Altheim
17-Feb-2019, 11:06
I am a recent (2 year) convert to camera collecting. Not having a big budget I have concentrated primarily on 35mm and other small format vintage cameras that I can buy on a budget. I have examples from Kodak, Ansco, Agfa, Pentax, Nikon, Minolta, Zorki, Wirgin, and a couple of oddballs that just appealed to me. I am fascinated by the creativity and innovation displayed by manufacturers over the history of photography.
As far as Large Format is concerned I have picked up two Newton New Vue 4x5 cameras and a number of lens and shutter combinations (mostly 20's and 30's Compur shutters) of varying sizes. The New Vue cameras were in pretty bad shape but I have been able to clean them up pretty well since they were made post war from pretty good quality materials.
One of the cameras lacked a back end and I am posting some photos of the new pieces I made to replace the missing parts. I based all dimensions off of the back end I do have but have not tested the camera yet for focus as I am currently out of town. Construction was a Baltic Birch turning with the other components made from a combination of Oak, Walnut, and I believe Zebra Wood. Hardware is Brass and Stainless Steel with brass springs and pins. Pop up viewer is from a Brand Camera manufactured on the same street in Los Angeles at the same time Newton was active (1947-195...). The assembly still lacks polish and finish but I thought I would post progress. I plan to eventually make an adaptor for digital on this camera.
I hope you enjoy the shots!
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As far as Large Format is concerned I have picked up two Newton New Vue 4x5 cameras and a number of lens and shutter combinations (mostly 20's and 30's Compur shutters) of varying sizes. The New Vue cameras were in pretty bad shape but I have been able to clean them up pretty well since they were made post war from pretty good quality materials.
One of the cameras lacked a back end and I am posting some photos of the new pieces I made to replace the missing parts. I based all dimensions off of the back end I do have but have not tested the camera yet for focus as I am currently out of town. Construction was a Baltic Birch turning with the other components made from a combination of Oak, Walnut, and I believe Zebra Wood. Hardware is Brass and Stainless Steel with brass springs and pins. Pop up viewer is from a Brand Camera manufactured on the same street in Los Angeles at the same time Newton was active (1947-195...). The assembly still lacks polish and finish but I thought I would post progress. I plan to eventually make an adaptor for digital on this camera.
I hope you enjoy the shots!
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