Burke & James Grover 8x10 camera + Schneider 300mm F5.6 lens + holders
This Burke & James camera was made in Chicago IL, USA in the 60's and 70's. It is a combination of a wooden camera and high grade aluminum hardware monorail camera. This camera just came off our work bench where we checked out all functions and tested the bellows.
The aluminum parts on this camera are said to last a lifetime, and in fact, this camera, has seen some use and some tarnish, but all metal fittings are in good working condition and will polish up beautifully if someone ever wanted to.
This camera has fully articulated movements and features all the movements you can think of in a view camera both front and rear standards, as well as axis AND yaw free movements in front standard:
- Rise
- Fall
- Tilt
- Swing
- Shift
- Tripod base tilt option
- Max Bellows draw 22+ inches (1-2 inches longer when front swing arms used as extension)
All knobs are present and everything locks down as it should.
Back easily mounted in vertical or horizontal positions.
Camera Condition:
- Camera is used and shows some light sings of use, with scuffs and marks throughout, no major issues to report, just normal/regular use
- Original bellows shows use but is flexible, LIGHT TIGHT TESTED and easily extends to the max of the cameras ability as well as for use with all movements the camera offers
- All knobs lock tightly, no issues to report
- Upgraded gridded ground glass is clean and bright
- Film holders are older style wooden holders and are tested light tight
Lens features and condition:
- Schneider Symmar 300mm F5.6 (convertible)
- The 300mm focal length is a normal angle of view on 8X10 (similar to 50mm lens on 35mm format cameras)
- Classic lens - with coated glass despite minor cosmetic issues (see photos) lens is sharp and preforms nicely in all conditions
- Shutter fires nicely on all speeds, high density aperture makes for a beautiful bokeh (out of focus blur)
- Lens is mounted on a nice 6X6 to 4X4 adapter board.
- ***Front filter rim dented
- Some internal dust and or minor artifacts inside - does not affect image quality