Berthoit 18 inch f4.5 Petzval Lens for Wet Plate Collodion

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Berthoit 18 inch f4.5 Petzval Lens for Wet Plate Collodion Berthoit 18 inch f4.5 Petzval Lens a real nice Berthoit 18 inch f4.5 Petzval for you. it makes awesome images. i have had this lens for many years.. the glass is very nice. the flange is included. please note the hood was screwed on years ago a bit cross threaded....it has been that way since. you can still remove all the glass form the lenses for cleaning etc. the focus dial is missing.....but you would have to have REAL long arms to use the focus knob on an 18 inch lens shooting portraits! no name on the barrel but it is written on the front and rear glass. this lens weighs over 8 pounds. the flange diameter is 6 1/2 inches.i have taken some of my best portraits with this lens. it is an excellent lens for wet plate collodion and film. do not miss this lens. you do not see them very often.This would make an excellent addition to your collection and would also create beautiful images on both film and wet plate collodion. please note that shipping overseas fully insured from the USA is very expensive . i am sorry about this but i have no control over this. be assured the lens will be double boxed and professionally packed to help ensure it arrives safely. I am happy to accept a return on this item if you do not want it. Your purchase price will be refunded on my receipt of the lens. I Must be notified within 7 days of you receiving the lens if you plan to return it. Sorry the shipping cost will not be refunded as i have well documented the lens and all its information. please see the photos. please ask me any questions you may have. i am a photographer that uses my equipment so I am very knowledgeable about the equipment. i can be reached at NY time USA.thanks for looking.i will be listing my collection of cooke , voigtlander, hermagis, eidoscope, derogy, and other soft focus brass lenses in the future. please check back. I can be contacted at (NY time Zone. GMT -5)if you need further information or has specific questions you would like addressed. i ship fully insured by priority mail (domestic) and express mail overseas. This lens will be professionally packed and DOUBLE boxed for safe transport.i will only ship Express mail overseas. fully insured. you can feel confident dealing with me. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPORT DUTIES OR TAXES. I accept Credit Cards through my merchant account. I have many excellent Portrait lenses for sale. please inquire. i will be listing them soon. Contact me at Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list !Must be paid within 3 days of the close of the auction all paypal payments must be instant. will work with non paypal bidders. all payments to be made in US dollars.All packages must be shipped to theI ship most all items priority mail with insurance unless otherwise noted. All are expertly packed. Double boxes are used when possible and necessary. I do my best to get you an undamaged item. I will only ship express mail to overseas buyers . this is expensive! it is the only way to track and insure the item . i will NOT ship by any other method overseas! all packages MUST be insured! This is due to e bay and paypal's rules. Attention overseas buyers :� be sure to note the shipping costs.� � it is expensive to ship overseas from the USA.� the buyer is responsible for all taxes and duties that may be charged. all returns must be shipped EXACTLY as i had shipped it.� fully insured.� NO exceptions .� returns must be received in the same condition as when sent.� this is to protect both of us. Please note.� i will ONLY refund the money .� i will NOT under any circumstance offer a discount. � NEVER.� please do not ask .� return with a full refund (less shipping) or nothing, no discount .� i consider asking for a discount an attempt at Extortion!i am a photograp... read more

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