MARS Detektiv-Stereoskop Medium-format --- Rare chrome version of

--- Rare chrome version of the 5-element lens in fine condition with perfect lenses

The plate at the front of the magazine is in the exposing position

With cap (front shutter) and fitting flange

In fine condition

MARS Detektiv-Stereoskop Medium-format --- Rare chrome version ofThe Mars camera is a detective camera made in mahogany by Emil Wnsche in Dresden from about 1890 to 1896. It was made for twelve 6x9cm or 9x12cm plates, or ten 12x16. 5cm plates. It has a brass bound 130mm f 8 Aplanat lens, with three apertures in a rotating disc and rotary shutter, operated by pull strings. The Mars is a magazine camera: the plates, in metal holders, are stored in the back part of the camera body, under spring pressure (there is a