Rochester Optical Co.

Favorite Camera

Date Introduced: - ; Years Manufactured: c. 1903
Construction: back focus via push-pull; single swing; three-piece lensboard; reversing by removable back
Materials: mahogany body; cherry base; black fabric bellows; brass hardware
Sizes Offered: 5x7, 5x8, 6.5x8.5, 8x10, 11x14, 14x17
Notes:  This is probably a product of the second Rochester Optical Co. (1903-1907), since it is not listed in the 1898 nor 1899 ROC catalogs.  However, it is not listed in the 1905 ROC Premo catalog (which lists other view cameras), either.  The ROC Standard was the model comparable to the Favorite for the early Rochester Optical Co. (1883-1899).  Compare to the Favorite Models of Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. and Rochester Camera & Supply Co.  Also compare this design to Scovill's Acme Back Focus Cone Camera.
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