I have a Hunter Penrose process/repro? camera, with an 18" Taylor Hobson lens.
I would like to know if there is anyone on this blog that knows anything about these cameras as I am considering selling it. that is if i can lift the thing out of my studio, it weighs at least 35 kilos! are these things saleable? I have heard of people using them as coffee tables, putting plate glass on top, it has the right height for that, I have also a selection of film holders for it, made in mahogany and brass, down to 5x4 inches. What I would really like to know is, is there a specialist market for these things, and if so where?
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There are a few wet plate photographers I could put you in touch with looking for HP cameras, Peter.
Tony
Just found this forum. I also have a Hunter Penrose process/gallery camera (complete with railway track!)
I should try to sell it as I don't have the space anymore.
Peter
Just seen this post.
Well done Nicholas on selling the HP camera. I've been messageing/emailing with the buyer and he's very excited with his purchase. Love my HP camera. Looking forward to seeing what the new owner does with his.
Tony
I will be shipping to Korea with the buyer paying, I think around 5-600 pounds will cover it,but it not my problem, he is paying.
Kelvin Jouhar said:
The shipping's going to be fun...and expensive.
Nicholas Halsey said:
Congratulations on selling the camera... are you shipping it to Korea ?
It was actually sold on Ebay UK and not on the Danish market, although a Norwegian and a German bidder were up in the high 900s as were several bidders from England.
Alex Boyd said:
The sale price of the Hunter Penrose did cause quite a stir in the online alt-process communities. When trying to dispose of the one in my museum collection in 2012 they were selling for less than £200, one going as low as £60-70 if I recall correctly. That however is the UK and not the Danish market.
Excellent that it will be going to a new home, and hopefully to be used once again.