I got an 8x10 I'd like to sell, but before I do I have no idea what camera it will fit and that's pretty important - it's an older style American wooden 8x10 back.
The back is 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 inch
The inset (bevel) is 11 3/16 x 11 3/16 inch
The pins are 5/8 inch from the edge
What camera will this fit? I can take a photo if that will help at all.
Here are some photos of the back.
Looks like one of the kodak view cameras. See the very similar back on this page.
-Chris
I agree it does look similar to that back. The brass attachments are shaped differently, the photo in the View No. 1 looks the same as the ones on my 2D. Look at the 3rd photo I posted, it's a different shape.
Plus the size is slightly too large for the Kodak 1, 2 and 2D
I'm not an authority, but I would tend to stand by it being for a kodak. Those cameras were made for so long that, I believe, the design and dimensions changed slightly every so often.
-Chris
What Kodak models do you think it would fit? It definitely doesn't fit my Kodak 2D, it's too large.
How too large is it?Originally Posted by Mike Fiction
I didn't have a particular model in mind. I was thinking more in the vein of this still being for a 2D or a model 2. These old cameras did vary somewhat.
I had a gundlach korona in 5x7 (which I knew was all original) that exhibited key features from 2 different models. Furthermore, backs from either of those 2 models wouldn't fit properly. I had to modify one to fit correctly.
-Chris
it's about 1/4 inch too large.
Kodak 2D backs are 11 5/16 inch. This back is 11 7/8 inch. Pin spacing is way off, and internal bevel way too large as well.
Also note the view no. 1, 2 and 2D backs have a brass strip on the left side, this back has none.
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