Sold SOLD! ....FREE for Shipping Cost: MYSTERY Custom 9x12 cm Camera Project!!

[AnselMortensen]

SOLD! for shipping cost:

Ok, I give up.
FREE....just pay $20 CONUS shipping.

A MYSTERY 9x12 cm metal folding view camera.
Unknown original maker...possibly Zeiss, ICA, Voigtlander?
Heavily modified....previous owner was a machinist/tool& die maker/tinkerer.
Lovely olive green naugahyde covering.
Bellows appear to be in excellent condition, but untested for pinholes.
Camera has geared front movements, and some really clever interlocks.
Rotating back.
Image area opening at rear of camera measures 88mm x 115mm.
Serial number reads "A 59751".
No lens, ground glass attachment, or film/plate holders included.
A fun winter restoration or custom modification project with a lot of potential...a dense, compact unit (6.5" x 6.5" x 2.5") when folded up, easily fits in a camera bag or backpack.
LOTS of potential for repair or as a parts donor!
See photos!
SOLD! as-is.
FREE, just pay $20 CONUS Priority Mail shipping...I'll cover PayPal fees.

 

🛡️ Classifieds Safety Reminder: Please stay safe when buying and selling. Scams via hacked accounts are on the rise globally.

Best Practices: Always use a verified payment method with buyer protection (avoid "PayPal Friends & Family"). Services like Escrow.com are highly secure. Be suspicious of random unsolicited contact via Private Message. If you see suspicious behavior, please use the Report link on the post immediately.

[blee1996]

Hi, very interesting contraption. May I ask what kind of backs will fit this camera?

 

[AnselMortensen]

This camera appears to take metal-type single-sheet film or plate holders.
Since I don't know the original camera manufacturer, I can't specify exactly which holders it takes.
There is some information in a sticky post in the "Plate Cameras" subforum that might be helpful.

 

[Alex Varas]

Hi, very interesting contraption. May I ask what kind of backs will fit this camera?

It seems to me the Ica Ideal type.

 

[AnselMortensen]

Thank you, Alex

 

[Mark Layne]

That started life as a Zeiss or ICA camera, maybe an Ideal. It takes the Ideal type film holders, but will also take the single or double holders from the 9 x12 Juwel which has a rotating back. I don't think the Ideal ever had a square body though.

 

[Mark Layne]

Apologies for the bold type, I detest computers with their own minds

 

[AnselMortensen]

Any offers?

 

[AnselMortensen]

PRICE DROP!

(or make offer!)

 

[AnselMortensen]

Still available!

Seller is motivated!
I'd also trade for some 35mm B/W film...what have you?

 

[AnselMortensen]

Still available! See above ^^^

 

[AnselMortensen]

I give up...
This needs to go!
FREE for shipping cost.
$20 CONUS Priority Mail.

 

[eli griggs]

Someone should snatch this up!

I simply have committed to something else, else I would have, just to work with it.