Voigtländer Avus mit 4,5/105mm - Compur Shutter - 9x12 + Bilora Tripod + acc

Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 Plate Camera + Bilora Tripod & Vintage Accessory Set ​ Description ​ Overview: Up for auction is a premium classic bundle for vintage camera collectors and enthusiasts: a late 1920s Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 cm folding plate camera complete with its original leather case and metal plate holder, accompanied by a set of vintage German photography accessories including a Bilora extensible tripod, a mechanical cable release, and a snake-chain wrist strap. ​ Part 1: Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 Camera System ​Key Features & Optical Details: ​ Classic Skopar Optics: Fitted with the legendary Voigtländer Anastigmat Skopar 10.5cm (105mm) f/4.5 lens (Serial No. 535701). Renowned for its exceptional contrast, sharpness, and classic vintage rendering. Glass elements are in clear condition for its age. ​ Brilliant Finder with Spirit Level: Features the original swivel waist-level brilliant viewfinder with an integrated bubble spirit level (Wasserwaage) on the front standard for precise alignment. ​ Double Extension & Precision Screw Movements: Equipped with smooth rack-and-pinion double-bellows extension for macro/close-up focusing, as well as fine-threaded dual-axis screw controls for vertical and horizontal lens standard movements (rise/fall & lateral shift). ​ Zeiss Ikon Plate Holder: Includes one original Zeiss Ikon 9x12 cm metal plate holder. ​Original Leather Case: Comes with its original brown leather carrying case with strap. ​ Condition & Functionality: ​ Compur Shutter: Deckel Compur shutter mounted on the lens board. (Operational note: B and T modes engage directly without requiring the cocking lever, per original factory mechanical design). ​ Aperture & Focusing: The aperture mechanism adjusts smoothly across all f-stops. The focus track wheel glides cleanly along the bed scale (Meter calibration). ​ Viewfinders: Both the pop-up wire-frame finder and swivel finder are intact and functional. ​ Bellows: Inspected and light-tight. Internal leather pleats are clean, supple, and in remarkably well-preserved condition. ​ Optics & Focusing Screen: The original rear ground glass (focusing screen) with grid lines is completely intact and delivers a bright, sharp inverted image. Lens glass is clear without major haze or fungus. ​ Mechanical: Smooth extension along the focusing rails. ​ Cosmetics: Good vintage condition showing light, honest wear consistent with its age. Please refer to high-resolution photos for full detail. ​ Camera Specifications: ​Manufacturer: Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. (Braunschweig, Germany) ​Model: AVUS ​Lens: Voigtländer Anastigmat Skopar 10.5cm f/4.5 (No. 535701) ​Shutter: Deckel Compur ​Format: 9 x 12 cm Glass/Sheet Plate (Adaptable to 120 roll film via 9x12 Rada/Rolleiflex 120 rollfilm backs) ​ Part 2: Vintage German Accessory Set ​Included in this auction is a selection of classic German vintage accessories: ​Bilora Vintage Extensible Tripod ​ Origin: Made in Germany (Bilora logo stamped on pan head). ​ Design: Classic mid-century Art Deco style with multi-section extendable legs. ​ Height: Extends up to approx. 110–120 cm. ​ Condition: Fully functional, smooth extension, stable, and in great cosmetic condition. Great for rangefinders, TLRs, or light vintage setups. ​German Mechanical Cable Release ​ Features: Standard threaded vintage mechanical cable release with integrated locking screw for long exposure (B mode). ​ Details: Stamped with "MADE IN GERMANY" and three-leaf logo emblem on the plunger button. ​ Condition: Flexible cable, spring mechanism works smoothly. Compatible with standard tapered thread shutter ports (including Compur shutters). ​ Metallic Snake-Chain Wrist Strap ​ Design: Classic vintage metallic chain strap with standard camera lug connector. ​ Condition: Bright finish with no corrosion. ​Please Note regarding Strap Compatibility: The metallic snake-chain wrist strap is a separate vintage accessory and is not directly compatible/universal with the Voigtländer AVUS camera body (the camera lacks standard modern strap lugs). It is provided as part of this complete accessory bundle for collectors. ​ Packaging & Shipping ​Safe Professional Packaging: All items (camera, case, tripod, and accessories) will be packed with extreme care using ample protective cushioning. ​ Tracked & Insured Shipping: Shipped promptly via tracked and insured postage with a tracking number provided upon dispatch. ​International Bidders Welcome: Shipped worldwide. Custom duties or import taxes (if applicable outside the EU) are the responsibility of the buyer.

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