Pre-Owned - Antique Eastman View Camera No. 2-D 8x10 Large Format Kit with C.P. Goerz Dagor 14-inch Lens

Antique Eastman View Camera No. 2-D 8x10 Large Format Kit with C.P. Goerz Dagor 14-inch Lens Up for sale is a stunning, classic piece of photographic history: an authentic 8x10 Eastman View Camera No. 2-D, manufactured for the Eastman Kodak Co. by The Folmer Graflex Corporation in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. This gorgeous large format wooden field camera retains its original vintage charm and is paired with a legendary piece of optics. The massive 8x10 format offers unparalleled detail and negative size, making it the ultimate tool for contact printing, alternative processes (like Platinum/Palladium or Cyanotypes), or breathtaking fine-art landscapes and portraits. Photo Index & Detailed Breakdown The condition, features, and included accessories are captured across the following reference images: A wide three-quarter front view of the 8x10 camera fully assembled, showing off the warm wood tones, polished brass hardware, striking red bellows, and the mounted front lens assembly. A direct close-up of the front lens element. It clearly shows the text markings: C.P. Goerz Am. Opt. Co. Dagor 14 In. F:7.7 along with the serial number No. 767359, housed in an Ilex Optical Co. shutter assembly. A detailed view of the camera's original metallic data plate on the front standard base, reading: "Eastman View Camera No. 2-D, Manufactured in U.S.A. for Eastman Kodak Co. by The Folmer Graflex Corporation, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A." Shows the massive 8x10 back standard of the camera fitted with a protective clear layer overlaying a "General Film Reciprocity Failure Compensation Chart" with a whimsical cat illustration in the lower corner. Focuses on the large red-lined grid focusing glass panel placed standalone against the camera frame. Shows the grid glass nested inside the wooden rear 8x10 viewing frame assembly. Displays the complete rear wooden frame unit with integrated brass hardware adjustments, ready to lock into the back of the camera body. Shows a classic Fidelity Deluxe 8x10 film holder standing upright in front of the camera back. Key Features & Specifications Camera Format: 8x10 Large Format View Camera. Camera Model: Eastman View Camera No. 2-D (Folmer Graflex Corp. production). Bellows: Vintage-style red extension bellows in structurally sound condition. Lens: Classic C.P. Goerz American Optical Co. 14-inch (approx. 355mm) f/7.7 Dagor lens—renowned for its massive image circle that comfortably covers the 8x10 format with plenty of room for camera movements, offering exceptional sharpness. Shutter: Ilex Optical Co. shutter with an attached silver-threaded mechanical cable release. Build: High-quality dark wood construction accented by authentic brass knobs, brackets, and structural plates. Condition Note This camera kit is an antique and shows normal signs of cosmetic wear, light patina on the brass elements, and minor wood scuffs consistent with its age. The bellows appear to be in good cosmetic shape without major tears, and the ground glass grid lines are clear and highly legible. What's Included: Eastman 2-D 8x10 Camera Body, C.P. Goerz 14" Dagor Lens in Ilex Shutter, Cable Release, Removable 8x10 Ground Glass Frame Assembly, Reciprocity Chart, and an 8x10 Fidelity Deluxe Film Holder.