Beauty at auction

[gandolfi]

have a look at this beauty..

It seems to be a 11x14 camera - no brand mentioned. But in good condition.
Lens: Rodenstock Apo-Ronar-CL 1:9, f=360 mm.
estimated value: 490$
cheap or?

 

[Pastiche]

well... I dont own any ULF cameras... but, I do SHOP alot... and see alot of gear go by on EBAY...
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-GANDOLFI-10X12-FIELD-CAMERA-W-DALLMEYER-LENS_W0QQitemZ7538982955QQcategoryZ15248QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This Gandolfi (you already own one...) costs more.. and no stand...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-LANCASTER-10X12-FIELD-CAMERA-W-DALLMEYER-LENS_W0QQitemZ7538983911QQcategoryZ15248QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This Lancaster also costs more... and also has no stand...

and your model does seem to come with a film holder...

I would say seems like a good deal... especially if it needs no repairs...
Yeah.. no brand... but you dont see the brand on the negatives anyway..

 

[df cardwell]

It's wonderful. Looks like an addition to your studio.

Is it tight and good, or worn out ?

What does the little ivory label say ?

 

[Claire Senft]

I would be concerned about a 360mm Apo-Ronar giving good coverage on an 11x14 negative except in the very close up range,

 

[gandolfi]

I would be concerned about a 360mm Apo-Ronar giving good coverage on an 11x14 negative except in the very close up range,

yes - but I can't see exately the size o fthe camera - the auction house is NOT specialists in this area..(I could phone them..)
on the other hand - not to worry.. I have a 500mm lying aroung somewhere..


(PS: the txt on the camera say "Heinrich&Poulsen" which were the danish importers for more than 100 years..)

 

[Donald Miller]

Depends on what you want to do with the camera. I would be sure of the film size...it may not be 11X14.

These old studio cameras usually don't sell for nearly as much as a field camera because their use is limited to studio settings and for use as a portrait camera.

I have seen 11X14 Deardorff studio cameras on Ebay and not receive any bids.

 

[df cardwell]

...I have seen 11X14 Deardorff studio cameras on Ebay and not receive any bids.

Something about shipping the 11' stand takes the bloom off the rose.

 

[modafoto]

It has hit $150 now...I might consider it...nice piece of furniture.

 

[gandolfi]

It has hit $150 now...I might consider it...nice piece of furniture.

you wasn't supposed to find the site...

if you bid - tell me, so I don't bid ower you..

 

[Ole]

I have my doubts as to he film size for this wonderful beast - 24x30cm is my bet!

 

[gandolfi]

I have my doubts as to he film size for this wonderful beast - 24x30cm is my bet!

I think you're right - I'll call them tomorrow.

 

[jimgalli]

Double jeopardy! It won't look correct until you find a 22" Voigtlander Petzval to hang on the front.

 

[gandolfi]

Double jeopardy! It won't look correct until you find a 22" Voigtlander Petzval to hang on the front.

well - I think I have a couple lying around some where... must go-see..

 

[modafoto]

you wasn't supposed to find the site...

if you bid - tell me, so I don't bid ower you..

I don't really have the use for it, so I guess you can bid on.

 

[gandolfi]

I don't really have the use for it, so I guess you can bid on.

I don't have use for either.... but it would be a nice compagnion to the other one I have..
Like father and son...

 

[thedarkroomstudios]

It would make a great mailbox.

 

[gandolfi]

It would make a great mailbox.

GOOD IDEA

 

[modafoto]

It would make a great mailbox.

Remember a note to the postman on how to photograph the mail...then you can pick up the negs later that day and then dev and print your mail...

 

[df cardwell]

SO... I can't stand it, are you going to get this proud beauty ?????

 

[gandolfi]

SO... I can't stand it, are you going to get this proud beauty ?????

Still thinking...
5 days left, so I watch silently as for now...

See it here:http://beta.lauritz.com/Item/Item.a...=0&TVal=0&FLId=1&FCId=1&FText=#545683&nBids=5

 

[Soeren]

Looks like its been in use until recently since its a new lens. Did you contact the seller ?
Søren

 

[gandolfi]

Looks like its been in use until recently since its a new lens. Did you contact the seller ?
Søren

it is not possible to get info on the seller, unfortunately...
I tried once when one of my sculptures were on sale.
only if I contacted the police...... which is a bit far to go...