Houghton Ensign Commando Medium format camera

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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

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The Houghton Ensign Commando is a tested and working camera for 120/220 film, made in 1949.

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Houghton Ensign Commando late model camera

The camera was made in 1949. For 12 6x6 or 16 6x4.5 images on 120 film.
With retrofocus controlled by a large knob on the top plate. Sliding mask to change finder view (6x6 or 6x4.5).

Serial No.: C 4183
Lens: Ensar Anastigmat F=75mm f3.5 (serial 10096).
Shutter: Epsilon, up to 1/300.

Condition:
Good condition, with some rust on the front door. Leather cover complete in very good condition. Lens in good condition, no haze, separation or fungus. Aperture smooth with a bit of oil on the blades. Bellows ok. Focus smooth. Shutter working, but slow speeds hang. Everready case in good condition.

Shipping:
Tracked and signed shipping. Any customs or other taxes to be settled by the buyer.

See photographs, which are part of the description.
Sold as collectible, AS IS.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for looking.

Houghton Ensign Commando late model camera

The camera was made in 1949. For 12 6x6 or 16 6x4.5 images on 120 film.
With retrofocus controlled by a large knob on the top plate. Sliding mask to change finder view (6x6 or 6x4.5).

Serial No.: C 4183
Lens: Ensar Anastigmat F=75mm f3.5 (serial 10096).
Shutter: Epsilon, up to 1/300.

Condition:
Good condition, with some rust on the front door. Leather cover complete in very good condition. Lens in good condition, no haze, separation or fungus. Aperture smooth with a bit of oil on the blades. Bellows ok. Focus smooth. Shutter working, but slow speeds hang. Everready case in good condition.

Shipping:
Tracked and signed shipping. Any customs or other taxes to be settled by the buyer.

See photographs, which are part of the description.
Sold as collectible, AS IS.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for looking.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Houghton
Model/type nr
Ensign Commando
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Serial number
C 4183
Estimated period
1940-1950
Sold by
PortugalVerified
Private

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