Nagel Ranca Analogue camera
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
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Brand: Nagel, Model/type nr: Ranca, Physical condition: Good, Functional condition: Tested and working; a rare compact camera from ca. 1930–1940 featuring the Nagel‑Anastigmat f/4.5 5 cm lens and Prontor shutter, complete with the upper folding finder and a metal rectangular body showing normal signs of age.
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Here is a splendid, unusual and rare vintage compact camera: the Nagel Ranca, manufactured in Germany by the famous Dr. August Nagel Camerawerk in Stuttgart between 1930 and 1932.
The lot presents itself in good overall condition, with normal signs of use and preservation coherent with the object's age, and is complete with its top rear-view finder sight.
Optics: The camera mounts the original Nagel-Anastigmat 1:4.5 f=5 cm lens. The lenses show no deep scratches or traces of mold; only a normal, widespread, light vintage patina due to time, entirely physiological for a piece of this age, which does not prejudice its historical thickness and collecting charm.
Mechanical: The lot appears mechanically functional. The vintage Prontor mechanical central shutter responds to manual commands, triggering regularly at the various adjustable speeds.
Aesthetics: Good overall condition, as documented by the photographs. The rectangular metal body with rounded corners largely preserves its original structural stability, showing the classic and normal superficial signs of time and slight wear along the glossy black external metal profiles.
International tracked shipping, fully insured and professionally reinforced protective packing to guarantee 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 TranslateHere is a splendid, unusual and rare vintage compact camera: the Nagel Ranca, manufactured in Germany by the famous Dr. August Nagel Camerawerk in Stuttgart between 1930 and 1932.
The lot presents itself in good overall condition, with normal signs of use and preservation coherent with the object's age, and is complete with its top rear-view finder sight.
Optics: The camera mounts the original Nagel-Anastigmat 1:4.5 f=5 cm lens. The lenses show no deep scratches or traces of mold; only a normal, widespread, light vintage patina due to time, entirely physiological for a piece of this age, which does not prejudice its historical thickness and collecting charm.
Mechanical: The lot appears mechanically functional. The vintage Prontor mechanical central shutter responds to manual commands, triggering regularly at the various adjustable speeds.
Aesthetics: Good overall condition, as documented by the photographs. The rectangular metal body with rounded corners largely preserves its original structural stability, showing the classic and normal superficial signs of time and slight wear along the glossy black external metal profiles.
International tracked shipping, fully insured and professionally reinforced protective packing to guarantee 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
Nagel
Model/type nr
Ranca
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1930-1940
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