condition, lens clean, shutter working, bellows tight, groundglass unbroken. It even has a finder!]
I also both a Plaubel Rollex in the 6x9cm format for a 120 roll film. For this one I either plan to buy an old holder and mount it in this, or do some woodworking and create a holder with the help of my friend.
Do you know if I can also mount a different lens? The lens is removable, but is not placed in any of the modern lens-boards. Just bare lens with shutter with a simple lock mechanism. The outer diameter of the rear part is around 53mm.
I'd be glad for any recommendations, ideas, tips or help on this camera.
Thanks a real lot
Jiri
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