Moogie
28-Apr-2018, 05:38
Dear forum friends,
It really happened, I got bitten from the 8x10 bug.
And that so fast after I got already bitten from the 4x5 bug just a while ago!
Seems like there are some around in this forum :rolleyes:
Coming to my point, I would like to know if there are any 8x10 backs from other brands which fit as well?
I purchased this little piece on evil bay:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Deardorff-amp-Sons-Large-Format-Film-4X5-Vintage-Folding-Field-Camera-AS-IS-/392022063557?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=DExpJtaZSWpG%252BKA86FEKfZWHKmE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I know it will be some work to replace some missing screws etc, but the main issue will probably be to find the real 8x10 back.
But I still believe I got lucky with the price on that one, as the seller measured the 4x5 reducing back ground glass and described it as a 4x5.
Any ideas which alternatives are out there for me?
Also, in case you see already from the pictures, any suggestions what other items I might use for the repair and where to get them (despite the obvious film holders)?
I've read in another thread that Barry C or Ken Hough might be a good start?
Thanks a lot and wish you a nice weekend.
Miguel
It really happened, I got bitten from the 8x10 bug.
And that so fast after I got already bitten from the 4x5 bug just a while ago!
Seems like there are some around in this forum :rolleyes:
Coming to my point, I would like to know if there are any 8x10 backs from other brands which fit as well?
I purchased this little piece on evil bay:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Deardorff-amp-Sons-Large-Format-Film-4X5-Vintage-Folding-Field-Camera-AS-IS-/392022063557?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=DExpJtaZSWpG%252BKA86FEKfZWHKmE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I know it will be some work to replace some missing screws etc, but the main issue will probably be to find the real 8x10 back.
But I still believe I got lucky with the price on that one, as the seller measured the 4x5 reducing back ground glass and described it as a 4x5.
Any ideas which alternatives are out there for me?
Also, in case you see already from the pictures, any suggestions what other items I might use for the repair and where to get them (despite the obvious film holders)?
I've read in another thread that Barry C or Ken Hough might be a good start?
Thanks a lot and wish you a nice weekend.
Miguel