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Mark Safran
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 2
PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:54 pm   Post subject: Century, Folmer-Graflex Studio Camera

Curious if any information is out there as to how to figure out how old it is? Recently inherited it. On tri-pod, with a 'Sliding Carriage: Two lenses. Is it possible to get attachments for this model?
C. Henry
Joined: 13 Dec 2005
Posts: 360
PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:38 pm

Mark;

Welcome to the world of Graflex.org!!
A help on establishing the age of Graflex cameras by their serial numbers is the post in the "Serial Number Savy" forum titled "Not the Serial Number Book list But.." by Shutterfinger.
Attachments for most Graflex cameras are available on the second hand market, although "4 Sail" and "Wanted" posts are frowned upon on these forums.
eB** and some other websites are good sources for finding such items.
C. Henry
Discpad
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
Posts: 81
PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:41 pm   Post subject: Re: Century, Folmer-Graflex Studio Camera

Welcome aboard!

The "not" serial number list is here -- Be sure to bookmark it.

Post some snapshots of your new baby here!
Mark Safran wrote:
Curious if any information is out there as to how to figure out how old it is? Recently inherited it. On tri-pod, with a 'Sliding Carriage: Two lenses. Is it possible to get attachments for this model?
Mark Safran
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 2
PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:18 pm   Post subject: 'Century' Folmer Graflex info

Thanx to all who had any info for me. Will get photos posted soon. Any help on the lenses? WOLLENSAK - VITAX PORTRAIT or WOLLENSAK-VELOSTIGMST?
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:23 am

Wollensak Lens catalogs are available at http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info.html .

According to some previous posts the serial number, if used, was stamped into the rear standard cross member. The back has to be tilted or swing applied to see it. I have (sold) a Kodak 2D that is Labled Eastman Kodak and does not have a serial number. I would also check the back frame around the bellows for a ink stamped serial number if one can not be found on the rear standard frame. The serial number should be 5 digits for pre 191? cameras and 6 digits there after.
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