Is this a good combination for a starter 8x10? I have a line on one for a fairly good price (~ $300). The shutter sticks, but the camera looks to be in decent shape.
Is this a good combination for a starter 8x10? I have a line on one for a fairly good price (~ $300). The shutter sticks, but the camera looks to be in decent shape.
Does the camera lock down tight when it should be solid, and move freely when and where it should move? Is the bellows light tight?
If you just said yes 3 times, then yes... it sounds like a good deal. Sticky shutters can always be serviced or replaced later. If you're using slower film, you can use the lens as a barrel lens and control light by a cap. The 14" Commercial Ektar will cover the 8x10 format with a lot more movements than the 12" version will allow. If the glass is in good condition, that lens won't disappoint you either.
If the bellows are good and everything locks down OK it is very good price for an 8x10! Try exercising the shutter umpteen times---maybe that is all it will need to convince it to behave like a good shutter. Don't try the lighter fluid trick on Ilex shutters, you'll dissolve the shutter blades. The C1 will require a stout tripod.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Very good. At that price you can get a CLA on the shutter, (highly reccomended) use the outfit for a while, and if you don't like 8x10, you can sell it and get your investment back.Originally Posted by Curtis Nelson
One man's Mede is another man's Persian.
It's like learning to drive a car with a Mack truck ;-p
Even easier.
No one will ask you to parallel park the camera when there's no parking at the loading dock.
I was taught how to properly manage a manual transmission (crashbox) on an early 70s Mack Thermodyne with a dump body.
One man's Mede is another man's Persian.
Yes;
1) it’s a reasonable outfit at a good price
2) you will be able to sell it if you don't like it and not lose your investment.
Go for it.
Mike
“You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?”
Yeah I learned on farm and construction equipment long before I was legal on the road.
As to the OP, sure $300 is a deal.
Who here remembers the push button shifters on the Dodge slant sixes?
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
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