VOIGTLANDER BERGHEIL 6.5X9CM GLASS PLATE CAMERA *READ* HELIAR 105MM 3.5 LENS
Shutter works accurately at all faster speeds, however longer speeds hang below 1/25th of a second!
Lens is clean and bright. Note it is the fast f/3.5 Heliar, most are equipped with a f/4.5. Lens unit has a 'bayonet' and can be taken off.
Finder is blurry and view would profit from a new mirror. Camera opens and closes perfectly and lens unit moves smooth onto its rail.
The camera shows overall minor signs of prior use and is in very good condition. Shows minor scuffs, few small scratches, no dings, no dents. Some paint rub off. Minor wear at the cover. Finder in clean, bright and in very good condition. Spirit level works. All movements operate smoothly. Bellows is light leak free. Ground glass viewer opens nicely and ground glass is in very good condition.
The lens elements are in very good condition. No cleaning marks, no scratches, no haze, no fungus, no separation. Shows no dust particles inside. Aperture blades show minor wear and clean. Aperture open and close perfectly and smooth. Focus moves very smooth.