Olbia pseudo TLR
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The Olbia 6x6 pseudoTLR is an Omega Eikon with a better Gitzo shutter. This can be demonstrated by the fact that the 'Olbia' Label riveted on top of the viewfinder covers up the 'Omega' brand markings which are embossed into the viewfinder lid.[1] The Olbia 6x6 is a pseudo TLR, sporting a large Brilliant finder that projects the view mirror imaged. The camera body is made of Bakelite with a metal viewfinder and a metal back. The camera takes 620 film.
Gitzo Olbia (6×6 pseudo TLR) (export model) (Image rights) (Image rights) |
The following models are known:
- Olbia (6×6 pseudo TLR)
- (<1947-?) with a 150-B
- (1947->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-B
- with a Gitzo shutter 400-B
Export Model (B-200) with golden face plate |
Camera In closed condition |
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Export Model (B-200) with black face plate |
View of the Viewfindee |
The 'Omega" name visible on the inside of the viewfinder lid |
The leather case |
Notes and References
- ↑ As can be seen in this photograph: [1]
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait 1949-50, p. 32; 1950, p. 33; Hiver 1950-51, p. 32; 1951, p. 34; 1952, p. 22; 1953, p. 10; Hiver 1954/5, p. 10; 1954, p. 10.—Sylvain Halgand Olbia.— Gerard Langlois Olbia
- ↑ Roussel trylor no number; Sylvain Halgand Olbia Export.
- ↑ Roussel trylor nº 319936 ; Photo Spennemann
- ↑ Gerard Langlois Olbia