Camera for making daguerreotypes?

I have started making daguerreotypes recently, using a
copy stand to make copies of silver prints. These come
out nicely, But I am itching to make daguerreotypes
in-camera, and I want to buy a suitable view camera.

However, I'm not sure which way to go. I could try to
find an old plate camera in good condition? Are some
models especially desirable as users... for example
allowing movements and decent bellows extension. Or maybe
I should get a more recent view camera like the Kodak
Master View and adapt it to take 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 plate
holders? Is it possible to use a modern camera like
an 8x10 sinar? Or should I buy a new plate camera from the
Star Camera company?
(http://www.geocities.com/starcameracompany/)

Maybe some fellow practitioners of old processes
requiring plates (tintypes, wet-plate, etc...) can share
the camera they are using, and the advantages/problems with it.
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

gregory
Received on Sun Nov 23 14:42:22 2003