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Kirk, Geary photo supplies Product booklet
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Introdtrctor)r
presenting this, our fourth annual catalogue,
to the photographers of the West, we wish
to congratulate both ourselves and our pa-
trons upon the satisfactory condition now
existing in photographic circles.
The new century sees photography ac-
knowledged as one of the fine arts. Never
before in the history of the world has there
been such universal interest displayed in
any' single branch of the arts as there has
been in photography during the past twelve
months. The universal application of
photography to the sciences and. to the
events of every day life, together with its artistic possibilities, has
been responsible for the energy displayed by the manufacturers
in placing at the disposal of the photographer improved devices
by which even the serious work of the professional becomesalmost
play.
In this catalogue we do not quote or describe articles of doubt-
fu1 merit or utility, neither do we attempt to impress upon the
prospective purchaser of photographic appliances the fact that any
one single article listed in the succeeding pages is the one and only
article for him to buy. On the other hand, we have dispensedwith
a1i superfluous verbage and have presented. in plain terms the
merits of the numerous liues carried in stock by us.
In selecting a photographic outfit many things are to be
considered,the principal one being the adaptability of the lens
and camera to the class of work to be d.one. The scientist does
not select his appliances at rand.om, neither d.oesthe artisan pur-
chase his tools by guess work. Before purchasitg, both carefully
investigate the merits of the appliance desired.and carefully con-
sider its applicability to the work to be done. The amateur, in
purchasing a new outfit or adding to an o1d one, should display the
same d.iscretion as the scientist and the artisan. Therefore, we
advise each intending " purchaser to read the pages which follow
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with great care, always keeping in mind the fact that a good out-
fit at the start means less expense, less worry and more artistic and
satisfactory results.
Listed in the pages of this catalogue will be found the most
important numbers of all of the principal lines of cameras made
in the United. States. On our shelves will be found every single
camera mentioned.,thus our patrons will not have to wait for weeks,
pending the arriva\ from the East of some instrument ord.eredby
him. If further information is desired than is contained.in these
pages, we will at all times be pleased to describe fu1ly any instru-
ment designated.. When desired, special catalogues containing full
information on any particular line will be sent to your add.ress.
Before being shipped every lens so1d.by us is carefully tested.
by an expert and the whole working mechanism of the camera is
carefully examined. We pay especial attention to packing and
nothing is shipped by us until we are satisfied.that it will reach its
d'estination in perfect condition.
We wish to call especial attention to our line of high-grade
lenses, which we believe to be the largest carried. by any house
west of New York. The necessity of using a lens fu1ly corrected
is apparent to every worker and. the constant demand for fast lenses
coupled with the greatest optical excellence has ind.uced.us to form
connections with all of the leading manufacturers by which we are
enabled to supply from stock and on short notice ary lens d.esired.
Our foreign trade is our especial pride and great care is taken
in our Export Department to pack all goods with a view to the
rough handling incid.ent to a long voyage. The popularity and
relative cheapnessof American photographic good.sabroad.has been
responsible for the creation of this d.epartment, and promptness
in shipping has mad.e for us many friend.s in the ranks of our
neighbors across the water.
Generally our goods will be found on sale at all dealers, but
if your dealer does not handle them they can be obtained direct
from our houses.
In conclusion we wish to impress upon the minds of the
amateurs that our stock is the largest in the West and that prompt-
ness in filling orders is one of our chief accomplishments.
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KrRK, GEARY & CO.
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Many mistakes occur in writing orders, and purchasers should carefully read
their letters before mailing them. Always sign your name and, no matter how
frequently you write us, add the address.
fn ordering paper always specify size, quality and name. Do not order
" one gross paper, same as last time."
Remember that Seed, Cramer, IIammer, Lovell and the other plate manufac-
turers make several brands of plates, so do not fail to mention the particular brand
of the make you wish.
Most all of our d.ry chemicals are put up in both bottle and carton form. If
you have a preference d,o not fail to state it.
In ordering carleras give the name, number, size, and the number of the
catalogue page containing the description, to avoid all possibility of mistake.
F
When ordering the Thornton-Pickard Before the Lens shutter enclose with
the order a slip of paper which fits the hood'of the lens. Do not send a pencil
sketch, but take a strip of paper and wind it around the hood of the lens so that
the ends meet. The same instructions hold good in ordering ray filters.
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If you wish repairs made upon your camera, describe to us fully the trouble
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KIRK, GEARY & CO.
