For sale is a Japanese 10 x 12 camera, complete with 3 plate holders. This size is somewhat unusual in Japan, where half and whole plate formats were more common. The wood and hardware is in very good condition, considering the age of the camera. All movements work properly, and the locking knobs are firm.
The camera bellows extends from 90mm to 610mm. Unfortunately, while the bellows appears to be fine, a flashlight test shows that it leaks light. I think a dark cloth draped over the camera would work well until a new bellows is installed. If you are working in a studio environment with flash, you may be able to get away without replacing the bellows. A new bellows from China would cost ~300 USD.
The leather handle needs repair/replacement. The ground glass is clean. The lens board size is 150 x 165 mm. One lens board adapter with a board for a Copal 0 shutter is included.
The camera weighs only 3.9 kilos and folds up to a very compact 3" thick 13.5" square.
The plate holders are in good operating condition. You can also shoot film if you get some sheaths, or put a plastic or metal support plate to bring the film into the right plane.
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Price: 72,000 JPY / ~680 USD, including worldwide EMS shipping. Payment is in Japanese Yen, payable via Paypal invoice or bank transfer through TransferWise.
Thanks for looking,
Kumar
The camera bellows extends from 90mm to 610mm. Unfortunately, while the bellows appears to be fine, a flashlight test shows that it leaks light. I think a dark cloth draped over the camera would work well until a new bellows is installed. If you are working in a studio environment with flash, you may be able to get away without replacing the bellows. A new bellows from China would cost ~300 USD.
The leather handle needs repair/replacement. The ground glass is clean. The lens board size is 150 x 165 mm. One lens board adapter with a board for a Copal 0 shutter is included.
The camera weighs only 3.9 kilos and folds up to a very compact 3" thick 13.5" square.
The plate holders are in good operating condition. You can also shoot film if you get some sheaths, or put a plastic or metal support plate to bring the film into the right plane.
Photos:
Price: 72,000 JPY / ~680 USD, including worldwide EMS shipping. Payment is in Japanese Yen, payable via Paypal invoice or bank transfer through TransferWise.
Thanks for looking,
Kumar
