Show off your ULF camera

**Miguel Coquis** · 14-May-2017, 06:00

Falz&Werner/Leipzig 30 x 40 cm wooden camera.
I have this for a time, have try to restore it and it is not finish but usable.
Missing knobs have been replace with "linhof color" ones..., not really "esthetic" but works (if someone knows where to provide original brass knobs..., please say it !).
Still waiting for an opportunity to find the original film holders or similar.
Bellows are tight with 1 meter max extension.
Originally, the camera was fit with a 600mm f/7,7 Dagor Doppel-anastigmat (a real jewel).
Pics show a Heliar 420 mm f:4,5 and back has been completed with a 8x10" reduction back until I can find something bigger.
Hope you enjoy.

**Miguel Coquis** · 14-May-2017, 06:02

More pics

**Steven Tribe** · 14-May-2017, 07:51

Welcome to the group of 30x40cm reisekamera owners! In my view, it is biggest which can be managed by one person alone !

The strap is a modern replacement. I have quite a lot of leather which I could use to make a respectable replacement. I have to make one for mysellf as well due to delamination of the layers of leather. I'll post details of mine in a few days.

Getting replacement 30x40cm plate holders is not easy. I have looking for extras for years! And I know there are others on the same mission.

**peter schrager** · 14-May-2017, 16:38

Richard ritter makes holders
Contact him...

**Michael Jones** · 15-May-2017, 06:24

Originally Posted by Steven Tribe

Getting replacement 30x40cm plate holders is not easy. I have looking for extras for years! And I know there are others on the same mission.

I had Filip build holders for me and was pleased with the price & result.

HF large format cameras

https://www.facebook.com/HFcameras/?pnref=lhc

Mike

**Steven Tribe** · 15-May-2017, 12:43

I bought both my 30x40cm reisekameras with enough book style plate holders for my use. And I have got hold a few single wet plate holders since then. Same applies to my similar 15x12" camera. I have nothing against the makers of modern film holders, but their experience, I think, is with the modern standard sizes with front loaded film. In the past, there was little standardisation of dimensions and attachment design. Fortunately, it is possible with a little thought and mahogany/brass work to make modifications.