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Zeiss Ikon folding plate camera

Camera
ca. 1920 (made)

Camera, Zeiss Ikon folding plate camera for 9x12cm plates which belonged to Dr Friedrich Adolf Paneth. Zeiss Tessar lens. Wheelset Compur shutter. Rack focusing with double extension. Screw rising and cross front. Folding frame and reversible brilliant finders.

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watch Clicking the shutter on Paneth's plate camera: ASMR Join Curatorial Operations Coordinator Dan Cox as he examines a plate camera owned by photographer and distinguished chemist, Friedrich Paneth.

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TitleZeiss Ikon folding plate camera (generic title)
Brief description
Camera, Zeiss Ikon folding plate camera for 9x12cm plates which belonged to Dr Friedrich Adolf Paneth. Zeiss Tessar lens. Wheelset Compur shutter. Rack focusing with double extension. Screw rising and cross front. Folding frame and reversible brilliant finders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 160mm
  • Depth: 45mm
  • Height: 120mm
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Other number
2090 - Royal Photographic Society number
Collection
Accession number
RPS.3309-2018

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Record createdAugust 23, 2018
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