Welta Superfekta Folding (1932) - Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm f/3.8 Twin lens reflex camera (TLR)
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Welta Superfekta Folding (1932) with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5 cm f/3.8 for 120/220 film, in very good, tested and working condition with a rotating back for horizontal or vertical shots and a functioning Compur shutter, good bellows, clean lens and case.
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Welta Superfekta, 1932, 120 film, 6x9 format. Rotating back for horizontal and vertical shooting. In the waist-level viewfinder the image adapts to the type of shot.
Not tested with film, completely overhauled about 18 months ago, considered functioning for collection and use, rare in these conditions.
Opening and closing of the camera without problems
Excellent bellows
Practically almost no trace of rust on the nickel plating (see photos)
Clean lens Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5 cm f/3.8/22. See photo of the image formed on a semi-transparent plastic sheet laid on the film transport rails.
Aperture clean with 10 blades.
Compur shutter working at all speeds T, B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250
Smooth focusing
Bright viewfinder (for its time) with automatic diaphragms that delimit the framed field functioning (activated by rotating the back, vertical or horizontal). See photo of the image visible in the viewfinder.
Frame counter.
Leather in excellent condition.
Case intact for its age.
Advertising in Italian for Welta Perfekta cameras (not Superfekta)
SHIPPING BY COURIER
CONTINENTAL EUROPE Euro 20
ITALY Euro 10
Welta Superfekta, 1932, 120 film, 6x9 format. Rotating back for horizontal and vertical shooting. In the waist-level viewfinder the image adapts to the type of shot.
Not tested with film, completely overhauled about 18 months ago, considered functioning for collection and use, rare in these conditions.
Opening and closing of the camera without problems
Excellent bellows
Practically almost no trace of rust on the nickel plating (see photos)
Clean lens Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5 cm f/3.8/22. See photo of the image formed on a semi-transparent plastic sheet laid on the film transport rails.
Aperture clean with 10 blades.
Compur shutter working at all speeds T, B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250
Smooth focusing
Bright viewfinder (for its time) with automatic diaphragms that delimit the framed field functioning (activated by rotating the back, vertical or horizontal). See photo of the image visible in the viewfinder.
Frame counter.
Leather in excellent condition.
Case intact for its age.
Advertising in Italian for Welta Perfekta cameras (not Superfekta)
SHIPPING BY COURIER
CONTINENTAL EUROPE Euro 20
ITALY Euro 10
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Welta
Model/type nr
Superfekta Folding (1932) - Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm f/3.8
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated period
1930-1940
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