Sanderson Field Camera (half plate)

{"overview":"The Sanderson Field Camera in half-plate format is a British wooden folding plate camera for large-format sheet negatives of approximately 4¾ × 6½ inches. Condition of the bellows, woodwork and original lens boards heavily influences what a given camera sells for.","buying_guide":"Inspect the leather bellows for pinholes and splits, check the mahogany body and brass fittings for cracks, warping or missing screws, and confirm the rising\/cross front and swing movements still lock cleanly. Many surviving examples are missing plate holders, ground-glass screens or original lenses, and replacements are scarce, so completeness has a direct effect on value.

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