Series VIII (8) Step-Up Filter Ring Adapter for 58mm Lens Filter Thread

Though I believe the title above says it all, I will explain a little more.

As you probably know, most common lenses allow filters and accessories to be screwed into them.  These filters are referenced by their diameter sizes, typically in millimeters.

There are adapting rings, commonly called step-up or step-down rings that allow you to place a different sized filter on the lens.

This adapter ring is somewhat of a special type having a "Series" number designation.

So this adapter ring screws into a lens having a filter diameter of 58mm and allows a larger size, which is known as "Series VIII" (8)

Going into Series Filter sizes is beyond the scope of this explanation, but essentially Series VIII filters are approximately 66.7mm.

So if you have a lens hood designated as Series VIII, you may now screw that hood into this adapter to use on your 58mm Filter threaded lens.

One more thing about Series Filter Adapter rings, such as this one.  They allow special filters that have no threads to be placed inside.  Then a special ring with male threads, screws in to hold the filter in place. Also, this retaining ring still will allow further Series VIII male threaded accessories to be screwed into it.

Note: Yes, the retaining ring is included in this listing.

The adapter ring and retainer are in good to excellent shape.

Please feel free to message me should you have any questions, corrections or comments.

Your Series VIII 58mm Step-Down Adapter Ring will ship by way of USPS First Class Mail, worldwide within 1 business day of receiving your PayPal payment.  Your payment is expected to be rendered within 12 hours of the listings end time.

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Series VIII (8) Step-Down Filter Ring Adapter for 67mm Lens Filter Thread

Though I believe the title above says it all, I will explain a little more.

As you probably know, most common lenses allow filters and accessories to be screwed into them.  These filters are referenced by their diameter sizes, typically in millimeters.

There are adapting rings, commonly called step-up or step-down rings that allow you to place a different sized filter on the lens.

This adapter ring is somewhat of a special type having a "Series" number designation.

So this adapter ring screws into a lens having a filter diameter of 67mm and allows a smaller size, which is known as "Series VIII" (8)

Going into Series Filter sizes is beyond the scope of this explanation, but essentially Series VIII filters are approximately 66.7mm.

So if you have a lens hood designated as Series VIII, you may now screw that hood into this adapter to use on your 67mm Filter threaded lens.

One more thing about Series Filter Adapter rings, such as this one.  They allow special filters that have no threads to be placed inside.  Then a special ring with male threads, screws in to hold the filter in place. Also, this retaining ring still will allow further Series VIII male threaded accessories to be screwed into it.

Note: No retaining ring is included in this listing.

The adapter ring is in good to excellent shape.

Please feel free to message me should you have any questions, corrections or comments.

Your Series VIII 67mm Step-Down Adapter Ring will ship by way of USPS First Class Mail, worldwide within 1 business day of receiving your PayPal payment.  Your payment is expected to be rendered within 12 hours of the listings end time.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Series 8 VIII Step Up Ring Adapter for 55mm Lens Filter Thread

Though I believe the title above says it all, I will explain a little more.

As you probably know, most common lenses allow filters and accessories to be screwed into them.  These filters are referenced by their diameter sizes, typically in millimeters.

There are adapting rings, commonly called step-up or step-down rings that allow you to place a different sized filter on the lens.

This adapter ring is somewhat of a special type having a "Series" number designation.

So this adapter ring screws into a lens having a filter diameter of 55mm and allows a larger size, which is known as "Series VIII" (8)

Going into Series Filter sizes is beyond the scope of this explanation, but essentially Series VIII filters are approximately 66.7mm.

So if you have a lens hood designated as Series VIII, you may now screw that hood into this adapter to use on your 55mm Filter threaded lens.

One more thing about Series Filter Adapter rings, such as this one.  They allow special filters that have no threads to be placed inside.  Then a special ring with male threads, screws in to hold the filter in place. Also, this retaining ring still will allow further Series VIII male threaded accessories to be screwed into it.

Note: No retaining ring is included in this listing.

