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=Overview=
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The '''Bob''' series are folding cameras for various sizes of both plates and rollfilm, made by [[Ernemann]] of Dresden from about 1902 until the company took part in the merger to create [[Zeiss Ikon]] in 1926.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p267-269.</ref> There were several models:
The [[Ernemann]] Bob was produced from 1914 to the [[Ernemann]] merger into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It came in a range of models and each of these; usually; in a range of formats.
 
  
 
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|4x6.5;  6.5x9;  8x10.5;  8.5x14&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
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|8x10.5 <ref>chrome & black</ref>; 8.5x14; 10x12.5
 
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*Type: folding camera
 
*Type: folding camera
 
*Format: various: 6x9 rollfilm, 6.5 x 9 plates, 8 x 10.5 rollfilm, 9 x 12 cm plates
 
*Format: various: 6x9 rollfilm, 6.5 x 9 plates, 8 x 10.5 rollfilm, 9 x 12 cm plates
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1914 to 1925<ref><i>Catalogue Photo-Sport</i> 1922, p. 17.</ref>
 
*Years of production: 1914 to 1925<ref><i>Catalogue Photo-Sport</i> 1922, p. 17.</ref>
 
*Lenses:  
 
*Lenses:  
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=Ernemann Bob 0=
 
=Ernemann Bob 0=
===Sample pictures===
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|colspan=3|Sample of  <b>Ernemann Bob 0 8x10.5 (1914)</b>  with Ernemann Doppel-Anastigmat "VILAR" 1:6.8 12cm, CRONOS C <small>images by {{image author|Abdishev}}</small> {{with permission}}
 
|colspan=3|Sample of  <b>Ernemann Bob 0 8x10.5 (1914)</b>  with Ernemann Doppel-Anastigmat "VILAR" 1:6.8 12cm, CRONOS C <small>images by {{image author|Abdishev}}</small> {{with permission}}
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*Type: folding camera
 
*Type: folding camera
 
*Format: various: 8x10.5 cm rollfilm, 9x12 cm plates; 8x14 cm rollfilm, 9x14 cm plates
 
*Format: various: 8x10.5 cm rollfilm, 9x12 cm plates; 8x14 cm rollfilm, 9x14 cm plates
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 8x10.5 type 1911-1926; 8x14 type 1917-1926<ref><i>Catalogue Photo-Sport</i> 1922, p. 17.</ref>
 
*Years of production: 8x10.5 type 1911-1926; 8x14 type 1917-1926<ref><i>Catalogue Photo-Sport</i> 1922, p. 17.</ref>
 
*Lenses:  
 
*Lenses:  
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=Ernemann Bob I=
 
=Ernemann Bob I=
The '''[[Ernemann]] Bob I''' was a folding camera for roll film. Vertical and horizontal movements of the front standard were possible with this camera. It was made for different film sizes.
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The '''Bob I''' is a folding camera for roll film. Vertical and horizontal movements of the front standard are possible with this camera. It was made for different film sizes.
  
===Sample Pictures===
 
 
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*Type: folding camera
 
*Type: folding camera
 
*Format: various: 4x6.5,  6.5x9, 8x10.5, [[Postcard format|122]] (8.5x14 [[Postcard format]])
 
*Format: various: 4x6.5,  6.5x9, 8x10.5, [[Postcard format|122]] (8.5x14 [[Postcard format]])
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1914 to 1926<ref><i>Catalogue Photo-Sport</i> 1922, p. 18.</ref>
 
*Years of production: 1914 to 1926<ref><i>Catalogue Photo-Sport</i> 1922, p. 18.</ref>
 
*Lenses:  
 
*Lenses:  
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=Ernemann Bob II=
 
