Goerz Tenax Analogue camera
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Goerz Tenax folding plate camera with a Dagor 130mm f/6.8 lens in a Compound pneumatic shutter, 4x5 inch format, serial no. 9164157, circa 1912, in very good physical condition and tested working, includes 4 Goerz metal plate holders, 1 Ica Dresden holder and the original green leather case.
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C.P. Goerz Berlin Tenax (c. 1912) - Dagor 130mm f/6.8 in Compound Shutter + 4 Plate Holders & Case
An outstanding early 20th-century antique folding plate camera set: the C.P. Goerz Berlin Tenax, fitted with the renowned C.P. Goerz Berlin Dagor 130mm f/6.8 double anastigmat lens in a pneumatic Compound shutter.
Specifications & Details:
Manufacturer: C.P. Goerz Berlin (Germany)
Model: Tenax Folding Plate Camera
Era: Circa 1912
Lens: C.P. Goerz Berlin Dagor 130mm f/6.8 (Dopp-Anastigmat Serie III) – Clean glass, no fungus, no deep scratches, light age-appropriate dust.
Shutter: Compound pneumatic shutter – Fully functional across all speeds (including B and T).
Bellows & Frame: Black leather bellows in light-tight, excellent structural condition. Intact ground-glass focusing back.
Finders: Equipped with a frame sports finder and a brilliant finder with integrated spirit level.
Condition & Accessories:
Plate Holders: Includes 4 original Goerz metal plate holders (with 'G' logo) and 1 Ica Dresden holder.
Case: Original green velvet-lined leather carrying case. The inner velvet shows natural age-related wear at the hinge and the outer leather catch is missing its small pin, but the case remains sturdy and functional.
Overall: A highly collectible, complete, and fully operational turn-of-the-century German camera setup.
Shipping: Carefully packed with protective material and shipped with tracking and insurance.
C.P. Goerz Berlin Tenax (c. 1912) - Dagor 130mm f/6.8 in Compound Shutter + 4 Plate Holders & Case
An outstanding early 20th-century antique folding plate camera set: the C.P. Goerz Berlin Tenax, fitted with the renowned C.P. Goerz Berlin Dagor 130mm f/6.8 double anastigmat lens in a pneumatic Compound shutter.
Specifications & Details:
Manufacturer: C.P. Goerz Berlin (Germany)
Model: Tenax Folding Plate Camera
Era: Circa 1912
Lens: C.P. Goerz Berlin Dagor 130mm f/6.8 (Dopp-Anastigmat Serie III) – Clean glass, no fungus, no deep scratches, light age-appropriate dust.
Shutter: Compound pneumatic shutter – Fully functional across all speeds (including B and T).
Bellows & Frame: Black leather bellows in light-tight, excellent structural condition. Intact ground-glass focusing back.
Finders: Equipped with a frame sports finder and a brilliant finder with integrated spirit level.
Condition & Accessories:
Plate Holders: Includes 4 original Goerz metal plate holders (with 'G' logo) and 1 Ica Dresden holder.
Case: Original green velvet-lined leather carrying case. The inner velvet shows natural age-related wear at the hinge and the outer leather catch is missing its small pin, but the case remains sturdy and functional.
Overall: A highly collectible, complete, and fully operational turn-of-the-century German camera setup.
Shipping: Carefully packed with protective material and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Goerz
Model/type nr
Tenax
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Lensboard
Film type
4x5 Inch
Serial number
9164157
Estimated period
1900-2000
