Question about old camera

[Martin Miksch]

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is this black frame a camera back without GG or just the rear frame of the bellows.
Thanks and Kind Regards
Martin

[Steven Tribe]

I think it probably is the back. It looks like an adaptor insert frame BUT it has rounded insert corners which look made for a corner cut ground glass. Finding plate holders that slide down will not be easy! Looks like it only has the portrait view available.

[Martin Miksch]

Thanks for your answer.
One plate holder lays down there, it can be attached to the back.
I know this camera only from pics, some pics show the holder attached.
So you think that black frame can be removed and the plate holder can slip in instead?
Thanks and Kind Regards
Martin

[Steven Tribe]

It looks like a special purpose camera - a photo of the front might help (are there any front standard movements?).
Doesn't the back remove upwards? There are 2 tabs built into the box frame on both sides and it looks like the back rests in a slot at the bottom.

[Martin Miksch]

soon I will know more, got it.

[Fourtoes]

Well done, I was watching that. Keep us up to date wit your progress with it.

[Martin Miksch]

Yup,
first I have to look for a lense,
what I found a Symmar 360/5.6 will cover and seems to be the cheapest way.

[Steven Tribe]

Well the seller's description was very accurate:

"Das Format geht bis 30x40 cm die Opalglas oder Mattscheibe fehlt leider".

The Plate/film holder matches the ground glass in design. There is a member in Norway who knows more about these 30x40cm types.
A very special type reisekamera - made to travel well - but a PITA to set up. How is the tripod mounting solved - or does it have to be placed on a board/board?

[Martin Miksch]

I just know it from the pics on that auction site, hope to get it soon.
Because of the very "portable" design I hope it will not need a board/board.
What I dont see is some gear to focus, hope it has.

[Robert Hughes]

Because of the very "portable" design...

Heh. I remember, years ago, seeing some old military "portable" electronics. I guess that "portable" in those days meant you could bolt wheels to the frame and roll it around...