Kodak 2D 8X10 field camera + 375mm F6.3 Ilex lens + extension + base + holders
This is a nice, vintage, used Kodak 2D 8X10 wooden folding field camera. This kit includes an excellent lens (see below) as well as an extension bed, and the elusive and hard to find sliding tripod base. This 2D has the rare Nickel plated metal hardware.
INCLUDES:
- Kodak 2D 8X10 camera
- Ilex 375mm F6.3 lens (branded as Orbit)
- Extension frame
- Sliding tripod base
- TWO 8X10 film holders (modern, used - working, light tight)
Camera features:
- Front movements: Rise/Fall
- Rear movements: GEARED Tilt, Swing
- Takes standard 6X6 lens boards
- Very large bellows draw (30+ inches)
- Lightweight camera - weighs under 14LB (including lens and extension!)
Camera condition:
- Camera is well used, but is in fair shape considering it is close to 100 years old, please see detailed photos
- Camera is intact and fully functional, complete and working as it should
- All wood and metal hardware shows use and has very nice patina to it, complete and intact coating throughout still has nice original sheen
- Original bellows is tested and is LIGHT TIGHT, is flexible and easily extends to max draw
- Holders are modern, used and in EX condition
- ***Strap and hardware removed by previous owner - ask us about installing new strap and hardware***
Lens features and condition:
This is the famous Ilex 13 3/4" (375mm) lens, which was Ilex recreation of the venerable Kodak Commercial Ektar 14" lens. Covers 11X14, nice coated glass is clean.
Shutter fires nicely on all speeds, recently serviced.
All in all a very nice and complete 8X10 set up.
See our other items for other large format lenses and holders
Discounted shipping to Canada available - please ask for quote.