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Old July 5th 07, 05:07 PM posted to rec.photo.equipment.large-format
Richard Knoppow
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Default WTB Calumet back springs


"iga" wrote in message
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Thanks Richard, I've send them e-mail today.
Bail is here, but springs are made from saw blade and out
of center. So I
must to adjust the GG frame by hand every time to get it
in place.
One friend offers 5x7 back to me ( not sure what camera ),
so I got insane
idea about building wooden back frame to fit it at C400...
Biggest problem
is that bellows has only 180x180mm opening at back.
Thanks,

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Igor
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Snipping...
Lets see if Calumet can help. If not, these are very
common cameras plus the back was also used on the 8x10 model
so its possible you may be able to find an entire back. The
CC-400 began as a Kodak camera and was an economically
priced workhorse. They are actually very good cameras. I
have one which I got at a sale many years ago with the
original case. Some newer cameras are more versitile
(interchangable bellows, etc) but the CC-400 will do most
view camera jobs and is a good sturdy machine.
At some point Burke & James also made this camera, which
they sold under the Orbit name. I've once seen a 5x7
version. Kodak also sold a version in England as the
Specialist in a European size.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA