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 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.
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.
Unknown Gundlach view camera-1141 viewsMystery solved. The camera is a 5x7 Gundlach view camera with a Wollensak Velostigmat lens and Packard shutter.
Unknown Gundlach view camera-4104 views5x7 Gundlach view camera with a Wollensak Velostigmat lens and Packard shutter.
Unknown Gundlach view camera-3113 views5x7 Gundlach view camera with a Wollensak Velostigmat lens and Packard shutter.
Unknown gundlach view camera-2100 views5x7 Gundlach view camera with a Wollensak Velostigmat lens and Packard shutter.
