Deardorff V8 8X10 Field camera w/ 300mm lens + holder NEW BELLOWS #5165
$2,990.00
Pre 1952 Deardorff V8, though there is no serial number or etching on it to identify the date exactly. Completely serviced, bellows and hand strap have been replaced, all metal parts have been cleaned up, screws have been polished, re-aligned and re-seated where needed.
Includes:
Deardorff V8 8X10 camera
Schneider Symmar S 300mm F5.6 lens
Modern plastic 8X10 film holder (used, light tight)
Camera Features:
Lightweight folding design
Front movements include tilt, rise/fall and micro rise via the front sliding plate
Rear movements include tilt and swing
Fine geared focus
Back can easily be mounted in vertical or horizontal positions
Camera Condition:
This camera is WELL used and in good working condition as to be expected from an ~80 year old camera
All levers, knobs and locks are present and work as they should
All tensions, friction and damping work as they should
Bellows are BRAND NEW
Basic gridded ground glass has some marks on the matte side, ask us about upgrading this to a modern ultra bright fresnel kit (add 275$)
Schneider Symmar S 300mm F5.6:
Clean glass
Shutter fires nicely on all speeds
Coated glass with no haze, scratches or fungus, though some "schneideritis" is present, will not impact image quality in any way
Covers 8X10 with massive room for movements
