I'm pretty excited, I just bought my 3rd LF camera today. I got an 8x10 "Ideal" from the Rochester Optical Company. It is my first 8x10, and I believe it is now the oldest camera I own.
So far the only information I have been able to find is the following webpage, which has info from an old catalog. It looks like this model was made between 1885 and 1903.
http://www.historiccamera.com/cgi-bi...ay&login=ideal
It is in very nice condition, the bellows are supposed to be light-tight, and the ground glass is intact. It came with a single holder, that will hold two plates. It did not come with a lens.
I am interested in learning more information about this specific model. My plan is to use it for portraits and maybe for landscapes as well.
Thanks,
Zane
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