The Ideal Petite camera was manufactured by the Gundlach Optical Co. in circa 1907. This model was similar to the Royal Petite model however the ideal model had the additional feature of a reversible back, with very little added weight. Described as a miniature long focus camera that is adaptable to any kind of picture taking.

Constructed of wood with a bear grain leather cover. Double extension rack and pinion front focus, vertical and horizontal front adjustments. The metal hardware is nickel plated and highly polished. Spring actuated ground glass focusing screen to accept Korona petite plate holders. A brilliant finder and a tripod socket. Fitted with a rapid convertible lens housed in a Korona regular shutter or optionally fitted with a verastigmat, lens. The camera was able to take 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 size images. The outside dimensions are 2 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 and weighed 20 oz.

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