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Posted 8 years ago
scottvez
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This image depicts a photographer and his camera.
The image is unusual in that it actually shows the photographer timing the exposure with his pocket watch.
I am not familiar with the camera-- would happy to get some input from any CW camera collectors (Rob).
The image doesn't have a backmark, but I do have some leads on the photographer based on other photographs that came with this one.
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Thanks rob-- what can you tell me about the camera?
Thanks.
scott
Very nice image. Camera is more than likely a wet collodion (wet plate) apparatus made by American Optical or Scovill (the companies merged later on).
The wide back indicates this is a multiplying camera that allowed the plate holder to shift side-to-side; however, the photographer chose to use a single lens in place of multiple petzval tubes for this CDV.
The mounted lens is an early (more unusual radial drive) which indicates it's American and more than likely a mid-1860s petzval formula for portraits. Possible makers would be C.C. Harrison, Willard, NY Optical, and Holmes Booth & Haden.
Anyhow, the overall camera is extremely similar to one I posted here on CW (but not the same in some regards): http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/67445-1860s-carte-de-visite-studio-camera Just imagine my 4-lens camera with a single lens and it looks like this camera.
Thanks rob-- I appreciate the information on the camera.
scott
Thanks for looking vo and roy.
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Thanks brunswick and gatekeeper.
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Thanks for looking jlmam.
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Thanks buss.
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Thanks bobby and chrissy.
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Thanks for looking chevelle and toys.
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Thanks lens.
scott