It has an F4.5 Tessar lens which is in excellent condition. The camera was made in 1930 and takes quarter plate 9x12cm film (in single sheets). The camera has come with 3 plate holders. These need to be loaded with individual cut film in a darkroom.
Quarter plate film is quite hard to come by now. Ilford make small quantities but it is very expensive. Eastern European makers like Adox and Forma make it but I haven't yet found a UK supplier with it in stock. Expired plate film is also often found on ebay.
As soon as I get any photos I will post them here although I'm not sure how I will scan such big negatives as my scanner can only cope with 120 size negs. I'm hoping I can contact print them but I have no printing equipment. I guess I should just wait to see how the negs turn out!
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