I used this camera for about 2 years before moving away from 8x10. I spend most of one winter restoring it, and I think I did a pretty good job. I never managed to get a well made leather handle so the camera now has a temporary rubber one I cut out myself. The bellows are still original. I fixed the pinholes with liquid plastic and never had problems with light leaks. The back, and the front standard were rebuilt by Richard Ritter, who also custom made a copal 3 wooden lens board, and a lens board adapter for linhof style boards (which are both included). I'll also include, along with my estimated used value:
1) BTZS focus cloth ($35 - $40)
2) f.64 BPX Extra Large Backpack that was only used for storing the camera ($75 - $100).
3) box of 810 Ilford HP5+ film, with about 20 sheets left (a gift)
4) 4 8x10 film holders in great condition (2 Lisco Regal, 2 Fidelity Elite) ($300)
5) Pentax brand shutter release cable (another gift)
6) Horseman focusing magnifier long loupe 6x ($100)
As regards the price, in my humble estimation just the added accessories should bring about $500. The camera, with the custom linhof lens board adapter and wooden copal 3 board, should get around $900 - $1200, and given the condition of the camera I'm expecting near the top of this range. Together, everything should be able to sell for $1400 to $1700. These are NET to me (i.e., not including shipping and money transfer fees).
Of course I'm open to disagreements regarding price
Please contact me for more info.....thanks for reading.
1) BTZS focus cloth ($35 - $40)
2) f.64 BPX Extra Large Backpack that was only used for storing the camera ($75 - $100).
3) box of 810 Ilford HP5+ film, with about 20 sheets left (a gift)
4) 4 8x10 film holders in great condition (2 Lisco Regal, 2 Fidelity Elite) ($300)
5) Pentax brand shutter release cable (another gift)
6) Horseman focusing magnifier long loupe 6x ($100)
As regards the price, in my humble estimation just the added accessories should bring about $500. The camera, with the custom linhof lens board adapter and wooden copal 3 board, should get around $900 - $1200, and given the condition of the camera I'm expecting near the top of this range. Together, everything should be able to sell for $1400 to $1700. These are NET to me (i.e., not including shipping and money transfer fees).
Of course I'm open to disagreements regarding price
Please contact me for more info.....thanks for reading.
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