Vintage 1900 ' S Antique G. Rüdenberg GERMANY 5x7 Red Bellows Plate View Camera
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:45380953 | Model: 5x7 |
Type: View | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Brand: G. Rüdenberg Jun. Hanover | UPC: Does not apply |
It's in Excellent, Really Super Nice Condition cosmetically and likewise the mechanical condition--- everything appears to work--- no big problems other than some dust on the inside nooks and some wear and tear of viewing hood. The bed has a close foc...using extension portion and the hood is an an unusual double door type. It's missing the closure hook on the left side. The hood assembly slides out to insert a film plate/back which I don't have any. The lens/shutter mechanism is rather simple with a plunger attached to trip it. It's a little stiff because the cord has been taped near the plunger end, but it still works. The shutter says Bausch & Lomb Opt. and lens has Extra Rapid Aplanat 1:8 on the barrel. They are both in good condition--- shutter says T I B and it works (no guarantees how well), the lens glass is Clear with just a couple marks. And the aperture goes from f/8 to f/128 --- nice! Cosmetically---- the leather covering is superb all around--- just a few scuffs, really very little wear at all, The wood is Very Nice inside--- a nice Cherry wood, or perhaps Mahogany... with a few nicks and the bed has a little warp at the outer corners but it still closes fine. There's some scuffs and scratches on the brass parts but it still has a nice patina. The bellows is in Excellent condition too--- I don't see any rips or holes--- folds out easily. The viewing hood has a bit more wear from use. What you see is what you'll get---- please examine the photos.
Continental US Shipping will be $12.00. It will be packed well and safe. International Shipping via the ebay program. PLEASE READ THIS--- By Bidding you Agree that: I am not Amazon or a professional Camera Store seller--- just a pragmatic collector/shooter selling some Used items. I'm not here trying to rip anybody off or sneak one past you, but that said... I'm not into having things go back and forth based on opinion, or risk "part swapping." So I'm sorry, I can't sell item on Approval, they are being sold As Is, No Warranty, No Buyers Remorse, No Returns--- sold for Collectible purposes. I've been a photographer for 30+ years and I know how cameras work and what to look for. This is very Old Camera, unknown as to it's working condition, so I can't guarantee that every single aspect may be Perfect... especially in a 110 year old item! Any significant defects that I know of are either pictured or described to the best of my knowledge. I try to be detailed and truthful but I can't describe every every inch of it, so there may be a nick or blemish or a few specs of dust that I failed to mention... but they would hardly diminish it... unless you expect everything to be better than described. What you see is what you'll get and I package my items well, so it arrives in the same condition as shown.
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