Golden Busch 20x24 and 12x20

[CameraQuest]

Anyone familiar with these beasts ?

Stephen

[Finder]

Are you looking for a banquet camera? I have used 20x24 repro cameras and 8x10 cameras, but those are out of my league.

Isn't there a thread about not being rich enough to shoot film?

[gdmcclintock]

Dick Arentz has created beautiful platinum/palladium prints from negatives taken with 12x20 banquet cameras.

[wlewisiii]

And here I was getting excited about getting my 4x5 out again :eek:

You should get Kodak to cut you some Ektar for them... ;)

William

[oftheherd]

No sir, I am not. But wow, what great contact sheets those would make. Doesn't Freestyle sell film that large?

[CameraQuest]

anyone read the Doug Busch interview in View Camera Magazine July/August 1990 issue?

I have not been able to find a copy.

Stephen

[CameraQuest]

anyone read the Doug Busch interview in View Camera Magazine July/August 1990 issue?

I have not been able to find a copy.

Stephen

Well I did find a copy, and its a large fascinating article. According to the article Golden Busch cameras in 8x10, 11x14, 8x20, 12x20, 16x20 and 20x24 formats were produced 1980-85. Total production only "about 24" plus "a lot of prototypes." The company ceased camera production after a business partner pulled out. There was also at least one 40x60 camera.

I had no idea these cameras were so rare. Six formats and only about 24 produced.

Stephen

[oftheherd]

Sounds like fun cameras to use, especially the 11x14 and up. With that few, they may end up on collector's shelves.