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Plate camera – defective / not functional (for spare parts or decoration)

This classic plate camera has technical defects and is not functional . The shutter does not release, the bellows may be damaged or leaking, or other mechanical defects may be present. Therefore, it cannot be used for photography.

The camera's external condition is acceptable to heavily used. Signs of wear such as scratches, abrasion, tears in the bellows, or missing parts may be present. However, it is precisely this visible history that makes the camera an interesting object for collectors, hobbyists, or decorative purposes.

Scope of delivery

Only the plate camera described above is included in the delivery. Accessories such as focusing screen, cassette, lens cap, or other equipment are not included – even if they are visible in the pictures.

Note regarding the product images

The product images are for illustrative purposes only. Condition, signs of wear, damage, or missing components may vary – each camera is unique.

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Description

Plate camera – defective / not functional (for spare parts or decoration)

This classic plate camera has technical defects and is not functional . The shutter does not release, the bellows may be damaged or leaking, or other mechanical defects may be present. Therefore, it cannot be used for photography.

The camera's external condition is acceptable to heavily used. Signs of wear such as scratches, abrasion, tears in the bellows, or missing parts may be present. However, it is precisely this visible history that makes the camera an interesting object for collectors, hobbyists, or decorative purposes.

Scope of delivery

Only the plate camera described above is included in the delivery. Accessories such as focusing screen, cassette, lens cap, or other equipment are not included – even if they are visible in the pictures.

Note regarding the product images

The product images are for illustrative purposes only. Condition, signs of wear, damage, or missing components may vary – each camera is unique.

🔗 View frequently asked questions about our plate cameras

Battery disposal

Information on the disposal of used batteries

The following information is directed at those who use batteries or products with built-in batteries and do not resell them in the form in which they were supplied (end users):

1. Free take-back of used batteries

Batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. You are legally obligated to return used batteries to ensure proper disposal. You can return used batteries to a municipal collection point or to a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obligated to take back used batteries. However, our obligation to take back used batteries is limited to those types of batteries that we currently sell or have previously sold as new batteries. You can therefore either return used batteries of the aforementioned type to us with sufficient postage or drop them off free of charge at our warehouse at the address listed in the legal notice.

2. Meaning of the battery symbols

Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out trash can (su). This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. For batteries containing more than 0.0005% mercury, more than 0.002% cadmium, or more than 0.004% lead by mass, the chemical symbol of the respective pollutant is shown below the trash can symbol – "Cd" for cadmium, "Pb" for lead, and "Hg" for mercury.

Condition assessment

GOOD

GOOD

ACCEPTABLE

ACCEPTABLE

PARTIAL DEFECT

PARTIAL DEFECT

FUNGUS INFESTATION

FUNGUS INFESTATION

DEFECTIVE APERTURE

DEFECTIVE APERTURE

DEFECT

DEFECT

Kamera Planet

Rewind mechanism

grips, runs smoothly

Front lens/glass

Check for scratches, fogging, fungus

Locking function

All times run through smoothly, without any loss of accuracy (not checked!).

Light meter

reacts to light + plausible (not tested for accuracy!)

Trigger mechanism

Triggers reliably and resets cleanly

Viewfinder/Viewfinder image

  • Visible, without heavy soiling
  • No cloudiness/fungus

Film transport

Transports evenly, does not block, clamps reliably.