Houghton No.5 - The Tudor

Houghton No.5 - The Tudor

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: Aldis Anastigmat f/6 No2

Film Format: 3¼x4¼'', although tested with 120

Shutter: B/T/1 to 1/100 sec

Aperture: f/6.0 – f/64

Year: 1905 - Onwards

Country: England

The good:

·         For a 120-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposure reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Comes with ground glass focusing screen and a number of film holders.

·         Bellows are light tight.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some dust ingress. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has some dust ingress, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         The case has seen better days.

·         One of the film holders is complete, the other is missing its internal elements.

·         General wear and tear.