I have a vintage wood and brass Watson Premier camera and always thought that it would be good to be able to get a decent photograph out of it. Well being locked down due to the recent snowfall I have been pottering and have decided that the time has come.
It is a full plate camera with a Dallmeyer 2D F6 lens said to have a focal length of 9" (230 mm).
There is a nice ground glass focusing screen and a wooden double-sided plate holder.
I could do with being directed to a source where I can find 'step by step' style guidance anticipating the questions that only those of us who know almost nothing can come up with.
Getting to know how to use a folding glass plate camera circa 1900
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Hello,
I have a vintage wood and brass Watson Premier camera and always thought that it would be good to be able to get a decent photograph out of it. Well being locked down due to the recent snowfall I have been pottering and have decided that the time has come.
It is a full plate camera with a Dallmeyer 2D F6 lens said to have a focal length of 9" (230 mm).
There is a nice ground glass focusing screen and a wooden double-sided plate holder.
I could do with being directed to a source where I can find 'step by step' style guidance anticipating the questions that only those of us who know almost nothing can come up with.
A work-shop would be a good option.
Any recommendations will be appreciated.
Chris Kilroy