This is Ihagee's Zweiverschluss Duplex
for 10x15cm sized plates. The lens is a Zeiss Tessar with a lens panel
that can easily be removed, so it seems that there was optional lenses
available. As to the size of the front lens holder, it is also possible
that the other option of lenses was a stereo pair. There are 2
shutters, one focal plane
shutter in the back and a dial set compur in the front. This camera is
still in need of repair and restoration, but even in this condition
it's size and quality is impressive. The quality of the camera design
and structure seems better then that of the 9x12 Zweiverschluss, maybe
due to thicker wood and metal used in structures.
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