COMPLETE BENDER 8x10 VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM/NIKKOR LENS/BOGEN TRIPOD AND CASES! (KIT)
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Bender 8x10 Rail Camera Kit with Nikon Nikkor-M 300mm f/9 Lens & Bogen Tripod System
This camera kit was meticulously maintained by its owner leaving no major blemishes on the equipment. The glass is crystal clear with no visible marks or issues. All shutter speeds work as inteded and are visually acurate with the shutter and apature mechanisms are smooth throughout their movements. The tripod is in great condition with the factory lubricant still on the gears for the center column making it easy to bring this 8x10 camera up above your head. The ground glass can use a deeper clean but it is very clear and easy to find focus with a loupe. The camera bellows are in great shape and are still suple with no light leaks or fear of tearing towards maximum extension.
Step into the world of ultra-high-resolution photography with this complete Bender 8x10 Large Format Camera Kit. Designed for serious large-format photographers, this comprehensive package includes everything needed to produce gallery-quality landscapes, architectural studies, and fine-art prints. By combining precision movements, legendary optics, and rock-solid support, this setup provides an excellent, ready-to-shoot foundation for capturing exceptionally detailed 8x10 negatives.
The heart of the kit is the Bender 8x10 view camera, which features a versatile rail design. This configuration offers extensive front and rear movements, granting you precise creative control over the focus plane, perspective correction, and depth of field. Despite the large 8x10 film format, the system is designed to be highly functional and adaptable, providing full compositional control whether you are working in a studio environment or out in the field.
For optics, the package features the highly respected Nikon Nikkor-M 300mm f/9 lens, which comes mounted in a reliable Copal No. 1 shutter. Highly regarded for landscape and general-purpose large-format photography, this lens delivers a natural perspective on 8x10 film. It is widely renowned among photographers for its exceptional sharpness, compact size, and ample image circle coverage, ensuring brilliant clarity across the entire film plane.
To ensure image sharpness, the system is backed by a professional-grade Bogen tripod system. Equipped with a heavy-duty 3047 three-way pan head and a quick-release plate, this robust support platform delivers the heavy-duty stability required for critical focusing. It eliminates vibration during long exposures, giving you complete peace of mind when working with a camera system of this scale.
Included Components
Bender 8x10 Rail View Camera
Nikon Nikkor-M 300mm f/9 Large Format Lens w/ Copal No. 1 Mechanical Shutter & Lens Board
Bogen 3233 Heavy Duty Tripod
Bogen 3047 Three-Way Pan/Tilt Head
Quick Release Plate
Camera Specifications
- Film Format: 8x10 inch sheet film
- Camera Type: Rail-style view camera
- Construction: Wood and metal
- Front Movements:Rise/Fall, Tilt, Swing
- Rear Movements:Tilt, Swing
- Focusing: Rail-mounted focusing system
- 1/4-20 mounting thread
Lens Specifications
- Lens: Nikon Nikkor-M 300mm
- Focal Length: 300mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/9
- Minimum Aperture: f/64
- Shutter: Copal No. 1
- Shutter Speeds: 1 second to 1/400 second plus Bulb and Time
- Filter Size: 52mm
- Coverage Image Circle: Approximately 325mm at f/22
- Lens Design: Multi-coated optical elements
- Made in Japan
Tripod Specifications
- Model: Bogen 3233
- Construction: Heavy-duty aluminum
- Head: Bogen 3047 Three-Way Pan/Tilt Head
- Quick Release Plate Included
- Designed to support large-format camera systems
- Adjustable leg height and locking mechanisms