Description
Eastman Dryplate & Film Company 5x8 Interchangable View camera with two plate holders and bed extension. Mahogany with brass furniture. I believe the camera, serial number 168, is a late 2nd or 3rd variation because it does not have the hinged ground glass mechanism. The camera does not come with a lens but it has the lens board with a brass 1 9/16" threaded lens mounting flange. The bellows has pinholes. The controls for the standard adjustments work correctly. The ground glass is undamaged. There is some minor damage to the rails of the bed extension which can be seen in the photos. This does not affect usability. The wood Rochester Optical Co. plate holders are in good shape and are perfectly usable. The camera could also use period 5x7 holders to make it more useful in modern times