KODAK 3 Series III SPECIAL Autographic 118 film Folding Camera Zeiss Tessar 13cm f/6.3 lens

s/n: 22663

• Fair condition folder camera, complete with Persian Morocco leather exterior
• Ideal for restoration
• American made Kodak ‘Special’ camera, with Carl Zeiss Tessar 13cm f/6.3 lens (468153)
• I believe this was the only series use of the 13cm (not 13.5cm) Zeiss Tessar, a rare lens!
• Lens is mounted in a ‘dial’ set Compur shutter which is currently not working
• Speeds from 1 sec to 1/250th sec.
• Some minor signs of age + wear front viewfinder lens falls out but will not re-screw into the holder
• Folds in and out well
• Bellows in imperfect condition, improper creasing seen on each side
• No light leaks or holes have been seen
• Focus is smooth down to 6 feet / 2 metres
• Optics look clean and clear but is not possible to see through the whole lens
• Brilliant finder, very clean
• Comes as shown, ideal for display or restoration

 

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CONDITION
Cosmetic – 8.5
Mechanical – 5
Optical – 9 (no visible fault/s)
Electronic – n/a

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