Preserving History - Renovating a 100 Year Old Camera

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  • @owl418
    @owl418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so, so happy to see you reusing even the smallest of original parts. It's an action that appears small but is super thoughtful!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It made me happy as well. Sometimes the long way is the one that makes more sense

  • @lmckay8881
    @lmckay8881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The camera looks beautiful, Markus! Thank you for sharing the restoration process. I look forward to seeing more from you.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so looking forward to use it again! Very welcome and thanks a lot for your comment

  • @peterrenn6341
    @peterrenn6341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can recommend Custom Bellows in the UK. They have been in business since 1895 so their expertise is very high. Not cheap but wonderful, fast service from real people who took a great deal of care to ensure they made exactly what I needed. Birmingham's finest!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, can you please send me the link and I will post it underneath the video.

  • @UncleDansVintageVinyl
    @UncleDansVintageVinyl 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome! I'm in the process of replacing the bellows on a Horseman 8x10. It's a (relatively) modern camera, so it's rather different. Still, your video is very helpful. And I love your attitude toward this beautiful and historic camera!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@UncleDansVintageVinyl thank you so much! Enjoy replacing yours!

  • @SinaFarhat
    @SinaFarhat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job Markus!
    Have a good week!

  • @ChrisTDownTheRabbitHole
    @ChrisTDownTheRabbitHole ปีที่แล้ว

    It is nice preserving old cameras. Also a way to pass them to the next generations.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I think so as well

  • @eatbolt42
    @eatbolt42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. Can't wait to see some plates from it.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soon, maybe I publish something next week :)

  • @petegrady9905
    @petegrady9905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for filming this, you did a great job on a fine old piece. That camera holds a huge amount of cultural energy: the centuries-old idea of projecting and holding an image of the world, the innovations employed in its design, the beautiful craftsmanship and its history of use. I don't have the temperament to see through a project like this so I'm glad you do. When you mounted the extension, the bellows sagged. There are rings attached to the bellows in which you insert a rod that attaches to the lens board and back to support it. They can get lost pretty easily so I wouldn't be surprised if it's gone missing. Are you going to pursue that?

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I made sure they build the bellow with these rings again (normally they don't do). I don't have this rod anymore, but I have use sometimes a long chopstick. But you are right, I should get one that is more original. Do you have any idea how they looked like?

  • @explorer6
    @explorer6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done, Markus. I have 2 of the same camera and I replaced the bellows on one last year as a test. I made the bellows myself, they work well but are a little 'wonky', lol. The next set will be better. Love the red, by the way.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I am also in love with that color. How long did you work on your bellows?

    • @explorer6
      @explorer6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhaustria it took a while, mostly because I was afraid to start, 😂

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@explorer6 I know that feeling, that’s why I worked together with a carpenter :)

  • @AnalogBob207
    @AnalogBob207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful camera and wonderful job restoring it! I know what a huge project these can be as I had a 10x12 field camera from the 1890s that required some work. I was able to shoot with it, but everything was very time consuming. So kudos to you for having such patience.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. Yes these old cameras need a lot of attention. I have another 12x16 field camera I shoot with. It's like a little puppy, you need to take care about every little thing.

  • @randywaldron2715
    @randywaldron2715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job, and a truly beautiful camera.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @tylerhuttosmith
    @tylerhuttosmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great! I'm going to try to make my own 8x10 camera after I get the darkroom setup

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That sounds exciting - do you 3d print the camera or is it wood based?

  • @german-in-korea
    @german-in-korea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Einfach klasse!!!! Eine wunderschöne Kamera!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vielen lieben Dank!

  • @ProfessorNathenson
    @ProfessorNathenson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video, Markus!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!

  • @obscura6205
    @obscura6205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome renovation Markus, didn’t expect anything less from you! Looking forward to your next video!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot. yea about that, I thought its finished yesterday, but it failed on me in many levels. But I guess you guys will enjoy the tin the next video :)

  • @Crispy_Bee
    @Crispy_Bee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cooles Projekt, super Resultat!! Ich hätt allerdings die alten Schrauben und Nägel weggegeben und stattdessen neue genommen. Da sahen teilweise schon etwas rostig aus, das hält dann nicht mehr so sicher und wenns einmal anfangen zu rosten wird das ziemlich geschwind weitergehen.
    Die rote Farbe ist wirklich perfekt!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vielen Dank!
      Das ist ein guter Punkt. Deshalb habe ich über alle auch drüberlackiert.

