Dallmeyer (J.H.) Long Focus

{"overview":"The J.H. Dallmeyer Long Focus is a British-made wood-and-brass field camera from the firm founded in London by John Henry Dallmeyer, a maker active in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today in 2026 the value of any individual example is highly condition-sensitive, with bellows integrity, completeness of the original lens and brass fittings, and woodwork condition the main factors determining what one sells for. Buyers searching for what a Dallmeyer Long Focus is worth should treat the historic range as indicative only, given how thin the comparable sales record is.","buying_guide":"On a camera of this age, inspect the bellows for pinholes and corner splits, check the wood for shrinkage cracks and loose joints, and confirm the brass fittings, focusing rack and ground glass are present and functional. Originality of the mounted Dallmeyer lens makes a substantial difference to value, so verify the lens engraving and that the flange matches the lensboard.

Generated summary, 25 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.