INTREPID 8X10 Black Edition Camera

8x10 Intrepid Black Edition Camera

Frosted glass with integrated grid

NOTE: Lenses, lens boards, Fresnel screens and tripods are NOT included. Shown for illustrative purposes only.

The Intrepid 8×10 Black Edition Camera is a large format camera designed for photographers looking for an 8×10 tool that is precise, relatively lightweight and easily transportable. This Black Edition version features an all-black finish and structural improvements designed for use with long focal lengths and 8×10 frames.

Design and manufacture

The structure combines high-quality 3D-printed components, anodised aluminium and stainless steel focusing rails. The whole unit offers good rigidity while maintaining a low weight for an 8×10 camera: approximately 2.7 kg. When folded, the camera is compact, making it easy to transport in the field or when travelling.

The reinforced aluminium base improves stability, especially when using heavy lenses or significant bellows extension.

Movements

The Intrepid 8×10 Black Edition MK4 offers a complete set of movements, suitable for landscape photography as well as architectural and studio work.

• Front standard: vertical shift (rise/fall), lateral shift, tilt and swing, with independent adjustments.
• Neutral position stops with centring marks, allowing quick return to a standard configuration.
• Rear standard: wide tilt range for precise control of the plane of focus and perspective.

These movements offer great compositional flexibility and fine control over depth of field.

Focus and bellows

Focusing is achieved via sturdy linear rails with a smooth and precise mechanism. The system locks automatically when adjustment is stopped, limiting unintentional drift.

The bellows cover an extension range of approximately 100 mm to 510 mm, allowing the use of lenses ranging from approximately 180 mm to 480 mm, depending on the configuration and movements used.

Back and loading of frames

The chamber is equipped with a Bail Back system, facilitating the insertion and removal of 8×10 frames without forcing or shifting the focus. The back is held in place by powerful magnets and secured by locking clips, ensuring a good light seal.

Viewing and ground glass

A ground glass screen with grid is supplied as standard, facilitating framing and perspective control. A Fresnel screen is available as an option to further improve viewing comfort, particularly with wide-angle lenses.

Optical compatibility

• The Intrepid 8×10 Black Edition accepts standard Copal shutter-mounted lenses for the 8×10 format. It is compatible with Intrepid lens boards and can also accommodate Sinar boards via an adapter.

Contents of the box

• 1x Intrepid 8x10 Black Edition camera with high-quality ground glass
• 1x Black bellows