Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411

$2,190.00

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  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411
  • Image of Folmer Schwing Century Universal 8X10 Field camera with 300mm lens + holder #0411

The ultimate folding 8X10 camera which is the original design of many features and concepts that are still being used in modern cameras today.

Edward Weston used this camera extensively and had this to say about it: I have already ordered a new camera, the finest made, a Century — Universal, Folmer-Schwing. I think I have earned it.

Includes:

• Century Universal 8X10 camera
• Yamasaki Congo 300mm F6.3 lens
• Modern plastic 8X10 film holder (used, light tight)

Camera Features:

• Lightweight folding design
• Front movements include tilt, shift, swing, 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 a ~100 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 TESTED - LIGHT TIGHT
• Original Deardorff gridded ground glass has some sections of the grid missing. Ask us about upgrading this to a modern ultra bright fresnel kit (add 275$)
• Base bed has been reinforced at some point in the past with a hand made brass plate, looks nice, works well, camera is solid

Yamasaki Congo 300mm F6.3:

• Clean glass
• Shutter fires nicely on all speeds
• Coated glass with no haze, scratches or fungus
• Covers 8X10 with extensive room for movements

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