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| − | The '''Block-Notes''' is a strut folding camera for 4.5×6 cm or 6.5×9 cm plates, made by [[Gaumont]] in Paris, from 1904 (the smaller model) and 1909 (the larger), until 1924.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}}} p338.</ref> It was available with a fixed-focus f/9 [[Hermagis]] anastigmat lens, or with faster lenses including a [[Tessar]] (on the example shown here, this is a Krauss-Zeiss lens, i.e. made by [[E. Krauss]] of Paris under licence from Zeiss; however, | + | The '''Block-Notes''' is a strut folding camera for 4.5×6 cm or 6.5×9 cm plates, made by [[Gaumont]] in Paris, from 1904 (the smaller model) and 1909 (the larger), until 1924.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}}} p338.</ref> It was available with a fixed-focus f/9 [[Hermagis]] anastigmat lens, or with faster lenses including a [[Tessar]] (on the example shown here, this is a Krauss-Zeiss lens, i.e. made by [[E. Krauss]] of Paris under licence from Zeiss; other similar examples have been seen;<ref name=45x6KraussTessar>[http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=181069#181069 4.5×6 cm Block-Notes with 72 mm f/4.5 Krauss-Zeiss Tessar], plate magazine and yellow filter, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=175122&acat=175122&offset=1&lang=3 December 2009 Westlicht auction].</ref> however, one example sold at Westlicht is listed as having a ''CZJ'' Tessar).<ref name=CZJTessar>[http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=162944&_ssl=off#162944 4.5×6 cm Block-Notes with a 7.5 cm f/6.3 Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar], with single plate-holders, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=148875&acat=148875&lang=3 May 2009 Westlicht Photographica Auction] in Vienna.</ref><ref name=Tes6x9&Stereo6x13>[https://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=9774&_ssl=off#9774 6.5×9 cm Block-Notes with 112 mm f/4.5 Tessar lens, and 6×13 cm Block-Notes Stereo], sold at the [https://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=8141&acat=8141&lang=3 November 2003 Westlicht auction].</ref> Some cameras have a focusing mechanism (the knurled wheel on the rear body in the example illustrated); others are fixed-focus. |
| − | The lens of its [[Viewfinder#Newton finder|Newton-type viewfinder]] is in a frame that slides along the lens board when the camera is folded (also covering the lens). The shutter is cocked by pulling the finder frame into its working position. The example illustrated here has an optional plate magazine back fitted. | + | The lens of its [[Viewfinder#Newton finder|Newton-type viewfinder]] is in a frame that slides along the lens board when the camera is folded (also covering the lens). The shutter is cocked by pulling the finder frame into its working position. A ground-glass screen can also be fitted. The example illustrated here has an optional plate magazine back fitted; single plate-holders can also be used.<ref name=CZJTessar></ref> |
A stereo model, the '''Block-Notes Stereo''' was made, in sizes for 4.5×10.7 cm and 6×13 cm plates.<ref name=St45x107>[http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=218353&_ssl=off#218353 4.5×10.7 cm Block-Notes Stereo] with Anastigmat lenses, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=215787&acat=215787&lang=3 May 2011 Westlicht auction].</ref><ref name=Tes6x9&Stereo6x13></ref> | A stereo model, the '''Block-Notes Stereo''' was made, in sizes for 4.5×10.7 cm and 6×13 cm plates.<ref name=St45x107>[http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=218353&_ssl=off#218353 4.5×10.7 cm Block-Notes Stereo] with Anastigmat lenses, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=215787&acat=215787&lang=3 May 2011 Westlicht auction].</ref><ref name=Tes6x9&Stereo6x13></ref> | ||
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The Block-Notes is a strut folding camera for 4.5×6 cm or 6.5×9 cm plates, made by Gaumont in Paris, from 1904 (the smaller model) and 1909 (the larger), until 1924.[1] It was available with a fixed-focus f/9 Hermagis anastigmat lens, or with faster lenses including a Tessar (on the example shown here, this is a Krauss-Zeiss lens, i.e. made by E. Krauss of Paris under licence from Zeiss; other similar examples have been seen;[2] however, one example sold at Westlicht is listed as having a CZJ Tessar).[3][4] Some cameras have a focusing mechanism (the knurled wheel on the rear body in the example illustrated); others are fixed-focus.
The lens of its Newton-type viewfinder is in a frame that slides along the lens board when the camera is folded (also covering the lens). The shutter is cocked by pulling the finder frame into its working position. A ground-glass screen can also be fitted. The example illustrated here has an optional plate magazine back fitted; single plate-holders can also be used.[3]
A stereo model, the Block-Notes Stereo was made, in sizes for 4.5×10.7 cm and 6×13 cm plates.[5][4]
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Notes
- ↑ 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).} p338.
- ↑ 4.5×6 cm Block-Notes with 72 mm f/4.5 Krauss-Zeiss Tessar, plate magazine and yellow filter, sold at the December 2009 Westlicht auction.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 4.5×6 cm Block-Notes with a 7.5 cm f/6.3 Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar, with single plate-holders, sold at the May 2009 Westlicht Photographica Auction in Vienna.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 6.5×9 cm Block-Notes with 112 mm f/4.5 Tessar lens, and 6×13 cm Block-Notes Stereo, sold at the November 2003 Westlicht auction.
- ↑ 4.5×10.7 cm Block-Notes Stereo with Anastigmat lenses, sold at the May 2011 Westlicht auction.
