Thank yoy very much, Richard !
Could you please list less known old 5x7 cameras ?
Thanks,
Igor
http://www.arrakis.es/~igapop


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Thanks, Richard !
Yes, I agree that Calumet is great camera and I hope to
find springs soon.
As for 5x7 - it is really rare bird here ( and
expensive ). The only way is
to buy in States, but shipping cost is high. Well, I
bought my dry mount
press in USA for $90, paid $100 for shipping and I'm
really happy because
the cheapiest press I could buy here was 900 Euro.
But as for camera - I still think to rebuild back standard
of Calumet to
5x7... And I have an old Fuji w 150mm wich covers 5x7..
Well, temptation..


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Igor
http://www.arrakis.es/~igapop


I don't think the back will clear 5x7 but I would have
to dig out the camera and measure it. I have two cameras
which will take 5x7 film both old Agfa/Ansco cameras. One
was made for 5x7 but also sold as a "deluxe" 4x5 model with
reducing back, I have both backs. The other is an 8x10 for
which I also have a reducing back. Using a reducing back on
a camera can sometimes be advantageous because you can use
longer lenses on it. 5x7 is a very nice size but has become
almost completely orphaned. Its still possible to get 5x7
film from Freestyle in Los Angeles, and a couple of
specialty houses who cut down film from larger sizes.
Hopefully, you will be able to get the necessary parts
for your camera but I would look for another for 5x7.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA