This may be the first time I've ever sold anything here--but I'm a (former) long-time Large Format Forum member with plenty of sales over there and a long-time E-bay member (under "boville") with a great sellers reputation there. My web page is at www.darinboville.com.
Last year I bought two or three Sinar Normas with the thought of CLA-ing them (following Philip Morgan's excellent video tutorial). I did CLA the units, combining pieces to make a single camera. Sold that one but I have lots of pieces leftover.
I'm very uncertain of prices for these--reasonable best offers are welcome. I ship from beautiful Montara, California.
First up is a front standard assembly--everything but the lens board frame. It's in nice condition with the only real flaw being that one of the arm won't accept a metal cap. It looks round but must be slightly off because it won't screw in. No real effect in use because, of course, with even a single cap in place you won't be able to remove the lens mounting frame. I CLA'd it as described.
$150 + shipping
Second, I have a Norma lens board mounting plate. It is in good shape, with both working bubble levels. The little silver metal plate on one side--on the part where you thread a cord or something--is slightly bent. Is that normal? I don't know. One of the holes through which you slide a front assembly rod is tight. I haven't tried to clean or adjust it, I'm assuming this is no big deal. But as it is it is very difficult to get the lens board mount on the front standard assembly.
$100 + shipping
Third, I have a Norma 4x5 film back with ground glass. Good condition, works perfectly. The only minor complaint would be one of the plastic caps on one screw is tilted. The screw works fine, threads are fine, just the plastic cap is tilted. You could, of course, use this back with my front standard assembly and use it as a rear standard.
$125
If you have any questions just let me know!
--Darin
Last year I bought two or three Sinar Normas with the thought of CLA-ing them (following Philip Morgan's excellent video tutorial). I did CLA the units, combining pieces to make a single camera. Sold that one but I have lots of pieces leftover.
I'm very uncertain of prices for these--reasonable best offers are welcome. I ship from beautiful Montara, California.
First up is a front standard assembly--everything but the lens board frame. It's in nice condition with the only real flaw being that one of the arm won't accept a metal cap. It looks round but must be slightly off because it won't screw in. No real effect in use because, of course, with even a single cap in place you won't be able to remove the lens mounting frame. I CLA'd it as described.
$150 + shipping
Second, I have a Norma lens board mounting plate. It is in good shape, with both working bubble levels. The little silver metal plate on one side--on the part where you thread a cord or something--is slightly bent. Is that normal? I don't know. One of the holes through which you slide a front assembly rod is tight. I haven't tried to clean or adjust it, I'm assuming this is no big deal. But as it is it is very difficult to get the lens board mount on the front standard assembly.
$100 + shipping
Third, I have a Norma 4x5 film back with ground glass. Good condition, works perfectly. The only minor complaint would be one of the plastic caps on one screw is tilted. The screw works fine, threads are fine, just the plastic cap is tilted. You could, of course, use this back with my front standard assembly and use it as a rear standard.
$125
If you have any questions just let me know!
--Darin
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Good read.
