Montanus (Potthoff) Plascaflex PS 35 | Twin lens reflex camera (TLR)
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The Montanus (Potthoff) Plascaflex PS 35 is a tested, working medium-format TLR camera for 120/220 film.
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Mid-format TLR camera Plascaflex 1:3.5 (6x6) – Potthoff & Co. (ca. 1952)
For sale is a rare and exceptional PLASCAFLEX twin-lens reflex camera (TLR) for the classic 6x6 cm medium format on 120 film.
This model was produced from about 1952 by the company Potthoff & Co. (later Montanus) in Solingen, Germany.
The special feature of this camera is its housing made of a special plastic polymer (bakelite-like), from which it also derives its name. It is a fascinating artefact of German camera history from the post-war era and a real eye-catcher for any collection.
- Lens: bright taking lens 1:3.5 coated Staeble Plascanar 75mm).
- Viewfinder lens Plascanar lens AR h = 2.8
- Shutter: Prontor shutter B 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300
- Apertures 3.5, 4.5, 6.3, 9, 12, 18, 25
- Focus distance setting: 1.2 1.5 2 4 10 ∞
- Flash connection PC socket
- Viewfinder folds open with matte screen
Width: 90 mm
Height: 155 (205) mm
Depth: 105 mm
Weight: 600 grams
The most unusual feature of the camera is a compartment in the bottom for an additional film, which also serves as a focusing loupe (image 6).
Condition:
Age-appropriate signs of use on the housing. A glued spot on the viewfinder cover is present, which is not very noticeable and causes no problems.
A beautiful collector's object for enthusiasts of historical TLR cameras!
Mid-format TLR camera Plascaflex 1:3.5 (6x6) – Potthoff & Co. (ca. 1952)
For sale is a rare and exceptional PLASCAFLEX twin-lens reflex camera (TLR) for the classic 6x6 cm medium format on 120 film.
This model was produced from about 1952 by the company Potthoff & Co. (later Montanus) in Solingen, Germany.
The special feature of this camera is its housing made of a special plastic polymer (bakelite-like), from which it also derives its name. It is a fascinating artefact of German camera history from the post-war era and a real eye-catcher for any collection.
- Lens: bright taking lens 1:3.5 coated Staeble Plascanar 75mm).
- Viewfinder lens Plascanar lens AR h = 2.8
- Shutter: Prontor shutter B 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300
- Apertures 3.5, 4.5, 6.3, 9, 12, 18, 25
- Focus distance setting: 1.2 1.5 2 4 10 ∞
- Flash connection PC socket
- Viewfinder folds open with matte screen
Width: 90 mm
Height: 155 (205) mm
Depth: 105 mm
Weight: 600 grams
The most unusual feature of the camera is a compartment in the bottom for an additional film, which also serves as a focusing loupe (image 6).
Condition:
Age-appropriate signs of use on the housing. A glued spot on the viewfinder cover is present, which is not very noticeable and causes no problems.
A beautiful collector's object for enthusiasts of historical TLR cameras!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Montanus (Potthoff)
Model/type nr
Plascaflex PS 35 |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated period
1952 -1955
