Well as the old saying goes, you learn something new every day. Bottom line - it is a great camera.
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Well as the old saying goes, you learn something new every day. Bottom line - it is a great camera.
Hi Ken
Sorry for your disability.
I wondered where you went, meaning your wonderful website. I visit often.
I became disabled, LF/ULF cameras saved my life, by giving me a reason to get out of bed. I started with LF when I joined here.
I am a big fan of my Deardorff SC11 which keeps it's historical patina, just cleaned up. Turner made 3 exact copies of OE bellows.
It was missing a 11X14 back, Richard Ritter made a 11X14 Bail Back and five 11X14 film holders.
Unfortunately I had to cut down the OE 13 ft pipes, to 7 ft, but still lets it touch my tall ceiling studio and I can stand under it. I love shooting upside down for very low imaging.
Thank you!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5ff2bf3f_b.jpgDeardorff S11 New Bellows by TIN CAN COLLEGE, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8d73b92e_c.jpg1-1-Deardorff S11 Just set up by TIN CAN COLLEGE, on Flickr
This is a great place.
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I shared some of the photos with Ken H. He says pure MC11, Marine Corps camera, including the back latches, he says they did a few cameras like that post WWI, MAYBE war time.
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It looks exactly like my pre-1937 5x7 Deardorff. I bought this used from a reputable dealer in 1940 before so many were making knock-offs.