Burke and James 4x5 field view camera153 viewsShown is a Burke and james 4x5 field view camera. Though not made since the 1950s they remain popular. The Calumet medium format (120/220 roll film) backs can be used with this camera as well as 4x5 sheet film.Dec 26, 2007
Burke and James (B&J) Press Camera134 viewsOld press cameras like the B&J Press can be found at reasonable prices and are an excellent way to enter large format photography. These cameras are capable of limited movements to enhance the quality of the photos produced. Calumet makes a 120/220 roll film adapter that will fit this camera. Of course, 4x5 sheet film is the standard format.
B&J Press Camera134 viewsHere is one view of a B&J Press Camera (Burke and James). This view shows some of the limited movements these cameras are capable of.
Ricoh Diacord L172 viewsHere is a Ricoh Diacord L. The Ricoh Diacord was based on the more expensive Rolleiflex cameras. They have excellent coated lenses and are one of the bargains in the medium format TLR cameras. Dec 26, 2007
An F2.8 Stereo Realist154 views
Fed Stereo Camera Film Transport Mechanism121 views
Graflex Roll Holder97 viewsGraflex Roll Holder for 3x4 Graflex Press camera with the Graflok back.
A Modified Gundlach Korona134 viewsShown is a modified Gundlach Korona 5x7 view camera with a Burke and James Tripod. This one will need the bellows repaired of replaced. At $76 US dollars it was a bargain. It has a number 4 Ilex Acme shutter on an early telephoto attachment. The number Ilex #4 shutter can sell for several hundred dollars alone. Such bargains don't appear every day but if you keep your eyes open they can be found.
Gundlach Korona 5x7122 viewsAnother shot of the Gundlach Korona
Zeiss Ikoflex TLR103 viewsIkoflex TLRs are another low cost way to enter medium format photography. They can regularly be found for less than 2000 baht on Ebay. Look for those with Zeiss Tessar lenses. The coated Opton Tessar is can be found on later models of this camera though they are more expensive.
Mamiya 645 1000s91 viewsShown is a Mamiya 645 1000s medium format camera. These cameras can at bargain prices if you look around on Ebay. This one cost $41 US dollars though that price isn't common. They take excellent photos.Dec 26, 2007
