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  Telescopic Graphic Camera

The Telescopic Graphic Camera was originally manufactured by the Folmer & Schwing manufacturing Company in circa 1904. Designed with all the good points of a hand camera with the compactness of the folding type. Constructed of select mahogany, kiln dried and lock jointed. Covered in the best quality black leather. The metal parts are finished in dead black. The camera is instantly racked out which brings into view the finders, focusing scale and shutter release. Two heavy metal arms support the extension on both sides for rigidity. Fitted with a Graphic Rapid Rectilinear lens and automatic shutter.

Additional features include a sliding cover that protects the lens when not in use, a removable lens board, two brilliant finders, automatic shutter with finer and pneumatic release, two tripod sockets. a large spring actuated panel gives full view of the focusing screen, a rear compartment is provided for three double pate holders, a Graphic magazine plate holder, a magazine film holder, or a cartridge roll film holder. Exposures are 5 x 7 inch. Priced at $30.00.

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