I have taken the chance to buy an Ilex Photoplastic f/4.5 10.5" without actually knowing which cell is fitted to the back of the Ilex No.5 shutter.
In fact, i did ask the vendor, but he replied that i could not see any inscription on the back cell.
The lens was fitted on a battered 5x7 Ansco camera, the model with sliding rail.
To make a long story short, i decided to take the plunge and bid: i eventually won the camera as a "second chance" (the winning bidder didn't pay).
The price of the entire set was not so bad, but i couldn't make me renounce to the grey Ansco tripod + head (see picture), so i am paying for a very bulky parcel (about 111 USD for the shipment).
In the end, it's not big money, but not exactly cheap
I'm awaiting to lay my hands on the lens, to see if i made a mistake, or not.
I have made a quick forum search, and also looked for infos elsewhere, but i still don't know where i should look, to ascertain which back cell is mounted.
The vendor wrote me that he did his best, but couldn't see anything. Should i look on the inside? Any special code that identifies the three different cells?
P.S.
I am attaching a picture of the back of the camera.
As soon as i get it, i will try to restore it to its full functionality.
If somebody owns the same camera, please send me a PM. I need a couple of advices.
have fun
CJ
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