Astre Folding pliante mod. C (N° 95) |
Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in France from 1914 to (After) 1914.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 274
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Chronology of cameras Astre
The series of 9 x 12 cm cameras, called Astre Folding Pliante, includes numerous models. In 1914, the prices range from 26 to 260 francs.
Modèle | N° | Price 1914 | made of | Leatherette | Bellows | Lens | Shutter | Focusing | Argumentaire | |
A | 82 bis | 26 | Wood | Kerafol | Leatherette | Aplanat | P,I | By sliding | For beginners | |
83 bis | 32 | rack and pinion | ||||||||
84 bis | 38 | Rectiligne | rack and pinion | |||||||
B | 90 bis | 35 | Mahogany | Extrafine Kranifol | Leather | Simili-rectiligne | Variable speed | Automatic (?) | More refined series | |
91 bis | 38 | rack and pinion | ||||||||
92 bis | 42 | Rectiligne | rack and pinion | |||||||
C | 93 | 52 | Body made of walnut. Front door made of aluminum | Leather | Black leather | Simili-Rectiligne | Singlo | Rise and fall | Careful craftsmanship, Elegant construction, Compact size and weight | |
94 | 58 | Simili-Rectiligne | Singlo | rack and pinion | ||||||
95 | 68 | Rectiligne | Vario | rack and pinion | ||||||
D | 96 | 62 | Mahogany | Morocco Leather | Leather | Rectiligne | Vario | rack and pinion | Rise and fall |
Very robust manufacturing |
97 | 70 | Vario | Rise and fall Double-extension |
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98 | 75 | Ibso | Rise and fall | |||||||
99 | 80 | Ibso | Rise and fall | |||||||
E | 107 | 105 | Leather | Rectiligne | Ibso | rack and pinion | Opulent series | |||
107 bis | 125 | Balbreck | ||||||||
108 | 185 | Buckler série II | ||||||||
109 | 225 | Lacour-Berthiot série II | ||||||||
F | 114 | 145 | Metal | Leather | Leather | Balbreck | Ibso | rack and pinion | Rise and fall | Luxury model, recommended for colonies |
114 bis | 190 | Buckler série III | ||||||||
115 bis | 90 | Buckler f/6.8 | Rise and fall Double-extension Revolving Back |
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116 bis | 110 | Buckler série III | ||||||||
117 bis | 150 | Steinheil | ||||||||
G | 127 | 120 | Leather | Leather | Rectiligne | Ibso | rack and pinion | Rise and fall | ||
127 bis | 145 | Balbreck | ||||||||
128 | 190 | Buckler série III f/6.8 | ||||||||
129 | 225 | Lacour-Berthiot série II | ||||||||
H | 139 | 165 | Teak +Aluminium |
? | Leather | Rectiligne1er choix | Automatic shutter 1/100 | rack and pinion | Double-extension | Luxury Series Viewfinder automatically raises upon opening |
139 bis | 190 | Balbreck | ||||||||
140 | 245 | Buckler série III | ||||||||
141 | 260 | Lacour-Berthiot |
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This folding plate camera has a single extension. Focusing is done by rack and pinion. The camera is equipped with a spirit level located near the reflector viewfinder. The camera body is made of wood, covered with imitation leather. The metal parts, including the folding plate, are nickel-plated. There are two tripod sockets. The focusing frame with a hood is ground glass. A small round plate is riveted on one side of the body, serving as the only identification mark. The German shutter (Vario by Gauthier) provides time exposures at 1 and 2 settings and instantaneous speeds at 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100 of a second. The Rectilinear Aplanat lens is marked Buckler.
This brand belonged to Maurice Ledoux, the successor of EM. Target and Ledoux.
The Buckler lens brand was owned by Target.
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