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Punkinhed7
16-Mar-2011, 21:14
Hi All,

Sometime lurker, first time poster. I recently acquired what I thought was a 4x5, but measuring the opening in the back, appears to be 8x12 camera, with a xenar 4.5/135 in compur shutter. From the serial number (243175), the lens dates from ~1928, and overall the camera seems in pretty good condition aside from needing the back reattached and a new screen? I can't find any identifying marks on the case or camera body. Any input or information about this camera that you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated--I'm rather new to LF. Sorry about all the pics, just trying to be thorough. Thanks in advance.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533380011/in/set-72157626283497852/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533379715/in/set-72157626283497852/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533379241/in/set-72157626283497852/
Punkinhed7
16-Mar-2011, 21:27
more pics...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533379057/in/set-72157626283497852/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533378863/in/set-72157626283497852/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533961618/in/set-72157626283497852/
Punkinhed7
16-Mar-2011, 21:27
...and some more

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533378063/in/set-72157626283497852/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533377795/in/set-72157626283497852/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/5533377483/in/set-72157626283497852/
Punkinhed7
16-Mar-2011, 21:41
am i perhaps measuring the wrong part and this should be 9x12? because i am having little to no luck trying to find info on 8x12 cm cameras.
Mark Woods
16-Mar-2011, 21:43
Where are the images?
Punkinhed7
16-Mar-2011, 22:53
hmm, i could see them on a different computer. would would it be better to post as attachments?
Punkinhed7
16-Mar-2011, 23:37
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/sets/72157626283497852/
Nathan Smith
17-Mar-2011, 05:56
This is a 9x12 (the 135mm lens is a pretty good indicator of that), but I don't know which brand or model - there were so many that looked so much alike.

The front standard looks like a Voigtlander, but hinge brackets don't look quite right for either an Avus or Bergheil.
Steven Tribe
17-Mar-2011, 09:14
Well made late 9x12. The later 9x12 had wider set rails to match the bigger lens used when F4.5 dominated. Were there a set of plate/film backs in the case? Aluminium body frame? No trade name on the leather handle strap?
9x12 film is available.
Punkinhed7
17-Mar-2011, 14:35
it came with two holders--i'll get pictures of them up in a minute. the only markings on them were "DRP"
Punkinhed7
17-Mar-2011, 15:07
couldn't find any marks on the leather strap, pictures of the backs are now included in the set, and what do you mean by aluminum body frame? thanks again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fattyacid/sets/72157626283497852/
Nathan Smith
17-Mar-2011, 16:24
Freestyle carries 9x12 film:
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/c404-Black-and-White-Film-Sheet-Film-ULF-Ultra-Large-Format
Punkinhed7
17-Mar-2011, 19:19
glad to hear film is obtainable. any ideas on who may have made the camera?
Punkinhed7
17-Mar-2011, 20:17
also, any tips on reattaching the back/finding replacement GG would be awesome. Thanks again.