Uncle Jim
1-Feb-2015, 09:49
Hi All,
While on the 'bay' recently, I noticed a 5 x 7 2D for sale in decent condition and stopped to look at the pictures. I immediately noticed a difference in the camera when I pulled up the large pictures of it.
All of the previous 2Ds that I had seen had the rear tilt feature connected directly through the wooden rear standard. This camera was different as it had the metal arms of the rear tilt mechanism connected to
a brass plate on either side of the rear standard box. Could this be a new variation, or could it be a very professionally done repair job, as it certainly looked original to the camera? Has anyone else seen this kind
of modification previously? It certainly would appear to be a better way to connect the two, and would prevent wear and looseness if the rear tilt was used a lot.
I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter.
uncle jim
While on the 'bay' recently, I noticed a 5 x 7 2D for sale in decent condition and stopped to look at the pictures. I immediately noticed a difference in the camera when I pulled up the large pictures of it.
All of the previous 2Ds that I had seen had the rear tilt feature connected directly through the wooden rear standard. This camera was different as it had the metal arms of the rear tilt mechanism connected to
a brass plate on either side of the rear standard box. Could this be a new variation, or could it be a very professionally done repair job, as it certainly looked original to the camera? Has anyone else seen this kind
of modification previously? It certainly would appear to be a better way to connect the two, and would prevent wear and looseness if the rear tilt was used a lot.
I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter.
uncle jim