For sale is an extremely rare Linhof Kardan Bi-System 8x10 Camera. The camera is in excellent operating condition except for the following issues:
1. The bellows has pinholes and needs replacement. Custom Bellows quoted £200 plus shipping for new bellows.
2. The lever below the rear standard that locks the shift and swing movements is missing. Its location is shown in the 6th photo. The lock can be operated using an allen key. I searched for a replacement, but have been unsuccessful. A machinist could make a functional part quite easily.
Apart from these issues, the camera is in excellent operating condition, with some minor marks and scuffs. All the movements are smooth and the locks are firm. The focusing screen is bright and comes with its dedicated metal protective cover. The front standard comes with the often missing risers which allow the lens panel to be raised to its full extent. A Linhof Technika lens board adapter (not shown), base rail and two extension rails are also included.
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Price: 423,000 JPY / ~2700 USD, including worldwide shipping.
The 4x5 and 5x7 versions of this camera are also listed for sale, and if you want a complete 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 camera set, I can combine the required parts.
Payment: Payment is in Japanese Yen, payable via PayPal invoice or bank transfer either directly or through Wise (wise dot com, which may work out cheaper for you).
The current PayPal currency conversion rate can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/lu/smarthelp...find-paypal's-currency-exchange-rates-faq1976
Wise's rates can be found here: https://wise.com
Shipping: The price includes worldwide shipping via my choice of JapanPost or UPS. If you have a specific carrier in mind, please check with me so that shipping costs can be confirmed. Customs duties, VAT and any handling charges levied by the post office or courier in your country are your responsibility.
For US buyers: Shipping via JapanPost is not available at this time, but Yamato/UPS have confirmed that they will ship to the US. Duties and handling fees will be collected from the recipient. A link to pay these charges online will be displayed on the UPS tracking website. You should pay these charges online to avoid Collect On Delivery fees.
If you live in the EU, here is a helpful article:
If you live elsewhere, please see your Customs Office website.
If you are buying from me for the first time, please give me your full name, PayPal email, verified street address and phone number and I will send you an invoice. If you would like to use the bank or Wise (wise dot com), please give me this information, and I will send you an invoice and instructions for making the transfer.
Thanks for looking,
Kumar
1. The bellows has pinholes and needs replacement. Custom Bellows quoted £200 plus shipping for new bellows.
2. The lever below the rear standard that locks the shift and swing movements is missing. Its location is shown in the 6th photo. The lock can be operated using an allen key. I searched for a replacement, but have been unsuccessful. A machinist could make a functional part quite easily.
Apart from these issues, the camera is in excellent operating condition, with some minor marks and scuffs. All the movements are smooth and the locks are firm. The focusing screen is bright and comes with its dedicated metal protective cover. The front standard comes with the often missing risers which allow the lens panel to be raised to its full extent. A Linhof Technika lens board adapter (not shown), base rail and two extension rails are also included.
Photos:
Price: 423,000 JPY / ~2700 USD, including worldwide shipping.
The 4x5 and 5x7 versions of this camera are also listed for sale, and if you want a complete 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 camera set, I can combine the required parts.
Payment: Payment is in Japanese Yen, payable via PayPal invoice or bank transfer either directly or through Wise (wise dot com, which may work out cheaper for you).
The current PayPal currency conversion rate can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/lu/smarthelp...find-paypal's-currency-exchange-rates-faq1976
Wise's rates can be found here: https://wise.com
Shipping: The price includes worldwide shipping via my choice of JapanPost or UPS. If you have a specific carrier in mind, please check with me so that shipping costs can be confirmed. Customs duties, VAT and any handling charges levied by the post office or courier in your country are your responsibility.
For US buyers: Shipping via JapanPost is not available at this time, but Yamato/UPS have confirmed that they will ship to the US. Duties and handling fees will be collected from the recipient. A link to pay these charges online will be displayed on the UPS tracking website. You should pay these charges online to avoid Collect On Delivery fees.
If you live in the EU, here is a helpful article:
Buying goods online coming from a non-European Union country
As soon as you buy a product from a non-EU country, then effectively you become an importer and become liable to Customs and Excise Duty as well as Value Added Tax (VAT) payments.
If you live elsewhere, please see your Customs Office website.
If you are buying from me for the first time, please give me your full name, PayPal email, verified street address and phone number and I will send you an invoice. If you would like to use the bank or Wise (wise dot com), please give me this information, and I will send you an invoice and instructions for making the transfer.
Thanks for looking,
Kumar