Progress has been slow on my Eastman View No. 2. Reality keeps getting in the way.

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I cleaned the Velostigmat as much as I could and it's now on the way to S.K. Grimes for a CLA and a repair of the dented and frozen soft-focus ring.

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My friend Don found a picture of my camera in use in his Dad's studio circa 1947. That looks like the 5x7 back. Don has a 4x5 negative of this photo that he will bring, along with the 5x7 back, when we see each other next. I did try some Formby's furniture refinisher on a spot on the back for removing the old finish and it worked wonders. Tried cleaning a bit of the brass with some ammonia and Nevr-Dull and that worked wonders too.

Don had the studio stand refinished some time ago and it just needs a little cleaning and being assembled. The fasteners for the cast iron parts are missing but substitutes shouldn't be hard to find.