Graphic A
This camera does not differ materially from
the regular Graphic Sr., being just as hand-
,somellrfinished and the same care being exer-
cised in its manufacture. The swing back is
adjusted by means of a spring lever and locks
arrtomatically. The rack of this camera isF
F veryrackssubstantial,out several beinginchesmilledbeyondfromthe f bedbrassof andthe
& .camera.Price, including camera,lens and shutter and
one plate-holder:
ffi 4x5 5x7
Graphic A $26 oo S35 oo
Extra plate-holders... r o o t 2 5
Sole-leather carrying case 3 0 0 4 0 0k
Graphic Jr.
Adapted for both hand and tripod wgr!., lew central swing- back and rising
and falling front. Same workmanship and finish of other graphics.
plate-holder:F Price, including one double
4x5 5x7
Graphic Jr. .. .. .. : .. .. . $z r oo $3o oo
Extra plate-holders... r oo r 25
Sole-leather carrying case 3 o o 4 o o
F Reversible Bach Graphic
} The following advan-
tages are embodied in the
reversible back graphics :k, Double center swinging
back, rising and sliding
front, removable lens
board, reversible back,
rack and pinion focusing
device, spirit level plumb,
view finder, tripod plate
and extra long bellows
draw.
Price, including one Plate-holder :
4x5 5x7 6'/ix8l 8xro
Reversible back graphic, rectilinear lens.. $+5 oo $53 oo $64 oo $7s oo
Reversible back graphie, with Zeiss con-
vertible anastigmat 1ens, Series VtrIa, No.Tlens No. ro lens No. rr lens No. 17 lens
and diaphragm shutter -....$t2o oo $r4o oo $16r oo Sz44 oo
Reversible back graphic, with Goerz
double anastigmat lens, Series III, and No.r tens No. 2lens N o . 4 l e n s No. 6lens
diaphragm shutter fi97 oo $ r z r o o $r43 oo $r85 ooView original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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KIRK, GEARY & CO.
Reversible Daclt Graphric
Special
The Perfect Carnera
Embodies the following adjustments ;
reversible back; rising, falling and slid-
ing front; removable lens board ; double
center swinging back; rack and pinion
focusing device for both front and back ;
falling front for wide angle iens work ;
brilliant view finder; spirit level and
plumb on swing frame; bellows support;
tripod plate; spring-actuated ground
glass screen; long piano hinges extend-
iog full length of front and back plat-
forms.
Prices, including one plate-holder :
4x5 5x7 6lx8'r4
Reversible back graPhic sPecial $78 oo Sg5 oo
Sole-leathercarrying case .. .. . .. .. .' 5 oo 7 o 0 9 0 0
Reversible back graphic special, fitted with Zeiss
convertible lens, Series VIIa and diaphragtrl No.8lens No. rr lens No. r4 lens
shutter .....$r45 oo Sr75 oo $zzo oo
Reversible back graphic special, fitted with Goerz
double anastigmat lens, Series III, diaphragm No.z leus No. 4lens No. 6lens
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KIRK, GEARY & CO.
Rbversible Bach Crzcle Graphic
Differs greatly in construction from the regular graphics, being much lighter
and far more compact. A11 of the devices on other styles will be found on this
camera, the same careful workmanship being displayed. in every detail. The
reversible back is arranged.so that the slide may be drawn from the right, left,
top and bottom of the camera. Telescopic bed is made very substantial, allowing
the bellows, which is unusually long, to be drawn out to its fullest capacity with-
out an attendant loss of rigidity.
The reversible back cycle graphics are furnished with two sole-leather carry-
ing casesfor camera and plate-holders and one plate-holder :
4x5 5x7 6lx8l
Reversible back cycle graphic.. $38 oo $48 oo $58 oo
Reversible back cycle graphic, fitted with Goerz No.zlens No.3lens No 5lens
double anastigmatlens and diaphragm shutter... Sg6 oo $r16 oo $r5t oo
Fitted with Bausch & Lomb-Zeiss convcrtible lens, No.7 lens No.roleus No.rr lens
SeriesVIIa and diaphragm shutter. ...$rzo oo $r35 oo $r54 oo
Extra plate-holders. r oo | 25 r 6o
C>.cle Graphic Sr.
Has all the good points of the reguiar Cycle Graphic but is somewhat simpler
in action. Furnished with two carrying casesand one plate-holder.
4x5 5x7
Cycle Graphic Sr.... .....$3o oo $,[o oo
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KIRK, GEARY & CO.
Cr.cle Graphic A
Fitted with rack and pinion, rising and falling front, removable lens board,
spring-actuated panel, with side curtains for focusing, reversible view finder and
two tripod screw plates.
Cycle Graphic A cameras are furnished with neat, sole-leather carrying case -
with shoulder strap, with compartment for carrying camera and four double plate-
holders.
