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    Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    Hi All,

    Sometime lurker, first time poster. I recently acquired what I thought was a 4x5, but measuring the opening in the back, appears to be 8x12 camera, with a xenar 4.5/135 in compur shutter. From the serial number (243175), the lens dates from ~1928, and overall the camera seems in pretty good condition aside from needing the back reattached and a new screen? I can't find any identifying marks on the case or camera body. Any input or information about this camera that you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated--I'm rather new to LF. Sorry about all the pics, just trying to be thorough. Thanks in advance.






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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    more pics...






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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    ...and some more






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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    am i perhaps measuring the wrong part and this should be 9x12? because i am having little to no luck trying to find info on 8x12 cm cameras.

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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    Where are the images?
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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    hmm, i could see them on a different computer. would would it be better to post as attachments?

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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    This is a 9x12 (the 135mm lens is a pretty good indicator of that), but I don't know which brand or model - there were so many that looked so much alike.

    The front standard looks like a Voigtlander, but hinge brackets don't look quite right for either an Avus or Bergheil.

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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    Well made late 9x12. The later 9x12 had wider set rails to match the bigger lens used when F4.5 dominated. Were there a set of plate/film backs in the case? Aluminium body frame? No trade name on the leather handle strap?
    9x12 film is available.

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    Re: Help Identifying 8x12(?) Camera With Xenar

    it came with two holders--i'll get pictures of them up in a minute. the only markings on them were "DRP"

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