This is why I designed the 8x10 field plate camera; for BIG lenses. The cameras are specifically designed for shooting plate photography such as wet plate collodion, and daguerreotypes.
The lens is an 1864 C.C. Harrison that weighs over 6 pounds and is about 8" tall and 5.5" diameter at the flange.
I designed this as a modern version of plate camera that can handle heavy lenses as well as the glass plates and plate holder on the rear.
More info can be seen on my site www.guillorycameras.com
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