Plaubel Makina Model I Analogue camera
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath
Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
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Plaubel Makina Model I in good physical condition, tested and working.
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Up for auction: a classic, rugged and captivating vintage medium format camera—the Plaubel Makina (Model I / first series), produced in Germany by Plaubel & Co. in Frankfurt am Main between the late 1920s and early 1930s.
The lot presents in generally good vintage condition, with normal signs of use and storage perfectly consistent with the object's age.
Optics: The camera mounts the outstanding and renowned original Plaubel & Co. Frankfurt a.M. Anticomar 1:2.9 f=10 cm. The lenses are in excellent preserved condition, free of surface scratches or traces of internal mildew or fungus.
Mechanical: The lot appears mechanically functional. The excellent Friedrich Deckel Compur mechanical central shutter responds to manual controls, firing regularly at the various speeds set on the top dial.
Aesthetics: Generally good vintage condition, as clearly documented by the photographs. The solid and robust black metal front plate preserves its original finish well, showing the classic and normal signs of superficial wear, very light handling scratches, and a splendid historic patina.
Tracked international shipping, fully insured and professionally super-protective packing to ensure maximum safety during transport.
Seller's Story
With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
Translated by Google TranslateUp for auction: a classic, rugged and captivating vintage medium format camera—the Plaubel Makina (Model I / first series), produced in Germany by Plaubel & Co. in Frankfurt am Main between the late 1920s and early 1930s.
The lot presents in generally good vintage condition, with normal signs of use and storage perfectly consistent with the object's age.
Optics: The camera mounts the outstanding and renowned original Plaubel & Co. Frankfurt a.M. Anticomar 1:2.9 f=10 cm. The lenses are in excellent preserved condition, free of surface scratches or traces of internal mildew or fungus.
Mechanical: The lot appears mechanically functional. The excellent Friedrich Deckel Compur mechanical central shutter responds to manual controls, firing regularly at the various speeds set on the top dial.
Aesthetics: Generally good vintage condition, as clearly documented by the photographs. The solid and robust black metal front plate preserves its original finish well, showing the classic and normal signs of superficial wear, very light handling scratches, and a splendid historic patina.
Tracked international shipping, fully insured and professionally super-protective packing to ensure maximum safety during transport.
Seller's Story
With 50 years of experience in the world of photography, we offer objects related to this field from a 360-degree perspective.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Plaubel
Model/type nr
Makina Model I
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1920-1930
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