Goerz Westentaschen Tenax (Vest Pocket Camera)

{"overview":"The Goerz Westentaschen Tenax, also marketed as the Vest Pocket Camera, is a small folding camera designed for portability. With just one data point, the price you see for any individual example will swing widely with cosmetic condition, completeness of the leather case, and whether the shutter and bellows are still functional.","buying_guide":"On compact folding plate cameras of this era, the most common faults are pinholed or split bellows, sticky or inaccurate shutter speeds, and corrosion on metal fittings. Inspect the bellows in a dark room with a torch inside, check that the struts open square and lock firmly, and confirm the lens glass is free of haze and separation.

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