Ferrania Rondine Analogue camera
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Ferrania Rondine camera for 127 film, produced circa 1948–1950 and designed by Ludovico D'Incerti; in good cosmetic condition and tested and working.
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History and Company
La Ferrania Rondine is one of the most representative cameras of the Italian industrial revival in the postwar era. Produced starting in 1948 by the renowned Ferrania company (with facilities in Milan and Ferrania, Savona), it was designed by engineer Ludovico D'Incerti. The Ferrania company is historically famous for having supplied film stock to the great directors of Italian Neorealism such as Pasolini, Fellini, and De Sica.
This model was not just a photographic tool, but a true fashion object: it was one of the first cameras in the world to be offered in several colors to match the era's outfits. The "Rondine" logo on the front was designed by D'Incerti himself.
Technical Details
• Model: Rondine (classic version in black finish).
• Year of production: Around 1948–1950.
• Country of production: Italy (Milan).
• Film format: Uses 127-format rolls (produces 8 negatives measuring 4.5 x 6 cm).
• Lens: Ferrania Linear 7.5 (meniscus lens).
• Shutter: Two speeds selectable via lever: I (Instant, about 1/75s) and P (Bulb / Bulb exposure).
• Sights: Double framing option:
1. Upper well-viewfinder (reflex) for overhead shots.
2. Foldable Galilean metal sight for eye-level shots.
• Body: Made of die-cast aluminum (from the Milan-based SIME company) with a black faux leather coating (salpa marocchino).
Condition of the Item for Sale
• Aesthetics: The camera is in excellent vintage aesthetic condition. The black finish is intact and shows a beautiful texture. The metal parts retain their original shine.
• Mechanics: The shutter fires regularly in both positions (I and P). The shutter speed selector is smooth. The film advance knob turns correctly.
• Interior: The interior is extremely clean (as visible in the photos of the disassembled body). The chamber opens easily for loading via the side knob, a typical and ingenious opening system for its era.
• Note: The inscription 'MADE IN ITALY' and 'MODELLO DEPOSITATO' are inside the film compartment. The upper foldable sight is present and functional.
History and Company
La Ferrania Rondine is one of the most representative cameras of the Italian industrial revival in the postwar era. Produced starting in 1948 by the renowned Ferrania company (with facilities in Milan and Ferrania, Savona), it was designed by engineer Ludovico D'Incerti. The Ferrania company is historically famous for having supplied film stock to the great directors of Italian Neorealism such as Pasolini, Fellini, and De Sica.
This model was not just a photographic tool, but a true fashion object: it was one of the first cameras in the world to be offered in several colors to match the era's outfits. The "Rondine" logo on the front was designed by D'Incerti himself.
Technical Details
• Model: Rondine (classic version in black finish).
• Year of production: Around 1948–1950.
• Country of production: Italy (Milan).
• Film format: Uses 127-format rolls (produces 8 negatives measuring 4.5 x 6 cm).
• Lens: Ferrania Linear 7.5 (meniscus lens).
• Shutter: Two speeds selectable via lever: I (Instant, about 1/75s) and P (Bulb / Bulb exposure).
• Sights: Double framing option:
1. Upper well-viewfinder (reflex) for overhead shots.
2. Foldable Galilean metal sight for eye-level shots.
• Body: Made of die-cast aluminum (from the Milan-based SIME company) with a black faux leather coating (salpa marocchino).
Condition of the Item for Sale
• Aesthetics: The camera is in excellent vintage aesthetic condition. The black finish is intact and shows a beautiful texture. The metal parts retain their original shine.
• Mechanics: The shutter fires regularly in both positions (I and P). The shutter speed selector is smooth. The film advance knob turns correctly.
• Interior: The interior is extremely clean (as visible in the photos of the disassembled body). The chamber opens easily for loading via the side knob, a typical and ingenious opening system for its era.
• Note: The inscription 'MADE IN ITALY' and 'MODELLO DEPOSITATO' are inside the film compartment. The upper foldable sight is present and functional.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Ferrania
Model/ type nr
Rondine
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/Artist/Maker
Ludovico D'Incerti
Film type
127
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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