Awesome! I'm in the process of replacing the bellows on a Horseman 8x10. It's a (relatively) modern camera, so it's rather different. Still, your video is very helpful. And I love your attitude toward this beautiful and historic camera!
I can recommend Custom Bellows in the UK. They have been in business since 1895 so their expertise is very high. Not cheap but wonderful, fast service from real people who took a great deal of care to ensure they made exactly what I needed. Birmingham's finest!
Thank you for filming this, you did a great job on a fine old piece. That camera holds a huge amount of cultural energy: the centuries-old idea of projecting and holding an image of the world, the innovations employed in its design, the beautiful craftsmanship and its history of use. I don't have the temperament to see through a project like this so I'm glad you do. When you mounted the extension, the bellows sagged. There are rings attached to the bellows in which you insert a rod that attaches to the lens board and back to support it. They can get lost pretty easily so I wouldn't be surprised if it's gone missing. Are you going to pursue that?
Thank you so much for your kind words. I made sure they build the bellow with these rings again (normally they don't do). I don't have this rod anymore, but I have use sometimes a long chopstick. But you are right, I should get one that is more original. Do you have any idea how they looked like?
Cooles Projekt, super Resultat!! Ich hätt allerdings die alten Schrauben und Nägel weggegeben und stattdessen neue genommen. Da sahen teilweise schon etwas rostig aus, das hält dann nicht mehr so sicher und wenns einmal anfangen zu rosten wird das ziemlich geschwind weitergehen. Die rote Farbe ist wirklich perfekt!
@@mhaustria Da wäre nur zu beachten, dass bereits angegriffene Schrauben und Nägel auch unter einer Lackschicht weiter rosten/oxidieren, schließlich ist Holz nicht luftdicht und hat ja auch einen gewissen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt - um das zu vermeiden müsste man erst den Rost völlig entfernen und eine Schutzschicht auftragen. Aber das wird erst nach vielen Jahren ein Thema sein, also keine Panik! Erst mal über das gelungene Projekt freuen!!!
@@Crispy_Bee Ich muß mir das nochmal genau ansehen, ich hab ein paar fotos davon gemacht. Die waren alle sehr dunkel, Rost habe ich nicht wirklich gesehen. Kann natürlich auch eine andere art der Korrosion sein.
Beautiful camera and wonderful job restoring it! I know what a huge project these can be as I had a 10x12 field camera from the 1890s that required some work. I was able to shoot with it, but everything was very time consuming. So kudos to you for having such patience.
Thank you so much. Yes these old cameras need a lot of attention. I have another 12x16 field camera I shoot with. It's like a little puppy, you need to take care about every little thing.
Nicely done, Markus. I have 2 of the same camera and I replaced the bellows on one last year as a test. I made the bellows myself, they work well but are a little 'wonky', lol. The next set will be better. Love the red, by the way.
Thanks a lot. yea about that, I thought its finished yesterday, but it failed on me in many levels. But I guess you guys will enjoy the tin the next video :)
@@mhaustria My camera is an Archer and Sons (43-9 Lord st., LIVERPOOL).16,5X12cm with a P.H Dallmeyer N*5 Stigmatc lens. Series II. I bought this camera on Catawiki for €300 and I took my first wet plate photography but after a year of use the old bellows skin is starting to crack a lot hahaha as soon as I have the money I will buy a new one like yours why it's really nice red.
Great video! I have a very old 5x7 camera my wife bought me years ago at an antiques store. The first time I tried to use it I ended up breaking the ground glass. I've thought about restoring it but find it very daunting.
Excellent. I just purchased a 1904 Century 8x10 with a Turner-Reich shutter should get it in the next couple of days. I plan on using it mainly for wet plate. It comes with 7 plate/film holders, the base extension and a set of extra bellows. Would you happen to know if a reducing back for 4x5 is available for the Century cameras of this era? Do you happen to know what the model number is for the camera you restored?
Could I ask what make and model camera is. Was it a Kodak Century 8x10? Good video, I have 3 Thornton Packard 1/2 plate cameras that I'm rebuilding - wish me luck. I even have 8 book type plate holders for them. Great video, thanks
@@mhaustria i couldn’t find one. Mine is somewhere between 1902 and 1903 I believe. The patent says 1902 and I know in 1903 the century camera company started calling their big 8x10 view cameras Century View #1 or Number 1. I found markings on the inside of my lens board front standard rear standard idk if that helps and I believe the camera serial number is on the top inside of the rear standard. If I remember that correctly. At this point I believe mine is 120+ years old.
