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This rangefinder camera is a relatively rare press style camera with a coupled rangefinder with parallax compensation, sporting Schneider lenses using a bayonet mount (see above optics). The format is 2 1/4" x 3 1/4". The synchro-compur shutter features speeds from 1/400th second to 1 second. Most interestingly, the camera back not only swiveled around, but also provided some limited tilt movements (see the mamiya 23 series camera for related ideas). The camera was only made in a relatively limited time frame (circa 1949-1953, though many new cameras were still in stock through the 1950s). Unfortunately, the camera is relatively rare and commands a premium price, partly due to the quality of the highly regarded Schneider lenses made for it.

Rare system camera, uses schneider Xenar 105mm f/3.5, leather covering with black paint; self-timer and shutter, also Schneider angulon 65mm f/6.8 and Tele Xenar 180mm f/5.5 are also original lenses for this relatively rare camera. Other accessories included a flash and rarish 105mm lens...

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