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slowlight_us Joined: 21 Sep 2021 Posts: 4 |  Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:01 pm Post subject: RB Series B 2x3 Lens options
Hi,
I have an RB Series B 2x3 with a Kodak Anastigmat F4.5, 5 1/2 in lens.
Does anybody know what other lenses were available back in the days -- and also what is the threading of the lens mount?
I assume KODAK ANASTIGMAT 6 3/8 inches (162mm) F4.5 would not fit, right? |
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45PSS Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 |  Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:29 pm
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slowlight_us Joined: 21 Sep 2021 Posts: 4 |  Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:37 pm
Thanks for the link!!
So it seems they never thought about interchangeable lenses? I thought I saw somewhere a discussion of some options for different lens options for the 2x3 SLR. But I cannot find it anymore -- so it may be it never existed  |
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45PSS Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 |  Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 8:59 pm
I measured the mount threads on my 1948 2x3 Series B 127mm f4.5 Ektar.
It is 1 13/32 x 24 tpi.
The camera serial number is on the view hood door behind the view hood if you want to date it. |
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slowlight_us Joined: 21 Sep 2021 Posts: 4 |  Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:30 pm
Thank you so much!!
The serial number is 459347. Any idea how to date it? |
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45PSS Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 |  Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:18 am
Near the end of a large order listed 1/1948 with the next listing 1/1949 |
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slowlight_us Joined: 21 Sep 2021 Posts: 4 |  Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:32 am
absolutely awesome. Thank you so much. I always want to know my camera's manufacturing age. I have, for example, a Rolleiflex 2.8F of my own age (as closely as you can date Rolleis), and a Kiev 60 built the same year when Chernobyl exploded just 60 miles south  |
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