Foca Standard (1 étoile) | Analogue camera
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FOCA Standard telemetric camera by OPL France, serial 304370, dating to the late 1940s, with very good physical condition and functional condition not tested.
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FOCA Standard – OPL France – OPLAR 5 cm f/3,5 lens – circa 1947
Rare French telemetered photographic camera FOCA Standard, manufactured by OPL (Optique et Précision de Levallois), one of the most prestigious European manufacturers in the post-war period.
Designed to compete with the German Leicas, the FOCA is today regarded as one of the most iconic French cameras of the 20th century.
This exemplar is fitted with its original OPLAR 5 cm f/3,5 lens, reputed for its excellent optical quality and its very characteristic rendering.
The camera shows very good overall condition:
• metal body in excellent condition ;
• original cladding complete ;
• engravings perfectly legible ;
• original OPLAR lens ;
• serial number: 304370.
The FOCA today constitutes a major piece for any collection devoted to European or French cameras.
Specifications
• Manufacturer: OPL (France)
• Model: FOCA Standard
• Serial number: 304370
• Format: 24 × 36 mm
• Curtain shutter
• Coupled rangefinder
• Lens: OPLAR 5 cm f/3,5
• Manufacture: late 1940s
The case is included in the lot
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
FOCA Standard – OPL France – OPLAR 5 cm f/3,5 lens – circa 1947
Rare French telemetered photographic camera FOCA Standard, manufactured by OPL (Optique et Précision de Levallois), one of the most prestigious European manufacturers in the post-war period.
Designed to compete with the German Leicas, the FOCA is today regarded as one of the most iconic French cameras of the 20th century.
This exemplar is fitted with its original OPLAR 5 cm f/3,5 lens, reputed for its excellent optical quality and its very characteristic rendering.
The camera shows very good overall condition:
• metal body in excellent condition ;
• original cladding complete ;
• engravings perfectly legible ;
• original OPLAR lens ;
• serial number: 304370.
The FOCA today constitutes a major piece for any collection devoted to European or French cameras.
Specifications
• Manufacturer: OPL (France)
• Model: FOCA Standard
• Serial number: 304370
• Format: 24 × 36 mm
• Curtain shutter
• Coupled rangefinder
• Lens: OPLAR 5 cm f/3,5
• Manufacture: late 1940s
The case is included in the lot
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Foca
Model/type nr
Standard (1 étoile) |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Not tested
Serial number
N° de série 304370
Estimated period
1940-1950
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