JL Nerlien Antique Studio Camera with E. Suter Basel Rapid Portrait No. 5 Lens Price: 30,000 NOK (≈ USD 3,000) Description: Offered for sale is a rare early 20th-century professional studio camera sold by JL Nerlien, Bergen, equipped with an original E. Suter Basel Rapid Portrait No. 5 brass lens. This is a substantial large-format studio camera built for classic portrait photography and early photographic processes. The camera retains its original wooden construction, brass hardware, and studio stand, making it a strong acquisition for collectors, restorers, or serious alternative-process photographers. Overview: Early 1900s large-format studio camera Sold by JL Nerlien, Bergen (Norway) Original E. Suter Basel Rapid Portrait No. 5 brass lens Fast Petzval-type portrait lens Designed for professional studio use Heavy wooden camera body with brass fittings Integrated studio stand with crank mechanism Authentic period patina throughout Typical Applications Wet plate collodion photography Tintype and dry plate processes Historical photographic demonstrations Restoration projects Museum, gallery, or studio display Condition: Unrestored, original condition Camera has not been function-tested Lens glass not disassembled or fully inspected Visible age-related wear: scratches, oxidation, wood wear Bellows present; light-tightness not verified Some internal components may be missing or require adjustment Ideal For: Antique camera collectors Wet plate and alternative-process photographers Brass lens restorers Museums and educational institutions Studios seeking an authentic historical centerpiece Included Components: JL Nerlien large-format studio camera E. Suter Basel Rapid Portrait No. 5 brass lens Original integrated studio stand (as shown) Specifications: Lens Manufacturer: E. Suter, Basel Lens Model: Rapid Portrait No. 5 Optical Design: Petzval Focal Length: Approx. 350mm Maximum Aperture: Approx. f/4.3 Camera Type: Large-format studio camera Materials: Wood and brass Supported Processes: Wet plate, dry plate, tintype Year: Early 1900s (approx.) Keywords: Antique studio camera, JL Nerlien, E. Suter Basel, Rapid Portrait No. 5, brass lens, Petzval lens, wet plate camera, large format camera, tintype, dry plate, photographic antique, collectible camera Location: NORWAY Shipping: Local pickup only / Worldwide International Buyers We sell and ship this item worldwide. This item is sold by prepayment in crypto only for international shipments. Please contact us by email or chat to settle the details. In your message, clearly declare: Your intention to buy Delivery destination Blockchain / network Token Total payment amount ✔ ETH / PLS ✔ USDT ✔ WBTC ✔ HEX ✔ XTHEC We will review and confirm the details before payment. Accepted Blockchains ✔ Ethereum ✔ PulseChain Accepted Tokens ✔ ETH / PLS ✔ USDT ✔ WBTC ✔ HEX ✔ XTHEC Once confirmed, you send payment. We then pick, pack, and ship the item. Please read the BenBig.com payment terms carefully before proceeding. Use the BenBig Official Settlement Address only: 0x075D3AD490c1822B057d5BA79c7bc93BC8C7966c Any payment sent to a different address is considered invalid. This is a scarce and authentic Scandinavian studio camera paired with a highly desirable Swiss brass portrait lens, offered at a serious collector-level price.
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