Posted by Chris Forte on March 28, 2001 at 12:24:12:
In Reply to: Re: Information needed on an Auto Graflex around 1900 posted by Jim McKellar on March 28, 2001 at 12:04:49:Jim,
I do not know what model I have. It only says Auto Graflex on the
camera. It is definitely not a roll back camera. Based on some
investigation I have done on Folmer and Schwing, the company was
sold to Eastman Kodak in 1907 and became known as Folmer and
Schwing Division of Eastman Kodak. Do you think they would have
used the name Folmer and Schwing on their cameras after 1907
without mentioning Kodak?
Thanks for your help,
Chris
: Chris-
: It would depend on the particular model that you have. I believe
that all the Auto Straight Back Models were produced from 1910 to
1923. Otherwise, the list goes as:
: Auto Jr. - 1914-1924
: 4x5 Roll Back Auto - 1907 to 1940
: 3 1/4x4 1/4 Roll Back Auto - 1909 to 1942
: The Straight Back has a stationary film holder and the RB is a
rolling back, meaning it is able to rotate to take vertical or
horizontal shots.
: Perhaps someone else can help you beyond this point. Good
luck.