=Ernemann Bob II=
  
The [[Ernemann]] Bob II ware produced from 1903 to 1926. Similar to Bob I, but with double extension. Great number of shutter/lens combinations offered. The Bob II (also named Bob IIa in catalogs of 1912-1913) ware produced in 3 main sizes: 10x12.5; 8x10.5 (chrome) & 8x10.5 (black); 8.5x14.
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The Bob II was produced from 1903 to 1926. Similar to Bob I, but with double extension. Great number of shutter/lens combinations offered. The Bob II (also named Bob IIa in catalogs of 1912-1913) ware produced in 3 main sizes: 10x12.5; 8x10.5 (chrome) & 8x10.5 (black); 8.5x14. The camera was also sold by [[Stöckig]] as “Union XXVI” (1903-c1906)
  
===Sample pictures===
 
 
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|colspan=3|Sample of  <b>Ernemann Bob II 8x10.5 (c1912-1913)</b> with Ernemann Detectiv Aplanat 1:6.8 No.1 (135mm) <small>images by {{image author|Abdishev}}</small> {{with permission}}
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|colspan=3|Ernemann Bob II 8x10.5 (c1912-1913)  with Ernemann Detectiv Aplanat 1:6.8 No.1 (135mm) <small>images by {{image author|Abdishev}}</small> {{with permission}}
 
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*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with 2 round posts (1903-c1906); or chromed U shape (c1906-1909).
 
*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with 2 round posts (1903-c1906); or chromed U shape (c1906-1909).
 
*Format: 10x12.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate, also 8x10.5 Premofilms
 
*Format: 10x12.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate, also 8x10.5 Premofilms
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]], also sold by [[Stöckig]] as “Union XXVI” (1903-c1906)
 
 
*Years of production: 1903-1909
 
*Years of production: 1903-1909
*Lenses types:  
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*Lenses:  
 
**Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
 
**Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
 
**Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
 
**Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
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*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with chromed U shaped posts.
 
*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with chromed U shaped posts.
 
*Format: 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate; after c1911 also 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate
 
*Format: 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate; after c1911 also 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1909-c1913, same as Bob IIa of c1911-c1913
 
*Years of production: 1909-c1913, same as Bob IIa of c1911-c1913
 
*Lenses types:
 
*Lenses types:
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*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with black U shaped posts.
 
*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with black U shaped posts.
 
*Format: 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate; 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate
 
*Format: 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate; 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: c1913-1926
 
*Years of production: c1913-1926
 
*Lenses types:
 
*Lenses types:
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=Ernemann Bob IIa=
 
=Ernemann Bob IIa=
 
===Sample pictures===
 
  
 
Sample of Ernemann Bob IIa with Ernemann Detectiv Aplanat 1:6.8 lens
 
Sample of Ernemann Bob IIa with Ernemann Detectiv Aplanat 1:6.8 lens
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*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with chromed U shaped posts.
 
*Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with chromed U shaped posts.
 
*Format: 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate; after 1911 also 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate
 
*Format: 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate; after 1911 also 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1911-1913, same as Bob II of 1909-1913
 
*Years of production: 1911-1913, same as Bob II of 1909-1913
*Lenses types:
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*Lenses:
 
**8x10.5 type:  
 
**8x10.5 type:  
 
***Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
 
***Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
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*Type: folding camera
 
*Type: folding camera
 
*Format: various, 6x9
 
*Format: various, 6x9
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1924-1926
 
*Years of production: 1924-1926
 
*Lenses:  
 
*Lenses:  
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=Ernemann Bob V=
 
=Ernemann Bob V=
  
===Sample pictures===
 
 
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*Type: folding roll-film camera
 
*Type: folding roll-film camera
 
*Format: 4x6.5; 6x6; 6x9; 6.5x11; 7.25x12.5 cm
 
*Format: 4x6.5; 6x6; 6x9; 6.5x11; 7.25x12.5 cm
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1924-1926
 
*Years of production: 1924-1926
 
*Lenses:  
 
*Lenses:  
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=Ernemann Bob XV=
 
