Deardorff (L.F.) View Camera (8x10'')
The Deardorff 8x10 is a large-format wooden field view camera taking 8x10 inch sheet film. It is the bigger sibling to the firm's 4x5 and 5x7 field cameras and is used for studio, landscape and architectural work where movements and contact-print-sized negatives are required.
Auction data for the 8x10 Deardorff is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on file from 2005 saw an example sell for £1,680, so today's price guide rests on that one wholesale data point rather than a working median. Condition, completeness of bellows, and whether lensboards or a lens are included drive what these cameras are worth, and clean working bodies typically command a premium over project pieces at auction.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 2,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36808) Title: Deardorff 8x10" View Camera outfit
Description:
folding 8x10" camera in very good condition, tripod mount enhanced with additional screws, good bellows (spare bellows included), with Repro-Claron 9/420mm no.11463727 in Compur Electronic 3 shutter, Velostigmat Wide Angle 8x10" 9.5/6 1/4" no.290682, Symmar 5.6/360mm no.8720794, Heliar 4.5/36cm no.345734 (without shutter, different size of lens board), also incl. 4 double film holders for 8x10" Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Nov 2017 | USD 2,150 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2017 Auction Results (Lot 8) Title: Deardorff 8x10 View Camera Model, Nr. 4978
Description:
Deardorff 8x10 View Camera Model, Nr. 4978 |
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| Nov 2005 | £1,680 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 490) Title: View camera no. 5339
Description:
View camera no. 5339 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jan 1999 | £632 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 235) Title: View camera no. 5759
Description:
View camera no. 5759 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Deardorff 8x10 view camera worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Deardorff 8x10 hammered at £1,680 in 2005; current value depends heavily on bellows condition, completeness and any included lens or lensboards.
How much does a Deardorff 8x10 sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK hammer price in our data is £1,680, which reflects a wholesale saleroom result before commissions rather than a retail dealer price.
What film format does the Deardorff 8x10 use?
It takes 8x10 inch sheet film, producing contact-print-sized negatives favoured for landscape, architectural and studio work.
Why is the price guide for this camera uncertain?
Only one verified UK auction sale is available in our history, so the figure should be treated as a single data point rather than a reliable median market value.