212 - L. F. Deardorff & Sons, Chicago | 8×10″ V8 Camera Set

L. F. Deardorff & Sons, Chicago | 8×10″ V8 Camera Set Estimate: €3,600–4,000 Year: 1954 Serial No.: 1651 Condition: B/C English: The Deardorff V8 is widely regarded as one of the finest American wooden view cameras ever produced, renowned for its outstanding craftsmanship, precision engineering, and versatile camera movements. Constructed from beautifully finished mahogany with nickel-plated metal fittings, precision focusing mechanisms, and a long black bellows, the V8 became a favorite among generations of professional photographers. The camera offered here comes with an exceptional set of three original American C. P. Goerz Dagor lenses, all mounted in Ilex shutters: C. P. Goerz Golden Dagor 6.8/8¼″ (210 mm), no. 785531, in the highly sought-after Gold Rim version, with an Ilex No. 3 Acme Synchro shutter. C. P. Goerz Dagor 6.8/9½″ (241 mm), no. 779290, Ilex No. 3 Acme Synchro shutter. C. P. Goerz Golden Dagor 6.8/12″ (305 mm), no. 809851, in the highly sought-after Gold Rim version, Ilex No. 4 Acme Synchro shutter. All three lenses have clean optical elements and fully functioning shutters. The camera is preserved in its original, working condition with signs of use. The bellows are light-tight. It comes with twelve 8×10″ double-sided sheet-film holders, making this an exceptionally complete and versatile photographic kit. German: The Deardorff V8 is widely regarded as one of the best American wooden view cameras ever made and is famous for its outstanding craftsmanship, precision mechanics, and versatile camera adjustments. Crafted from carefully finished mahogany with nickel-plated metal fittings, precise focusing mechanisms, and a long black bellows, the V8 has been prized by generations of professional photographers. The camera offered here comes with three original American C. P. Goerz Dagor lenses, all mounted in Ilex mounts: C. P. Goerz Golden Dagor 6.8/8¼ inches (210 mm), No. 785531, in the coveted gold-rim version, Ilex No. 3 Acme Synchro. C. P. Goerz Dagor 6.8/9½ inches (241 mm), No. 779290, Ilex No. 3 Acme Synchro. C. P. Goerz Golden Dagor 6.8/12 inches (305 mm), No. 809851, also in the sought-after gold-rim version, Ilex No. 4 Acme Synchro. All three lenses have clean elements and fully functional shutters. The camera is in its original, working condition with signs of use. The bellows are light-tight. Also included are twelve 8 × 10-inch double cassettes, which make this set exceptionally complete and versatile.