New 8x10 camera build

[photoevangelist]

Chris, you mean like this one I built! I built it because i could get 14x17 x-ray film. So I guess I should do a 14x36!!!!!

Jim, this is sweet! I need to figure out how to build cameras. I'd love to have a camera this size!

How much would you say it cost you to put this together?

[Jim Fitzgerald]

the 14x17 was under a thousand USD. The bellows alone was 500 from Custom bellows in England. it was my third camera build and the largest to date.

[Jim Graves]

I did manage to score a free 16x20 bellows last night! Soooooooooooo??????

Well, if you decide not to build a 16x20 you can always use the bellows as a tent when you're out in the field.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jim, I would more than likely fit inside! I can do that in the 14x17! So I'm thinking that the 16x20 should be no problem.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

So, I'm in the final assembly stage. I had to rebuild a couple of pieces because they were just not right. I hope to have some photo's of the finished camera tomorrow.

[Jerry51]

Hello Jim did you get photos of the wood 8x10? Did you generate any CAD drawings? I am a retired Cabinetmaker/Amature photographer so I have access to a good woodshop.
I'm looking forward to building the 8x10 like yours, which by the way is beautiful!
Thanks,Jerry II

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jerry the camera is done and I have been using it for a while and I love it. It is my point and shoot! I built its big brother my 14 x 17. I hope these photos help!