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It was also sold by [[Wirgin]] as the '''Electro-AUTA'''.<ref name=McK/> | It was also sold by [[Wirgin]] as the '''Electro-AUTA'''.<ref name=McK/> | ||
| − | The shutter has 2 modes, "B" and "Auto". In Auto mode the | + | The shutter has 2 modes, "B" and "Auto". In Auto mode the [[aperture]] has to be set to the lightmeter needle (match needle method). First the correct film sensitivity has to be set. |
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* Production : 1st version from 1960 to 1961, 2nd version 1962-1965.<ref name=WK/> | * Production : 1st version from 1960 to 1961, 2nd version 1962-1965.<ref name=WK/> | ||
* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. | * Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. | ||
| − | * Shutter : | + | * Shutter : shutter with B and "Auto" (c.1/60 sec). |
* Lens : Probably the same as on the [[Certo-phot]], an Achromat 1:8 / 75mm. <ref>Lens type needs confirmation.</ref> | * Lens : Probably the same as on the [[Certo-phot]], an Achromat 1:8 / 75mm. <ref>Lens type needs confirmation.</ref> | ||
* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens | * Focus system : By turning the Frontlens | ||
| − | * Light meter : [[Selenium]] cell, film sensitivity range [[ASA]]25 / [[DIN]]15 till [[ASA]]160 / [[DIN]]23. | + | * Light meter : [[Selenium]] cell, film sensitivity range [[ASA]]25 / [[DIN]]15 till [[ASA]]160 / [[DIN]]23, Match-needle method. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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The Certo-matic is a medium format camera made by Certo from about 1960.[1]
There are 2 versions which differ mainly in the frontcover of the top. The 1st version has a flat window in front of the lightmeters selenium cell and no coat of arms shield, the 2nd version has a bubbled window and a coat of arms shield on the front left.[2]
It was also sold by Wirgin as the Electro-AUTA.[1]
The shutter has 2 modes, "B" and "Auto". In Auto mode the aperture has to be set to the lightmeter needle (match needle method). First the correct film sensitivity has to be set.
Specifications
- Production : 1st version from 1960 to 1961, 2nd version 1962-1965.[2]
- Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
- Shutter : shutter with B and "Auto" (c.1/60 sec).
- Lens : Probably the same as on the Certo-phot, an Achromat 1:8 / 75mm. [3]
- Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
- Light meter : Selenium cell, film sensitivity range ASA25 / DIN15 till ASA160 / DIN23, Match-needle method.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). p194.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kerkmann, Willi Deutsche Kameras 1945-1999, 3th Edition, 1999. Germany, Willi Kerkmann, 1999. ISBN 3-00-004635-6 (softcover). p382.
- ↑ Lens type needs confirmation.
