Tropen Rio Model 5C Tropical Plate Camera
Tropen Rio Model 5C Tropical Plate Camera
Tropen Rio cameras were manufactured by Orionwerk A.G. of Hannover, Germany, ca 1920. Made of teak and brass and with a good looking brown bellows, this is a handsome camera intended for use in tropical climates. This example is the model 5C which has a faster lens than the model 2C. It is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Tessar 15cm f/4.5 lens and Compur shutter. Film format is 9x12cm. An interesting detail is the camera has a unique bayonet mount allowing the lens and shutter to be easily removed or interchanged.
Tropen Rio Side View
Tropen Rio Closed
There is a reflection across the lower portion of the camera in this photo. Overall the wood and brass are in very good condition.
Back of Camera
A small piece of leather is missing from the edge of the focusing hood.
A matching brass Orionwerk 9x12cm film pack adapter and the original leather case are included with the camera.
This item was offered for sale/trade. It is no longer available.
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Page updated December 20, 2020
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