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    Can you help me identify this 8x10 camera?

    Hello - I was recently given this 8x10 camera. I'm not sure who made it as there are no markings to indicate the manufacturer.

    There are two numbers engraved on it.. One (I think is a serial number) which is.. 126715
    The other number is simply "41" and is on the back of the frame.

    The camera needs a new bellows. The backs to the camera, an 8x10 and a 5x7, are likely not original to the camera (I'm not sure). Some things about it don't mate up
    neatly and a latch is missing when the camera is folded that likely might be on the original back.

    Any help is appreciated.

    I created a website with detailed photos here: http://importantpics.com/8x10camera/index.html

    Thanks - Forrest MacCormack

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    Re: Can you help me identify this 8x10 camera?

    OK.. I think I might have figured this out.. I think it is a Kodak No. 9A 8x10
    Century Studio camera. I'm pretty sure it is a Century based on this camera..

    It might not be that exact model.. but it is close.

    http://www.campbell-collection.com/century_photos.html

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    Re: Can you help me identify this 8x10 camera?

    Century - yes!

    But the base rail at the rear is designed for an extension as there are two location holes and two screw threads, which isn't in any version I know.

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    Re: Can you help me identify this 8x10 camera?

    It looks kind of like one of these Folmer and Schwing Skyscapers...but hard to tell with just a drawing reference. Look through this site, many manufacturers made very similar cameras.

    http://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/ekc/fsskysp.htm

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    Re: Can you help me identify this 8x10 camera?

    Yes, it shares a lot with different Folmer & Schwing cameras. The lovely wood knobs, the front rise, the big 'L' bracket that lets the front roll. My bet is for Folmer & Schwing, and if you had the back I'd also bet heavily that it is the non standard "Sterling" film holder originally.

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