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    Unknown Folmer & Schwing Camera Identification

    Hi,

    I’m very new to large format cameras and photography so forgive my lack of knowledge, but I’m glad to be part of this forum now and I hope to learn a lot!

    I’ve recently been offered a few pieces of equipment that are otherwise unwanted and possibly to be disposed of, one of which is a large wooden double bellow camera which I believe to be incomplete.

    If anyone recognizes what this camera might be and what’s missing from it I’d love to find out.

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    Re: Unknown Folmer & Schwing Camera Identification

    Wow.
    That's quite a piece of history.
    It pre-dates Folmer & Schwing's absorption by Eastman Kodak.
    It looks like it is just missing a lens, ground glass, and film holders..not sure about a focusing rail/bed.
    It would be a crime to let that "be disposed of".
    My first thought is to check with George Eastman House Museum.

    Of course, to operate it properly, you'd need a greatcoat, vest, pocket watch, monocle, and a top hat or derby.

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    Re: Unknown Folmer & Schwing Camera Identification

    Thank you for the lead Dugan,

    I’ve sent an email over to the George Eastman Museum, hopefully it’s something they’ll want to have for the museum camera collection.

    I’ve found a focusing rail among the many odds and ends which appears to fit the assemblage well.

    Hopefully this piece of history can be saved

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    loujon
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    Re: Unknown Folmer & Schwing Camera Identification

    It looks like a enlarging/scientific camera and they came with & need rail sections like the other cameras of this type as well as a special stand as the had long rails. This one appears to be missing a few pieces to be usable but still great find and hope the missing parts around.

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