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    Question: Rochester Optical LF camera sizes?

    I just bought a Rochester Optical Co. New Model Improved LF "wet plate" camera, but I am not exactly sure what size it is. I want to sell it but I need to be able to describe it correctly.

    The opening for the back measures 8.5/8 inches by 10.3/4 inches (inside). Any help?

    BTW: It has a Darlot, Paris brass lens.


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    Thanks

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    Re: Question: Rochester Optical LF camera sizes?

    This page at the indispensable Pierce Vaubel site...

    http://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/roc/newimpvar1.htm

    ...says the camera was offered in these sizes:

    3¼x4¼; 4x5; 4¼x6½; 5x7; 5x8; 6½x8½; 8x10

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    Re: Question: Rochester Optical LF camera sizes?

    Quote Originally Posted by Oren Grad View Post
    This page at the indispensable Pierce Vaubel site...

    http://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/roc/newimpvar1.htm

    ...says the camera was offered in these sizes:

    3¼x4¼; 4x5; 4¼x6½; 5x7; 5x8; 6½x8½; 8x10
    Thanks again....big help. I must have the 8x10

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