Price, including carrying case and one double plate-holder:
4x5 5x7
Cycle Graphic A .... ..$25 oo $S5 oo
Extra plate-holders. r oo r 25
Ladies' Cr.cle Graphic
Has a special fixed focus graphic rectilinear lens and graphic shutter. The
lens is made especially for this camera and combines great ripidity with marvelous
covering power and depth of focus.
The Ladies' Cycle Graphic is simplicity itself. By a slight pressureon release
button the front opens, when lens is drawn out to a fixed stofi when any object
twelve feet or any distance beyond can be photographed, without any unnecessary
loss of time in adjusting the focus, a decided advantage, to be appreciated by both
the beginner and advanced amateur.
Price, including neat sole-leathercarrying case, with shoulder strap and one
plate-holder:
Ladies' Cycle Graphic .....$r4J5".
Extra plate-holders.. r o o
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KIRK, GEARY & CO. r 3
The Pacific Special Korona
Made especially for Kirk, Geary & Co. to meet the requirements of Western
amateurs. Has rising and sliding front, but no swing back. Fitted with Model
('B" Korona shutter with bulb releaseand Iris diaphragm. For time, buib and
adjustable instantaneous exposures. The double-rapid rectilinear lens, made
especially by Gundlach for this camera, is one of the most perfect of the moderate-
priced lens, and gives results far superior to the lens accompanying the ordinary
camera.
List price; completewith leatherette carrying case,strap and one plate-holder:
4x5 5x7
Price. ..$rz oo $r5 oo
Extra plate-holders....
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r 4 KIRK, GEARY & CO.
-Series Korona II
This elegant folding camera is designed especially for the cyclist. The best
selected mahogany is used in its construction, and it is covered with fine seal
grain leather. A hinged eover conceals the ground glass, and a patented hood
does away with the necessity of a focusing cloth. An accurate focusing scale is
provided for snap-shot work. It has the double sliding front, double swing back,
two tripod plates, hooded view finder, and rack and pinion.
List price, including one plate-holder and carrying case:
4x5 5x7
Korona fI camera, with instantaneous symmetrical lens.. ..$25 oo $32 oo tt '( t( " Turner-Reich lens 45 oo 57 00
Extra plate-holders. r o o r 2 5
-Series lLorona lla
This camera is practically of the same design as the preceding series, the
principal difference being the omission of the rack and pinion for focusing and the
swing back. Fitted with all other improvements and the Gundlach instantaneous
symmetrical lens.
List price, including one plate-holder and carrying case:
4x5 5x7
Korona IIa, with symmetrical lens ..$16 oo $23 oo
Fitted with Turner-Reich lens 36 oo 48 bo
Extra plate-holders... r o o r 2 5
Korona IIc
(With Raclt and Pinion)
Differing from the foregoing series by having omitted from its equipment the
reversible and swirrg back. Two tripod screws permit of horizontal or vertical
pictures being taken,"necessitating the changing of the camera on the tripod, an
inconvenience which is overcome by the use of the reversible back, provided in
the preceding styles.
List price, complete with carrying case and one plate-holder:
4x5 5x7
With Gundlach svmmetrical lens...... $zo oo $27 oo
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Korona IIIa
Identical in style to the Series III, with the exception that the swing back is
omitted and the bellows length is somewhat shorter.
L,ist price, complete with carrying case and one plate-holder :
. 4x5 5x7
With Gundlach symmetrical lens..
Extra plate-holders... r oo r 25
Ilorona IIb
A reversible back style with lateral swing, at a low price. Rising front,
reversible finder and focusing scale. The high-grade Gundlach lens and shutter
on the higher priced styles are fitted to this camera. A leather carrying case and
one plate-holder accompany each camera. Made in 4x5 size only.
list price, with one plate-holder and carrying case:
Gundlach symmetrical lens.
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Korona IIe
This camera is one of the best bargains of the year. While it is not fitted.
with the rack and pinion, a handsome leatherette carrying case is furnished
without extra cost. The style and finish of this series does not differ from the'
other styles, while the price is much lower. Made in 4x5 size only.
List price, complete with one plate-holder and carrying case.
Gundlach symmetrical lens .$r5 oo
Extra plate-holders... r oo
Florolaa III
A new model for this year. In addition to the equipment of the preceding.
styles, this camera possessesan extra length of bellows and reversible back with'
lateral swing, brilliant finder and an improved focusing device, making a focusing
cloth unnecessary. With every device essential for perfect picture-taking, this.
should be one of the most popular instruments of recent introduction.
List price, complete with carrying case and one plate-holder:
4x5 5x7
With Gundlach symmetrical lens.. ..$25 oo $32 oo
Extra plate-holders... r oo r 2 5
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KIRK, GEARY & CO. r 9
Pochet llodah
For pictures r 74xz inches.
