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Marc De Ridder
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Hello from West Scotland

Post by Marc De Ridder » Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:42 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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.

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Re: Hello from West Scotland

Post by IanG » Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:48 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Welcome from the Midlands

Good to see someone else appreciating decent British cameras :D

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Re: Hello from West Scotland

Post by Fourtoes » Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hello and welcome.

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

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Re: Hello from West Scotland

Post by Andrew Plume » Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:23 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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

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Re: Hello from West Scotland

Post by Marc De Ridder » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:04 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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.

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Re: Hello from West Scotland

Post by Fourtoes » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:20 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Nice little collection there.

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Re: Hello from West Scotland

Post by Paul Mitchell » Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:47 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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

A delayed welcome aboard Marc

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