Ferrania Elioflex 6x6 TLR | 120 / medium format camera (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Elioflex Ferrania – Italian elegance & mechanical perfection
Fully functional – smooth diaphragm, shutter, and focusing mechanisms
A particularly refined piece of Italian camera history: this Elioflex Ferrania is a beautiful example of post-war European craftsmanship, where technology and design come together.
Manufactured by Ferrania, a name inextricably linked with the Italian photography industry of the 20th century, this camera radiates class, precision, and craft.
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Historical context
Ferrania became internationally known for its high-quality film production and cameras that combined elegance with reliability. In the 1940s and 1950s, the brand stood as a symbol of Italian innovation within the rapidly growing world of photography.
The Elioflex is a representative model from this period — built with attention to detail, solid metal construction, and refined mechanical finishing.
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Technical condition
Working condition
The diaphragm operates smoothly and accurately
Shutter speeds function correctly
Focusing turns very smoothly
The mechanism feels refined and responsive — an important feature for connoisseurs who value original, non-stuck vintage equipment.
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Aesthetics & appearance
The camera possesses a classic, understated elegance:
• Beautiful metal accents
• Authentic engravings
• Timeless industrial design
• Nice patina appropriate to age
An object that shines both in a display case and in an active collection.
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Why this example is of interest
• Collectible Italian brand
• Mechanically in working condition
• Decorative and functional
• Suitable for collectors, stylists, or analog photography lovers
• Great investment within the European vintage camera market
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Conclusion
This Elioflex Ferrania is more than a camera — it is a tangible piece of European photography history. A combination of technology, aesthetics, and heritage that is increasingly hard to find in good, working condition.
Carefully packaged and professionally shipped.
Elioflex Ferrania – Italian elegance & mechanical perfection
Fully functional – smooth diaphragm, shutter, and focusing mechanisms
A particularly refined piece of Italian camera history: this Elioflex Ferrania is a beautiful example of post-war European craftsmanship, where technology and design come together.
Manufactured by Ferrania, a name inextricably linked with the Italian photography industry of the 20th century, this camera radiates class, precision, and craft.
⸻
Historical context
Ferrania became internationally known for its high-quality film production and cameras that combined elegance with reliability. In the 1940s and 1950s, the brand stood as a symbol of Italian innovation within the rapidly growing world of photography.
The Elioflex is a representative model from this period — built with attention to detail, solid metal construction, and refined mechanical finishing.
⸻
Technical condition
Working condition
The diaphragm operates smoothly and accurately
Shutter speeds function correctly
Focusing turns very smoothly
The mechanism feels refined and responsive — an important feature for connoisseurs who value original, non-stuck vintage equipment.
⸻
Aesthetics & appearance
The camera possesses a classic, understated elegance:
• Beautiful metal accents
• Authentic engravings
• Timeless industrial design
• Nice patina appropriate to age
An object that shines both in a display case and in an active collection.
⸻
Why this example is of interest
• Collectible Italian brand
• Mechanically in working condition
• Decorative and functional
• Suitable for collectors, stylists, or analog photography lovers
• Great investment within the European vintage camera market
⸻
Conclusion
This Elioflex Ferrania is more than a camera — it is a tangible piece of European photography history. A combination of technology, aesthetics, and heritage that is increasingly hard to find in good, working condition.
Carefully packaged and professionally shipped.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Ferrania
Model/ type nr
Elioflex 6x6 TLR |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated period
1950-1960
