I want to build an 8x10 for Glass plate wet process

[akfreak]

8x10 for Glass plate collodion process, Is there some sort of blueprints or plans, one can use to build a 8x10 camera. I picture a wooden field camera, not a mono rail. I dont care how big or heavy. I got a lens for an 8x10 the markings say Betax no4 and Turner Reich f7 8x10. This lens is OLD, but functions, has a shutter release.. Was looking to find a lens that I just remove the lens cap for exposure, but the Betax will have to do.

I know the bellows will be the major cost.. I hope there is a hardware kit from a plans build project. If not I will be copying from images. Thanks, in advance, AKf

[jp]

For the cost of bellows you can get a used camera that does what you want.

[thart2009]

http://home.online.no/~gjon/jgcam.htm

Good info on the above site..

[Louis Pacilla]

You may want to check these PDF instruction sheets for building wet plate camera. I believe it calls for basic tools for the most part.


check it out. Hey it's free.
http://www.daguerreotypes.com/replica/Replica.pdf

[codex0]

I'll second the Jon Grepstad recommendation, though I made some modifications to his design (and would make further mods / undo some of mine if I made another)

I believe the book has plans for a conversion back, though it has been a while since I've looked at it.

(this is my 4x5) : http://www.codexphoto.com/?p=364

[E. von Hoegh]

I've thought of wetplate myself, and decided I would likely get a beater 2Doid or studio camera and modify it where neccesary. Sliding boxes will work, too.

[codex0]

I also made an 8x10 out of foam core, used a rack n' pinion lens on it...

Cheap cheap cheap! (and fast to make!)

http://www.codexphoto.com/?p=1308

[Drew Bedo]

Am I mising something?

I thought that all one deeded was the proper back portion for a view camera that would take the wet-plate holders and have the GG in same focal plane as the plates. Why NOT make a replacement back for a 2-D, or any other wooden camera?

[nolindan]

Alan Greene: Primitive Photography
http://www.amazon.com/Primitive-Photography-Making-Cameras-Calotypes/dp/0240804619

Instructions & 'blue-prints' for building wet plate cameras, plate holders, darkroom equipment and lenses.

[akfreak]

Alan Greene: Primitive Photography
http://www.amazon.com/Primitive-Photography-Making-Cameras-Calotypes/dp/0240804619

Instructions & 'blue-prints' for building wet plate cameras, plate holders, darkroom equipment and lenses.

Thanks I will really like to read this book. More stuff to make a mess with. I smell danger!

[akfreak]

This has to be the coolest view camera ever, (http://cgi.ebay.com/Lotus-12x20-Rapid-Field-Extensive-Custom-Package-/260770872877?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item3cb727be2d#ht_3088wt_905) Look at that camera. it is Beautiful. Price is Very high but wow~!