=Ernemann Bob XV=
 
===Specifications===
 
===Specifications===
*Type: folding camera<ref>The Photo Minature 1914</ref>
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*Type: folding camera<ref>The Photo Miniature 1914</ref>
 
*Format: various, 4x6.5, 8.5x10
 
*Format: various, 4x6.5, 8.5x10
*Manufacturer: [[Ernemann]]
 
 
*Years of production: 1914—
 
*Years of production: 1914—
*Lenses: ??
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*Lenses:  
*Shutter: ??
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*Shutter:  
 
*Viewfinder: brilliant type
 
*Viewfinder: brilliant type
  
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= Links =
 
= Links =
*[http://www.thecamerasite.net/03_Folder_Cameras/Pages/ernemann.htm Bob I, small variant] at the camera site [http://www.thecamerasite.net]
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*[http://www.thecamerasite.net/03_Folder_Cameras/Pages/ernemann.htm Bob I, small variant] at [http://www.thecamerasite.net Camera Site]
*[http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00B0YH discussion] about bigger variant at photo.net [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum]
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*[http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00B0YH discussion] about bigger variant at [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum Photo.net]
* [[Ernemann Bob Stereo]]
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[[Category: German 4x6.5 viewfinder folding]]
 
[[Category: German 4x6.5 viewfinder folding]]

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The Bob series are folding cameras for various sizes of both plates and rollfilm, made by Ernemann of Dresden from about 1902 until the company took part in the merger to create Zeiss Ikon in 1926.[1] There were several models:

Model  Production   Rollfilm Formats    Plate Formats   
Ernemann Bob 00 1914-1925 6x9; 8.5x10 6.5x9; 9x12
Ernemann Bob 0 1911-1926 8x10.5; 8.5x14 9x12; 9x14
Ernemann Bob I 1903-26[1] 4x6.5; 6.5x9; 8x10.5; 8.5x14  
Ernemann Bob II 1903-1926[1] 8x10.5 [2]; 8.5x14; 10x12.5 9x12; 9x14; 9x12
Ernemann Bob IIa 8x10.5; 8.5x14 9x12; 9x14
Ernemann Bob III 6x9
Ernemann Bob IV
Ernemann Bob V 1924-1926 4x6.5; 6x6; 6x9; 6.5x11; 7.25x12.5
Ernemann Bob V stereo 1909-c1913[1] 4.5x10.7 4.5x10.7
Ernemann Bob XV  1914— 4x6.5; 8.5x10
Ernemann Bob XV stereo 1913-18[1] 4.5x10.7 cm


Ernemann Bob 00

  • Type: folding camera
  • Format: various: 6x9 rollfilm, 6.5 x 9 plates, 8 x 10.5 rollfilm, 9 x 12 cm plates
  • Years of production: 1914 to 1925[3]
  • Lenses:
    • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat
      • 1:6.8/105 mm


Ernemann Bob 0

Specifications

  • Type: folding camera
  • Format: various: 8x10.5 cm rollfilm, 9x12 cm plates; 8x14 cm rollfilm, 9x14 cm plates
  • Years of production: 8x10.5 type 1911-1926; 8x14 type 1917-1926[4]
  • Lenses:
    • 8x10.5 type
      • Ernemann Doppel Objectiv 1:11
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8, 125mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar 1:6.8, 135mm
    • 8x14 type
      • Ernemann Doppel Objectiv 1:11
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8, 165mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar 1:6.8, 165mm
  • Viewfinder: Reflex finder
  • Focusing: by sliding bed, without gears
  • Front shift: horizontal & vertical
  • Dimensions & weight:
    • 8x10.5 type: 15 cm extended; 3.8x11.5x20.5 cm; 0.550 kg
    • 8x14 type: 18 cm extended; 4.6x11.8x24 cm; 1.150 kg


Ernemann Bob I

The Bob I is a folding camera for roll film. Vertical and horizontal movements of the front standard are possible with this camera. It was made for different film sizes.


