lukas_werth3 Posted June 3, 2001 Share Posted June 3, 2001 Does anyone know what happened to Gandolfi cameras? I cannot find any information on the net. Are they still available? <p> Lukas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_severson Posted June 3, 2001 Share Posted June 3, 2001 <a href=http://www.badgergraphic.com/>Badger Graphic Sales</a> sells them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_brown4 Posted June 3, 2001 Share Posted June 3, 2001 The Gandolfi web site is http://www.gandolficorfield.co.uk/ although it is not up to date. <p> They are definitely in operation and do respond to telephone calls and e-mails. If you need any further information do contact me direct (i own several!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel_gomes_teixeira Posted June 3, 2001 Share Posted June 3, 2001 Lukas <p> They are alive and well and I hope they continue like this forever. I have two Gandolfis , one Variant 4x5 in American Black Walnut and a very old model the Universal in perfect working conditions that I bought almost for nothing in my hometown here in Portugal. <p> Their support is excellent and friendly and they don't know the word "impossible" for special requests. <p> The person behind this quality company is Edward Hill . <p> I hope this helps you in some way <p> Regards from Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haim_toeg Posted June 4, 2001 Share Posted June 4, 2001 Gandolfi are still active. Just recently I bought an ex-demo camera from them. Got it at a very good price and the condition was excellent. Edward Hill, as noted earlier, is the person behind the company, dealing with him is pleasant and efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_watkins Posted June 4, 2001 Share Posted June 4, 2001 Beware, some of their cameras are now made from MDF. If you buy one stipulate exactly what you want.Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james___ Posted June 4, 2001 Share Posted June 4, 2001 I have the black MDF variant model and it has stood up to everything from rain, snow and ice to extreeme heat in the desert. Very rugged, with great movements, and easy to use. Well worth the money. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrey_chen Posted June 4, 2001 Share Posted June 4, 2001 Well said, James! Beware what? The MDF Variant Gandolfis are the most solid non-metal field cameras there is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukas_werth3 Posted June 5, 2001 Author Share Posted June 5, 2001 Thank you for all the answers. I have two follow-up questions: <p> First, what does MDF, presumably the material from which the Gandolfi Variants are built, stand for? <p> Second, I asked my question primarily because I wanted to find information about the 11x14 model. I haven't yet. Can anybody report about this camera (which seems to have a different construction than the other Precisions). <p> Lukas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal_santamaura Posted June 5, 2001 Share Posted June 5, 2001 MDF: Medium Density Fiberboard. Note that the American Black Walnut versions of the Variant are lighter weight than their MDF counterparts. I researched the 5x7 a few months ago, and, for that model, the difference was around one pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs_bernhard Posted June 5, 2001 Share Posted June 5, 2001 Hallo Lukas, I found a website interesting for you. Go to www.johndesq.com John is a Netherland based dealer and Photographer. On this site you haeve information and pics of the camera. Cheers, Urs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Hi. We have two 8x6 Gandolfi cameras which, until my husband had to retire early, have been in full time use in museums and art galleries etc since the early sixties. We are now looking to sell these and are looking to get a fair price from them. Does anyone know the best way to go about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm5 Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Beware used Gandolfi cameras advertised as 5x7 which are really "half-plate" models. Much older and worth only about half as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_atherton2 Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 "Beware used Gandolfi cameras advertised as 5x7 which are really "half- plate" models. Much older and worth only about half as much." <p> Much older? Not necessarily, they could be brand new - I think they still make half plate cameras to order - saw a lovely brand new one when I was at their works in the fall. Actually they had some very cool custom order stuff - leopard spot covered Corfield anyone... <p> T8im A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_recktenwald Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I have been in contact with Edward Hill. He does respond to emails but phone calls are a bit difficult. I have loved the 3 Gandolfi cameras I have owned for a while now but I am selling them to get a Wista technical field and a Sinar P2. I would rather not but I need all the movements and bellows. Anyone interested? I have 3 Varient Cameras. 2 4x5 (a level 1 and a level 3) and one 8x10 for sale. They will go up on ebay soon. But if a Gandolfi lover wants one I would rather sell it to them. ereckten@lycos.com for inquiries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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