Cambo Legend 4x5 to 8x10 tranformation

[dellos]

What do I need to change the 4x5 to 8x10 Cambo Legend Camera ?? Well I'w got the 4x5 and as I see I would to change the back and the bellows. Could You give me some info where to find what I need ??

[Mark Sampson]

Calumet Photographic both manufactures and sells Cambo cameras; so I'd ask them first.

[dellos]

I hoped that some one on this forum made this transformation and could say if is it worth to do this and what should I need :)

[bvstaples]

All you need is the rear standard and the bellows. Cambo 8x10s use a 4x5 front standard. You might also need and extension rail depending on the FL of your lens and whether you're shooting close-ups or landscapes.

I have an 8x10 that has a 4x5 reducing back on it. I went the opposite way. I got a 4x5 rear standard and bellows so I can shoot 4x5 without the cumbersomeness of an 8x10 camera. I got my stuff used at KEH. Sometimes you can find this stuff on the Bay also.

My only issue is I have a long one piece rail so it either extends out in front of the camera or squarely into my chest when I'm focusing. Oh the trials and tribulations we LF shooters go through!

Brian