8x10 Field Camera = Compact and Very Light Weight??

[axs810]

Wehman 8x10 or Century Universal 8x10 for compact + lightweight

[Michael Roberts]

I use an 8x10 camera that weighs 4 lbs. 6 oz. without the lens installed. http://piercevaubel.com/cam/anthony/amchampl.htm

I had to modify the back so that it could accept standard size 8x10 holders. I have never desired an 8x10 that weighed more, or had more functionality.

As far as being compact. 4" x 11.5" x 13" when folded up.

DannL,
How much bellows extension does your 8x10 have? It looks like it can't be much more than 17"....

What are the shortest/longest lenses you use?

I have a similar vintage Rochester camera that weighs slightly more. Love it.

Michael

[DannL]

DannL,
How much bellows extension does your 8x10 have? It looks like it can't be much more than 17"....

What are the shortest/longest lenses you use?

I have a similar vintage Rochester camera that weighs slightly more. Love it.

Michael

Hello . . . I can squeeze 15" from this camera. The bellows is the original painted cloth/cardboard, which is extremely firm. The camera could take a rail extension, which I don't have. But, the bellows would then need to be replaced with something more flexible. I use several lenses this camera, which all have approximately the same focus length. My primary lens is a R. D. Gray No. 6 Periscope 12" focus, that uses Waterhouse stops and no shutter. Then there is the Gundlach Radar 8x10 1:4.5 in a Betax No. 5 which weighs almost as much as the camera. And I've used the single element from a B&L RR that once belonged to Kodak No. 3a model C folding camera. It works in a number of small shutters kodak/IBSOR. That simple RR element covers the entire 8x10 and gives a wonderful vintage character to the exposures. Pinholes are also used occasionally.

Several years ago I sold the camera. Within a couple of weeks I was killing myself over the huge blunder I made. After about a year I was in touch with it's owner and he was very generous to let me trade for it. We are family once again.

[Michael Roberts]

Cool. Have you experimented with 5x8 and 4x10 using splitters? I made a set for my Rochester camera that I can post pics of if you are interested. Just gives you an easy way to have more options for composing with a single camera and limited lens set.

[DannL]

Cool. Have you experimented with 5x8 and 4x10 using splitters? I made a set for my Rochester camera that I can post pics of if you are interested. Just gives you an easy way to have more options for composing with a single camera and limited lens set.

Nope, not yet. You should start a thread on the procedure. I have used regular film, paper negatives, x-ray film, and now my new baby . . . 8x10 hand-coated dry plates. Now that I'll have more time available, I can get after that. I keep finding silly projects that set me back.

[AuditorOne]

I am now the owner of a nice looking (via online photos) Rochester Optical 8x10 Universal camera. Should weigh somewhere between 5 to 7 pounds and I am hoping it will be a great start for a light 8x10 camera.

I really appreciate everyone's input on this issue and am looking forward to the next step in this journey.

I hope everyone is having a terrific New Year. Thank you.

[archphotofisher]

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[Old-N-Feeble]

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[archphotofisher]

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[AuditorOne]

Beautiful camera for certain. I do love Cherry.