The adapter ring is in excellent shape.  The images did not show the rest of the writing which reads in full "King Adapter Ring Series VIII 55 Φ Japan"

Please feel free to message me should you have any questions, corrections or comments.

Your Series VIII 55mm Step-Up Adapter Ring will ship by way of USPS First Class Mail, worldwide within 1 business day of receiving your PayPal payment.  Your payment is expected to be rendered within 12 hours of the listings end time.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Toyo View Recessed Lens Board for Copal #0 shutters MPN 180-602 (International #1129) (Boxed)

This lens board allows the use of wide angle lenses 47mm - 90mm or any lens where you simply would like to reduce the focal length, the distance between the lens and film back, on a Toyo-View 8x10, 4x5, or 5x7 large format camera, such as the Toyo-View 810G, 57G, or 45G. This lens board also fits the standard of various Omega-View 4x5 large format cameras.

This Auction

This lens board is in excellent condition and mounts perfectly. The lens board measures 158mm square and has a recession depth of about 40mm. The lens hole fits Compur, Copal, and Prontor #0 shutters, having a hole approximately 34.8 mm and weighs 8.3 ounces or 236 grams.

Payment & Shipping

Payment must be rendered by PayPal within 12 hours of auction end. Shipping will be provided via USPS Priority Mail or First Class, Domestic and International. Please send a message for custom shipping options or if you should have any questions.

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Toyo Field #00 Lens Board No. 1601 for 45A, 45AII, 45CX, and Toyo-View 23G

This is a rather difficult to find when you are looking for it, so I bought an extra one to share.
Typically, you need a hole smaller than a #0, for maybe a wide angle lens like the Schneider Super Angulon 47mm f/8 lens or one of those small Graphic shutters like a Graftar 103mm.  Well, I used this board to mount C-Mount movie camera lenses.

Because of the short flange on C-mount lenses, many boards are too thick to be able to attach a retaining ring, or in my case a short C-mount extensions.  But the Toyo Field board is perfect.  I can mount this lens board in a Toyo View to Toyo Field Recessed Adapter, (not included) and achieve very short lengths of focus, enabling the use of C-Mount movie lenses cable of focus to infinity.

But of course, you may use this lens board for any #00 lens shutter.  That's o.k. too!  The hole measures approximately 26.5mm, having dimensions of 110mm square.  The weight is 2.2 ounces, or 61 kilograms.

The hole is not perfect, but it is good enough.  The Gallery images show all of the scrapes along the edges as well as some on the rear.

Your Toyo Field Flat Lens Board will ship via USPS First Class Mail, worldwide within 1 business day of your payment, which is expected within 12 hours of the auction's end.

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Mamiya Press G Adapter - Graflok Back for your Mamiya Universal Press Professional Rangefinder

The G is for Graflok, as this device provides complete 6x9/2x3 Graflok compatibility for your Mamiya Universal Press Pro Rangefinder Medium Format Camera.

With this rare and unique adapter, you can mount all of your early Mamiya RB roll film holders and the entire series of Graflex/Singer Precision "Graphic" Graflok roll film holders.

Note: This adapter is NOT for the Polaroid 600SE Professional Rangefinder, but please check my other listings.

Being that Horseman didn't quite stick to the exact specification, I can't list them as being compatible.  However, when I just tried mounting a Horseman 6x9 Ground Glass, I noticed that the only thing keeping it from fitting is the thin square piece of metal with the three screws, as seen all the way to the far left in the first Gallery Photo.  By removing that piece, Horseman gear just may fall right in place.

Not only can roll film holders fit a Graflok back, but you can even attach an adapter to mount your Nikon or Canon DSLR.  Now your Mamiya Universal can have a digital back.
Want to do Collodion?  Then get one of these.  Do you need the P Adapter so that you can have a Ground Glass to focus on?  Skip the P Adapter and click the BIN button.

I'm not thrashing the P Adapter, but the paperish hood irritates me.  If you take a look at the top and bottom of the G Adapter you will notice 2 little hooks.  These are for mounting a Graflok Ground Glass/ Focus Hood.  The folding hood walls are made of metal.  Let me know if you need one.  Also, I have a very simple method of making a Ground Glass for the G Adapter in which I will share with the auction winner upon request.  Many roll film holders are available as well.

