rossn4
8-Feb-2020, 19:08
Hi, I have an antique Rochester Optical Co. camera that looks like a Carlton but is different in several respects and is also like the Universal model. I was hoping someone could positively identify it. The side brass hardware is like the Universal but it has the rotating tripod base which only the Carlton had. One difference is I've never seen one where the front bed has a large square brass plate on it and the tightening knob is on the left side of the camera and not on the bottom of the camera like other Carltons. Also the back is different as it it has two brass levers on the center top and bottom. I have not seen this on any other Rochester cameras I have. It also has an interesting mask that fits inside the back to make it 5x7 instead of 6 1/2 x 8 1/2. Has anyone seen a back like this? I would be interested to hear from someone who knows more about the different R.O.C. models. I am including some pictures of the different features. Thanks.
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