Plaubel Makina (I)

{"overview":"The Plaubel Makina (I) is a folding plate camera produced by the Frankfurt maker Plaubel, introduced in the 1910s as a compact strut-folding bed camera for professional use. Condition drives value strongly: tatty bellows, missing ground glass or seized shutters push results toward the bottom of the range.","buying_guide":"Inspect the leather bellows carefully for pinholes and corner wear, as replacements are scarce and costly. Check the scissor struts for straightness and firm lock-up, the shutter for accurate slow speeds, and confirm the lens is the original matched unit with clean glass.

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