I could go on mentioning all the various attachments from the likes of Graflex, Arca-Swiss, Cambo and Wista, just to name a few, but if you have read this far, then you probably get the point.

Your Mamiya Press G Adapter will ship via USPS Priority Mail, worldwide.  International buyers, please choose "USPS Priority Mail International" if you would like detailed tracking and Insurance (I pay for the Insurance.)  

Though I usually ship same day, please allow one business day.  As for all of my auctions, I expect payment to be rendered within 12 hours of the auction's end.  If you can't make payment within that time frame, then please manage my expectations by sending an e-mail.  Lastly, I will communicate via e-mail, using the e-mail address that is provided by PayPal.

Good luck and thanks for looking.

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Cambo Flat Lens Board #1 (Part Number C-224)

If you collect lenses for your Cambo large format view camera, then you know that you can never have too many #1 lens boards.

Here is a very nice, flat, modern style, #1 lens board for your Cambo kit.

This lens board shows almost no wear at all.  The only thing that I noticed was some slight rubbing on the protruded Cambo logo.

Your Cambo #1 lens board will be shipped via USPS 
First Class or Priority Mail, worldwide. Payment should be rendered within 12 hours of the auction's end.

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Toyo-View 4x5 45CX Wide Angle Bellows #10921

Toyo-View 45CX Wide Angle Bellows (Boxed)

This bellows is like new. Please see the listing's gallery images.

Of the Toyo-View series of 4x5 large format view cameras, the 45CX model is most unique, in that it has a front standard that is much smaller than the front standard.  Being that this is the only model that uses this size, this bellows tends to be rather hard to find, especially in this condition.

Upon PayPal payment, within 12 hours of the auction's end, your leather Toyo-View 45CX 4x5 View Camera Balloon Bellows and Manufacturer's Box will ship worldwide, by way of USPS First Class or Priority Mail.

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Toyo-View Lens Board with 70mm Hole for 45G 810G 810M

Toyo-View Flat Lens Board with 70mm Rough Cut Hole

I believe this title says it all, but for those that may be new to Large Format Photography or the Toyo-View System, I will tell you more.

Firstly, this lens board fits the front standard all of practically all of the Toyo-View view cameras, except for the special Toyo-View 45CX.  This long list of compatible cameras also includes, most, if not all of the Omega-View cameras, which were made by Toyo.  And yes, the Toyo-View 8x10 Field Camera or 810M/810MII is included in the list.

The reason that the hole size is not a standard Copal number, such as #0, #1 or #3 is because you will encounter lenses that have other types of shutters as well as Barrel lenses, which typically do not have shutters.  These Barrel lenses typically have a flange nut which allows the lens housing to be screwed in.  The flange is then secured to the lens board, usually via screws in the circumference of the flange.

As you can see, this lens board has not yet been drilled for the flange screws, which is highly desired so that you may drill as needed, and not have to worry about filling holes that your flange did not need.  

Feel free to message me should you have any questions about this lens board of LF in general.

Your Toyo-View Lens board will be shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail, worldwide. Payment should be rendered within 12 hours of the auction's end.

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Hex Rod for SINAR Bellows Clip Lens Compendium or Ground Glass Focus Hood

Aftermarket Hex Rod for SINAR Bellows Holder Clip 6 3/4 inches

I recently acquired a lot of rods, as I needed shorter lengths than the SINAR branded ones. 

Though this is an aftermarket, it is actually as good, if not better than the usual SINAR branded rods.

The primary difference is that these are made from a steel alloy known as Protanium. Though heavier than the aluminum SINAR rods, these are much more rigid.

The length is 6-3/4 inches or approximately 172mm

The Bondhus Hex Rod will be shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail, worldwide, on the same day or on the first business day following your payment.  Payment is expected to be rendered within 12 hours of the auction's end.  If this is not possible then please manage my expectations by sending a message with your payment intentions.

