sdwfx
18-Oct-2010, 14:28
Hi, just want to share my excitement at finally shooting 8x10.
I've been hesitating to make the jump from 5x7 for a lot of reasons, not to mention the cost.
But finally put down the gavel and get me a "cheap" B&J.
The camera came with a Gundlach Radar Anastigmat f/4.5 and one 8x10 film holder. As complete as this camera is, it is obvious that at one time, this is a user. Both front and back extension are present and in good shape. The standard focusing gears are quite heavy to turn, need to see what I can do about it (advice welcome).
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5087138993_f7613598f6.jpg
And thanks to Robert Zeichner, who generously offered a pack of Kodak Plus-X in respond to my WTB ad here, I was able to test this camera over the weekend:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5092065898_5e23427996_b.jpg
I just want to say that even though I'm not a newbie when it comes to LF, composing with a 8x10 ground glass is a new and wonderful experience for me :D
Another question: what would you guys recommend if I'm to get a wood tripod for this camera?
I've been hesitating to make the jump from 5x7 for a lot of reasons, not to mention the cost.
But finally put down the gavel and get me a "cheap" B&J.
The camera came with a Gundlach Radar Anastigmat f/4.5 and one 8x10 film holder. As complete as this camera is, it is obvious that at one time, this is a user. Both front and back extension are present and in good shape. The standard focusing gears are quite heavy to turn, need to see what I can do about it (advice welcome).
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5087138993_f7613598f6.jpg
And thanks to Robert Zeichner, who generously offered a pack of Kodak Plus-X in respond to my WTB ad here, I was able to test this camera over the weekend:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5092065898_5e23427996_b.jpg
I just want to say that even though I'm not a newbie when it comes to LF, composing with a 8x10 ground glass is a new and wonderful experience for me :D
Another question: what would you guys recommend if I'm to get a wood tripod for this camera?