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71-91-year-old Vintage Custom Folmer Graflex Fingerprint Camera c. 1930-1950,
completely refinished with a new Fumed Oak veneer covering. Has a Kodak
Anastigmat 72mm f/6.3 lens that is clear, haze and fungus free with no balsam
separation, shutter is operational. Originally taking 2 ¼ʺ x 3 ¼ʺ exposures on
sheet film, one film holder is included, but original ground glass back is missing.
A special-purpose camera for photographing fingerprints or 1:1 reproduction of
documents by placing the front opening directly on the surface to be photographed.
Contained an internal lighting system of 4 bulbs, although the original battery
packs are missing (however a homemade power pack can be made and installed).
Customized with a Fumed Oak veneer and polished hardware, this camera is a
one-of-a-kind creation, perfect for display in any camera collection or gift
for the avid camera collector!
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Camera measures approximately 12˝ x 6˝ x 6˝.
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