Product Description
the STANDARD PORTRAIT CAMERA for Color and Black and White PORTRAIT Photography In the Studio
the portrait camera permitting the greatest possible image control, the greatest possible depth of field control at the largest possible “taking aperture”
DEARDORFF PORTRAIT CAMERA
8/10 STUDIO MODEL
Deardorff, the pioneer manufacturer of cameras for corrective photography, now offers a new portrait camera with special features for producing photographs in proper perspective under all operating conditions presented by today's camera rooms.
This camera has built-in features not found in the older types. It has adjustments which correct for both perspective and depth of field. The bellows adjustment is sufficient for lenses having focal lengths both shorter and longer than normal, and the 8x8 inch lens board will accommodate lenses of very large diameter. The revolving adapter back allows the composition to be placed at any angle on the negative without tilting the subject or the camera. This back revolves all the way around without cut-off.
Pictures made using these adjustments require much less retouching thereby reducing expense and producing better results. Because no correction is required when printing, set-up time may be saved and superior quality achieved.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Double swings located at the front and back camera frames
The Vertical Swing of the Back is 20° each side of center.
The Lateral Swing of the Back is 15° each side of center.
The Vertical Swing of the Front is 20° each side of center.
The Lateral Swing of the Front is 15° each side of center.
Revolving Adapter located in the back camera frame receives all sizes of camera backs from 8x10 to 4x5 also 4x5 and 3¼ x 4¼ Graflok Backs and the Split Sliding carriage.
The front Convertible Adapter located in the front camera frame may be used in either normal or extended position.
EXPLANATION OF CAMERA MOVEMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
The front swings are near the near node of the lens. These swings may be controlled from the rear of the camera bed. They control depth of field.
The back swings operate from the center of the back camera frame. These swings are used to control perspective. Both front and back swings are held in position by friction and do not require locks.
The revolving Adapter is permanently attached to the back frame of the camera and allows the image to be placed at any angle on the negative. It revolves 360 degrees without cut-off or light leaks, is fitted with 2 locks and accepts all camera backs 8x10 or smaller including the split sliding carriage.
The front Convertible Adapter may be inserted in either the normal or extended positions. In the normal position it projects into the camera and is intended to be used with both normal and short focus lenses. This position also causes the axis of the front swing to pass more nearly through the rear node of the lens. The Packard Shutter and adapter are inserted into the rear of the convertible adapter and are attached on either side by sliding bars in the same manner as the lens board which is inserted into the front. It is fitted with a hose connection which allows the hose from the bulb and from the shutter and also the electrical connection to be attached on either side. (See Figs. 1A and 2A page 3).
The front Convertible Adapter is easily reversed when used in the extended position and the lens board and Packard Shutter and adapter are also reversed so the lens is on the outside of the adapter and the shutter inside. The same hose and electrical connections are used in both positions.
The Inverted Cone is required for lenses of less than 10" focus (see illustration on page 6).
