Voigtlander plate camera

[Tim Deming]

I would say the ground glass holder is from another camera (a Voigtlander). The metalwork of the lens mount and the knobs on your camera are not Voigtlander. The Avus, Vag, and Bergheil cameras (most all types of these, and there are many - check Claus Prochnow's books (in German, but with pix of all models ad prototypes) ) typically have the Voigtlander name or logo on the drop bed of the camera (under the geared tracks that move out). I really doubt yours has the Voigtlander logo on the camera itself (non exchangeable parts), but if it does, I'd be very interested in seeing more detailed pictures

Cheers

Tim

[Jac@stafford.net]

FWIW, my version is engraved & painted "Zeiss Ikon" on the sliding carriage lock, and imprinted on the outside of the door.
However, imprinted under the leather handle is "Maximar 207/3"

[renes]

Jac, Zeiss 6x9 Maximar was my first plate camera, I was very excited to shot first photos - should have them somewhere. It was equiped the Tessar 105/4.5 lens, actually very good lens. Sold it and bought Bergheil 6x9 to have possibility to change lenses.

FWIW, my version is engraved & painted "Zeiss Ikon" on the sliding carriage lock, and imprinted on the outside of the door.
However, imprinted under the leather handle is "Maximar 207/3"

[Łukasz Owsianka]

Thanks for reply.

I was searching the web and I found and bougth a 9x12 maximar with tessar lens in compur shutter with 3 film holders, 1 pack film holder and 1 holder for 135 roll film - everything in perfect condition.


I could not resist.

[Steven Tribe]

Well done. The advantage with these late models (after 1926) is that they have larger front standards for the F4.5 tessars and more modern lenses will also fit.

[Łukasz Owsianka]

So I finally got my camera!

the perfect condition Zeiss ikon Maximar 207/7

I got a question:

Do this insert fits my film holder?
http://szlachetnafotografia.com/wkla...ywowa-9x12-cm/

[Jac@stafford.net]

That insert should work! Measure to be sure.

[Steven Tribe]

You have a nice plate holder and the velvet seal looks perfect.
Any 9x12cm film sheath will fit.
To be honest, the sheath you are looking at, is rather expensive. I got 12 9x12cm sheaths and 10 1/4 plate sheaths for a total of £0.99 last week.

If you need more plate/film holders, Zeiss Ikon used a size code and good markings on the holder. So it is problem free in connection with ebay purchases.
There are various types of holders and the number will always end in xxx/7 for your size.

[Łukasz Owsianka]

I've got three 665/7 holders but no inserts...

Maybe you know the shop where I can buy the insert cheaper.

[Steven Tribe]

Yes, I do.
PM sent.