@@mhaustria I was sceptical, too. Even when the red bellows turned me on, I was not as gutsy as you to make it happen. So I ended up with the black ones. But it is fine now, too. I renovated a Korona 8x10 Home Portrait. Additionally I will try out the oil you mentioned in your video and grant my baby a special treatment
Hahaha - love this show and watched all seasons. First time I got compared to the psychiatrist of that show :) will watch it again and try to compare myself
I'm so, so happy to see you reusing even the smallest of original parts. It's an action that appears small but is super thoughtful!
It made me happy as well. Sometimes the long way is the one that makes more sense
The camera looks beautiful, Markus! Thank you for sharing the restoration process. I look forward to seeing more from you.
I am so looking forward to use it again! Very welcome and thanks a lot for your comment
You did a great job Markus!
Have a good week!
Awesome! I'm in the process of replacing the bellows on a Horseman 8x10. It's a (relatively) modern camera, so it's rather different. Still, your video is very helpful. And I love your attitude toward this beautiful and historic camera!
@@UncleDansVintageVinyl thank you so much! Enjoy replacing yours!
I can recommend Custom Bellows in the UK. They have been in business since 1895 so their expertise is very high. Not cheap but wonderful, fast service from real people who took a great deal of care to ensure they made exactly what I needed. Birmingham's finest!
Thank you so much, can you please send me the link and I will post it underneath the video.
It is nice preserving old cameras. Also a way to pass them to the next generations.
Thank you! I think so as well
Thank you for filming this, you did a great job on a fine old piece. That camera holds a huge amount of cultural energy: the centuries-old idea of projecting and holding an image of the world, the innovations employed in its design, the beautiful craftsmanship and its history of use. I don't have the temperament to see through a project like this so I'm glad you do. When you mounted the extension, the bellows sagged. There are rings attached to the bellows in which you insert a rod that attaches to the lens board and back to support it. They can get lost pretty easily so I wouldn't be surprised if it's gone missing. Are you going to pursue that?
Thank you so much for your kind words. I made sure they build the bellow with these rings again (normally they don't do). I don't have this rod anymore, but I have use sometimes a long chopstick. But you are right, I should get one that is more original. Do you have any idea how they looked like?
Looks great! I'm going to try to make my own 8x10 camera after I get the darkroom setup
Thank you! That sounds exciting - do you 3d print the camera or is it wood based?
Your "old lady" looks great! Nice work.
Thanks a lot, I already worked with her afterwards and I enjoyed the red bellow a lot!
Cooles Projekt, super Resultat!! Ich hätt allerdings die alten Schrauben und Nägel weggegeben und stattdessen neue genommen. Da sahen teilweise schon etwas rostig aus, das hält dann nicht mehr so sicher und wenns einmal anfangen zu rosten wird das ziemlich geschwind weitergehen.
Die rote Farbe ist wirklich perfekt!
Vielen Dank!
Das ist ein guter Punkt. Deshalb habe ich über alle auch drüberlackiert.
@@mhaustria Da wäre nur zu beachten, dass bereits angegriffene Schrauben und Nägel auch unter einer Lackschicht weiter rosten/oxidieren, schließlich ist Holz nicht luftdicht und hat ja auch einen gewissen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt - um das zu vermeiden müsste man erst den Rost völlig entfernen und eine Schutzschicht auftragen.
Aber das wird erst nach vielen Jahren ein Thema sein, also keine Panik! Erst mal über das gelungene Projekt freuen!!!
@@Crispy_Bee Ich muß mir das nochmal genau ansehen, ich hab ein paar fotos davon gemacht. Die waren alle sehr dunkel, Rost habe ich nicht wirklich gesehen. Kann natürlich auch eine andere art der Korrosion sein.
Beautiful camera and wonderful job restoring it! I know what a huge project these can be as I had a 10x12 field camera from the 1890s that required some work. I was able to shoot with it, but everything was very time consuming. So kudos to you for having such patience.
Thank you so much. Yes these old cameras need a lot of attention. I have another 12x16 field camera I shoot with. It's like a little puppy, you need to take care about every little thing.
