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Monty, I've been looking into constructing a natural light studio as well.

Here's a fantastic book from 1902 that's filled with diagrams and instructions. Download a PDF and then start around page...

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4x5 wet plate
Wista 2 lens ID camera
Graflex 1234 Packfilm Adapter

I've been using Main Trophy for about 8 years. At first I had them cut the plates to size - 8x10, 5x7, 4x5, etc. After a while I started cutting my own using an old school Ingento paper cutter....

I've used a Cambo SCH with a C1 for the past 6-7 years. It's been perfect. Very rigid. No need to machine anything. I've seen a few C1s that people have machined a plate for the tripod block...

Thank you for the info everyone!

I came across an 8X10 Super Chromega F for sale for around $500. See attached. Does anyone use this model or have advice on the setup?

Before I commit and rent a truck to move the beast and set...

I have a Cooke Series VI 18" 5.6 knuckler - Serial 197590

Not part of the copy camera I listed. Different wood/stain and it doesn't fit.

That's sort of what I was thinking John. Thanks!

This was in a lot I recently purchased. Can anyone identify?

The drawer opening has space for a 5x7. The box has pins for attachment.


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Thanks for the link Roger. Pretty close. After poking around on the same site it looks like it's actually a Folmer & Schwing Commercial 8x10: http://piercevaubel.com/cam/ekc/fscom.htm

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It also had an equally ugly Wollensak Velostigmat 12" 4.5 with the soft focus adjustment.

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A few more. Some interesting 5x7 sliding backs.

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This mystery camera was included with another item I recently purchased. It's been painted over a bit. Can someone help me identify the model?

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This was shot using Polacolor PRO 100.

I miss shooting Polaroids!

Light painting late at night with a mag light, gels, and Crown Graphic.

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Finally found it in the 1954 Calumet Catalog. Called the CC-800

$295 in 1954, or $2625 today. :)

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It weighs 17 pounds without the lens board. I have a C1 as well. All the movements seem the same.

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I picked up a Calumet 8x10 camera. Thought I was getting a C1 but it definitely isn't. This camera has a completely different back and the focus and front rise are geared. Nicer knobs and hardware...

I recently picked up a bunch of LF stuff at a sale. Several of these were at the bottom of a box. Anyone know what they are? They're marked Camera Equipment Co Inc. NYC. One piece 40001 and the...

Thanks for the info Joe! I'll send you a message.

Thanks for the tip Ari. I'll take a look at the Toyo.

The only lens I've been using on the 8x10 is a 13" Vitax 3.8. Will most likely need a bit smaller lens for 4x5.

Anyone have any thoughts...

Hello friends,

I'm looking for a recommendation for a fairly inexpensive ($500 or less?) compact 4x5 camera with a revolving back for wetplate collodion. A decently fast portrait lens as well.
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A few 8x10 tintypes made with a Calumet C1 and 13.5" Vitax 3.8 lens.
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Thanks Steven. Do you have any suggestions on who to call fir the Prontor?

Thanks Vincent. Will look at Flutot's. How much did you pay for the cla?

Not yet.

Hey guys,

I have an old Wollensak Vitax lens with a studio shutter. None of the releases I have have a long enough plunger to open the lens all the way. Anyone know which cable releases might...

After not having photographed with large format cameras for quite some time I picked up a nice Calumet C1 8x10 that came with a 12in commercial Ektar. Everything's great!

However, I wanted...

Thanks for the info!

I just purchased what I think is nice condition black C1. However, I'm not sure if it's actually a C1! I'd love to know more!

There's a rectangular plate in the front that says CALUMET CAMERA...