Plate Cameras: Educate Me

**Emil Schildt** · 17-May-2011, 02:40

understood.

I lost the battle against GAS.....

**soeren** · 17-May-2011, 03:18

I fully recovered. I just need a 6,5X9 Bergheil, a Shen Hao 4X5" and a 8X10" camera then Ill stop

Best regards

**jnantz** · 17-May-2011, 06:17

Originally Posted by Wayne

I have made dry plates with LL too, and intend to make more. Contrary to what John says it is not just fun though....its VERY fun! I have some old Folmer & Schwing convertible plate/film holders in 5x7. Take the film tray out and you have a plate holder. No special equipment needed.

i didn't want to see overly enthusiastic
yeah, it is loads of fun !

john

**Ole Tjugen** · 17-May-2011, 06:42

I was cured when I decided that 30x40cm (12x16") plate cameras were too big fo rme, and sold the one I had. Then I finally got a 6x4.5cm Bergheil, and had the complete range...

**Two23** · 17-May-2011, 19:58

Well, I just spent ~$200 on an 1890s Anthony brass lens, 4 inch ultra wide, on eBay. At least it's little and my wife won't notice it so much. Now I just need another lens board...... Cripes, there is no end to it.

Kent in SD