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Just acquired my first view camera, a wonderful piece of engineering in mahogany and brass dating to probably 1902/3. It is a half frame camera with a Thornton Pickard Time and Instant shutter and a CP Goerz 180 f6.3-f64 lens with a serial number dating back to 1902/3.

I have been into photography since the start of high school in the mid 70's, but rarely ventured beyond the 35mm format, occasionally using my dad's 6x6 TLR and a recently acquired 1948 6x6 Rolleiflex. I predominantly shoot digital these days (hobby and commercial), but very much enjoy taking a film camera out for a spin when in a 'nostalgic' mood.

I hope to restore my new acquisition soon, so I can give the camera a try.

Welcome from the Midlands

Good to see someone else appreciating decent British cameras

Ian

Hello and welcome.

Nice camera.....looks in pretty good condition.

welcome Marc

welcome

a lovely little beast there - don't overlook the fact that all Goerz lenses are convertibles - so....if you wish, you can remove the front element and see what you can do with the rear only

regards

andrew

Thanks for the welcome guys.

While still restoring my first view camera with the help of IanG, I actually bought three more. Won a box of treasures in a local auction. I just took delivery of my first 4x5 film and hope to give the Sanderson a spin this afternoon or tomorrow. Unfortunately, I only got one working film holder with it, limiting me to only two shots in the field.

Nice little collection there.

Wonder if people will be displaying their DSLR's like that in the next century?... a beautiful collection

A delayed welcome aboard Marc

Paul