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| − | Manufacturers commonly use serial | + | Manufacturers commonly use a '''serial number''' to uniquely identify a camera lens or body. Knowledge of these numbers may allow the dating of the specific item. This page provides known serial number and date sequences for cameras, lenses and shutters. |
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*[[Hasselblad#Serial numbers |Hasselblad]] | *[[Hasselblad#Serial numbers |Hasselblad]] | ||
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**[[Koni-Omega serial numbers |Konica Press 2]] | **[[Koni-Omega serial numbers |Konica Press 2]] | ||
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*[[Bausch & Lomb serial numbers|Bausch & Lomb]] | *[[Bausch & Lomb serial numbers|Bausch & Lomb]] | ||
*[[Camerosity|Kodak]] | *[[Camerosity|Kodak]] | ||
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*Carl '''Z'''eiss [[Carl Zeiss serial numbers#|Jena (pre-war)]]; [[Carl Zeiss serial numbers#|Jena (post-war)]]; [[Carl Zeiss serial numbers#Carl Zeiss Oberkochen|Oberkochen]] | *Carl '''Z'''eiss [[Carl Zeiss serial numbers#|Jena (pre-war)]]; [[Carl Zeiss serial numbers#|Jena (post-war)]]; [[Carl Zeiss serial numbers#Carl Zeiss Oberkochen|Oberkochen]] | ||
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*[[Compur serial numbers]] | *[[Compur serial numbers]] | ||
| + | ==Locating serial numbers== | ||
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The location of serial numbers on the camera body can range from the obvious to the hidden. | The location of serial numbers on the camera body can range from the obvious to the hidden. | ||
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The serial numbers of lenses can commonly be found on the front bezel, but also be on the side or on the rear cell. | The serial numbers of lenses can commonly be found on the front bezel, but also be on the side or on the rear cell. | ||
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| − | Camera makers frequently made sure that the serial number of the shutter was out of sight by judiciously orienting the shutter casing. | + | Camera makers frequently made sure that the serial number of the shutter was out of sight by judiciously orienting the shutter casing. The use of a speculum (dentist's mirror) allows to read the number even if it is facing the camera's folding bed. |
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*Argus | *Argus | ||
| − | **[http://arguscg.tripod.com/id30.html Argus serial numbers] at | + | **[http://arguscg.tripod.com/id30.html Argus serial numbers] at [http://arguscg.tripod.com/id30.html Argus collectors group] |
| − | **[http://photo.net/users/philster/Argus/DatingYourArgus.htm When was Your Argus camera made?] on | + | **[http://photo.net/users/philster/Argus/DatingYourArgus.htm When was Your Argus camera made?] on [http://photo.net Photo.net] |
*Leica | *Leica | ||
| − | **[http://www.cameraquest.com/ltmnum.htm Leica screwmount camera bodies, serial numbers] at | + | **[http://www.cameraquest.com/ltmnum.htm Leica screwmount camera bodies, serial numbers] at [http://www.cameraquest.com Cameraquest] |
*Minox | *Minox | ||
| − | **[http://www.submin.com/8x11/collection/minox/minox_serial.htm Minox serial numbers] on | + | **[http://www.submin.com/8x11/collection/minox/minox_serial.htm Minox serial numbers] on [http://www.submin.com submin.com] |
[[Category: Serial numbers]] | [[Category: Serial numbers]] | ||
Revision as of 03:51, 4 February 2012
Manufacturers commonly use a serial number to uniquely identify a camera lens or body. Knowledge of these numbers may allow the dating of the specific item. This page provides known serial number and date sequences for cameras, lenses and shutters.
Contents
Serial numbers by manufacturer
By camera manufacturer
By lens manufacturer
- Bausch & Lomb
- Kodak
- Rodenstock
- Ross
- Jos. Schneider, Kreuznach
- Taylor, Taylor & Hobson
- Vivitar
- Voigtländer
- Carl Zeiss Jena (pre-war); Jena (post-war); Oberkochen
By shutter manufacturer
Locating serial numbers
On camera bodies
The location of serial numbers on the camera body can range from the obvious to the hidden.
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| Serial number (Nº 39772) engraved on the top plate of this Konica I image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| Serial number (Nº 5833) engraved on inside the back (film holder removed) of this Rokuoh-Sha Lily image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| Serial number (Nº 816172) punched into the wooden frame of this Ernemann Bob. Note the assembly codes 'Sl', 'Br', 'S4' to the right of the number image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
On lenses
The serial numbers of lenses can commonly be found on the front bezel, but also be on the side or on the rear cell.
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| Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 240mm f 4.5 fitted in this Fairchild F-8 The serial nº (292516) is found on the front bezel image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| Schneider Kreuznach Radionar f/3.5 F=5cm fitted in this Welta Gucki The serial nº (489047) is found on the rear cell image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| Nikon Nikkor HC 28mm f/3.5 The serial nº (851688) is found on side of the lens barrel image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
On shutters
Camera makers frequently made sure that the serial number of the shutter was out of sight by judiciously orienting the shutter casing. The use of a speculum (dentist's mirror) allows to read the number even if it is facing the camera's folding bed.
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| Using a speculum (dentist's mirror) to read the serial number of a Compur shutter fitted in this Balda Baldinette image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| The serial number of a Compur shutter fitted in this Ernemann Bob image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
