noah_bolanowski Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 <p><img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/jueqea.jpg" alt="" /><br>Can anyone identify this or what format it is? I bought it as $495 and i feel like it should be 8x10 yet it has a 4x5 looking back on it. All the employee said was its an 1800's Folmer and Schwing studio-camera with stand from Eastman Kodak. Any input would be HIGHLY appreciatied.</p><p>Many thanks,<br>Noah Bolanowski</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 <p>I suspect they are right about the Folmer and Schwing studio-camera with stand from Eastman Kodak bit. Someone has definitely added an 8x10 to 4x5 reducing back </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_rittenhouse1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 <p>In the old days, they changed the backs for different portrait sizes, apparently. 8x10 for full length or groups, 5x7 for waist length or seated, and 4x5 for head shots. Sort of an old fashion cropped sensor. That allowed them to use one 300-450mm lens for everything.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteenthumbs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 <p>Insufficient information in your picture. There should be a name plate on the bottom edge of the front standard.<br> <a href="http://graflex.org/articles/kingslake/">http://graflex.org/articles/kingslake/</a> Kodak purchased Century then Folmer and Schwing and merged the two into their company then had to sell them off due to monopoly charges. Folmer and Schwing took the Century camera and became Graflex. The Century studio cameras were made in many sizes.<br> The basic sliding frame is there but a single 4x5 adapter is mounted. With this adapter removed the format will be the size of the opening, at least a 5x7 or a 8x10. A 11x14 film holder could be attached and two 5x7 images made on a single sheet of film. These cameras were and some still are used in portrait studios.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteenthumbs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 <p><a href="http://cameraeccentric.com/html/info/kodak_3.html">http://cameraeccentric.com/html/info/kodak_3.html</a><br />Most if not all items in this catalog were made by Folmer and Schwing for Kodak.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_bolanowski Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 <p> Also- Whats a reasonable price for this camera? it doesnt have a lens.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_wheatland Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 <p>When there is a narrow market for a particular camera there is no way to determine a reasonable price.These cameras require a specific buyer with particular needs. Back ten or more years ago, the audience was wider and prices were higher. This fact has been my experience. Your camera is more for the user rather than the collector.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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