Monks at the annual 1080 Monks begging ceremony Chiang Mai 200657 viewsMaking merit is an important part of the lives of Thai Buddhists. Donating food the monks is part of making merit. In this ceremony monks from all over Chiang Mai gather and walk through the large gathered crowd of Buddhists. The faithful make donations, primarily of food, to the monks as they pass. Image copyright 2006 Neal R. Yerkes and Advanced marketing Media Co., Ltd.
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.
The Crowd Gathers at the ceremony for the casting of the Head of the Buddha image28 viewsDecember of 2006 was a special time for the Buddhists of North Thailand. It was the time when the Head of the Buddha for a nearly 10 meter tall bronze image was cast. The casting in bronze of such a large Buddha image is not a common occurrence. Monks and the people gathered in Chiang Mai to be part of this auspicious occasion.
Unknown Gundlach view camera-1141 viewsMystery solved. The camera is a 5x7 Gundlach view camera with a Wollensak Velostigmat lens and Packard shutter.
Not large format but a Wollensak 10 Stereo Camera84 views
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.
Roll Film Options for Medium and Large Format Press Cameras-The Insides73 viewsFrom the extreme left going clockwise there is a Graflex 120 roll film adapter for a 2x3 camera, At the top is an Adapt-a-Roll roll film adapter for a 2x3 camera. And to the right is a Suydam 120 roll film adapter for a 4x5 camera. There are other makes and models too.
