Question: Rochester Optical LF camera sizes? [Archive]

jdurr

26-Apr-2021, 20:46

I just bought a Rochester Optical Co. New Model Improved LF "wet plate" camera, but I am not exactly sure what size it is. I want to sell it but I need to be able to describe it correctly.

The opening for the back measures 8.5/8 inches by 10.3/4 inches (inside). Any help?

BTW: It has a Darlot, Paris brass lens.

Thanks215292215293

Thanks

Oren Grad

26-Apr-2021, 22:15

This page at the indispensable Pierce Vaubel site...

http://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/roc/newimpvar1.htm

...says the camera was offered in these sizes:

3¼x4¼; 4x5; 4¼x6½; 5x7; 5x8; 6½x8½; 8x10

jdurr

27-Apr-2021, 05:40

This page at the indispensable Pierce Vaubel site...

http://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/roc/newimpvar1.htm

...says the camera was offered in these sizes:

3¼x4¼; 4x5; 4¼x6½; 5x7; 5x8; 6½x8½; 8x10

Thanks again....big help. I must have the 8x10