Foca PF-1 Standart Analogue camera

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FOCA PF-1 Standart Camera, OPLAR 1:3.5 F=3.5, Lens 36mm SM. The camera is in very good condition.

The Foca camera was a French-built brand of rangefinder cameras made by Optique & Précision de Levallois.

The camera was designed in 1938, but the Second World War prevented its release, which finally occurred in 1945. The first Foca models were named "PF" (for petit format, "small format") and distinguished by the number of stars. They had focal plane shutter and interchangeable lenses on a screw mounting. The "PF1" (one star), later named "Standard", was the basic version without rangefinder. After 1949, the company developed a bayonet mount version, called "Universel", with a series of lenses all coupled to the rangefinder. Optique & Précision de Levallois (in short OPL) made its own lenses under the brand "Oplar" and derivatives ("Oplarex", "Oplex"...).
Like the Contax II, the Foca had the rangefinder integrated in the viewfinder. In 1961, the viewfinder became wider (magnification 1:1), collimated and corrected from parallax.

Overview
Type 35 mm rangefinder camera
Lens
Lens mount 36mm screw mount
Focusing
Focus manual
Exposure/metering
Exposure manual
Flash standard accessory shoe
Dimensions 140X78X52mm.
Weight (only camera): 485g.

The camera has been quickly tested and are working, there may be hidden defects. I did not check camera with film. The Item exhibits minor signs of usage and wear. You might notice small imperfections such as minor wear on the plastic parts. These are minimal and don't detract from the overall appearance and functionality of the item. Look carefully photos. Photos attached to the listing are part of this description. The camera is in very good condition with case (in very used condition, look photos) are in the set.

I describe to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this is a private sale, I do not provide any warranty and do not offer a right of return- consider this before bidding!

FOCA PF-1 Standart Camera, OPLAR 1:3.5 F=3.5, Lens 36mm SM. The camera is in very good condition.

The Foca camera was a French-built brand of rangefinder cameras made by Optique & Précision de Levallois.

The camera was designed in 1938, but the Second World War prevented its release, which finally occurred in 1945. The first Foca models were named "PF" (for petit format, "small format") and distinguished by the number of stars. They had focal plane shutter and interchangeable lenses on a screw mounting. The "PF1" (one star), later named "Standard", was the basic version without rangefinder. After 1949, the company developed a bayonet mount version, called "Universel", with a series of lenses all coupled to the rangefinder. Optique & Précision de Levallois (in short OPL) made its own lenses under the brand "Oplar" and derivatives ("Oplarex", "Oplex"...).
Like the Contax II, the Foca had the rangefinder integrated in the viewfinder. In 1961, the viewfinder became wider (magnification 1:1), collimated and corrected from parallax.

Overview
Type 35 mm rangefinder camera
Lens
Lens mount 36mm screw mount
Focusing
Focus manual
Exposure/metering
Exposure manual
Flash standard accessory shoe
Dimensions 140X78X52mm.
Weight (only camera): 485g.

The camera has been quickly tested and are working, there may be hidden defects. I did not check camera with film. The Item exhibits minor signs of usage and wear. You might notice small imperfections such as minor wear on the plastic parts. These are minimal and don't detract from the overall appearance and functionality of the item. Look carefully photos. Photos attached to the listing are part of this description. The camera is in very good condition with case (in very used condition, look photos) are in the set.

I describe to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this is a private sale, I do not provide any warranty and do not offer a right of return- consider this before bidding!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Foca
Model/ type nr
PF-1 Standart
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Serial number
63922
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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Objects sold
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