CBW Daguerreotype Cameras
Camera construction
Camera restoration
Camera hire
I have been asked on several occasions if I have access to Daguerreotype cameras. As I cannot afford the
record 576,000 Euros (paid in 2007) I have decided to manufacture the cameras to an old design. The one
pictured is a mahogony sliding wooden box camera. The brass original Victorian lens gives the camera
authenticity. This model is a whole plate camera.I can be used for Daguerreotypes, wet plate and other forms
traditional or alternative photography.All cameras have the unique CBW marking.
The camera is available for sale or hire p.o.a.
Also recently made this 1/2 plate camera, shown below,for the new Emma Thompson written
film about John Ruskin and Effie Gray; EFFIE 2012.
I restore old cameras and lenses.
The vintage 'Lancaster' below was treated by CBW
Copyright © West 2007-2011
