Lens:

f3.5, 5 ¾" Ross Xpres, iris diaphragm to f32. Bayonet mount lens. Serial no. 109182 .

Shutter:

Focal-plane, speeds 1/10 - 1/800, B, T. Width of slit is varied by second blind to regulate exposure.

Construction:

Leather covered metal and wood body.

Format:

2 ½" x 3 ½" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:

Helical to 2 yds.

Attributes:

Reflex viewing through taking lens. Full-size ground glass screen. The mirror trips and is raised by a spring, lowered by hand. Leaf springs near the focusing screen dampen the mirror action.
Revolving back, the inner frame of the back is removable to attach a changing box or roll-film back.

Movements:

Rising front.

Serial Number:

FR364 .

With:

• Hooded focusing screen.
• 6 metal double dark-slides, aluminium body and nickel sheaths. Film pack adapter.
• Fitted case.

Lens:

f2.9, 5 ½" Dallmeyer Pentac, iris diaphragm to f22. Bayonet mount lens. Serial no. 142759 (c. 1934).

Shutter:

Focal-plane, speeds 1/10 - 1/800, B, T. Width of slit is varied by second blind to regulate exposure.

Construction:

Leather covered metal and wood body.

Format:

2 ½" x 3 ½" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:

Helical to 7 feet. The lens has to be screwed out slightly to get infinity focus.

Attributes:

Reflex viewing through taking lens. Full-size ground glass screen. Magnifier in hood. The mirror trips and is raised by a spring, lowered by hand. Leaf springs near the focusing screen dampen the mirror action.
Revolving back, the inner frame of the back is removable to attach a changing box or roll-film back.

Movements:

Rising front.

Serial Number:

FR288 .

With:

• f5.6, 10" Dallmeyer Dallon telephoto lens, iris diaphragm to f32. Focus to 12 feet. Serial no. 143899.
• Close focus tube, range: 15 feet - 8 ½ feet.
• Hooded focusing screen. 3 metal double dark-slides, aluminium body and sheaths. Film pack adapter.
• Roll-film back for 8, 6 x 9 cm exposures, auto-stop on film advance.
• Folding lens hood by N&G.

Lens:

f2.9, 5 ½" Dallmeyer Pentac, iris diaphragm to f22. Bayonet mount lens. Serial no. 115685 (c. 1926).

Shutter:

Focal-plane, speeds 1/10 - 1/800, B, T. Width of slit is varied by second blind to regulate exposure.

Construction:

Leather covered metal and wood body.

Format:

2 ½" x 3 ½" plates held in double dark-slides.

Focusing:

Helical to 7' feet. The lens has to be screwed out slightly to get infinity focus.

Attributes:

Reflex viewing through taking lens. Full-size ground glass screen. Magnifier in hood. The mirror trips and is raised by a spring, lowered by hand. Leaf springs near the focusing screen dampen the mirror action.
Revolving back, the inner frame of the back is removable to attach a changing box or roll-film back (frame has the serial no. stamped on it).

Identification:

Earlier type of lens engraving.

Movements:

Rising front.

Serial Number:

FR436 .

Notes:

Retailer's name engraved on bed: J. Lizars. Glasgow.

With:

• Hooded focusing screen. 3 metal double dark-slides, aluminium body and sheaths. Film pack adapter.
• Roll-film back for 8, 6 x 9 cm exposures.

Lens:

f2.9, 144 mm Ross Xpres, iris diaphragm to f32. Bayonet mount lens. Serial no. 110918 (c. 1927).

Shutter:

Focal-plane, speeds 1/10 - 1/800, B, T. Width of slit is varied by second blind to regulate exposure.

Construction:

Leather covered metal and wood body.

Format:

2 ½" x 3 ½" plates held in double dark-slides.

Attributes:

Reflex viewing through taking lens. Full-size ground glass screen. Magnifier in hood. The mirror trips and is raised by a spring, lowered by hand. Leaf springs near the focusing screen dampen the mirror action.
Revolving back, the inner frame of the back is removable to attach a changing box or roll-film back.

Movements:

Rising front.

Serial Number:

FR496 .

With:

Hooded focusing screen. Film pack adapter.