Meister-Korelle WEFO Analogue camera
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath
Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
Estimate € 250 - € 330
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Meister-Korelle WEFO medium format SLR camera, in good physical condition and tested and working, using 6x6 120 roll film with a Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 85mm f/3.5 lens.
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Description from the seller
Up for auction is a highly sought-after Meister-Korelle (Model III), a pinnacle of German camera engineering from the early 1950s. Produced in Dresden by Kochmann (later VEB Kamera-Werke), the Meister-Korelle was the final and most refined evolution of the famous Reflex-Korelle series. This medium format Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is a true collector's piece, representing the transition era of the post-war German optical industry.
This example is paired with a premium Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 85mm f/3.5 lens. Notably, the lens features the red "V" engraving, signifying Meyer-Optik's high-quality anti-reflective coating of the period.
Technical Specifications
Camera Type: Medium Format Single Lens Reflex (SLR).
Film Type: 120 Roll film (6x6 cm frames).
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 1:3.5 / 85mm V.
Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1/10 to 1/1000s plus B (Bulb).
Viewfinder: Waist-level finder with integrated magnifying glass.
Origin: Dresden, Germany (Soviet Zone/GDR).
Condition Report
Cosmetic: The camera body is in good vintage condition with honest signs of use. The leatherette is largely intact, and the chrome parts show a nice patina consistent with its age (see photos for details).
Optical: The Primotar lens appears clear. No visible fungus or heavy scratches; minor internal dust may be present due to age.
Mechanical: The shutter cocks and fires. The mirror mechanism is functional.
Note: As this is a vintage precision instrument from the 1950s, it is sold as a collector's item. A professional CLA (Clean, Lubricate, Adjust) is recommended if the buyer intends to use it for active photography.
Up for auction is a highly sought-after Meister-Korelle (Model III), a pinnacle of German camera engineering from the early 1950s. Produced in Dresden by Kochmann (later VEB Kamera-Werke), the Meister-Korelle was the final and most refined evolution of the famous Reflex-Korelle series. This medium format Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is a true collector's piece, representing the transition era of the post-war German optical industry.
This example is paired with a premium Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 85mm f/3.5 lens. Notably, the lens features the red "V" engraving, signifying Meyer-Optik's high-quality anti-reflective coating of the period.
Technical Specifications
Camera Type: Medium Format Single Lens Reflex (SLR).
Film Type: 120 Roll film (6x6 cm frames).
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 1:3.5 / 85mm V.
Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1/10 to 1/1000s plus B (Bulb).
Viewfinder: Waist-level finder with integrated magnifying glass.
Origin: Dresden, Germany (Soviet Zone/GDR).
Condition Report
Cosmetic: The camera body is in good vintage condition with honest signs of use. The leatherette is largely intact, and the chrome parts show a nice patina consistent with its age (see photos for details).
Optical: The Primotar lens appears clear. No visible fungus or heavy scratches; minor internal dust may be present due to age.
Mechanical: The shutter cocks and fires. The mirror mechanism is functional.
Note: As this is a vintage precision instrument from the 1950s, it is sold as a collector's item. A professional CLA (Clean, Lubricate, Adjust) is recommended if the buyer intends to use it for active photography.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Meister-Korelle
Model/ type nr
WEFO
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
6 by 6
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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