April 24, 2024
Cameo Bellows Camera with Lukos I Shutter
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This is an bellows-style camera with a ground-glass viewing plate. It uses cut film in a metal holder (holder is included) - film dimensions are approximately 4 in x 3 1/4 in. The model name is "Cameo" and a little web research suggests that the manufacturer was probably Butcher, in the UK. My guess is that the camera came to this country when my mother's family emigrated from England shortly before World War I. The shutter is a "Lukos I" and has three settings: I (instantaneous), B (bulb), T (time exposure). The bellows appears to be light-tight, and the shutter opens and closes, but I can't guarantee you'd be able to take a usable picture with it. The track that the shutter/lens assembly rides out on has a slight ding on it, as shown in the detail photo (upper rail). This makes it a little difficult to pull the assembly out. It could probably be fixed by someone who knows what they are doing, which isn't me. There is also a slight crack in the wood underneath the track. Sometime in the last century some white paint or something got on the exterior, but it could be picked off carefully if you have the patience and inclination. I'm afraid I can't accept a return, so please ask questions before bidding if you're not sure about anything. PayPal only, please. Note: I wanted to call your attention to the fact that one of the small
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