- Pony Premo
No. 5 Folding Camera
- Manufactured by the Rochester Optical Company
- Production of this model was between 1898 and 1903
- Like the Pony Premo No. 4 but with the addition of a double sliding front
adjustment and a fine rack and pinion movement for focusing
- Bausch & Lomb lens number 20514
- Selection of plates in varying condition
"Constructed
throughout of the finest mahogany and covered with dark grain leather, this camera was able to be adapted for glass plates, cut films or roll
film.
Features included a reversible back to instantly change
the orientation from horizontal to vertical position, an adjusting front
for sky and foreground, and a hinged back door allowed full sized view of
the image for focusing"
The shutter does appear to be working as it can be released, but otherwise working condition unknown, please message with any questions or if you require any additional photographs.
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