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
Busch Pressman Model C with the Graflok Back Modification233 viewsThe Busch Pressman model C was a smaller camera than the Model D. Made to shoot 2x3 flat film some were user modified by adding a Graflok Back which enabled them to use Graflex roll film adapters.
Busch Pressman Model C with a Kalart Rangefinder253 viewsThe smaller Busch Pressman Model C was often fitted with a range finder to assist in focusing. The most common range finder found on this camera is the Kalart. This particular camera also has the Kalart Focus Spot which assisted infocusing in low light situations.
Busch Pressman Model C with the Top Mounted Vue Focus Range Finder223 viewsThis camera is equipped with the less common Vue Focus range Finder. Along side the camera is a 2x3 film holder. The film holder holds two pieces of flat film and is inserted in the back of the camera.
Busch Pressman Model D with Vue Focus Rangefinder204 viewsThe Busch Pressman was one of the better American Press Cameras. Aluminum bodied with a rotating back ift was lighter than the wood bodied press cameras.
Burke and James (B&J) Press Camera135 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 Camera135 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 L173 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
Fed Stereo Camera Film Transport Mechanism123 views
Graflex Roll Holder98 viewsGraflex Roll Holder for 3x4 Graflex Press camera with the Graflok back.
A Modified Gundlach Korona135 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.
Zeiss Ikoflex TLR104 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.
