What size lensboard for Zone VI 8x10?

[Dan Blair]

I just moved up from 4x5 to 8x10 by purchasing a Zone VI field camera. Unfortunately, the camera didn't come with a lens board, and I haven't been able to find a Zone VI lensboard anywhere. This may be a shot in the dark, but does anyone know what size lensboard will fit the camera? Assuming I'll not be able to locate a Zone VI lensboard, does anyone know what other brand may fit?

Thank you for your help.

Dan

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Dan,

Try Richard Ritter at www.lg4mat.com.

Under the parts section, Richard lists Zone VI 8X10 boards for sale, they are 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.

[Michael Gudzinowicz]

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/ZN2000/SA.html

Consider measuring the camera and making your own. Also check that the hole's center lines up with the axis of the front tilt when the camera is "in neutral".

[Ray Bidegain]

SINAR boards will work on the Zone VI 8x10. calumet has new ones as well.

[Dan Blair]

Thanks for the answers. I checked with Calumet, and they're out of stock for at least 60 days. According to customer service, "not too many people are shooting 4x5 and 8x10 anymore."

[Ed Pierce]

Another good source for used boards is Midwest Photo Exchange

http://www.mpex.com/

[Gregory Gomez]

Dan,

The Horseman board fits the latest model of the Zone VI 8x10 camera perfectly. Also, if you need a lens board made for your camera and you don't want to use either the Sinar or Horseman lens boards, contact Richard T Ritter. He used to make the cameras for Zone VI.

Contact Richard at

http://www.lg4mat.net/

Good luck!