Well after quite a few months and many, many hours of work, the beast is finally ready to head for Wanganui. All mahogany construction, much of it triple laminated for strength. It has been made as a studio wet-plate camera and isn't designed for outdoor use although it could be if you have a trailer ! Rear tilt and swing movements as well as vertical and horizontal front movements. Has a Dallmeyer 6D lens with a focal length of around 24 inches. Plate size is 20 x 24 inch. With this lens there will be some drop-off but this will suit the artist's style.Weighs a ton and takes two to lift it. Made for Ben Cauchi, a wet-plater from Wanganui for use in his studio. Photos have been posted on this site under the "Gallery" section "Album list", "Behemoth".
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