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I thank you all for responses to my question on determining the focal length of an unmarked lens. I did not know I was opening a Pandora's box. The exhibited knowledge (at least most of it) was...

For an old unmarked lens, how does one determine its focal length? Can it be done without putting it in a camera?

Thanks for your reference. I read your whole story- and it is a great one. You are obviously a good photographer and craftsman, but also a good journalist too.I have restored antique clocks and music...

Thanks Jon for the reply and offer on the metal inserts- I may take you up on that as I progress. I thought of trying to pick them up since I am in Palo Alto until the end of this week, (before I...

I am restoring (my first project) a 8x10 Kodak View #2 camera, the so-called improved model from the Century and Empire State cameras. I am puzzled about some aspects of what I have and would...

I am in the process of restoring this same model, mine is 8x10. The Model 2D came later (after 1925) and is darker in color- the D stands for dark. Various lens and shutters were used on these. I...