The Triple Lens Stereo Graphic Camera was patented by the Folmer & Schwing company on November 5, 1901 and August 5, 1902. The camera was uniquely designed to capture stereo images with two lens and it contained a matched lens for viewing the subjsect. This allowed the subject to be seen correctly in focus as the image was was being taken.

Constructed of select kiln dried mahogany, joint-locked and reinforced by cross ties. Covered in black morocco leather covering with exposed wood areas given an ebony finish. All the metal is oxidized in a gun metal finish. Black leather bellows.

Sliding covers in the front protect the lenses when not in use. This camera had two lens choices, both matched pairs, including, the No. 7 series VIIa Bausch & Lomb - Zeiss convertible lens; N0. 1 Series III Goerz lens. A graphic focal plane shutter is provided on this camera with speeds from 1/10 of a second to 1 1200 of a second, including timed exposures.

This camera was able to be used as a single lens camera also for 5 x 7 inch images. Fitted with the B&L-Zeiss lens, this camera sold for $305.00 and fitted with the Goerz it was priced at 258.00 in 1904.

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