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Topic author: Vlad

Posted on: 20110312170822

Does anyone know what this is?


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Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20110312203545

Hello Vlad
This is a captured camera from the Nazis at WWII.
Original name
Handkammer HK 12.5/7x9 GNX
Unknonw maker but possibly built in Sweden by Hasselblad under special order.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ww2-german-aerial-camera-handkammer-76472599
Reards

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20110312203649

I forgot to say!
Congratulations! A special rare find!
LP

Reply author: Vlad

Replied on: 20110312220207

Thanks for the info Luiz! So it's not a Russian camera after all! It's not mine, it's for sale on molotok.ru for quite a sum.

Cheers,
Vlad.

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20110312224853

Undoubtly a very good find! Cheers!
LP