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Toyo View 4X5 Lens Board Adapter For Horseman 80mm Lens Boards

Toyo View Camera Adapter Allows Horseman 80mm x 80mm Lens Boards

This lens board adapter fits the front standard most Toyo-View 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 Cameras, including the 45G, 57G, 810M and 810G as well as most Omega-View 4x5 Cameras, if not all.

It allows you to use the Horseman Medium Format Lens Boards, which are 80mm square. The circular hole has a diameter of 65mm.

Having such an adapter brings flexibility to your kit, allowing you to use various lenses from your Horseman kit or to simply be able to employ the smaller lens board.  It is much easier to pack an 80mm board per lens than multiple 158mm boards.  Also, there are a few Horseman made exotic boards, like the Copal/Compur #1 Top Hat.

I am pretty sure that this adapter was custom or home made, however, the craftsmanship is quite acceptable.  More images coming soon...

Your lens board adapter will be shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail, worldwide. Payment should be rendered within 12 hours of the auction's end.

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Toyo View Adapter for Graflex Graphic 2x3 Lens Boards

Toyo/Omega View Adapter Allows Graflex Graphic Century 2x3 Lens Boards

This lens board adapter fits the front standard most Toyo-View 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 Cameras, including the 45G, 57G, 810G and 810M, as well as most Omega-View 4x5 Cameras, if not all.

It allows you to use the "Baby" Graphic or Century Graphic Lens Boards, which are 2.5 inches square, stamped aluminum.

Having such an adapter brings flexibility to your kit, allowing you to use various lenses like the Graphic series of lenses, which tend to be in shutters, that to not have the same dimensions as the more common Copal and Compur sizes.  For instance, I used the Graphic 2x3 lens board to mount my cine C-mount lenses.

I am pretty sure that this adapter was custom made, however, the craftsman was quite handy.  There are minor scratches but cosmetically the board is in excellent condition there is one small dent in the lower right-hand side of the 2x3 section.  This should be visible in the last Gallery Image.

Feel free to request more images or ask any questions.

Your lens board adapter will be shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail, worldwide. Payment should be rendered within 12 hours of the auction's end.

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Tooling Around

Precision Height Gauge (DIY)

Another successful failure, maybe?

The Olympus tripod block weight is too heavy to trust the rail mounted in a vertical position.

More steel than I have in the shop is required to mount this appropriately.

However, the rack and pinion movement combined with the indicator achieves very accurate results.

To be continued...

Horseman #0 Recessed View Lens board 23522 40mm

Horseman #0 Recessed View Lensboard (23522)
for #0 Shutters, Recessed 40mm

This genuine Horseman lens board is a must for wide angle lenses.  Horseman 4x5 view cameras have a minimum bellows draw of 60mm, so adding this recessed board, in theory, would allow you to mount a lens as short as 20mm and still be able to focus at infinity.  This is a fine addition to your Horseman kit.

I tried using this with a Sinar setup , but because Sinar standards require that the lens board be "rocked" in, bottom first, I had trouble with the rear hitting the interior of my bellows' frame.  On a side note, I no longer consider Horseman lens boards compatible, even though the dimensions and profiles are very similar.

Board Dimensions: 140mm x 140mm
Recess: 40mm
Hole Dimensions: ~35 mm
Weight: 10.9 ounces or 310 grams

Feel free to ask any questions or provide any further information on this particular item via message.
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Lot of 5 Graphic Film Holder Type 5 Cut Film Holders for 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 cut film

5 Graphic Film Holder Type 5 wooden Cut Film Holders for 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 cut film
And 1 Free Fidelity Film Holder

Here is a nice lot of wooden film holders in pretty good shape.

All have the freely moving dark slides as well as the locks. From what I can tell, there have been no glued repairs on any of these.

Being that the single Fidelity holder has a questionable edge, I'm adding it into the lot for free.  See the last image in the gallery.

Shipping worldwide.  Payment is due within 12 hours of auction end.  Please feel free to ask any questions.

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