Burke and James 4x5 view camera

**eparkco** · 18-Nov-2007, 10:53

I am new to large format photography and recently purchased a nice used burke and james 4x5 metal field camera with a revolving back for portrait and landscape. Does anyone know how to revolve the back on this camera, any help is appreciated.

Thanks, MIke

**erie patsellis** · 18-Nov-2007, 17:57

Look on the eccentric camera website (I think...) for the B&J Press camera manual. if not there, a simple google search should turn it up.

**Jim Jones** · 19-Nov-2007, 17:35

Mike, if your camera is like my B&J 4x5 press camera, look at its back. On the upper left corner towards the back is a serrate projection. Hold this down, and the back should be free to rotate. It might be a bit stiff from not being used for a long time.