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  ROC Premier Camera

Manufacture: Rochester Optical Company
Location: Rochester, N.Y.
Model: Premier Camera
Features: Internal focus
Production Dates: 1889 --1903
Film: Plate
Lens: R.O. Co. Single rapid rectillinear lens "silent shuter" with rotating aperature.

Reference Price for: 1895

with one plate holder........... $15.00
with rapid rectillinear lens.... $21.00


Description: The Premier camera is conceded to hand camera in the market for anywhere near the price, and possesses some advantages over all others. Produces only 4x5 glass plates. U and D are marked onthe rubber leaves of teh shutter, and indicate the position to be occupied by the spring lever when set for use, "U" signifying up and "D" down.

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