Ferrania Rondine Analogue camera

History and Company
La Ferrania Rondine is one of the most representative cameras of the Italian industrial renaissance of the postwar era. 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 only a photographic instrument, but a true object of style: it was one of the first cameras in the world 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).
• Year of production: About 1948-1950.
• Country of production: Italy (Milan).
• Film format: Uses 127 film rolls (produces 8 negatives of 4.5 x 6 cm).
• Lens: Ferrania Linear 7.5 (meniscus lens).
• Shutter: Two speeds selectable with a lever: I (Instant, about 1/75s) and P (Bulb / Posi­tion B).
• Viewfinders: Two options for framing:
1. Upper reflex viewfinder for high-angle shots.
2. Folding Galilean finder for eye-level shots.
• Body: Made of die-cast aluminum (from the SIME company of Milan) with black faux leatherette cover (Moroccan-style).

Condition of the Item for Sale
• Aesthetics: The camera presents itself 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 reliably in both positions (I and P). The time selector is smooth. The film advance knob rotates correctly.
• Interior: The interior is extremely clean (as visible in the photos of the dismantled body). The camera opens easily for loading via the lateral 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 folding upper viewfinder is present and functional.