Folmer & Schwing Division Camera

[Jody_S]

It's an 8x10 studio camera that is meant to go on a studio stand, not on that tripod. It is missing the 8x10 spring back (or a reducing back to use 4x5 or 5x7), and someone has inserted a piece of glass in front of where the back clips on to make it look complete. People often buy studio cameras to get the spring backs from them, because they either fit directly or can be easily adapted to field cameras, though they tend to be heavier, thicker.

The lens is typically used on 5x7 and is not original to that camera, in fact the camera probably can't focus that lens. Someone either used this as a decorative piece, or if they didn't understand view cameras, they put different parts together trying to create a whole camera.

[surferbill]

It's an 8x10 studio camera that is meant to go on a studio stand, not on that tripod. It is missing the 8x10 spring back (or a reducing back to use 4x5 or 5x7), and someone has inserted a piece of glass in front of where the back clips on to make it look complete. People often buy studio cameras to get the spring backs from them, because they either fit directly or can be easily adapted to field cameras, though they tend to be heavier, thicker.

The lens is typically used on 5x7 and is not original to that camera, in fact the camera probably can't focus that lens. Someone either used this as a decorative piece, or if they didn't understand view cameras, they put different parts together trying to create a whole camera.

Thanks for the info. That is very helpful.