Goerz CP Reflex – Zeldzame vroege reflexcamera | Analogue camera

Goerz CP Reflex – Rare early reflex camera (circa 1910)

For sale: a rare Goerz CP Reflex, one of the earliest SLR cameras from the early years of the 20th century. This camera is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of historical photography and offers a fascinating glimpse into the pioneering era of SLR technology.

Technical specifications
• Manufacturer: C. P. Goerz, Berlin, Germany
• Type: Early single-lens reflex (SLR) / folding camera
• Production year: circa 1909–1911
• Image format: 9×12 cm (plate)
• Lens choice: Goerz Anastigmat-lens
• Shutter: focal-plane or comparable (usually Ottomar Anschütz type)
• Body: Foldable leather bellows, compact design
• Viewfinder: reflex mirror for looking through the lens
• Condition: very good for its age, but the lens needs repair/maintenance.
A few slats are broken and the mirror needs to be cleaned.

Comments
This camera is rare and historically important. The Goerz CP Reflex represents one of the first practical SLR cameras and is thus a valuable collectible for photography enthusiasts and museums.