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Latest acquisition. A Szabad 12x16 (5x7) in the later black series.
Serial #1499. There were only just over 1500 Szabad cameras in all made so this is a very late one. Probably manufactured in Stockholm 1961-1962.
The earlier "red series" was obviously inspired from the Eastman 2D but with a bit more movements. The "black series" is something completely different with a few nice design solutions.
Extension is 600 mm and the extension is internal (no extra extension rails to carry around). The whole back standard and rail slides out backwards when extended.
Itīs more like a tailboard camera with the rail bed folding up to the back standard too. I think it's a rather clever design.
The tripod plate can slide under the rails to balance the camera and locks when tightened.
Full movements in front and tilt and swing on the back. It also has a double rise and fall in front.
Filmback can rotate from landscape to portrait.
Very solidly built in aluminum, steel and wood (mahogany?). Weight just over 5 kg. Probably intended for studio use so low weight wasn't an issue one can assume.
Condition is very good except for the bellows that needs to be replaced.
Otherwise just a bit of cleaning, adjusting and waxing is needed.
Very happy, yes!
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