Name: Certo Camera Werk -> Certotrop -> Medium format camera
Brand: Certo Camera Werk

Thorsten Pöllath

Analogue Cameras Auction (1900-1950)

I am selling a splendid vintage bellows camera Certo Certotrop, produced in Germany in the 1920s/30s, a piece of vintage photography history, ideal for both collectors and enthusiasts of large-format/plate analog photography.
Technical Features:
* Model: Certo Certotrop
* Objective: Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 16.5 cm f/4.5 (No. 259705)
* Shutter: Compur
* Viewfinder: metal-traverse rangefinder viewfinder and adjustable/mirror viewfinder
Object Condition:
* Bellows: intact, well preserved and free of visible light leaks.
* Mechanics: slides smoothly along the rails and latches correctly into position.
* Shutter and Aperture: shutter winds and fires correctly. The diaphragm mechanism is fully functional and smooth.
* Included accessories: original glass plate holder included.
Aesthetic condition excellent as shown in the photos, with the original patina attesting to its authenticity.
"Production year: circa 1927-1928 (First-series serial #1554)"

Vendo splendida fotocamera d'epoca a soffietto Certo Certotrop prodotta in Germania negli anni '20/'30, un pezzo di storia della fotografia vintage, ideale sia per collezionisti che per appassionati di fotografia analogica di grande formato/lastre.
Caratteristiche Tecniche:
* Modello: Certo Certotrop
* Obiettivo: Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 16,5 cm f/4.5 (No. 259705)
* Otturatore: Compur
* Mirino: Mirino a traguardo metallico e mirino a specchio/orientabile
Condizioni dell'Oggetto:
* Soffietto: Integro, ben conservato e privo di infiltrazioni di luce visibili.
* Meccanica: Scorre perfettamente lungo le guide e si aggancia correttamente in posizione.
* Otturatore e Diaframma: L'otturatore carica e scatta correttamente. Il meccanismo del diaframma è fully funzionale e fluido.
* Accessori inclusi: Portalastre in vetro originale compreso.
Condizioni estetiche eccellenti come da foto, con la patina originale che ne testimonia l'autenticità.
"Anno di produzione: 1927-1928 circa (Matricola prima serie #1554)"


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The Certo Camera Werk Certotrop is a tested and working folding plate camera with a Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 16.5 cm f/4.5 lens and Compur shutter.

Certo Camera Werk -> Certotrop -> Medium format camera

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The Certo Camera Werk Certotrop is a tested and working folding plate camera with a Jos. Schneider & Co. Kreuznach Xenar 16.5 cm f/4.5 lens and Compur shutter.

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