Rochester Optical Co.

Commodore Camera

Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c. 1885-1894
Construction: back focus, no or single swing, gears on top of base, reversing by two tripod mounts, wooden track guides
Materials: mahogany body, nickeled hardware, maroon fabric bellows
Sizes Offered: 4x5; 4.25x6.5; 5x8
Notes: similar to and the same price as the New Model Improved; came with swing or no swing.  All advertisements for the Commodore mention rack and pinion focusing.  Note the two thumbscrew adjustments on the front for rise and shift, unique to the Commodore.
References:
Am. J. Photo., March, 1885, p. 9; C.H. Codman, 1886
 

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