Newman & Guardia Ltd.Folding Reflex Camera

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Newman & Guardia Ltd. Folding Reflex Camera. This is the first version of this folding single-lens reflex camera, manufactured from 1921. The format is 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches. The body is made of metal and wood covered with leather. The camera is equipped with a Ross Xpress 1: 4.5 F = 136 mm, helical focus lens. The shutter is of the focal plane type, which can reach a speed of 1 / 800th of a second. The aiming is carried out through two magnifying glasses positioned in the cap protecting the frosted surface. Uncommon device.
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We buy for private collectors, institutions and museums
Collections of photographs and photographic processes from the 19th century, rare cameras, early cinematographic apparatus, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical instruments and optical toys. We offer advice, information and a valuation of individual objects or entire collections. You are invited to visit us at 16 rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement, Paris, between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés. We are open from 2pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Newman & Guardia Ltd. Folding Reflex Camera. This is the first version of this folding single-lens reflex camera, manufactured from 1921. The format is 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches. The body is made of metal and wood covered with leather. The camera is equipped with a Ross Xpress 1: 4.5 F = 136 mm, helical focus lens. The shutter is of the focal plane type, which can reach a speed of 1 / 800th of a second. The aiming is carried out through two magnifying glasses positioned in the cap protecting the frosted surface. Uncommon device. Collections of photographs and photographic processes from the 19th century, rare cameras, early cinematographic apparatus, scientific, technical, acoustic, optical, electrical or astronomical instruments and optical toys. We offer advice, information and a valuation of ind