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Here is a fantastic resource if you would like to see pictures of Field Cameras of the United States: 1879-1930

There are pages devoted to: American Optical Company, The E. & H.T. Anthony Companies, The Blair Companies, Century Camera Co., The George Eastman Companies, G. Gennert, The Gundlach/Manhattan Companies, Rochester Optical Co., Scovill Mfg. Co., Seneca Camera Co., and miscellaneous other companies.

Be sure to look into each page because those companies owned several other smaller companies or had other names over time.

If you like old field cameras or even if you prefer all new view cameras, you owe it to yourself to check out this incredible resource.

The great thing about this site is the inspiration provided by the cameras that Rayment Kirby made. They’re beautiful. Stunning craftsmanship.

Also, the workshop section has some simple plans and great articles about large format camera construction.

I would love to see fully developed plans for these cameras. I’d buy them and I bet others would too. The first one I’d have to get would be the 4×5″ TLR Holy cow. Now that’s a cool camera.

I found a multi part video interview of Ansel Adams. This includes segments watching Ansel Adams work. This is well worth watching for any photographer.

Ansel Adams talks about becoming a photographer after seeing pictures by Paul Strand. He talks about some of his pictures and how they were taken, how photography differs from painting, black and white versus color photography, and several other topics.

What did Ansel Adams think about electronic imaging? Watch the video and find out.

One rare treat is seeing Adams’ personal art gallery in his home.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Here are more Ansel Adams resources