Canham
ActiveOverview
K. B. Canham Cameras, Inc. manufactures large format view and field cameras in sizes including 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, and custom formats up to 20x24 inches. Owned by Keith Canham, the company has specialized in these cameras for over 25 years and serves as an authorized distributor for special order Kodak sheet films such as Portra, Tri-X, T-Max, and Ektar.12345
History
Keith Canham founded K. B. Canham Cameras, Inc. and has built large format cameras for more than 30 years.2 The company has produced standard sizes like 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10, along with custom formats including 4x10, 7x17, 8x20, 11x14, 12x20, 5x12, and 14x17.5 It recently began production of a 20x24-inch camera and established an agreement to distribute Kodak sheet films.345
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4x5 View Cameras | Compact large format view camera | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| 5x7 Field Cameras | Portable monorail field camera | $2,000 - $4,000 |
| 8x10 View Cameras | Professional studio view camera | $3,000 - $5,500 |
| Custom Large Format (e.g., 20x24) | Bespoke ultra-large format camera | $10,000+ |
| Kodak Sheet Film | Special order professional films | $5 - $15 per sheet |
Manufacturing
Products are designed and built by Keith Canham in the United States, with features like infrared-tight bellows.24 Manufacturing focuses on custom and standard large format cameras.15
Notable Products
- 4x5 Canham Camera - Standard large format view camera with full camera movements.
- 8x10 Canham Field Camera - Portable field camera for 8x10 sheet film.
- 20x24 Camera - Recently produced ultra-large format camera.
- 5x7 Monorail - Versatile monorail camera for field and studio use.
- Kodak Tri-X 320 Sheet Film - Special order black-and-white sheet film distributed by Canham.
Reputation
Enthusiasts and professionals regard Canham cameras for their precision engineering, lightweight design, and reliable performance in large format photography.25 The infrared-tight bellows and custom size options are frequently praised.4 Limited production scale may result in longer lead times for orders.4