Specifications

  • Type: folding camera
  • Format: various: 4x6.5, 6.5x9, 8x10.5, 122 (8.5x14 Postcard format)
  • Years of production: 1914 to 1926[5]
  • Lenses:
    • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat
      • 1:6.8, 80mm
      • 1:6.8, 105mm
      • 1:6.8, 135mm
      • 1:6.8, 165mm
    • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernar
      • 1:6.8, 80mm
    • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar
      • 1:6.8, 105mm
      • 1:6.8, 135mm
      • 1:6.8, 165mm
    • Goerz Dagor
      • 1:6.8, 80mm
      • 1:6.8, 105mm
      • 1:6.8, 135mm
      • 1:6.8, 150mm
    • Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar
      • 1:6.3, 90mm with 4 elements in 3 groups
      • 1:6.3, 120mm
      • 1:6.3, 135mm
      • 1:6.3, 150mm
  • Shutter:
    • Ernemann two blade shutter with speeds 1/25 to 1/100 sec.
    • Ernemann with speeds 1/25 to 1/300 sec.
  • Viewfinder: brilliant type


Ernemann Bob II

The Bob II was produced from 1903 to 1926. Similar to Bob I, but with double extension. Great number of shutter/lens combinations offered. The Bob II (also named Bob IIa in catalogs of 1912-1913) ware produced in 3 main sizes: 10x12.5; 8x10.5 (chrome) & 8x10.5 (black); 8.5x14. The camera was also sold by Stöckig as “Union XXVI” (1903-c1906)

Specifications for 10x12.5 (1903-1909)

  • Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with 2 round posts (1903-c1906); or chromed U shape (c1906-1909).
  • Format: 10x12.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate, also 8x10.5 Premofilms
  • Years of production: 1903-1909
  • Lenses:
    • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
    • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
    • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:5.4, 135mm
    • Goerz Doppel Anastigmat 1:6.8, Serie III, No.1
    • Steinheil Orthostigmat 1:6.8, No.4
    • Steinheil Unofokal 1:6, No.3
    • Collinear Serie III, No.3
    • Zeiss Tessar Serie IIb, No.5
    • Rodenstock Imagonal 1:6, No.3
  • Shutter: Bob-Sektor
  • Viewfinder:
    • Newton finder (1903-c1906)
    • Brilliant type with cover (c1906-1909)
  • Focusing: by rack & pinion
  • Front shift: vertical and horizontal front shift
  • Dimensions & weight: 36 cm extended; 5x12x20 cm; 1.000 kg

Specifications for 8x10.5 & 8.5x14 (1909-c1913)

  • Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with chromed U shaped posts.
  • Format: 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate; after c1911 also 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate
  • Years of production: 1909-c1913, same as Bob IIa of c1911-c1913
  • Lenses types:
    • 8x10.5 type:
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
      • Ernemann Anastigmat 1:7.2, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 135mm
    • 8.5x14 type:
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
      • Ernemann Anastigmat 1:7.2, 150mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 150mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 150mm
      • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 150mm
      • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 150mm
  • Shutter:
    • Bob-Sektor
    • Automat
    • Auto-Sektoren
  • Viewfinder: brilliant type
  • Focusing: by rack & pinion
  • Front shift: vertical and horizontal front shift
  • Dimensions & weight:
    • 8x10.5 type: 25 cm extended; 4x11.5x20.5 cm; 1.000 kg
    • 8.5x14 type: 34 cm extended; 4.5x12x24 cm; 1.100 kg

Specifications for 8x10.5 & 8.5x14 (c1913-1926)

  • Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with black U shaped posts.
  • Format: 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate; 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate
  • Years of production: c1913-1926
  • Lenses types:
    • 8x10.5 type:
      • Ernemann Ernastigmat 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Ernemann Anastigmat Ernar 1:6.3, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 135mm
    • 8.5x14 type:
      • Ernemann Ernastigmat 1:6.8, 165mm
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8, 165mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar 1:6.8, 165mm
      • Ernemann Anastigmat Ernar 1:6.3, 165mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 150mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 150mm
      • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 150mm
      • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 150mm
  • Shutter:
    • Automat
    • Auto-Sektoren
  • Viewfinder: brilliant type
  • Focusing: by rack & pinion
  • Front shift: vertical and horizontal front shift
  • Dimensions & weight:
    • 8x10.5 type: 25 cm extended; 4x11.5x20.5 cm; 1.000 kg
    • 8.5x14 type: 34 cm extended; 4.5x12x24 cm; 1.100 kg

Ernemann Bob IIa

Sample of Ernemann Bob IIa with Ernemann Detectiv Aplanat 1:6.8 lens

Specifications

  • Type: folding roll-film & plates camera, lens stand with chromed U shaped posts.
  • Format: 8.5x14 roll-film, 9x14 plate; after 1911 also 8x10.5 roll-film, 9x12 plate
  • Years of production: 1911-1913, same as Bob II of 1909-1913
  • Lenses:
    • 8x10.5 type:
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
      • Ernemann Anastigmat 1:7.2, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 135mm
      • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 135mm
    • 8.5x14 type:
      • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
      • Ernemann Anastigmat 1:7.2, 150mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 150mm
      • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 150mm
      • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 150mm
      • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 150mm
  • Shutter:
    • Bob-Sektor
    • Automat
    • Auto-Sektoren
  • Viewfinder: brilliant type
  • Focusing: by rack & pinion
  • Front shift: vertical and horizontal front shift
  • Dimensions & weight:
    • 8x10.5 type: 25 cm extended; 4x11.5x20.5 cm; 1.000 kg
    • 8.5x14 type: 34 cm extended; 4.5x12x24 cm; 1.100 kg

Ernemann Bob III

  • Type: folding camera
  • Format: various, 6x9
  • Years of production: 1924-1926
  • Lenses:
    • Ernemann Erid f8/105
  • Shutter:


Ernemann Bob V


Specification

  • Type: folding roll-film camera
  • Format: 4x6.5; 6x6; 6x9; 6.5x11; 7.25x12.5 cm
  • Years of production: 1924-1926
  • Lenses:
    • Ernemann Ernastigmat 1:6.8 (only for 4x6.5 & 6x6)
    • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar 1:6.8
    • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernar 1:6.3
    • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3
    • Ernemann Ernoplast 1:4.5
    • Ernemann Ernotar 1:4.5
    • Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5
  • Lens focal lengths:
    • 4x6.5 & 6x6 f=75mm
    • 6x9 f=105mm; 1:4.5 & 1:4.3 lenses with f=120mm
    • 6.5x11 f=120mm
    • 7.25x12.5 f=135mm
  • Shutter:
  • Viewfinder: brilliant type
  • Focusing: radial-lever
  • Front shift: Vertical with micrometer screw, Horizontal front shift.

Ernemann Bob V stereo


Specifications

  • Type: folding-bed stereo camera for plates or rollfilm.
  • Format: 45x107 mm
  • Years of production: 1909-13
  • Lenses:
    • Detectiv Aplanat 1:6.8
    • Em Anastigmat 1:7.2
    • Ernon Anastigmat 1:6.8
    • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8
    • Doppel-anastigmat 1:6
  • Shutter:


Ernemann Bob XV

Specifications

  • Type: folding camera[6]
  • Format: various, 4x6.5, 8.5x10
  • Years of production: 1914—
  • Lenses:
  • Shutter:
  • Viewfinder: brilliant type


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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). p267-269.
  2. chrome & black
  3. Catalogue Photo-Sport 1922, p. 17.
  4. Catalogue Photo-Sport 1922, p. 17.
  5. Catalogue Photo-Sport 1922, p. 18.
  6. The Photo Miniature 1914

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