Description

Prototype Kodak Master 8X10 camera + 300mm lens + Holders + Fresnel #5242 Unique, one of a kind prototype Kodak Master View 8X10 camera. Made almost entirely of magnesium, these were originally painted in a light brown crinkle finish enamel paint. This camera appears to have been custom made with no factory paint and was left in its pure magnesium finish. This camera has been further modified to accept standard and commonly found Sinar lensboards, instead of the rare and and flimsy Kodak Master boards. This modification also includes a stiffening of the front standard with a custom made front panel centering (removable), that allows for more accurate shooting as the front standard is always aligned with its uprights. The bellows was replaced by Custom Bellows UK a few years ago and is in excellent condition. Ground glass has been upgraded to a bright and sharp fresnel/ground glass combo. Includes : Kodak Master 8X10 camera Rodenstock Geronar MC 300mm F9 One 8X10 film holders (used, modern, tested light-tight) Camera Features : Ultra rigid design Compact folding into a small box form Lens may be left on when camera is closed Massive movements, mostly only limited by bellows Front movements include swing, shift, rise/fall, and tilt Rear movements include tilt and swing and fine geared focus Camera uses common, easy-to-find, Sinar-style lens boards Back easily mounted in horizontal or vertical positions Massive bellows draw of 30 inches Precision, ultrabright fresnel lens ground glass upgrade Camera Condition : This 80+ year old camera is used, tested, and working as it should Cosmetically, this camera is in good shape and shows normal signs of use Bellows are tested LIGHT TIGHT All camera movements, knobs, gears, and latches are in good working condition Fresnel/ground glass combo is clean and clear Rodenstock Geronar MC 300mm F9 : 300mm is a normal -angle of view lens on 8X10 cameras (similar to a 50mm lens on 35mm cameras) This lens is used, tested, and working as it should Compact, light, modern, multi-coated lens Cosmetically, this lens shows normal signs of use Clean, coated glass with no fungus, haze or scratches Shutter is in good working condition and fires nicely on all speeds (aperture scale is hand marked) Ask us about combining this purchase with any of our other large format lenses or film holders. CatLABS is a Brick and Mortar, all analog camera store in Boston MA. Call us or come visit us in person at 3514 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (Mon-Fri 9-530 or any time, on our website)