ULF 11x14, 10x12inch format view camera! - $1800
Reply to: sale-118917119@craigslist.org
Date: 2005-12-17, 3:37PM PST
This is nuts. But "electronics" seems to be where most of the cameras get posted here in town. So...
For ULF contact print work (Pd/Pt, alternatives to non-silver, or even wonderfully sharp traditional silver). I'm putting up for sale a really nice well aged camera. I find I have neither the time nor the funds for proper care and feeding. So I'm backing out of this ULF and will stick with 4x5 and occasional 8x10.
Nice aged/oxidized cherrywood Century 11x14 view camera. Bellows in good shape, but a little dirty on the inside (could/should be cleaned). At some point a person might want to mount a new set of bellows that are more supple. But the current bellows are in good shape and usable as is. Again, no pinholes as is.
The camera has a funky 6x6 Deardorf board adapter mounted to the front. It's light tight and is OK. But for heavy long term use I'd suggest a proper solution. If someone had light woodworking skills this could quickly be put to right.
The 11x14 back is in good shape.
In 11x14, the camera comes with two film holders.
In addition, I built an adapter for what might be a Kodak 10x12 back. The adapter mounts the 10x12 back nicely on the 11x14 Century.
The 10x12 back includes three film holders.
When I picked this up (from Jim the "soft focus" lens man) I intended to cut 20x24 Ekte to fit 10x12. Alas, I didn't get that far.
I took the time to properly shim the main block. The reason was to firm up the rear of the camera. With the camera's original aluminum angle stock the camera is now quite stout. The rigidity is amazing for a wood camera.
It does not come with an extension rail. But the current setup handles lenses less than 400mm nicely. It might handle longer lenses, but I don't have anything over 355mm so I don't know from first hand experience.
The only two concerns I have are for the lens board adapter and for the lack of extension rail. If you are really a nutter, maybe a new set of bellows too.
But the camera comes with two formats, film holders, and probably 75 to 100 years of history and use.
I would like to sell/trade to someone in the Pacific Northwest who can come visit in person, perferably around the Portland, Oregon area. This is a large camera (even though it's very light weight for the format - it weighs less than an 8x10 Deardorff). In this way people could see what they're getting and we can wrangle details should there be any questions.
Price? That's a tough one. So talk to me if you're seriously interested. Trades might be considered for the right equipment. Maybe a new Fotoman 6x12 with 72mm SA-XL?
I'm also thinking of backing out of 7x17. I have a truely mint Korona with new bellows, 6 film holders, 4.25inch lens boards, and maybe a 355 GClaron (mint) and a fabulous 250WFEktar with original wood box but no lens caps, 6 boxes of cold stored (but out of date) HP5+. But I'll need to think about it and it's not go'n cheap if I do it. If interested, perhaps we could open early negotiations for this one too.
Reply to: sale-118917119@craigslist.org
Date: 2005-12-17, 3:37PM PST
This is nuts. But "electronics" seems to be where most of the cameras get posted here in town. So...
For ULF contact print work (Pd/Pt, alternatives to non-silver, or even wonderfully sharp traditional silver). I'm putting up for sale a really nice well aged camera. I find I have neither the time nor the funds for proper care and feeding. So I'm backing out of this ULF and will stick with 4x5 and occasional 8x10.
Nice aged/oxidized cherrywood Century 11x14 view camera. Bellows in good shape, but a little dirty on the inside (could/should be cleaned). At some point a person might want to mount a new set of bellows that are more supple. But the current bellows are in good shape and usable as is. Again, no pinholes as is.
The camera has a funky 6x6 Deardorf board adapter mounted to the front. It's light tight and is OK. But for heavy long term use I'd suggest a proper solution. If someone had light woodworking skills this could quickly be put to right.
The 11x14 back is in good shape.
In 11x14, the camera comes with two film holders.
In addition, I built an adapter for what might be a Kodak 10x12 back. The adapter mounts the 10x12 back nicely on the 11x14 Century.
The 10x12 back includes three film holders.
When I picked this up (from Jim the "soft focus" lens man) I intended to cut 20x24 Ekte to fit 10x12. Alas, I didn't get that far.
I took the time to properly shim the main block. The reason was to firm up the rear of the camera. With the camera's original aluminum angle stock the camera is now quite stout. The rigidity is amazing for a wood camera.
It does not come with an extension rail. But the current setup handles lenses less than 400mm nicely. It might handle longer lenses, but I don't have anything over 355mm so I don't know from first hand experience.
The only two concerns I have are for the lens board adapter and for the lack of extension rail. If you are really a nutter, maybe a new set of bellows too.
But the camera comes with two formats, film holders, and probably 75 to 100 years of history and use.
I would like to sell/trade to someone in the Pacific Northwest who can come visit in person, perferably around the Portland, Oregon area. This is a large camera (even though it's very light weight for the format - it weighs less than an 8x10 Deardorff). In this way people could see what they're getting and we can wrangle details should there be any questions.
Price? That's a tough one. So talk to me if you're seriously interested. Trades might be considered for the right equipment. Maybe a new Fotoman 6x12 with 72mm SA-XL?
I'm also thinking of backing out of 7x17. I have a truely mint Korona with new bellows, 6 film holders, 4.25inch lens boards, and maybe a 355 GClaron (mint) and a fabulous 250WFEktar with original wood box but no lens caps, 6 boxes of cold stored (but out of date) HP5+. But I'll need to think about it and it's not go'n cheap if I do it. If interested, perhaps we could open early negotiations for this one too.