Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Foth Flex
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Reference code
2020.006.01.49
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1933 (Manufacturing)
- Manufacturer
- Foth & Co.
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Physical description
1 piece of photographic equipment : camera
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Scope and content
Item consists of a double-lens reflex camera with a focal plane shutter. It uses 120 film for for 6 x 6 cm exposures. It is fitted with a Forth anastigmat f 3.5/ 7.5 cm lens.
The intricate focal plane shutter is mounted on the right side of the camera. It is not coupled with film winding. Tensioning of the shutter can be done on the side of the shutter mechanism box. By unfolding the bottom of the camera the shutter curtain, made from fabric, becomes visible. Shutter settings allow on and boo, B and 1/25 to 1/500 second.
In 1935, this model was replaced by the more advanced Foth Flex II.