Good job
@@PrabhathEkanayake-y4k thank you
Nicely done, Markus. I have 2 of the same camera and I replaced the bellows on one last year as a test. I made the bellows myself, they work well but are a little 'wonky', lol. The next set will be better. Love the red, by the way.
Thank you so much! I am also in love with that color. How long did you work on your bellows?
@@mhaustria it took a while, mostly because I was afraid to start, 😂
@@explorer6 I know that feeling, that’s why I worked together with a carpenter :)
Amazing. Can't wait to see some plates from it.
Soon, maybe I publish something next week :)
Einfach klasse!!!! Eine wunderschöne Kamera!
Vielen lieben Dank!
Beautiful video, Markus!
Thank you so much!!
Beautiful job, and a truly beautiful camera.
Thank you so much!
Awesome renovation Markus, didn’t expect anything less from you! Looking forward to your next video!
Thanks a lot. yea about that, I thought its finished yesterday, but it failed on me in many levels. But I guess you guys will enjoy the tin the next video :)
Вы настоящий Мастер!!!
Thank you so much! There is so much more to learn!
beautiful video, very instructive especially for those like me who will soon have to change the bellows on their camera from the 1800s
Thanks a lot. What camera is it?
@@mhaustria My camera is an Archer and Sons (43-9 Lord st., LIVERPOOL).16,5X12cm with a P.H Dallmeyer N*5 Stigmatc lens. Series II. I bought this camera on Catawiki for €300 and I took my first wet plate photography but after a year of use the old bellows skin is starting to crack a lot hahaha as soon as I have the money I will buy a new one like yours why it's really nice red.
Great video! I have a very old 5x7 camera my wife bought me years ago at an antiques store. The first time I tried to use it I ended up breaking the ground glass. I've thought about restoring it but find it very daunting.
Thanks a lot, take your time and enjoy it! I made a video about how to make a ground glass as well: ua-cam.com/video/RVCxuESAiCw/v-deo.html
It’s easy
Excellent. I just purchased a 1904 Century 8x10 with a Turner-Reich shutter should get it in the next couple of days. I plan on using it mainly for wet plate. It comes with 7 plate/film holders, the base extension and a set of extra bellows. Would you happen to know if a reducing back for 4x5 is available for the Century cameras of this era? Do you happen to know what the model number is for the camera you restored?
Thank you. Mine is a No.2 and I can hook you up with a guy who builds placeholders and reducing frames
I ended up purchasing the new Zebra 8x10 wet plate holder with a 4x5 reducing insert. What a nice piece of equipment.
Could I ask what make and model camera is. Was it a Kodak Century 8x10? Good video, I have 3 Thornton Packard 1/2 plate cameras that I'm rebuilding - wish me luck. I even have 8 book type plate holders for them. Great video, thanks
It’s a Century No. 2. enjoy rebuilding your! You are luck e with the holders!
Very welcome
I did this same thing last year with my Century view camera. Yours looks just like mine. Did you find out what year yours was made?
Sadly I did not. Is there a way to find out?
@@mhaustria i couldn’t find one. Mine is somewhere between 1902 and 1903 I believe. The patent says 1902 and I know in 1903 the century camera company started calling their big 8x10 view cameras Century View #1 or Number 1. I found markings on the inside of my lens board front standard rear standard idk if that helps and I believe the camera serial number is on the top inside of the rear standard. If I remember that correctly. At this point I believe mine is 120+ years old.
nice
Thanks!
The red looks awesome. I did the same on my 100 year old camera, but in black. It is absolutely worth it. Greetings to Austria
Thanks a lot! I was a bit sceptical first, but now I am so happy with the red. What camera did you renovate?
@@mhaustria I was sceptical, too. Even when the red bellows turned me on, I was not as gutsy as you to make it happen. So I ended up with the black ones. But it is fine now, too. I renovated a Korona 8x10 Home Portrait. Additionally I will try out the oil you mentioned in your video and grant my baby a special treatment
I ordered the bellows in Hongkong. Great people and very good quality
@@black-and-light they are answering ver fast and are very professional
@@mhaustria I totally agree
Great job Markus! Give me a call when you have time,
Thanks Meistro, will do when I have some time next week.
Have you ever watched Suits TV Show? You look and sound like Stan Lipschitz.
Hahaha - love this show and watched all seasons. First time I got compared to the psychiatrist of that show :) will watch it again and try to compare myself