ICA Tudor reflex camera for 9x12cm plates. Grootformaatcamera

The Ica Reflex camera was sold from 1909 as the Ica "Tudor" Reflex Camera, by the Ica A.G. camera company of Dresden, it is a single-lens reflex camera, with a very large viewfinder cone. The purpose of this cone is to focus on the ground glass without being hindered by stray light and without having to lean too much. Focusing is achieved by moving the front panel with a bellows . Two lateral rack-and-pinion rails ensure its movement.Plate size = 9x12cmLens is a Ica Orix anastigmat 4,5/165mm and looks clear .The shutter is working , there are different slit sizes , not tested with all settings. The curtain shutter is wrinkled , cocking the shutter with a knob on the top right side .The settings for this curtain are all at the right side of the camera, but no quarantee on a correct working. There is also the focusing knob and the shutter release lever on the right side .Bellows must be extended for shutter to work .Measurements: 17x16x18cm when closed. Hight with hood up : 40cm.Weight ca:2500gram .The large viewing hood is in good condition for it's age with some damage where the fold is on both sides . ( see pictures), the bellows... lees verder bij Catawiki