LizV
1-Dec-2018, 12:53
Hi all!
So I bought this gorgeous 8x10 Century view camera and have no idea how to mount it to the base. There are a couple hinges in the front, and a lifty thing on the back, but no screw holes in the camera to give me a clue what to do with it.
I’ve only used modern view cameras - this is my first real foray into an antique camera outside of workshops. And apparently I know nothing. I’m the John Snow of vintage equipment! Haha
Any suggestions on where to look for help would be awesome. Is there a site somewhere that has old manuals that might show how they work?
I’m not entirely sure they are supposed to be used together. I may build a little adapter base so I don’t damage the camera. I want to use it, but it’s not very stable like this.
Thanks!!
Liz
So I bought this gorgeous 8x10 Century view camera and have no idea how to mount it to the base. There are a couple hinges in the front, and a lifty thing on the back, but no screw holes in the camera to give me a clue what to do with it.
I’ve only used modern view cameras - this is my first real foray into an antique camera outside of workshops. And apparently I know nothing. I’m the John Snow of vintage equipment! Haha
Any suggestions on where to look for help would be awesome. Is there a site somewhere that has old manuals that might show how they work?
I’m not entirely sure they are supposed to be used together. I may build a little adapter base so I don’t damage the camera. I want to use it, but it’s not very stable like this.
Thanks!!
Liz