Show off your Large Format camera!

**darr** · 23-Sep-2024, 13:36

Originally Posted by Tin Can

Very nice

I need to make one

I wish I had a friend like you that lived closer!
I'd be in their workshop all the time.

**darr** · 23-Sep-2024, 13:37

Originally Posted by Daniel Unkefer

JB Welding Restoring an 8x10 Sinar Norma Monocular Viewer by Nokton48, on Flickr

Going to mix up a lot of JB Weld epoxy. Gluing together an original Norma 8x10 WA Bellows, to a Sinar Norma Monocular Adaption Panel. I've JB Welded the Norma Monocular Eyepiece into the Adapter Frame, and marked with sharpie pen, where I'm going to smear a lot of JB Weld. The result will be something I can use reliability use out in the field, without it coming apart. So you do what you have to do to refurbish and reutilize what you already have. To me that's the whole point. I also putting light leaking rubber strips on the left and right edges where the bag meets the camera, so it fits more tightly and lightproof with the 8x10 Norma Back.

I hope it all turns out great for you, Daniel!

**Fr. Mark** · 23-Sep-2024, 17:23

Not my camera, but something I saw in antique shop in Fort Worth.

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**Fr. Mark** · 23-Sep-2024, 17:25

They had the corresponding camera and case, I didn’t notice the asking price. I’m not in a position to buy more gear right now. I tried to take a picture of the camera but there were tons of display case reflections and I didn’t have time to get a staff member in the antique mall.

**Daniel Unkefer** · 24-Sep-2024, 08:30

Originally Posted by darr

I hope it all turns out great for you, Daniel!

Hi Darr!

SONY DSC by Nokton48, on Flickr

Bought a lot of plastic storage boxes, to better organize things, and to keep them at hand. Project progresses as I have time for it. I configured a second Telescopic Norma (on the left), this one in 520mm/4x5 size, for easier portability outside, with same perspective. I used to take exploratory photos with 4x5 film, and If the subject was strong enough, I would sometimes return with the 8x10 Norma. You can see the completed 8x10 Norma Monocular Unit on the back of the 1000mm Norma Unit on the right. I like using it so much, I'm going to make two smaller versions, one for the 5x7's, and two different ones for the 4x5. So more JB Welding ahead!