 Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject: Another "new" toy |
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PaulC wrote:
A slightly unusual brand this one, a Beirax 6x9 folder with a nice clear f4.5 10.5cm Ludwig Victar triplet lens. Body is standard size for the type, it has a rather cute hidden button for opening the bellows. The shutter release is on the shutter next to the cocking lever.
The lens seems to be perfect, the shutter is a bit slow below 1/10s and obviously needs a good wash but otherwise seems okay except the lettering around the f8 mark on the aperture scale has been eroded, delay timer works properly, front standard is good and solid with an insignificant patch of rust, bellows seem fine, body needed a bit of a polish .... all in all not a bad deal for five pounds and 50p. It's about what it cost new in the late 30s, actually.
That's its carrying pouch it is sitting on.
I should get a test film back tomorrow.
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