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− | |image_text= Baldessa, c.1964<br>Isco-Göttingen Color-Isconar,<br>45mm/2.8 in [[Prontor]] 125 shutter | + | |image_text= Baldessa, c.1964<br>[[Isco|Isco-Göttingen]] Color-Isconar,<br>45mm/2.8 in [[Prontor]] 125 shutter |
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− | + | The '''Baldessa''' is a range of modestly priced [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera|viewfinder]] and [[rangefinder camera]]s produced by [[Balda]] in Germany from c.1957 to the late 1960s<ref>{{McKeown}}, pp.96-7</ref>. | |
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+ | Baldessas have an unusual folding [[film advance]] key in the base - requiring a 180° turn, along with a spring-out rewind crank. On the simpler models, this along with the front-mounted shutter release and the frame counter to the left of the viewfinder [[ocular]] leaves the top plate empty except for the accessory shoe. Early models have a removable back; later examples are hinged. | ||
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|image_text= Baldessa base, showing winder<br>(unfolded) and rewind crank | |image_text= Baldessa base, showing winder<br>(unfolded) and rewind crank | ||
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+ | ===Baldessa I=== | ||
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+ | |image_text= Baldessa I, 1958 model with Baldanar<br>lens in Vario 25/50/200+B shutter | ||
+ | |image_by=AWCam | ||
+ | |image_rights=wp | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | The '''Baldessa I''' was introduced in 1957 with a [[Isco|Westanar]] 45/2.8 lens in a [[Prontor]]-SVS shuttter. It was updated in 1958 to have a bright-line finder, with a second window to illuminate the frame. This model has a Baldanar, [[Isco|Color-Isconar]] or Westanar 45mm/f2.8 lens in a 3-speed [[Vario]], [[Pronto]], Prontor 125 or Prontor-SVS shutter. The base has a film reminder fitted around the tripod bush, and the rewind release is angled out to form a foot for standing on a horizontal surface. | ||
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+ | |image_text= Baldessa 1a | ||
+ | |image_by= Chi Bellami | ||
+ | |image_rights= nc | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Baldessa 1a=== | ===Baldessa 1a=== | ||
+ | The Baldessa 1a was introduced in 1958, and adds a [[rangefinder (device)|coupled rangefinder]] to the Baldessa I design. It was available with a Color-Westanar or Baldanar 45/2.8 lens in a Prontor-SVS shutter. | ||
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=== Baldessa 1b=== | === Baldessa 1b=== | ||
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|image_text= Baldessa 1B, c.1958 | |image_text= Baldessa 1B, c.1958 | ||
+ | |image_by=SteveMPhoto | ||
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− | The '''Baldessa 1B''' has an added uncoupled [[selenium meter|selenium light meter]] and coupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. | + | The '''Baldessa 1B''' has an added uncoupled [[selenium meter|selenium light meter]] and coupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. Design was by [[Karl-Heinz Lange]]. |
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+ | |image_text= Baldessa 1B base<br>winder stowed;film<br>reminder around tripod bush | ||
+ | |image_by=SteveMPhoto | ||
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+ | ===Baldessa F=== | ||
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|image_align= right | |image_align= right | ||
− | |image_text= Baldessa | + | |image_text= Baldessa-F |
+ | |image_by= OZBOX | ||
+ | |image_rights= with permission | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | The Baldessa F models have a [[flashbulbs|flashbulb]] holder built-in to the top plate. | ||
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+ | ===Baldessa LK, LF, F-LK, RF, R-LK & RF-LK=== | ||
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+ | |image= https://live.staticflickr.com/4638/38560241154_341d9a5f0c_n.jpg | ||
+ | |image_align= right | ||
+ | |image_text= Baldessa R/LK | ||
+ | |image_by= Zoltan Enevold | ||
+ | |image_rights= with permission | ||
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+ | The 'L' models include a [[light meter]]; the LK's is coupled, the F means that there is AG-1 bulb flash-holder; the 'R' models have a rangefinder. The RF-LK has a rangefinder, a flash-holder and a coupled lightmeter. | ||
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− | == | + | ==Notes== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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+ | == Sources == | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/balda/baldessa/baldessa.htm Baldessa manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/balda/baldessa/baldessa.htm Baldessa manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/164 Balda cameras] at [http://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/ Collection G.Even] (in French) |
− | * [ | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150311093546/http://www.thorleyphotographics.com/?page_id=48 Baldessa I review] on [https://web.archive.org/web/20150228172726/http://www.thorleyphotographics.com/ ThorleyPhotographics] (archived) |
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+ | == Links == | ||
+ | * [http://butkus.org/chinon/balda/baldessa/baldessa.htm Baldessa PDF instruction manual] from [http://butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
+ | *[https://austerityphoto.co.uk/balda-baldessa-lf-2-roll-review-the-clockwork-camera/ Balda Baldessa LF review] at [https://austerityphoto.co.uk/ Canny Cameras] | ||
[[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] |
Latest revision as of 04:25, 4 July 2023
Baldessa, c.1964 Isco-Göttingen Color-Isconar, 45mm/2.8 in Prontor 125 shutter image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The Baldessa is a range of modestly priced 35mm viewfinder and rangefinder cameras produced by Balda in Germany from c.1957 to the late 1960s[1].
Contents
Baldessas have an unusual folding film advance key in the base - requiring a 180° turn, along with a spring-out rewind crank. On the simpler models, this along with the front-mounted shutter release and the frame counter to the left of the viewfinder ocular leaves the top plate empty except for the accessory shoe. Early models have a removable back; later examples are hinged.
Baldessa base, showing winder (unfolded) and rewind crank image by AWCam (Image rights) |
Baldessa I
Baldessa I, 1958 model with Baldanar lens in Vario 25/50/200+B shutter image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The Baldessa I was introduced in 1957 with a Westanar 45/2.8 lens in a Prontor-SVS shuttter. It was updated in 1958 to have a bright-line finder, with a second window to illuminate the frame. This model has a Baldanar, Color-Isconar or Westanar 45mm/f2.8 lens in a 3-speed Vario, Pronto, Prontor 125 or Prontor-SVS shutter. The base has a film reminder fitted around the tripod bush, and the rewind release is angled out to form a foot for standing on a horizontal surface.
Baldessa 1a image by Chi Bellami (Image rights) |
Baldessa 1a
The Baldessa 1a was introduced in 1958, and adds a coupled rangefinder to the Baldessa I design. It was available with a Color-Westanar or Baldanar 45/2.8 lens in a Prontor-SVS shutter.
Baldessa 1b
Baldessa 1B, c.1958 image by SteveMPhoto (Image rights) |
The Baldessa 1B has an added uncoupled selenium light meter and coupled rangefinder. Design was by Karl-Heinz Lange.
Baldessa 1B base winder stowed;film reminder around tripod bush image by SteveMPhoto (Image rights) |
Baldessa F
Baldessa-F image by OZBOX (Image rights) |
The Baldessa F models have a flashbulb holder built-in to the top plate.
Baldessa LK, LF, F-LK, RF, R-LK & RF-LK
Baldessa R/LK image by Zoltan Enevold (Image rights) |
The 'L' models include a light meter; the LK's is coupled, the F means that there is AG-1 bulb flash-holder; the 'R' models have a rangefinder. The RF-LK has a rangefinder, a flash-holder and a coupled lightmeter.
Notes
Sources
- Baldessa manual at Mike Butkus' site
- Balda cameras at Collection G.Even (in French)
- Baldessa I review on ThorleyPhotographics (archived)