Difference between revisions of "Alex"

From Camera-wiki.org
Jump to: navigation, search
(stub)
 
m (Updated LPA link)
 
(8 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{stub}}
 
The '''Alex''' is a folding tailboard camera made by [[Ernemann]]. McKeown dates the camera to at least 1895.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p267.</ref> The body of the camera is made from walnut wood. It has green cloth-covered bellows, not tapered, with leather-reinforced corners. The rear standard slides along the folding tailboard to focus. McKeown states that the camera was made in 9x12 cm and 13x18 cm sizes.<ref name=McK/>
 
  
A 9x12 example sold at Westlicht has an [[achromatic lens|achromat]] with an [[aperture disc]] and a simple T and I shutter, pneumatically operated.<ref>[http://www.auction2000.se/auk/w.Object?inC=WLPA&inA=20130909_1514&inO=395 Ernemann Alex] sold at the [http://www.auction2000.se/auk/w.AuctionList?inL=&inC=WLPA&inA=20130909_1514&inWLPAAuctionType=AUCTION 25th Westlicht Photographica Auction], in March 2014.</ref>
+
<div class="floatright plainlinks" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 20px;">
 +
 
 +
{{Flickr_image
 +
|image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/century_graphic/13889303810/in/pool-camerawiki/
 +
|image= http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/13889303810_6ab8de5c9b.jpg
 +
|image_align=
 +
|image_text= The Alex, in the catalogue ''Ernemann Cameras Sind Die Besten''.<ref name=Cat>Catalogue [http://www.cineressources.net/consultationPdf/web/o000/256.pdf ''Ernemann Cameras sind die Besten; Anleitung; Liste No. 91''], p50 (as reproduced here). The catalogue is undated, but describes the [[Ernemann Bob#Bob III|Bob III]] (1904-10) as new; at [http://www.cineressources.net/recherche_t.php Ciné-Ressources].</ref><br/>''Preferred by beginners. This is a thoroughly solid and useful camera and not to be<br/>confused with lightweight products from toy factories.''
 +
|image_by=
 +
|image_rights= Public domain 1923
 +
}}
 +
</div>
 +
The '''Alex''' is a folding tailboard camera made by [[Ernemann]]. McKeown dates the camera to at least 1895.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p267.</ref> The body of the camera is made from walnut wood. It has green cloth-covered bellows, not tapered, with leather-reinforced corners. The rear standard slides along the folding tailboard to focus.The camera was made in 9x12 cm and 13x18 cm sizes. It has an [[achromatic lens|achromat]] with an [[aperture disc]] and a simple T and I shutter, pneumatically operated.<ref>[https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Ernemann-Alex/AI-25-20815 Ernemann Alex] sold at the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-25/ 25th Westlicht Photographica Auction], in March 2014.</ref>
  
  
Line 12: Line 21:
 
[[Category:13x18 folding]]
 
[[Category:13x18 folding]]
 
[[Category:Ernemann]]
 
[[Category:Ernemann]]
 +
[[Category:A]]
 
[[Category:1890-1899]]
 
[[Category:1890-1899]]
[[Category:NeedPhotos]]
 

Latest revision as of 01:05, 18 January 2024

The Alex is a folding tailboard camera made by Ernemann. McKeown dates the camera to at least 1895.[2] The body of the camera is made from walnut wood. It has green cloth-covered bellows, not tapered, with leather-reinforced corners. The rear standard slides along the folding tailboard to focus.The camera was made in 9x12 cm and 13x18 cm sizes. It has an achromat with an aperture disc and a simple T and I shutter, pneumatically operated.[3]


Notes

  1. Catalogue Ernemann Cameras sind die Besten; Anleitung; Liste No. 91, p50 (as reproduced here). The catalogue is undated, but describes the Bob III (1904-10) as new; at Ciné-Ressources.
  2. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p267.
  3. Ernemann Alex sold at the 25th Westlicht Photographica Auction, in March 2014.