Thank yoy very much, Richard !
Could you please list less known old 5x7 cameras ?
Thanks,
Igor
http://www.arrakis.es/~igapop
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> "iga" <igapop@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Thanks, Richard !
> > Yes, I agree that Calumet is great camera and I hope to
> > find springs soon.
> > As for 5x7 - it is really rare bird here ( and
> > expensive ). The only way is
> > to buy in States, but shipping cost is high. Well, I
> > bought my dry mount
> > press in USA for $90, paid $100 for shipping and I'm
> > really happy because
> > the cheapiest press I could buy here was 900 Euro.
> > But as for camera - I still think to rebuild back standard
> > of Calumet to
> > 5x7... And I have an old Fuji w 150mm wich covers 5x7..
> > Well, temptation..
> >
> >
> > --
> > Igor
> > http://www.arrakis.es/~igapop
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> I don't think the back will clear 5x7 but I would have
> to dig out the camera and measure it. I have two cameras
> which will take 5x7 film both old Agfa/Ansco cameras. One
> was made for 5x7 but also sold as a "deluxe" 4x5 model with
> reducing back, I have both backs. The other is an 8x10 for
> which I also have a reducing back. Using a reducing back on
> a camera can sometimes be advantageous because you can use
> longer lenses on it. 5x7 is a very nice size but has become
> almost completely orphaned. Its still possible to get 5x7
> film from Freestyle in Los Angeles, and a couple of
> specialty houses who cut down film from larger sizes.
> Hopefully, you will be able to get the necessary parts
> for your camera but I would look for another for 5x7.
>
>
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> Richard Knoppow
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> dickburk@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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