Original pocket instrunent, and although small in size is in every way a
perfect camera.
Price oo
Transparent film 2 5
No. I Foldirg Pochet Kodah
For pictures 2 %*S'/+ inches.
Capacity, twelve exposureswithout reloading. Size,
r%xZ%x6% inches. Provided with two view finders
for vertical and borizontal exposures. Made of alumi-
num, covered with finest black morocco leather, mak-
ing a light, compact and convenient instrument.
Price $8-; oo
sole-leath", ;;. :. :. :... . ......:. ...... . ...: : . : :. . . ;;
Transparent""rryi;;film cartridge, twelve exposures........... 40 (( " " six " 20
No. I A Folding Pochet Flodah
For pictures 2 )4*+'A inches.
Capacity, twelve exposures withclut reloading. Similar to above in all respects
excepting size of picture.
Price... ...S9 6o
Brack sole-leath";;;ili;;;;;;. r 2s
Transparent film cartridge, twelve exposures...... . .. .. 50 (( six " 25
No. 2 Folding Pochet llodah
For pictures 3'fx3f inches.
Capacity, trvelve exposures without reloading.
of similar construction to tbe preceding styles but
fitted with Eastman automatic shutter.
Price .. .. .. $r z oo
Sole-leath", ;;;;........ ....... .....'..'..'..-^;2 5
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No. 2 Bullet Special l{'odah.
Differs from the regular No. z Bullet Kodak in
the lens, which is one of the best fixed focused
lenses science has produced. This lens has a
wonderful depth of focus and defination combined
with extreme rapidity. Square finder, nickel
fittings and covered with fine black morocco.
P r i c e . . . . . $ r 4 q o
Carrying case. r 25
Double plate-holder... I oo 'lransparent film cartridge, twelve exposures...... .. . 6o
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No. + Bullet llodah
For pictures 4x5 inches. Films and plates.
Achromatic lens, three stops, two finders, two tripod sockets and the im-
proved rotary shutter. When used rvith plates it may be focused either with the
index or ground glass.
P r i c e . . . . . . $ t z oo
Carrying case. -. 2 OO
Single plate-holder..... 7 5
Transparent film cartridge, twelve exposures. . .. .. . . . 9o
" six 45
No. + Btrllet Special llodah
For pictures 4x5 inches. Films and plates.
Has rapid rectilinear lens, Eastman triple action shutter. Unlike the otirer
Kodaks, the roll-holder is detachable,and being fitted with dark slide is inter-
changeablewith plate-holdersin the field and permits of focusing on the ground
glass rvhen using films.
Price .. $zo oo
Double plate-holder.... r oo
Carrying case. 2 25
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No. A Cartridge Kodah
For picturcs 3'r(x4/ inches. Plates and films.
This Kodak will meet the demand for a small and compact instrument of the
very highest type. The lens is a rapid rectilinear of great speed fitted to the
Eastman shutter with iris diaphragm stops from 4 to rz8. Rising and sliding
front, focusing scale,two brilliant finders and tripod sockets. Uses plates by the
addition of adapted plate-holders.
P r i c e . . . .. . S r6 oo
Transparentfilm cartridge, tlvelve exposures........ 7o
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Cartridge Kodahs No. + & No. 5
For pictures 4x5 and 5x7 inches. Plates and films.
Same lens and shutter as the No. 3 Cartridge Kodak, but fitted with East-
man's patent non-collapsablebellows,and rack and pinion
for fine focusing. An ideal instrument for use either as
a hand or triood camera.
No. 4, 4x5 No. .5,5x7
Price ... ...$zo oo $28 oo
Trarsparent film cartridge, 12 exposures 90 r 6o ( ' ' ( 6 3 5 8 o
Glass plate adapter ......... 2 50 3 oo
Doubie plate-ho1der.. I oo r 25
No. I Panorarn Kodalt
For pictures ?'r(x7 inches.
Constructedsolely'for panoramic views. By an in-
genious arrangement the lens covers a very wide field
(r r zo), making it especiallyvaluable for landscapepho-
tography rvhere breadth is desired.
Price ...$8 oo
Transparent film cartridge, six exposures. 40
Black sole-leathercarrying casearrd strap r Ts
No. 2 Panorarn Kodah
For pictures 3 %*rz inches.
Similar in constructionto the No. r, but improved throughout, having a
rectilinear lens and a more extended fieldof view, r42o. For obtaining panoramic
pictures of scenesin traveling, this instrument is a most desirable accluisitionto
the tourists' outfit.
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Transparent film cartridge, five exposures 9o
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