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Lot 51:
Description
A vintage German folding plate camera manufactured by Ernemann, Dresden, designed for the 9x12cm format. The camera features a wood and metal body finished with a textured black leather covering and black fabric bellows. It is equipped with a rising and falling front standard and a brilliant waist-level viewfinder. The shutter housing is inscribed with the maker Ernemann, Dresden, and the model name Cronos-D. The lens is an Ernemann Erio with a focal length of 13.5cm and a maximum aperture of f/6.8, bearing serial number 624147. The aperture range scales from f/6.8 to f/36. The exterior folding door is embossed with the diagonal Ernemann script and the company logo, a stylised triangle within a circle. The lot includes an attached cloth-covered cable release and a single metal plate holder.
Height: 16cm (approximate camera body)
Plate holder: 14.5cm x 10cm.
Condition report:
The camera is in fair vintage condition with signs of age-related wear and accumulated dust. The leather covering is intact but shows scuffing and dryness. Metal components exhibit minor paint loss and brassing. The fabric bellows appear to be in good physical condition but have not been tested for light-tightness. The lens optics show internal dust and a light haze consistent with age; no significant scratches or fungus were observed. The shutter and aperture mechanisms are untested for accuracy. This item is offered for restoration or display purposes.
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