I have a beautiful Bentzin Luxus 13x18 tailboard camera for sale at $250 plus shipping within US.
Model: Luxus Reisekamera 13x18 Tailboard Travel Camera manufactured by Curt Bentzin, Gorlitz, Germany. Circa 1900-1920.
Cosmetic condition: beautiful woodwork and lacquer, some pitting on the chrome parts.
Mechanical condition: 100% verified working. red leather bellows is in great condition with no light leak, all movements are working properly. Only missing one of the two clips for closing the camera, but it does not impact function.
Note: this camera was originally designed for 13x18 glass plates. However, I was able to make a simple bracket for it to use modern 5x7 film holders. The ground glass focus plane is correct; film tested and working properly.
Model: Luxus Reisekamera 13x18 Tailboard Travel Camera manufactured by Curt Bentzin, Gorlitz, Germany. Circa 1900-1920.
Cosmetic condition: beautiful woodwork and lacquer, some pitting on the chrome parts.
Mechanical condition: 100% verified working. red leather bellows is in great condition with no light leak, all movements are working properly. Only missing one of the two clips for closing the camera, but it does not impact function.
Note: this camera was originally designed for 13x18 glass plates. However, I was able to make a simple bracket for it to use modern 5x7 film holders. The ground glass focus plane is correct; film tested and working properly.