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| − | + | [[Balda]]'s '''Baldix''' cameras were a series of self-erecting [[folding camera]]s derived from the [[Baldax]] series. The cameras made 6x6cm exposures on type No. [[120 film]] rolls. | |
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| + | The '''Baldix''' was like the postwar Baldax without the frame counter. The '''Mess-Baldix''' had the additional mechanical frame counter, and an [[rangefinder (device)|uncoupled rangefinder]]. The '''Baldi 29''' was a later, cheaper model based on the same body, with a more rounded top housing and a f:2.9 lens, hence the name. The range of cameras available at the 1956 Photokina included the Baldi 29, Baldix and Super Baldax, all models that were still available in 1959–60<REF> For 1956: see [http://homed.inet.tele.dk/riess/photokina.html this page] by Karl Riess. For 1959–60: see [http://www.ukcamera.com/classic_cameras/prices1.htm this page with prices] at [http://www.ukcamera.com/classic_cameras/camindexe.html Tigin's Classic Cameras].</REF>. | ||
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| + | The Mess-Baldix is an improved variant of the Baldix. Its reverse Galilean viewfinder includes an uncoupled superimposed rangefinder with a pretty good [[rangefinder base]]. It was available with [[Enna]] ''Ennagon'' 1:3.5 f=7.5cm [[lens]] in Prontor-SVS [[leaf shutter|shutter]], Balda ''Baltar'' 1:4.5/75 lens in [[Prontor]] shutter, or ''Baltar'' 1:4.5/80 lens in [[Pronto]] shutter. The Mess-Baldix has the postwar [[Baldax]]'s clever ratcheting film counter which obviates the need for checking frame count using the traditional external [[red window]] (The camera has one with sliding light proof cover). | ||
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| + | === Hapo 66-E === | ||
| + | The '''Hapo 66-E''' is essentially a 6×6cm Mess-Baldix, equipped with a well color-corrected [[Enna]] ''Haponar'' 1:3.5/75 lens, and a [[Pronto]] shutter with speeds up to 1/200 sec and a [[self-timer]] - made by [[Balda]] for [[Porst]] under the Hapo brand. | ||
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* [http://mgroleau.com/photo/allemagne/balda/balda_baldix.html Baldix] at mgroleau.com [http://mgroleau.com/photo] | * [http://mgroleau.com/photo/allemagne/balda/balda_baldix.html Baldix] at mgroleau.com [http://mgroleau.com/photo] | ||
* [http://mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/balda_baldix.html Baldix] an Matt Denton's [http://mattdentonphoto.com] | * [http://mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/balda_baldix.html Baldix] an Matt Denton's [http://mattdentonphoto.com] | ||
| − | + | * [http://www.kamera-geschichte.de/files/hapo66e_d.htm Hapo 66-E] on www.kamera-geschichte.de [http://www.kamera-geschichte.de] (German) | |
[[Category: German 6x6 viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: German 6x6 viewfinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: German 6x6 rangefinder folding]] | [[Category: German 6x6 rangefinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: Balda]] | [[Category: Balda]] | ||
[[Category: B]] | [[Category: B]] | ||
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Balda's Baldix cameras were a series of self-erecting folding cameras derived from the Baldax series. The cameras made 6x6cm exposures on type No. 120 film rolls.
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| a Baldix |
The Baldix was like the postwar Baldax without the frame counter. The Mess-Baldix had the additional mechanical frame counter, and an uncoupled rangefinder. The Baldi 29 was a later, cheaper model based on the same body, with a more rounded top housing and a f:2.9 lens, hence the name. The range of cameras available at the 1956 Photokina included the Baldi 29, Baldix and Super Baldax, all models that were still available in 1959–60[1].
Mess-Baldix
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| Mess-Baldix |
The Mess-Baldix is an improved variant of the Baldix. Its reverse Galilean viewfinder includes an uncoupled superimposed rangefinder with a pretty good rangefinder base. It was available with Enna Ennagon 1:3.5 f=7.5cm lens in Prontor-SVS shutter, Balda Baltar 1:4.5/75 lens in Prontor shutter, or Baltar 1:4.5/80 lens in Pronto shutter. The Mess-Baldix has the postwar Baldax's clever ratcheting film counter which obviates the need for checking frame count using the traditional external red window (The camera has one with sliding light proof cover).
Hapo 66-E
The Hapo 66-E is essentially a 6×6cm Mess-Baldix, equipped with a well color-corrected Enna Haponar 1:3.5/75 lens, and a Pronto shutter with speeds up to 1/200 sec and a self-timer - made by Balda for Porst under the Hapo brand.
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Notes
- ↑ For 1956: see this page by Karl Riess. For 1959–60: see this page with prices at Tigin's Classic Cameras.
Bibliography
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover).
