Voigtländer Bessa Analogue folding camera
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Description from the seller
Voigtländer Bessa 6×9 Folding Camera – Voigtar 1:6.3 – Germany ca. 1929–1935
Beautiful and characterful pre-war German folding camera from the renowned Voigtländer brand, produced presumably between 1929 and 1935. This is an original Voigtländer Bessa 6×9 sheet/roll film camera with the distinctive Art Deco styling from the interwar period.
The camera is equipped with a Voigtar 1:6.3 lens and a mechanical shutter with multiple speeds, including B and T settings. The attractive front plate with original red markings (“Portrait” / “Paysage Groupe”) gives this camera a particularly decorative appearance.
Specifications
* Manufacturer: Voigtländer, Germany
* Model: Bessa 6×9
* Production period: circa 1929–1935
* Film type: 120 roll film
* Negative format: 6×9 cm
* Lens: Voigtar 1:6.3
* Mechanical shutter with multiple speeds
* Fold-out viewfinder present
* Folding bellows camera
* Original red film window present
* Black lacquer finish with Art Deco details
Condition
The camera is in nice, original collector’s condition with normal signs of use and aging appropriate for its age.
* Nice cosmetic condition
* Lens present and clear
* Bellows appear neat
* Film chamber clean
* Viewfinder complete
* Front lettering clearly legible
* Mechanical operation not exhaustively tested
* Sold as a collectible/decorative object
See photos for a good impression of condition and completeness, and they are part of the description.
Historical background
The Voigtländer Bessa series ranks among the best-known German folding cameras from the interwar period. Thanks to its compact design and the large 6×9 negative format, these cameras were popular with serious amateur photographers and travelers.
Voigtländer was worldwide renowned for its high-quality optics and solid German build quality. Today these pre-war Bessa cameras are highly sought after by collectors of analog photography and industrial design.
Shipping
The camera is carefully and securely packaged to prevent transport damage. Shipment is with a Track & Trace code so the package can be fully tracked during transport.
Voigtländer Bessa 6×9 Folding Camera – Voigtar 1:6.3 – Germany ca. 1929–1935
Beautiful and characterful pre-war German folding camera from the renowned Voigtländer brand, produced presumably between 1929 and 1935. This is an original Voigtländer Bessa 6×9 sheet/roll film camera with the distinctive Art Deco styling from the interwar period.
The camera is equipped with a Voigtar 1:6.3 lens and a mechanical shutter with multiple speeds, including B and T settings. The attractive front plate with original red markings (“Portrait” / “Paysage Groupe”) gives this camera a particularly decorative appearance.
Specifications
* Manufacturer: Voigtländer, Germany
* Model: Bessa 6×9
* Production period: circa 1929–1935
* Film type: 120 roll film
* Negative format: 6×9 cm
* Lens: Voigtar 1:6.3
* Mechanical shutter with multiple speeds
* Fold-out viewfinder present
* Folding bellows camera
* Original red film window present
* Black lacquer finish with Art Deco details
Condition
The camera is in nice, original collector’s condition with normal signs of use and aging appropriate for its age.
* Nice cosmetic condition
* Lens present and clear
* Bellows appear neat
* Film chamber clean
* Viewfinder complete
* Front lettering clearly legible
* Mechanical operation not exhaustively tested
* Sold as a collectible/decorative object
See photos for a good impression of condition and completeness, and they are part of the description.
Historical background
The Voigtländer Bessa series ranks among the best-known German folding cameras from the interwar period. Thanks to its compact design and the large 6×9 negative format, these cameras were popular with serious amateur photographers and travelers.
Voigtländer was worldwide renowned for its high-quality optics and solid German build quality. Today these pre-war Bessa cameras are highly sought after by collectors of analog photography and industrial design.
Shipping
The camera is carefully and securely packaged to prevent transport damage. Shipment is with a Track & Trace code so the package can be fully tracked during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Voigtländer
Model/type nr
Bessa
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