    • @Crispy_Bee
      @Crispy_Bee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhaustria Da wäre nur zu beachten, dass bereits angegriffene Schrauben und Nägel auch unter einer Lackschicht weiter rosten/oxidieren, schließlich ist Holz nicht luftdicht und hat ja auch einen gewissen Feuchtigkeitsgehalt - um das zu vermeiden müsste man erst den Rost völlig entfernen und eine Schutzschicht auftragen.
      Aber das wird erst nach vielen Jahren ein Thema sein, also keine Panik! Erst mal über das gelungene Projekt freuen!!!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Crispy_Bee Ich muß mir das nochmal genau ansehen, ich hab ein paar fotos davon gemacht. Die waren alle sehr dunkel, Rost habe ich nicht wirklich gesehen. Kann natürlich auch eine andere art der Korrosion sein.

  • @sammycda
    @sammycda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your "old lady" looks great! Nice work.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot, I already worked with her afterwards and I enjoyed the red bellow a lot!

  • @sano4kalife
    @sano4kalife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Вы настоящий Мастер!!!

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! There is so much more to learn!

  • @davidegrazzi98
    @davidegrazzi98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful video, very instructive especially for those like me who will soon have to change the bellows on their camera from the 1800s

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot. What camera is it?

    • @davidegrazzi98
      @davidegrazzi98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhaustria My camera is an Archer and Sons (43-9 Lord st., LIVERPOOL).16,5X12cm with a P.H Dallmeyer N*5 Stigmatc lens. Series II. I bought this camera on Catawiki for €300 and I took my first wet plate photography but after a year of use the old bellows skin is starting to crack a lot hahaha as soon as I have the money I will buy a new one like yours why it's really nice red.

  • @EdwardIglesias
    @EdwardIglesias 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I have a very old 5x7 camera my wife bought me years ago at an antiques store. The first time I tried to use it I ended up breaking the ground glass. I've thought about restoring it but find it very daunting.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot, take your time and enjoy it! I made a video about how to make a ground glass as well: th-cam.com/video/RVCxuESAiCw/w-d-xo.html
      It’s easy

  • @peter2712
    @peter2712 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. I just purchased a 1904 Century 8x10 with a Turner-Reich shutter should get it in the next couple of days. I plan on using it mainly for wet plate. It comes with 7 plate/film holders, the base extension and a set of extra bellows. Would you happen to know if a reducing back for 4x5 is available for the Century cameras of this era? Do you happen to know what the model number is for the camera you restored?

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Mine is a No.2 and I can hook you up with a guy who builds placeholders and reducing frames

    • @peter2712
      @peter2712 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ended up purchasing the new Zebra 8x10 wet plate holder with a 4x5 reducing insert. What a nice piece of equipment.

  • @black-and-light
    @black-and-light 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The red looks awesome. I did the same on my 100 year old camera, but in black. It is absolutely worth it. Greetings to Austria

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot! I was a bit sceptical first, but now I am so happy with the red. What camera did you renovate?

    • @black-and-light
      @black-and-light 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhaustria I was sceptical, too. Even when the red bellows turned me on, I was not as gutsy as you to make it happen. So I ended up with the black ones. But it is fine now, too. I renovated a Korona 8x10 Home Portrait. Additionally I will try out the oil you mentioned in your video and grant my baby a special treatment

    • @black-and-light
      @black-and-light 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ordered the bellows in Hongkong. Great people and very good quality

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@black-and-light they are answering ver fast and are very professional

    • @black-and-light
      @black-and-light 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhaustria I totally agree

  • @jamesmoore9511
    @jamesmoore9511 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could I ask what make and model camera is. Was it a Kodak Century 8x10? Good video, I have 3 Thornton Packard 1/2 plate cameras that I'm rebuilding - wish me luck. I even have 8 book type plate holders for them. Great video, thanks

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a Century No. 2. enjoy rebuilding your! You are luck e with the holders!
      Very welcome

  • @SenpaiSkyy
    @SenpaiSkyy ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this same thing last year with my Century view camera. Yours looks just like mine. Did you find out what year yours was made?

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly I did not. Is there a way to find out?

    • @SenpaiSkyy
      @SenpaiSkyy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhaustria i couldn’t find one. Mine is somewhere between 1902 and 1903 I believe. The patent says 1902 and I know in 1903 the century camera company started calling their big 8x10 view cameras Century View #1 or Number 1. I found markings on the inside of my lens board front standard rear standard idk if that helps and I believe the camera serial number is on the top inside of the rear standard. If I remember that correctly. At this point I believe mine is 120+ years old.

  • @MakarovFox
    @MakarovFox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @stevecliff9931
    @stevecliff9931 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Markus! Give me a call when you have time,

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Meistro, will do when I have some time next week.

  • @SomeUnremarkableGuy
    @SomeUnremarkableGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever watched Suits TV Show? You look and sound like Stan Lipschitz.

    • @mhaustria
      @mhaustria  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha - love this show and watched all seasons. First time I got compared to the psychiatrist of that show :) will watch it again and try to compare myself