New project on the way!

A half plate sliding back camera thats in the post from Feepay (Poland). This is probably the most I’ve ever paid for wooden camera so I’m in a bit of shock, especially as the seller was in a few of my FB groups and shared a few friends, we could have saved ourselves the Ebay/Paypal fees. I’ll check next time. Could have saved us a few £/€.

This is a Stella camera by Neu Gorlitzer Camera Werke

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It comes with three unusual plate holders.

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Sliding back style. Although missing its Ground Glass section, maybe one of the plate holders can be adapted?

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The main problem is that these plate holders must be designed for a different model as the sliding groove section on camera/plate holders don’t match. I’ve had a word with Mark Voce and he’s willing to take a look and see whats best for it. I’m hoping the camera slot can be moved in line with the plate holders.

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The bellows look in pretty good condition overall, just need patching in sections.

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To go with this new camera I have this new lens. I had taken a gamble on Feepay as it was advertised as an old wooden projector. I asked if I could just have the lens if I won the bidding. I didnt expect them to just snap off the front of the projector and send it to me! I thought at least remove the lens panel if you cant be bothered unscrewing the flange!

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“The British” by JT Chapman of Manchester. His studios were just around the corner from where I sit now.

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I could see from the Feepay listing that the lens wasn’t your standard projector lens so took a gamble.

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Turns out to be a 7 inch f4 Petzval lens by Charles Burr. So this will fit just nicely on the camera when it arrives. Thank you Pawel.

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