Certo-matic
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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 shutter speed is automatically adapted to the set film sensitivity and the chosen aperture (Aperture priority).
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 : Automatic shutter with aperture priority.
- Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
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.
