Voigtlander Camera

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Hello, I recently acquired this Voigtlander Camera at an Estate Sale. My understanding is that Voigtlander is one of the oldest camera makers.<br>

I'm hoping to find out what model it is, how old and also how to open it up as I do not want to break anything.<br>

Any information is greatly appreciated!</p><div></div>

<p>A second picture.</p><div></div>

<p>Looks like one of these:<br>

http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/appareil-21138-Voigtlander_Vag.html</p>

<p>Many folding plate cameras open with a catch operated by a button concealed under the leather (below the carrying handle). Feel for a slight bump under the leather, and if there is one, press it.</p>

<p>That sure did it...Thank You! I have attached 2 pictures with the Camera Open. I believe it is a Voigtlander VAG. The size of this is one is 6 inces high and about 4 3/8 inches wide. Can anyone provide information on the VAG model this camera is?<br>

Thanks again....Bill Wright</p><div></div>

<p>Second picture.</p><div></div>

<p>In general this is a camera with a format 9x12 cm. The back accepts either a focusing screen and hood OR sheet film in so-called single metal slides OR a rollfilm holder (looking for a RFH is your best bet if you want to take pictures with the camera). Pete's link states that between 1926 and 1928 there was a switch from wood to metal bodies. This type of camera was called a "hand or stand" model, for use either hand-held or on a tripod, it has rising front movement, used mainly for photographing buildings, and would focus quite close, probably to a foot or so. Thousands of this type of camera were made by various companies from the end of the 19th century to the 1930s and used by serious amateurs.</p>

<p>it's a Voigtlander AVUS 9x12cm and has double extension, the VAG was single extension<br>

<a href="http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/appareil-2400.html">http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/appareil-2400.html</a></p>