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Astre Appareil Focal Plane Klapp (N° 361)
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Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Before) 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20053

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Chronology of cameras Astre 

The cameras called Astre Focal Plane are klapp type cameras with a curtain shutter placed in front of the plate. This type of shutter allows achieving speeds not possible with central shutters. The 1914 catalog indicates a maximum speed of 1/2500.
These cameras have a rectangular front plate supporting the lens, which can be decentered in both axes, and the diaphragm. It is connected to the main body by four tensioning arms. The bellows is rectangular with sharp edges, and there are few folds.

The basic viewfinder is located on the main body and does not consider the shooting distance. In the main body, you'll find the curtain shutter. The speed adjustments for it are on the right side.

These cameras come in various formats and two finishes. One of the finishes is intended for warmer climates, using teak and copper for the hardware."

Finish Size Price 1914 Made of Hardware Lens

Standard 360 9 x 12 275 Ebony   Buckler série III f/6.8
366 300 Lacour-Berthiot, Eurygraphe f/6 série IVA
369 385 Lacour-Berthiot, Stellor f/4, série IB

361 10 x 15 325 Ebony   Buckler série III f/6.8
367 360 Lacour-Berthiot, Eurygraphe f/6 série IVA
370 465 Lacour-Berthiot, Stellor f/4, série IB

362 13 x 18 350 Ebony   Buckler série III f/6.8
368 425 Lacour-Berthiot, Eurygraphe f/6 série IVA
371 525 Lacour-Berthiot, Stellor f/4, série IB

Tropical 388 9 x 12 345 Teak Copper Buckler série III f/6.8
394 375 Lacour-Berthiot, Eurygraphe f/6 série IVA
397 425 Lacour-Berthiot, Stellor f/4, série IB

389 10 x 15 400 Teak Copper Buckler série III f/6.8
395 425 Lacour-Berthiot, Eurygraphe f/6 série IVA
398 495 Lacour-Berthiot, Stellor f/4, série IB

390 13 x 18 425 Teak Copper Buckler série III f/6.8
396 475 Lacour-Berthiot, Eurygraphe f/6 série IVA
399 575 Lacour-Berthiot, Stellor f/4, série IB

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Astre Appareil Focal Plane Klapp



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This brand belonged to Maurice Ledoux, the successor of EM. Target and Ledoux.
The Buckler lens brand was owned by Target.



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