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For sale is a 5X7 Deardorff, dating from 1973. The camera is not mine; it belongs to Larry Marcus, a Minneapolis photographer whom Ive known for 30 years. Hes not much of a Forum guy, but hes bought and sold on eBay (user name bumas), so Ive offered to list it for him here. I can vouch for his honesty and I can vouch for the camera, which Ive examined closely. Quite simply, its in extraordinary condition. Included are the original 5X7 and 4X5 backs, an extra 5X7 ground glass, five boards (I'm fairly sure the sizes are: one #00, one #0, two #1, and one #3). There are also 8 Fidelity 5X7 holders, four of which are unused, in their original packaging, and four of which are in near-perfect condition. Finally, theres the original hard case.
Here's whats known of the cameras history: Its serial no. is 1050, which, according to Ken Hough, means that it was shipped from the factory to a Minneapolis distributor in July 1973. In the late 1980s it was purchased from a used-camera dealer by Larrys studio partner, whos since passed away. Its been in the studio, climate-controlled, boxed and used perhaps a handful of times within the past 20 years.
The camera has no odor, mildew or any type of deterioration. The bellows is near perfect. At first glance it looks unused, but on closer inspection it shows a few nicks, scratches or signs of use. There is no uneven tracking or stripped gearing; the front standard is taut, and the hardware is in great shape. With the 4X5 back attached, there is no slack in either vertical or horizontal orientation. With the 5X7 back attached, theres a fraction of a millimeter of play in the horizontal orientation only. Ive seen and used a lot of view cameras over the years, and I believe this ones well within factory specs. Because of its age, it could probably use a bit of lube.
The price for the camera, two back, five lens boards, extra 5x7 ground glass, eight film holders (4 brand new) and the case is $2195.00 plus shipping. For further information, contact Larry Marcus: larry@larry-marcus.com, or 612-685-9113.
Here's whats known of the cameras history: Its serial no. is 1050, which, according to Ken Hough, means that it was shipped from the factory to a Minneapolis distributor in July 1973. In the late 1980s it was purchased from a used-camera dealer by Larrys studio partner, whos since passed away. Its been in the studio, climate-controlled, boxed and used perhaps a handful of times within the past 20 years.
The camera has no odor, mildew or any type of deterioration. The bellows is near perfect. At first glance it looks unused, but on closer inspection it shows a few nicks, scratches or signs of use. There is no uneven tracking or stripped gearing; the front standard is taut, and the hardware is in great shape. With the 4X5 back attached, there is no slack in either vertical or horizontal orientation. With the 5X7 back attached, theres a fraction of a millimeter of play in the horizontal orientation only. Ive seen and used a lot of view cameras over the years, and I believe this ones well within factory specs. Because of its age, it could probably use a bit of lube.
The price for the camera, two back, five lens boards, extra 5x7 ground glass, eight film holders (4 brand new) and the case is $2195.00 plus shipping. For further information, contact Larry Marcus: larry@larry-marcus.com, or 612-685-9113.
