Registered US Patent Agent here. FYI, making a view camera absolutely can be an exclusive right (ie can be patented). A view camera with geared movements by itself is an abstract idea that cannot be patented, however one could patent:what patent has been infringed?
making a view camera with geared movements is not an exclusive right belonging to any one manufacturer?
a) method
b) one or more physical structures that provide the function of a view camera with geared movements (physical forms of view cameras with geared movements)
c) an aesthetic design of a view camera with geared movements
A patent on any one of a-c would provide an exclusive right for a period of time for a view camera with geared movements for the subject matter in the patent
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