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 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 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.
Bird's eye view of the Curtis P40 Wreckage at the Chiang Mai Air Classics Museum.179 viewsWhen seen from a higher vantage point, the wreckage of the Flying Tigers P40 still retains some semblance of an airplane.
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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
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
Unknown Gundlach view camera-1141 viewsMystery solved. The camera is a 5x7 Gundlach view camera with a Wollensak Velostigmat lens and Packard shutter.
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.
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.
