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EBONY CAMERAS

by: fieldcamerastore( 464Feedback score is 100 to 499) Top 5000 Reviewer
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Guide viewed: 5625 times Tags: Ebony camera | 4x5 camera | wooden camera | 8x10 camera | quality photography


Ebony is the finest wooden field camera ever made. They are produced to make negatives from 2"x3" to 20" x24". Why so large? When a negative is enlarged it generates a print of reduced quality compared to a print made from a same size negative. Ebony cameras are used by quality conscious photographers (both professional and avocational) and artists worldwide. The cameras are constructed of titanium and either ebony or mahogany wood. Because of the titanium and careful design an Ebony is completely rigid even fully extended. They are one of the few manufacturers still using real calfskin bellows.  The handstrap is cordovan leather.  Their viewing system is one of the brightest on any camera. There are translucent gridded lines visible on the glass. Another Ebony feature is the rear mounted spirit level system. Levels are placed with and at a right angle to the front to back camera center (if that makes any sense). They are enclosed in a titanium box with a mirrored lid. When using the camera overhead the levels may be seen by positioning the mirror. There is also a front mounted level. The top of the line Ebony cameras have asymmetrical focusing. This means that if you follow their instructions, the back may be tilted without re focusing. They also have the rear rise/fall on some models, a rare feature.  If you have never seen an Ebony, it is uniquely, functionally, beautiful.  Ebony owners tend to be fanatically loyal to these wonderful  machines. As the public becomes more aware of these cameras sales have increased to the point that the factory is working at maximum capacity and still cannot fill all the orders.  For a listing of available cameras go to  http://stores.ebay.com/brucesfieldcamerastore

Guide ID: 10000000000092205Guide created: 12/08/05 (updated 03/16/08)

 
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