Ferrania Rondine Analogue camera

History and Company
The Ferrania Rondine is one of the most representative cameras of Italy’s postwar industrial renaissance. Produced starting in 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 true style object: it was one of the first cameras in the world to be offered in different colors to match the era’s outfits. The “Rondine” logo on the front panel was designed by D'Incerti himself.

Technical Details
• Model: Rondine (classic black finish)
• Year of production: circa 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-speed, selectable with a lever: I (Instant, about 1/75 s) and P (Bulb)
• Viewfinders: Dual framing option:
1. Upper plug-in (reflex) viewfinder for high-angle shots.
2. Fold-out (Galilean) metal viewfinder for eye-level shots.
• Body: Made of die-cast aluminum (from the Milanese company SIME) with a faux black leather covering (Moroccan-look).

Condition of the Item for Sale
• Aesthetics: The camera presents in very good vintage cosmetic condition. The black covering is intact and shows a beautiful texture. The metal parts retain their original shine.
• Mechanics: The shutter fires correctly in both positions (I and P). The time selector is smooth. The film advance knob turns properly.
• Interior: The interior 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 its era.
• Notes: The inscription "MADE IN ITALY" and "MODELLO DEPOSITATO" are present inside the film chamber. The upper fold-out viewfinder is present and functional."