This is the place to order a Custom-made Lens cap for any of your vintage or new lenses, Head Brace (head rest, pose stand), Drying racks. Custom Leather Lens caps vintage or new:
Our caps are of the highest quality—crafted from black leather and lined with either red or black velvet. They are made just like they were in the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring double walls with the outer wal
l wrapped in leather and the inner wall lined with velvet. To make a payment, you have a few options:
Web site: newcenturycamera.com
Direct Order (Cheapest): The most cost-effective way is to send us a message and then pay via PayPal to the email we provide, marking the payment as 'sending money to family or friends.' This method will save you significantly, as each cap will be priced according to its exact size—every 10mm has a different price. To get the prices listed above, please send us a message. Be sure to measure the diameter you need very carefully. Digital calipers work best and should be set to mm, not inches. If you don't have calipers, measure to the nearest mm or 1/32 inch. Measure in several spots, as some hoods are not perfectly round, and send us the widest width of your hood. Let us know if you prefer the cap lined with red velvet or black velvet (black velvet is available for an additional $7). If your lens has a hood, please specify the desired wall height of the lens cap. The standard height is about 18mm, but some lenses have shorter hoods, so let us know if you need a different height. Wet Plate Drying Rack:
Our latest development is a handsome and highly functional drying rack designed to hold 20 plates (or 40 back-to-back, if you're that daring). Your plates, whether glass or metal, will be securely held within V-shaped grooves. This rack accommodates plates from 1/4 plate size up to 11×14, making it a versatile addition to your equipment. The easily removable drip-catching trough ensures your workspace stays neat and tidy. Manufactured in Ukraine to the highest precision standards from the finest European oak and powder-coated aluminum, this rack is built to last a lifetime. Head Brace (head rest, pose stand) for long exposure shooting:
We present to you – custom-made metal, very stable and durable head brace (head rest; pose stand), for portrait photographers who work with slow emulsions such as collodion for portrait photography using the tintype technique, ambrotype, daguerreotype and want to get the best quality every time pictures. Anyone who has taken wet-plate or daguerreotype portraits knows that long exposures and razor-sharp depth of field make it very difficult to get a model’s face in focus, sharp, and without motion blur. Humans are not statues, and you can’t blame them for moving even a little during the 3–10-20 second wet plate exposure. Some people are much better at staying perfectly still than others, but even if they remain still during exposure, just a slight wiggle forward or backward as the photographer loads the camera will make the part of the face that should be in focus slightly out of focus. This is a constant battle and it is for this reason that the brace head was invented in the mid 1800s and used by every portrait photographer well into the 20th century. When the family appeared for a group portrait, each member had a brace on the back of their head. Therefore, there were about a dozen such devices in the studio. The person being photographed simply tilts the back of their head into it slightly and thus stays perfectly in place between the time it takes for the camera to focus and load the exposure plate and, of course, during the exposure itself. Constructed from durable steel and powder coated in an attractive classic black finish, our head braces are the perfect and very useful addition to any portrait studio. They are HEAVY, but the fact of the matter is that the seated person must be able to lean on them so that they do not move or tip over. They are smooth in operation and require no maintenance to last a lifetime. I recommend placing the longer of the three support legs away from the seated person. Position the subject, position the brace about 50cm behind it so that it is hidden from the camera’s view by the body, adjust the height of the center bar and secure it. Loosen the T-Bar Adjustment K**b, bring the fork to the back of the subject’s head half an inch, and tighten the T-Bar K**b. Adjust the width of the fork as needed (this isn’t really necessary since most people’s heads are about the same size, so unless you’re photographing children you’ll rarely need to adjust this part) and have your subject tilt their head back towards the fork. Compose, load your camera and take the exposure without fear that your sitter will move out of focus or move during the exposure. These braces can also be quickly disassembled for convenience. The central shaft is adjustable up and down. Characteristics:
Weight – 27 lbs (13.5 kg) most of the weight is concentrated at the base for maximum stability
Minimum operating height – 36″ (92 cm) center shaft folded and T-bar horizontal
Maximum Operating Height – Over 90″ (202 cm) (Center Shaft Raised and T-Bar Tilt Up)
T-bar is angle adjustable and slides with the same control
Center shaft height adjuster
Adjustable fork to fit any head size
PLEASE NOTE – The price is $880 including shipping to Europe and North America. If you are located in South America, Australia, or other parts of the East, send an email and I will be happy to know how much shipping will cost (expect at least $100-150 for additional shipping cost)
Order time and delivery:
Please allow 12-14 business days for head brace production and then 12-18 days for shipping. Delivery depends on the postal services and customs of your country. I will send you a tracking number so you can track the progress of the delivery. The buyer is responsible for import duties imposed by their country’s laws. If there are any unforeseen delays on our part, I will contact you immediately. If there are delays due to postal services, this is of course not within our control.
