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Astre Folding à 2 obturateurs (N° 154) |
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Manufactured or assembled in France from (Before) 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20083
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Chronology of cameras Astre
The chambre folding à deux obturateurs is a beautiful camera made of varnished mahogany. Its bellows are made of leather, ensuring resistance for double extension.
It has the particularity of having two shutters: a central one, placed at the front, with a maximum speed of 1/100, and a second one, of the focal plane type, with a curtain, placed in front of the plate, allowing for a speed of up to 1/2500.
Moreover, the lens is easily interchangeable. Such a configuration was likely to interest the sports photographer.
In line with Astre's usual practice (and other retailers), a range of models was established by only changing the lens quality sold with the camera:"
| Model | N° | Format | Sale price 1914 | Made of | Leatherette | Bellows | Lens | Shutter | Focusing |
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| with two shutters | 151 | 9 x 12 | 185 | Varnished mahogany | Leather | Rectiligne Aplanat f/6.8 | 1 central + 1 plan focal jusqu'à 1/2500 |
with pinion | |
| 152 | 9 x 12 | 250 | Buckler série III f/6.8 | ||||||
| 153 | 10 x 15 | 250 | Rectiligne f/6.8 | ||||||
| 154 | 10 x 15 | 345 | Buckler série III f/6.8 | ||||||
| 155 | 13 x 18 | 295 | Rectiligne f/6.8 | ||||||
| 156 | 13 x 18 | 390 | Buckler série III f/6.8 | ||||||
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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.
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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