Ross Field Camera

The Ross Field Camera is a British-made wooden large-format field camera from Ross of London, a long-established optical manufacturer. It belongs to the traditional hand-built plate-camera tradition used by studio and landscape photographers, and turns up at UK auction alongside similar mahogany-and-brass field outfits.

Inspect the bellows carefully for pinholes and corner wear — replacement is possible but costly and affects the price a buyer will pay. Check the ground-glass for cracks, verify that the rising/falling front and swing movements lock firmly, and look at the wood joints and brass fittings for shrinkage or loose screws. Confirm what, if any, lens and dark slides are included, as missing plate holders materially reduce what the outfit sells for.

Generated summary, 23 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.