Antique Vintage Panoramic Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 7. 5cm F/4. 5 Lens
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:45576648 | Model: Primitive Panorama |
| Custom Bundle: No | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Unbranded |
Here is a very odd, most likely primitive Panoramic sheet film camera with an equally rare Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 7.5cm f/4.5 lens ranging from f/4.5 to a tiny f/32. There are three lens openings and metal sealed compartments in this wood and metal camera. It takes sheet film - about 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 in size I'm guessing (no film holder available) and is designed such that you can slide the lens board and lens from one hole to the next as presumably, you shift the direction of the camera... slightly using the wing-nut bolted mount, then take you next sequence photo. I'm mostly guessing on this though Glenn Evans agreed it's a panoramic. There is no aiming device but a spot on the case looks like something may have been mounted at one time. I presume it would yield a fairly obvious 3-panel panorama photo if worked properly.
The lens (and camera) has no shutter, just a cap so it may be a "remove the cap" and replace, old-time method. The glass is mostly clear but shows age; it is probably from 1931 based on the serial number, so being 90 years old, we need to cut it some slack. Thread mount appears to be 22mm or maybe 23mm. No name on the camera. There are two sturdy wing nut mounts, presumably for a specialized mounting plate for rotating to make a panoramic photo in three frames on the sheet. As I said, truly unusual. You all can determine what it's worth for your collection. The lens alone may be worth it.
Ships next business day by USPS Priority Mail to US Addresses. Thanks for looking and feel free to message me if you know exactly what it is. HAPPY THANKSGIVING and stay safe out there.
The lens (and camera) has no shutter, just a cap so it may be a "remove the cap" and replace, old-time method. The glass is mostly clear but shows age; it is probably from 1931 based on the serial number, so being 90 years old, we need to cut it some slack. Thread mount appears to be 22mm or maybe 23mm. No name on the camera. There are two sturdy wing nut mounts, presumably for a specialized mounting plate for rotating to make a panoramic photo in three frames on the sheet. As I said, truly unusual. You all can determine what it's worth for your collection. The lens alone may be worth it.
Ships next business day by USPS Priority Mail to US Addresses. Thanks for looking and feel free to message me if you know exactly what it is. HAPPY THANKSGIVING and stay safe out there.
