This camera is a double extension version, made of oak. The bellows measure max 360 min. 150mm. The folded dimensions are 250 x 235 x 130 and weighs 2.8 kg. All of my cameras have a tripod head plate permantly attached on the bottom for quick mounting to a tripod. You may have noticed the white tape under the lens. Its a label with the actual shutter speed for that lens. I made a small shutter meter to check the shutter speed, which by the way are not very accurate in the high ranges. As in my 210 f/5.6 lens the speed 1-1/30 are good, 1/125 & 1/250 = 1/60th.
I have not used this 8 x 10" camera too many times, however it is a joy to look through the ground glass, its like looking at a tv. Its a triple extension camera made of oak and birch. The bellows extends max.625 and min. 160mm. It weighs 6 kg and folds to 330 x 360 x 130mm.
The camera bellows extension max. 500 min. 130mm and folds to 225 x 250 x 125 with a weight of 2.8 kg.
This 4x5 trip cherry camera has been redesigned several times, I have been experimenting with moving the rear pivot point so that it not necessary to refocuse when using the tilt of the rear standard. It does work well but I have to make it a little easier to open and close with the extra pivots.
This 2d tripod head is made from 6mm aluminum and will support a triple extension 8x10" camera. The vertical rotation is accomplished by using a 25mm aluminum tube with a large flange on each end. When the thumb wheel is tightened it is quite secure. A removable camera plate that has a bevel on the front edge is locked in place by turning a small arm at the rear of the head.
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