Cambo Passportrait Analogue camera

06
days
14
hours
21
minutes
47
seconds
Current bid
€ 1
No reserve price
4 other people are watching this object
NLBidder 6179
€1

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 131023 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Cambo Passportrait 4-lens passport camera with Polaroid back, in very good condition and tested and working.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Cambo Passportrait - Professional 4-Lens Passport Camera with Polaroid BackThe Cambo Passportrait is a specialized, high-precision instrument designed for the demanding world of professional identity photography. Manufactured by Cambo in the Netherlands, this camera is legendary for its reliability and clever engineering. It features a unique 4-lens system that projects four identical images onto a single sheet of instant film, allowing for immediate delivery of passport photos to clients. Built like a tank with a rugged composite and metal body, the Passportrait is a fascinating piece of analog history that remains functional for experimental photographers and "instant" enthusiasts today.Key BenefitsInstant Results: Designed specifically for use with Polaroid 100-series pack film (or modern alternatives), providing physical prints in seconds.Quadruple Efficiency: Captures four images with a single shutter release, perfectly formatted for official documents.Precision Optics: Equipped with four color-corrected Cambonar lenses, ensuring consistent sharpness and tone across all four frames.FeaturesCamera Type: Multi-lens Passport/ID CameraLenses: 4x Cambonar $125\text{mm}$ f/8 fixed-focus lensesAperture Range: Adjustable from f/8 to f/32 via a synchronized dialShutter: Mechanical shutter with speeds of 1/50, 1/100, and Bulb (B)Viewfinder: External optical "look-through" finder for parallax-corrected framingFilm Back: Original Polaroid pack film back (accepts $8.5 \times 10.8$ cm instant film)Flash Sync: Integrated PC-sync socket for studio strobe connectivityConditionCosmetic (Rated 4/5): The camera is in very good professional condition. The black textured finish shows minimal wear. The "Passportrait" and "Polaroid" branding is crisp and intact.Optical: The four Cambonar lenses are clear and free from scratches, fungus, or haze. The optical viewfinder is clear and functional.Mechanical: The shutter fires accurately at both speeds. The aperture blades are clean and move smoothly across the range. The film back dark slide is included and operates perfectly.Note: This camera is sold as a professional collectible. While mechanically sound, it has not been tested with live film.What's IncludedCambo Passportrait 4-Lens Camera BodyIntegrated Polaroid Pack Film BackOriginal Dark SlideMechanical Cable Release (as pictured)Why This Product?In an era of digital convenience, the Cambo Passportrait offers a tactile, mechanical alternative that is unmatched for character. It is an essential tool for the analog artist looking to create unique quadruple-exposure portraits or for the collector who prizes Dutch industrial design. Its robust construction means it is ready for another lifetime of use, making it a "working" piece of photographic history.Keywords: Cambo, Passportrait, Passport Camera, Polaroid, Multi-lens, 4-Lens, Instant Photography, Cambonar, Medium Format, Analog, Dutch Engineering.

Cambo Passportrait - Professional 4-Lens Passport Camera with Polaroid BackThe Cambo Passportrait is a specialized, high-precision instrument designed for the demanding world of professional identity photography. Manufactured by Cambo in the Netherlands, this camera is legendary for its reliability and clever engineering. It features a unique 4-lens system that projects four identical images onto a single sheet of instant film, allowing for immediate delivery of passport photos to clients. Built like a tank with a rugged composite and metal body, the Passportrait is a fascinating piece of analog history that remains functional for experimental photographers and "instant" enthusiasts today.Key BenefitsInstant Results: Designed specifically for use with Polaroid 100-series pack film (or modern alternatives), providing physical prints in seconds.Quadruple Efficiency: Captures four images with a single shutter release, perfectly formatted for official documents.Precision Optics: Equipped with four color-corrected Cambonar lenses, ensuring consistent sharpness and tone across all four frames.FeaturesCamera Type: Multi-lens Passport/ID CameraLenses: 4x Cambonar $125\text{mm}$ f/8 fixed-focus lensesAperture Range: Adjustable from f/8 to f/32 via a synchronized dialShutter: Mechanical shutter with speeds of 1/50, 1/100, and Bulb (B)Viewfinder: External optical "look-through" finder for parallax-corrected framingFilm Back: Original Polaroid pack film back (accepts $8.5 \times 10.8$ cm instant film)Flash Sync: Integrated PC-sync socket for studio strobe connectivityConditionCosmetic (Rated 4/5): The camera is in very good professional condition. The black textured finish shows minimal wear. The "Passportrait" and "Polaroid" branding is crisp and intact.Optical: The four Cambonar lenses are clear and free from scratches, fungus, or haze. The optical viewfinder is clear and functional.Mechanical: The shutter fires accurately at both speeds. The aperture blades are clean and move smoothly across the range. The film back dark slide is included and operates perfectly.Note: This camera is sold as a professional collectible. While mechanically sound, it has not been tested with live film.What's IncludedCambo Passportrait 4-Lens Camera BodyIntegrated Polaroid Pack Film BackOriginal Dark SlideMechanical Cable Release (as pictured)Why This Product?In an era of digital convenience, the Cambo Passportrait offers a tactile, mechanical alternative that is unmatched for character. It is an essential tool for the analog artist looking to create unique quadruple-exposure portraits or for the collector who prizes Dutch industrial design. Its robust construction means it is ready for another lifetime of use, making it a "working" piece of photographic history.Keywords: Cambo, Passportrait, Passport Camera, Polaroid, Multi-lens, 4-Lens, Instant Photography, Cambonar, Medium Format, Analog, Dutch Engineering.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Cambo
Model/type nr
Passportrait
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Lensboard
Film type
Polaroid Peel Apart Film
Estimated period
1950-1960
The NetherlandsVerified
196
Objects sold
96.49%
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Cameras & Optical Equipment