Want to Buy 5x7 Camera , Holders

[RoboRepublic]

Hi folks, I'm thinking of shooting more 5x7 and was curious if anyone had a solid 5x7 setup they'd be interested in letting go of.
Ideally I'd like a setup that can shoot vertical orientation easily.

 

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[Oldwino]

Sent you a PM

 

[Arthurwg]

Hi folks, I'm thinking of shooting more 5x7 and was curious if anyone had a solid 5x7 setup they'd be interested in letting go of.
Ideally I'd like a setup that can shoot vertical orientation easily.

Suggest a Graflex Home Portrait camera. Not easy to find, not cheap, but fantastic. As used by Edward Weston and Paul Strand.

 

[jbprichard]

This Burke & James 5x7 looks like an good deal on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/136524290077

 

[Rick A]

This Burke & James 5x7 looks like an good deal on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/136524290077

Wow! I looked at the photos, appears to be missing the back and someone glued a piece of waxed paper over it.

 

[djdister]

This Burke & James 5x7 looks like an good deal on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/136524290077

Luckily the auction ended - it was a bad buy. In addition to missing the back, the lens was from Speed Graphic and will not cover 5x7 adequately.

 

[jbprichard]

Obviously a new back is needed but I somehow overlooked the Grafex lens on it!

 

[haw]

Might consider a Canham KBC (I use one with a 4x5 reducing back), which can be set up for 5x7 simply by swapping out the back. The camera itself is designed to work interchangeably with Cambo/Calumet/Graflok parts, so a vast array of accessories made by those brands are compatible without modification. For example, you can attach a Cambo revolving ground glass back for vertical composition and shooting (I have one of these and they are marvelous).

 

[ivan35mm]

Might consider a Canham KBC (I use one with a 4x5 reducing back), which can be set up for 5x7 simply by swapping out the back. The camera itself is designed to work interchangeably with Cambo/Calumet/Graflok parts, so a vast array of accessories made by those brands are compatible without modification. For example, you can attach a Cambo revolving ground glass back for vertical composition and shooting (I have one of these and they are marvelous).

a shame he isn’t making the 5x7 anymore. Everytime i’ve seen one pop up, it’s been sold in less than 24hrs

 

[Rick A]

Obviously a new back is needed but I somehow overlooked the Grafex lens on it!

Most likely had a 4x5 reducing back on it at one time.

 

[silverpaper]

I was given these.
5 seems ok, one in wood, and one missing some parts.
And a leather case.
I can send them to you, just pay for shipping. I am in Canada

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