Conley View Cameras

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C1

Available formats: 5x7

This may be the same camera as the B.W. under a non-redistribution name.

Model B View Camera
(see No 2 Conley View Camera)

Available formats: 5x7, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, 8x10
Shutter: Conley Safety

Lacks front movements other than vertical rise and fall. Identical to the No2 View, except for shutter and presence of front nameplate. Cedar and cherry materials.

Model B.S. View Camera

Could be the same camera as the No.1 View (there is a passing mention of this relationship in "Sears Cameras and Photographic Supplies for 1912").

Field Cameras of the United States claims that this is the same camera as the Seroco View, but known dates of Conley contracts with Sears and statements regarding manufacturing locations in early Sears catalogs contradict that. However, the Model B.S. and Seroco View are uncannily similar, and this possibility merits further investigation. My theory is that Sears licensed the design from the original manufacturer and passed that license on to Conley when their collaboration began.

Model B.W. View Camera

Available formats: 5x7, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, 8x10
Shutter: Conley Safety

Long-draw bellows. The B.W. was a slightly improved B.S., which itself was likely a renamed No1 view. All movements and dimensions of the B.W. are identical to the No1. Mahogany and cherry materials. Same camera as the New View.

No. 1 Conley View Camera

Available formats: 5x7, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, 8x10
Shutter: Unicum

Long-draw bellows. Non-rotating reversable back. Mahogany and cherry materials. May be the same camera as the Model B.S.

No. 2 Conley View Camera

Available formats: 5x7, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, 8x10
Shutter: Unicum

Non-rotating reversable back. Cedar and cherry materials. Identical to the Model B, except for the shutter and no front nameplate. Field Cameras of the United States claims that this is the same camera as the New York View, but that is undetermined.

Queen City View Camera No. 38
(see No. 1 Conley View Camera)

Same camera as the No 1 Conley View Camera rebadged for distribution through Northern Photo Supply Co.
Queen City View Camera No. 40
(see No. 2 Conley View Camera)
Same camera as the No 2 Conley View Camera rebadged for distribution through Northern Photo Supply Co.

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