Voigtländer Avus mit 4,5/105mm - Compur Shutter - 9x12 + Bilora Tripod + acc. | Medium format camera
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Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 cm folding plate camera with a Compur shutter (f/4.5, 105 mm) serials 504862/535701, in very good condition and tested and working, including a Bilora extensible tripod and a vintage accessory set.
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Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 Plate Camera + Bilora Tripod & Vintage Accessory Set
Description
Overview:
Up for auction is a premium classic bundle for vintage camera collectors and enthusiasts: a late 1920s Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 cm folding plate camera complete with its original leather case and metal plate holder, accompanied by a set of vintage German photography accessories including a Bilora extensible tripod, a mechanical cable release, and a snake-chain wrist strap.
Part 1: Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 Camera System
Key Features & Optical Details:
Classic Skopar Optics: Fitted with the legendary Voigtländer Anastigmat Skopar 10.5cm (105mm) f/4.5 lens (Serial No. 535701). Renowned for its exceptional contrast, sharpness, and classic vintage rendering. Glass elements are in clear condition for its age.
Brilliant Finder with Spirit Level: Features the original swivel waist-level brilliant viewfinder with an integrated bubble spirit level (Wasserwaage) on the front standard for precise alignment.
Double Extension & Precision Screw Movements: Equipped with smooth rack-and-pinion double-bellows extension for macro/close-up focusing, as well as fine-threaded dual-axis screw controls for vertical and horizontal lens standard movements (rise/fall & lateral shift).
Zeiss Ikon Plate Holder: Includes one original
Zeiss Ikon 9x12 cm metal plate holder.
Original Leather Case: Comes with its original brown leather carrying case with strap.
Condition & Functionality:
Compur Shutter: Deckel Compur shutter mounted on the lens board. (Operational note: B and T modes engage directly without requiring the cocking lever, per original factory mechanical design).
Aperture & Focusing: The aperture mechanism adjusts smoothly across all f-stops. The focus track wheel glides cleanly along the bed scale (Meter calibration).
Viewfinders: Both the pop-up wire-frame finder and swivel finder are intact and functional.
Bellows: Inspected and light-tight. Internal leather pleats are clean, supple, and in remarkably well-preserved condition.
Optics & Focusing Screen: The original rear ground glass (focusing screen) with grid lines is completely intact and delivers a bright, sharp inverted image. Lens glass is clear without major haze or fungus.
Mechanical: Smooth extension along the focusing rails.
Cosmetics: Good vintage condition showing light, honest wear consistent with its age.
Please refer to high-resolution photos for full detail.
Camera Specifications:
Manufacturer: Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. (Braunschweig, Germany)
Model: AVUS
Lens: Voigtländer Anastigmat Skopar 10.5cm f/4.5 (No. 535701)
Shutter: Deckel Compur
Format: 9 x 12 cm Glass/Sheet Plate (Adaptable to 120 roll film via 9x12 Rada/Rolleiflex 120 rollfilm backs)
Part 2: Vintage German Accessory Set
Included in this auction is a selection of classic German vintage accessories:
Bilora Vintage Extensible Tripod
Origin: Made in Germany (Bilora logo stamped on pan head).
Design: Classic mid-century Art Deco style with multi-section extendable legs.
Height: Extends up to approx. 110–120 cm.
Condition: Fully functional, smooth extension, stable, and in great cosmetic condition. Great for rangefinders, TLRs, or light vintage setups.
German Mechanical Cable Release
Features: Standard threaded vintage mechanical cable release with integrated locking screw for long exposure (B mode).
Details: Stamped with "MADE IN GERMANY" and three-leaf logo emblem on the plunger button.
Condition: Flexible cable, spring mechanism works smoothly. Compatible with standard tapered thread shutter ports (including Compur shutters).
Metallic Snake-Chain Wrist Strap
Design: Classic vintage metallic chain strap with standard camera lug connector.
Condition: Bright finish with no corrosion.
Please Note regarding Strap Compatibility:
The metallic snake-chain wrist strap is a separate vintage accessory and is not directly compatible/universal with the Voigtländer AVUS camera body (the camera lacks standard modern strap lugs). It is provided as part of this complete accessory bundle for collectors.
Packaging & Shipping
Safe Professional Packaging: All items (camera, case, tripod, and accessories) will be packed with extreme care using ample protective cushioning.
Tracked & Insured Shipping: Shipped promptly via tracked and insured postage with a tracking number provided upon dispatch.
International Bidders Welcome: Shipped worldwide. Custom duties or import taxes (if applicable outside the EU) are the responsibility of the buyer.
Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 Plate Camera + Bilora Tripod & Vintage Accessory Set
Description
Overview:
Up for auction is a premium classic bundle for vintage camera collectors and enthusiasts: a late 1920s Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 cm folding plate camera complete with its original leather case and metal plate holder, accompanied by a set of vintage German photography accessories including a Bilora extensible tripod, a mechanical cable release, and a snake-chain wrist strap.
Part 1: Voigtländer AVUS 9x12 Camera System
Key Features & Optical Details:
Classic Skopar Optics: Fitted with the legendary Voigtländer Anastigmat Skopar 10.5cm (105mm) f/4.5 lens (Serial No. 535701). Renowned for its exceptional contrast, sharpness, and classic vintage rendering. Glass elements are in clear condition for its age.
Brilliant Finder with Spirit Level: Features the original swivel waist-level brilliant viewfinder with an integrated bubble spirit level (Wasserwaage) on the front standard for precise alignment.
Double Extension & Precision Screw Movements: Equipped with smooth rack-and-pinion double-bellows extension for macro/close-up focusing, as well as fine-threaded dual-axis screw controls for vertical and horizontal lens standard movements (rise/fall & lateral shift).
Zeiss Ikon Plate Holder: Includes one original
Zeiss Ikon 9x12 cm metal plate holder.
Original Leather Case: Comes with its original brown leather carrying case with strap.
Condition & Functionality:
Compur Shutter: Deckel Compur shutter mounted on the lens board. (Operational note: B and T modes engage directly without requiring the cocking lever, per original factory mechanical design).
Aperture & Focusing: The aperture mechanism adjusts smoothly across all f-stops. The focus track wheel glides cleanly along the bed scale (Meter calibration).
Viewfinders: Both the pop-up wire-frame finder and swivel finder are intact and functional.
Bellows: Inspected and light-tight. Internal leather pleats are clean, supple, and in remarkably well-preserved condition.
Optics & Focusing Screen: The original rear ground glass (focusing screen) with grid lines is completely intact and delivers a bright, sharp inverted image. Lens glass is clear without major haze or fungus.
Mechanical: Smooth extension along the focusing rails.
Cosmetics: Good vintage condition showing light, honest wear consistent with its age.
Please refer to high-resolution photos for full detail.
Camera Specifications:
Manufacturer: Voigtländer & Sohn A.G. (Braunschweig, Germany)
Model: AVUS
Lens: Voigtländer Anastigmat Skopar 10.5cm f/4.5 (No. 535701)
Shutter: Deckel Compur
Format: 9 x 12 cm Glass/Sheet Plate (Adaptable to 120 roll film via 9x12 Rada/Rolleiflex 120 rollfilm backs)
Part 2: Vintage German Accessory Set
Included in this auction is a selection of classic German vintage accessories:
Bilora Vintage Extensible Tripod
Origin: Made in Germany (Bilora logo stamped on pan head).
Design: Classic mid-century Art Deco style with multi-section extendable legs.
Height: Extends up to approx. 110–120 cm.
Condition: Fully functional, smooth extension, stable, and in great cosmetic condition. Great for rangefinders, TLRs, or light vintage setups.
German Mechanical Cable Release
Features: Standard threaded vintage mechanical cable release with integrated locking screw for long exposure (B mode).
Details: Stamped with "MADE IN GERMANY" and three-leaf logo emblem on the plunger button.
Condition: Flexible cable, spring mechanism works smoothly. Compatible with standard tapered thread shutter ports (including Compur shutters).
Metallic Snake-Chain Wrist Strap
Design: Classic vintage metallic chain strap with standard camera lug connector.
Condition: Bright finish with no corrosion.
Please Note regarding Strap Compatibility:
The metallic snake-chain wrist strap is a separate vintage accessory and is not directly compatible/universal with the Voigtländer AVUS camera body (the camera lacks standard modern strap lugs). It is provided as part of this complete accessory bundle for collectors.
Packaging & Shipping
Safe Professional Packaging: All items (camera, case, tripod, and accessories) will be packed with extreme care using ample protective cushioning.
Tracked & Insured Shipping: Shipped promptly via tracked and insured postage with a tracking number provided upon dispatch.
International Bidders Welcome: Shipped worldwide. Custom duties or import taxes (if applicable outside the EU) are the responsibility of the buyer.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Voigtländer
Model/type nr
Avus mit 4,5/105mm - Compur Shutter - 9x12 + Bilora Tripod + acc. |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
9x12 cm
Serial number
504862/535701
Estimated period
1920-1930
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