Ferrania Rondine Analogue camera

History and Company
The Ferrania Rondine is one of the most representative cameras of Italy's postwar industrial revival. Produced from 1948 by the renowned Ferrania company (factories in Milan and Ferrania, Savona), it was designed by engineer Ludovico D'Incerti. Ferrania is historically famous for supplying film to the great directors of Italian Neorealism such as Pasolini, Fellini and De Sica.
This model was not just a photographic instrument, but a real fashion object: it was one of the first cameras in the world to be offered in several colors to match the outfits of the era. The “Rondine” logo on the front was designed by D'Incerti himself.

Technical Details
• Model: Rondine (classic black finish version).
• Year of production: circa 1948-1950.
• Country of production: Italy (Milan).
• Film format: Uses 127 film cartridges (produces 8 negatives of 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 / long exposure).
• Viewfinders: Two framing options:
1. Top open-frame reflex viewfinder for high-angle shots.
2. Foldable galilean waist-level viewfinder in metal for eye-level shots.
• Body: Cast aluminum (from the SIME company of Milan) with a black faux-leather finish (Moroccan brown effect).

Condition of the Item for Sale
• Aesthetic: The camera presents in excellent vintage cosmetic condition. The black covering is intact and shows a beautiful texture. The metal parts retain their original shine.
• Mechanical: The shutter fires regularly in both positions (I and P). The time selector is smooth. The film advance knob turns correctly.
• Interior: The inside is extremely clean (as visible in the photos of the disassembled body). The camera opens easily for loading via the side knob, a typical and ingenious opening system for the era.
• Notes: The inscription “MADE IN ITALY” and “MODELLO DEPOSITATO” are present inside the film chamber. The top fold-out viewfinder is present and functional.