For Sale Voigtlander Avus 9x12 with three film holders

Perry Way · Nov 16, 2012

This is a mixed lot. It looks like the viewfinder/ground glass is from an Agfa. The film holders are Kodak's, but the camera is a Voigtlander Avus in 9x12 format.

It takes very lovely photographs however I am not a fan of 9x12 format because I don't have a negative holder for my enlarger. I do however happen to have the 9x12 inserts for the Jobo spiral tank system and I will include all 4 of them in this listing if you have a Jobo system and want them. No extra charge.

Like most old cameras this one could benefit greatly from a CLR. It's not a shelf queen at all but the optics are good, functionally it's operational and there's no light leaks that I know of now. One of the film holders had a bad light leak but I think I fixed that.

I know some people who would buy this listing just to get their hands on the film holders. Therefore I'm putting this price up a little expecting that the film holders really create an extra value. I'm asking $100 (plus shipping) for this camera and film holders. If you think that's not a great price but you're interested in the camera, please make an offer! Offers will be considered!

Perry Way · Nov 20, 2012

Still available.

Stephanie Brim · Nov 20, 2012

Just so everyone knows, the lens is worth what he's asking. It should cover 4x5 straight on.

ntenny · Nov 20, 2012

Those Kodak holders are about the best ones going in 9x12, too. They don't need film inserts; they have a spring-loaded pressure plate that auto-adjusts for sheet film or plates.

Also, the shutter is removable as a unit, so reusing the lens on another camera should be easy. It's the same unit that I made into a tilt-shift EOS lens using hardware-store parts.

(You know, Perry, 9x12 contact prints fit nicely in a standard 3.5x5 frame. What's an enlarger?

-NT

Perry Way · Nov 21, 2012

ntenny said:
Those Kodak holders are about the best ones going in 9x12, too. They don't need film inserts; they have a spring-loaded pressure plate that auto-adjusts for sheet film or plates.

Also, the shutter is removable as a unit, so reusing the lens on another camera should be easy. It's the same unit that I made into a tilt-shift EOS lens using hardware-store parts.

(You know, Perry, 9x12 contact prints fit nicely in a standard 3.5x5 frame. What's an enlarger?

-NT

They make nice post card sized prints as contact prints where the photo has a nice little rounded corners, like this one (taken with this camera here in the back roads of San Luis Obispo)

Perry Way · Nov 26, 2012

still available!

Perry Way · Dec 4, 2012

Still available! Anyone?

gandolfi · Dec 5, 2012

ntenny said:
Also, the shutter is removable as a unit, so reusing the lens on another camera should be easy. It's the same unit that I made into a tilt-shift EOS lens using hardware-store parts.

-NT

??

think not... I think you're referring to the awesome Bergheil camera... (?)

Is the lens a Skopar? or Voigtar?

I'm interested if you want to ship to Europe...

(9x12 is my favourite format! and the rounded corners are a nice feature..)

Soeren · Dec 5, 2012

gandolfi said:
??

think not... I think you're referring to the awesome Bergheil camera... (?)

Is the lens a Skopar? or Voigtar?

I'm interested if you want to ship to Europe...

(9x12 is my favourite format! and the rounded corners are a nice feature..)

From the pics its a 135mm skopar. Hmm those holders.....
best regards

Perry Way · Dec 5, 2012

Cheers from California Gandolfi,

It is the Skopar lens!

Sure, I'll ship to Europe. I've been shipping all around the world lately I'll get it boxed and then have the USPS tell me how much and get back to you with that cost. My guess is it will be around $20 to ship to western Europe. You're in Netherlands right?... <edit> ahh I see Denmark. Okay..

Perry

gandolfi said:
??

think not... I think you're referring to the awesome Bergheil camera... (?)

Is the lens a Skopar? or Voigtar?

I'm interested if you want to ship to Europe...

(9x12 is my favourite format! and the rounded corners are a nice feature..)

ntenny · Dec 5, 2012

(removable shutter)

gandolfi said:
think not... I think you're referring to the awesome Bergheil camera... (?)

No, the shutter on an Avus (and most plate cameras in my experience) unscrews from its mount. The Bergheil is unique in having a bayonet mount that allows you to change lenses in a reasonably seamless way---with the Avus it's more like something you would do for service or to reuse the parts. You *could* keep a family of shutters around with different lenses mounted in them, I suppose, but changes would be sort of inconvenient as compared to the Bergheil.

-NT

gandolfi · Dec 5, 2012

Perry Way said:
Cheers from California Gandolfi,

It is the Skopar lens!

Sure, I'll ship to Europe. I've been shipping all around the world lately I'll get it boxed and then have the USPS tell me how much and get back to you with that cost. My guess is it will be around $20 to ship to western Europe. You're in Netherlands right?... <edit> ahh I see Denmark. Okay..

Perry

Denmark yes. (almost Netherlands but not quite...)

PM me with details. Will you accept PayPal? (easiest by far for me)

Emil

gliderbee · Dec 5, 2012

Hi,

If Emil doesn't take it, I will. I'm in Belgium.

Regards,
Stefan

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Perry Way · Dec 5, 2012

I have this packaged up to ship now, just so everyone knows. The package is 4 pounds.

I got a quote from USPS tonight. The cost to ship to Denmark is $28.87

I will be happy to ship Priority mail flat rate medium box for $12 (anywhere USA)

And since it's boxed, I will ship any other USPS method you prefer.

Perry Way said:
Cheers from California Gandolfi,

It is the Skopar lens!

Sure, I'll ship to Europe. I've been shipping all around the world lately I'll get it boxed and then have the USPS tell me how much and get back to you with that cost. My guess is it will be around $20 to ship to western Europe. You're in Netherlands right?... <edit> ahh I see Denmark. Okay..

Perry

Perry Way · Dec 5, 2012

Woops I did not see these other messages until just now.

Perry Way · Dec 5, 2012

Sending private message now!

gandolfi said:
Denmark yes. (almost Netherlands but not quite...)

PM me with details. Will you accept PayPal? (easiest by far for me)

Emil

gandolfi · Dec 6, 2012

got it!

Perry Way · Dec 6, 2012

This item is now Sold! thanks for the interest everyone!

For Sale Voigtlander Avus 9x12 with three film holders

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