Show off your ULF camera

[Luis-F-S]

I'd been wanting a Deardorff V11 in good condition at a fair price. I never thought I'd find a mint (basically unused) one at a fair price! I think I already know the secret handshake, my knuckles are all bloodied up from setting it up! It's a beast, makes my V8's look like a toy. 42" bellows with 11x14 and 8x10 reducing backs! The first photo I have a piece of cardboard on the bed so as not to scratch the bed when folded! The last photo shows the 8x10 reducing back. The bellows is a canvas outer fabric unlike that of any of my V8's. It's a bit stiff from lack of use, but extends all the way out. Ken Hough said that there were 10 of those canvas bellows made in the 1980's, but a number went back for bellows replacement. This bellows works and has no pin holes which is all I care about! Now to get some film and more 11x14 Fidelity holders!

[Pali K]

That's gorgeous Luis!

[angusparker]

I'd been wanting a Deardorff V11 in good condition at a fair price. I never thought I'd find a mint (basically unused) one at a fair price! I think I already know the secret handshake, my knuckles are all bloodied up from setting it up! It's a beast, makes my V8's look like a toy. 42" bellows with 11x14 and 8x10 reducing backs! Now to get some film and more 11x14 Fidelity holders!

Very clever substituting ULF for a gym membership. I especially applaud your hunger for 11x14 Fidelity Holders as a substitute for bar bells. ;-)

[Luis-F-S]

Very clever substituting ULF for a gym membership. I especially applaud your hunger for 11x14 Fidelity Holders as a substitute for bar bells. ;-)

I'm way too old to start going to the gym now, besides this is much more fun! Now I can use that 30 RDA without the tophat! Luis

[JPJackson]

It is a beauty Luis!

Let me know if you have trouble finding film. There is a fresh box of Fp4+ in my freezer.

Best,
J

[Greg]

Great find... what is the lens?

[Luis-F-S]

Great find... what is the lens?

On it is a 12" Golden Dagor. Also have for it 16 1/2", 19", 24", 30" & 35" RD Artars. Flew out to the east coast Saturday to pick it up. Took me an extra day to get back, but it was worth it! Thanks for all the nice comments!

[diversey]

This is the best 11x14 Deardorff I have ever seen. Congratulations!

I'd been wanting a Deardorff V11 in good condition at a fair price. I never thought I'd find a mint (basically unused) one at a fair price! I think I already know the secret handshake, my knuckles are all bloodied up from setting it up! It's a beast, makes my V8's look like a toy. 42" bellows with 11x14 and 8x10 reducing backs! The first photo I have a piece of cardboard on the bed so as not to scratch the bed when folded! The bellows is a canvas outer fabric unlike that of any of my V8's. It's a bit stiff from lack of use, but extends all the way out. Ken said that there were 10 of those canvas bellows made in the 1980's, but no pin holes which is all I care about! Now to get some film and more 11x14 Fidelity holders!

[Cor]

looks great Luis !

Just curious, but is it still rigid enough when stretched out?

And what kind of material is the (lower) front standard (the "rough" looking dark grey part) ?

best,

Cor

[Luis-F-S]

looks great Luis !

Just curious, but is it still rigid enough when stretched out?

And what kind of material is the (lower) front standard (the "rough" looking dark grey part) ?

best,

Cor

The rough looking part of the front standard turntable (as in the rear) is painted aluminum which has a "sand" kind of finish. Stretched out it's plenty rigid for it's intended purpose. The rails are so tight, it actually hurts my fingers to rack out the rear rails. I'll probably add a "rubber" cover to the rear knob to try to save my fingers. Probably doesn't help that I'm in Louisiana with high humidity. L