Camera manufacturers (LIST)

[Drew Bedo]

This really is a worthwhile effort. Should the list be an updateable sticky?
Wwhat about lens makers—a much shortr list I imagine. Schneider, Rodenstock and who else: Fuji . . . ?

This is the type of thing that View Camera magazine should have been doing for years.

[Michael R]

Lenses = much shorter list, which is the real problem if you ask me. Analog format LF lenses:

Nikon long gone
Rodenstock gone
Schneider gone
Fuji gone

[John Kasaian]

Argentum
http://www.argentumcamera.com/eng/pages/other/home.htm

[Bob Salomon]

As you know, Bob, manufacturers can often supply new parts or components which they might not currently still make, but still have in inventory somewhere, or
which certain dealers themselves might have in new condition for sale. I wasn't necessarily referring to the used market.

There is o mention of supplying parts to converting their current cameras to LF film. Why not check with them?

[Nicolasllasera]

New update. I will contact each and every company to has a current status of their camera lineup and if they still are producing cameras. It might take a while but think it will be useful to future customers looking for a brand new camera that is still selling cameras and accessories.

List so far:

Still making cameras (at least looks like it in their website):

Linhof: http://linhof.com/en/
Wista: https://www.wista.co.jp/e_wista/e_sh...a/e_camera.htm
Chamonix: http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/
Shen Hao: http://www.shen-hao.com/
Toyo: http://www.toyoview.com/ProductInfo/ProductInfo.html
Gibellini: http://www.gibellinicamera.com/
Walker: http://www.walkercameras.com/
Canham: http://www.canhamcameras.com/
Ritter: http://www.lg4mat.net/
Svedovsky: http://svedovsky.com/
StenopeiKa: http://www.stenopeika.com/en/
ONDU (pinhole cameras): http://ondupinhole.com
VDS cameras: http://vdscamera.com/
Arca-Swiss:
Cambo: https://www.cambo.com/en/
Horseman: http://www.kenko-pi.co.jp/horseman/e/index.html
Lotus: http://www.lotusviewcamera.at/index1.html
Wilderness Camera: http://www.bhcamera.us/wilderness810.php
Da Yi: http://www.bhcamera.us/dayi612.php
Gaoersi: http://www.bhcamera.us/gaoersi810.php
Wanderlust: https://wanderlustcameras.com/
Intrepid: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/
Argentum: http://www.argentumcamera.com/eng/pages/other/home.htm

Not making large format cameras anymore:

Sinar: http://www.sinar.ch/en/category/products/cameras/
Fotoman: http://www.fotoman.cc/
Ebony: http://www.ebonycamera.com/

[Tom Sobota]

There is a guy in Prague, Czech Republic, who builds and sells LF cameras. He doesn't have a website that I know of, but is on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/Cassiopeia-...5607697157904/

A 2014 review of his 11x14 Cassiopeia camera can be found on this very site:
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...zech-Republic)

Tom

[DennisD]

Nicholas,

Arca-Swiss is quite independent and never bothered to put up a website (as you have found) !
In spite of that, they use their domain name for email.

The best way to get info on the Arca line is to contact Rod Klukas, US Representative.
I've spoken with him on a number of occasions and he's always been helpful.

Arca-Swiss, Inc
Rod Klukas, US Representative
PO Box 28450
Tempe AZ 85285
Main: 480-755-3364
Mobile: 480-206-4770
rod.klukas@arca-swiss.com

Although the company is heavy into technical cameras for digital backs, I believe they still maintain a line of view cameras.

Rod's site above has a link to a complete product catalog - not sure how current, however.

[Oren Grad]

Bob Watkins, who is the authorized service agent in the US, also maintains a page of Arca-Swiss product information:

http://www.precisioncameraworks.com/...arca_core.html

[asf]

Plaubel?

[angusparker]

Fotoman was making a 4x5 point and shoot called the 45SPS until recently. I imagine they still sell it. Star Camera Company makes very reasonable wet plate cameras: http://www.starcameracompany.com