This is a self-casing, compact 5x7 camera that weighs about 4.5 lbs with lens. It doesn't have a name plate on it, but is like a Rochester Optical Co. Premo camera. It has about 18 inches of extension and the lens is about 8 inch focal length. The lens glass is in good shape. The Wollensak "Regular" shutter runs very well at all speeds. I will include a new air bulb and tube. Bellows supple and light-tight.
The back is reversible, in that it can be taken off and oriented for landscape or portrait. The little viewfinder for handheld use is bright and clear - I put a new mirror in. Movements are rise/fall and shift.
Also included are 3 Eastman 5x7 film holders in natural wood finish. These seem to be in very good condition, but haven't been tested for light leaks. Also included is a focusing shim that I made. It is used to position the ground glass when focusing so that the ground surface is in the same position as the film plane would be. Of course, you remove it when inserting the film holders.
Camera is around 100 years old and should a lot of fun to use. Very compact and portable.
$150 plus shipping, which should be under $20 (to USA), I expect. Paypal accepted.
Jon
The back is reversible, in that it can be taken off and oriented for landscape or portrait. The little viewfinder for handheld use is bright and clear - I put a new mirror in. Movements are rise/fall and shift.
Also included are 3 Eastman 5x7 film holders in natural wood finish. These seem to be in very good condition, but haven't been tested for light leaks. Also included is a focusing shim that I made. It is used to position the ground glass when focusing so that the ground surface is in the same position as the film plane would be. Of course, you remove it when inserting the film holders.
Camera is around 100 years old and should a lot of fun to use. Very compact and portable.
$150 plus shipping, which should be under $20 (to USA), I expect. Paypal accepted.
Jon
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