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Fsmphoto
16-Aug-2014, 17:28
Hello - I was recently given this 8x10 camera. I'm not sure who made it as there are no markings to indicate the manufacturer.

There are two numbers engraved on it.. One (I think is a serial number) which is.. 126715
The other number is simply "41" and is on the back of the frame.

The camera needs a new bellows. The backs to the camera, an 8x10 and a 5x7, are likely not original to the camera (I'm not sure). Some things about it don't mate up
neatly and a latch is missing when the camera is folded that likely might be on the original back.

Any help is appreciated.

I created a website with detailed photos here: http://importantpics.com/8x10camera/index.html

Thanks - Forrest MacCormack

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Fsmphoto
17-Aug-2014, 09:30
OK.. I think I might have figured this out.. I think it is a Kodak No. 9A 8x10
Century Studio camera. I'm pretty sure it is a Century based on this camera..

It might not be that exact model.. but it is close.

http://www.campbell-collection.com/century_photos.html

Steven Tribe
17-Aug-2014, 12:56
Century - yes!

But the base rail at the rear is designed for an extension as there are two location holes and two screw threads, which isn't in any version I know.

goamules
18-Aug-2014, 14:14
It looks kind of like one of these Folmer and Schwing Skyscapers...but hard to tell with just a drawing reference. Look through this site, many manufacturers made very similar cameras.

http://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/ekc/fsskysp.htm

Jim Galli
18-Aug-2014, 16:14
Yes, it shares a lot with different Folmer & Schwing cameras. The lovely wood knobs, the front rise, the big 'L' bracket that lets the front roll. My bet is for Folmer & Schwing, and if you had the back I'd also bet heavily that it is the non standard "Sterling (http://www.apug.org/forums/forum192/39904-folmer-sterling-8x10-holders.html)" film holder originally.