Houghton Butcher Box Ensign 2 ¼ B
All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.
Lens: Meniscus Achromat
Film Format: 120
Shutter: T / 1/30 sec
Aperture: f/11 to f/22
Year: 1923 - Onwards
Country: United Kingdom
The good:
· For a 100-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.
· Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.
· Film transport knob is smooth and solid.
The less good:
· The viewfinder has some dust and debris ingress This does not affect image quality, nor usability.
· The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)
· General wear and tear.
Houghton Butcher Box Ensign 2 ¼ B
All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.
Lens: Meniscus Achromat
Film Format: 120
Shutter: T / 1/30 sec
Aperture: f/11 to f/22
Year: 1923 - Onwards
Country: United Kingdom
The good:
· For a 100-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.
· Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.
· Film transport knob is smooth and solid.
The less good:
· The viewfinder has some dust and debris ingress This does not affect image quality, nor usability.
· The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)
· General wear and tear.
