Deardorff 5x7 outfit....help

[anchois]

I was interested in your post because I am also looking for the value of my 5x7 Deardorff. Mine comes with a schnieder-Kreuznach 210 mounted lens, 5 4x5 fiilm holders,2 5x7 film holders and a grafmatic holder that holds, I think, 5 sheets of film at once, and a polaroid back.It seems to be in fine shape. I haven't used it for close to 30 years but it's so beautiful that I was hoping to pass it on to my children. Alas I find myself in a tragic situation and I need to put it up for sale. I'm just having a hard time finding a comparable. Could someone help?
Thanks,
Ann

[df cardwell]

the componon is an excellent LF shooter, and mounts readily in a shutter.

no worse, and in many respects, better than a dagor

warning: the easy way to kill a Deardorff is to 'fix' it. Tread gently with the lacquer finish. The mahogany is filled and stained, and the stain varied over the years.

[df cardwell]

I was interested in your post because I am also looking for the value of my 5x7 Deardorff. Mine comes with a schnieder-Kreuznach 210 mounted lens, 5 4x5 fiilm holders,2 5x7 film holders and a grafmatic holder that holds, I think, 5 sheets of film at once, and a polaroid back.It seems to be in fine shape. I haven't used it for close to 30 years but it's so beautiful that I was hoping to pass it on to my children. Alas I find myself in a tragic situation and I need to put it up for sale. I'm just having a hard time finding a comparable. Could someone help?
Thanks,
Ann

Check EBAY, They go for a pile.

[Poohblah]

according to largeformatphotography.info: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/roundup5x7.html $600-2000 for a used Deardoff 5x7.

[jimgalli]

I was surfing Ebay one night about 6 years ago and stumbled upon just such an outfit. A one owner mid to late '50's 5X7 with the rotatamating back in lovely shape. The chap wanted $1450 and I pushed the button. It is among my "keepers." It really is a joy to use. A Gold Dot Dagor changes everything though. Some are worth as much as the 'dorff. If you do decide to liquidate for your friend, sell the lens seperately.