Hi, I have a chance to get hold a Kodak 8x10 camera and like to ask the forum for advice.

I looked into the plate in the JPG provided and it said something about being an "Eastman View No. 1 Improved Model of Century View and Empire State No. 1 ...." . I read in ebay a lot of Kodak D2 model. Is there major difference? Would the basic thing like front tilt, back tilt, front swing, back swing, front rise and fall, front shift etc. capability be there, given that it is of 190x to 192x camera. Is it a good idea to get this and shall I go to get a Kodak D2 instead for beginning my 8x10 experience.

Any advice would be much appreciated.