8x10 Rochester Optical Empire State Camera W/ Laverne Brass Lens & Rail
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:46881074 | Brand: Rochester Optical |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Model: Empire State |
| Color: Brown | Type: 8x10 View Camera |
| UPC: Does not apply |
8x10 Rochester Optical Empire State Camera w/ Laverne Brass lens
For your consideration: The camera overall is in good condition. The wood has been repaired (not by me) on the front standard by the lens board. The movements all work and lock in place with minor slipping on rise/fall of front standard if forced. Otherwise everything moves and tightens as it should. The wood has its original patina and is in good condition other than the normal nicks and wear over time. The bellows ar...e original and show some repair (not by me) in the past. They are not light tight and do have pin holes. The ground glass is a replacement. The rear extension rail is not original to the camera, but is from the same Empire State class of cameras and does fit a little tight. The camera will roll on the extension rail but will need a little help on the cross over. Extension rails are hard to come by so this is a plus. The lens is a Laverne #69 lens and does cover 8x10 nicely. The lens has some separation on the extreme edges and the brass has been polished at some point. The lens accepts waterhouse stops, but none are included. The lens would make a nice lens for taking pictures. There is no plate holder included in this auction. The camera can be mounted to a tripod (not included).
For someone wanting a camera to use for shooting, the bellows would have to be replaced or at least a cover would have to be placed over the existing bellows to prevent stray light. The lens would be great for taking pictures, as it is in good condition. This camera would also be a great conversation piece or a nice addition to a camera collection.
Please contact me prior to bidding if you require additional information or pictures. International bidders please contact me prior to bidding. Please look at the pictures as they are part of the description. Please note that I do not offer returns or partial refunds. Camera is being sold AS IS and UNTESTED.
Camera will be shipped USPS or FedEx, whichever is most economical. Please note that I do not ship to P.O. Boxes.
Thank you for looking.
For your consideration: The camera overall is in good condition. The wood has been repaired (not by me) on the front standard by the lens board. The movements all work and lock in place with minor slipping on rise/fall of front standard if forced. Otherwise everything moves and tightens as it should. The wood has its original patina and is in good condition other than the normal nicks and wear over time. The bellows ar...e original and show some repair (not by me) in the past. They are not light tight and do have pin holes. The ground glass is a replacement. The rear extension rail is not original to the camera, but is from the same Empire State class of cameras and does fit a little tight. The camera will roll on the extension rail but will need a little help on the cross over. Extension rails are hard to come by so this is a plus. The lens is a Laverne #69 lens and does cover 8x10 nicely. The lens has some separation on the extreme edges and the brass has been polished at some point. The lens accepts waterhouse stops, but none are included. The lens would make a nice lens for taking pictures. There is no plate holder included in this auction. The camera can be mounted to a tripod (not included).
For someone wanting a camera to use for shooting, the bellows would have to be replaced or at least a cover would have to be placed over the existing bellows to prevent stray light. The lens would be great for taking pictures, as it is in good condition. This camera would also be a great conversation piece or a nice addition to a camera collection.
Please contact me prior to bidding if you require additional information or pictures. International bidders please contact me prior to bidding. Please look at the pictures as they are part of the description. Please note that I do not offer returns or partial refunds. Camera is being sold AS IS and UNTESTED.
Camera will be shipped USPS or FedEx, whichever is most economical. Please note that I do not ship to P.O. Boxes.
Thank you for looking.
