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    Re: Archaic/Proto Euryscope - Part 2 Wide-Angled type

    I have been patiently waiting for more contributions for many years - in vain!

    Even D’Agostini’s very long list of identified Voigtlanders up to around 30,000 doesn’t produce any likely wide angle lenses.

    But to-day I got hold of one.

    Labeled as size 5 and with the serial 28,199. It looks like the later series V - a mild wide angle (80 deg) as fast as F6.

    Will report back when I have it in my sweaty hands.
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    Re: Archaic/Proto Euryscope - Part 2 Wide-Angled type

    Congratulations!

    Do only collect and restore or do you use them as well?

    Just curious
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    Re: Archaic/Proto Euryscope - Part 2 Wide-Angled type

    My experience is the larger the format and the greater number of cameras/lenses one owns -the smaller the annual production of negatives and time spent in the dark room.
    I fortunately called a halt at 15x12” and 30x40cm so I still make images from time to time!

    If this is the no.5 series V, then it covers 20x24”.
    If it is the no.5 series VII, then it still covers 14x18”.
    In either case, it will be finding another home when I am finished with the forensics!

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    Re: Archaic/Proto Euryscope - Part 2 Wide-Angled type

    Very good answer!

    Thank you

    I do the same

    my iPhone gets the most action
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    Re: Archaic/Proto Euryscope - Part 2 Wide-Angled type

    So, the first wide-angled Euryscopes were in fact Series VII.

    My new no. 5, 28,199 without the later Series number engravings, matches the data for for the number 5 below.
    Sizes up to 4 had rotary stops, whilst 5 and above had ordinary Waterhouse stops.
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